Zhao Jingyi nodded gently, as long as she wasn't by the side of the prince's wife.
As for the other concubines and maids, Zhao Jingyi wouldn't even give them a second thought.
If the Third Prince has that idea, he will absolutely need the Zhao family's support.
"Your Highness, has Father's health improved?"
"With the medicine I presented, Father Emperor's spirits have improved a lot recently. Yesterday, he even summoned Consort Rong."
"Congratulations, Your Highness, your wish is about to be fulfilled."
Yun Shao lifted Zhao Jingyi's chin: "You have such a sweet tongue, let me have a taste."
Zhao Jingyi blushed and said coquettishly, "Your Highness..." before falling onto the bed with Yun Shao.
After a short while, Yun Shao put his arm around Zhao Jingyi, whose face was flushed, and said softly, "Yi'er, you should go back to the Zhao residence for a few days the day after tomorrow."
Zhao Jingyi was slightly taken aback; she didn't want to go back.
With her leaving, and the Third Prince's wife being pregnant and unable to serve him, wouldn't that give others an opportunity?
Zhao Jingyi moved even closer to Yun Shao and whispered, "But Yi'er is reluctant to leave Your Highness."
A hint of displeasure flashed in Yun Shao's eyes, but he still kissed Zhao Jingyi's little face. "Zhao Guangtao has woken up. As a daughter of the Zhao family, you should go back and fulfill your filial duties. Besides, your great-aunt's granddaughter from Da Chu has also come. The fifth jade pendant of the Zhao family is in her hands."
Zhao Jingyi looked up in surprise, "No wonder we searched for so long and couldn't find it. It turns out that Grandfather gave such an important thing to an outsider."
No wonder the Third Prince asked her to return to the Zhao residence. Zhao Jingyi knew the importance of this matter. "Please rest assured, Your Highness, Yi'er knows what to do."
“Yi’er is the most sensible. As long as you get your hands on this last piece of jade pendant, the Zhao family will completely belong to you and your brother. I will definitely not treat you unfairly.”
Zhao Jingyi's eyes lit up, and she said softly, "Yi'er will certainly live up to Your Highness's expectations."
"However, Yi'er, you have to hurry. Zhao Guangtao only has one month left to live. The sooner you get the jade pendant, the sooner you can return to the manor."
Zhao Jingyi was taken aback, then lowered her head and answered softly, "Yes, Your Highness."
The Third Prince's meaning was clear: she could not return to the Prince's residence without obtaining the jade pendant.
This won't do; she's destined to be empress.
Anyone who blocks her path must die!
*
Now that her great-uncle had brought them back, Su Ruojin and the others would no longer stay at the inn, and the group returned to the Zhao residence.
Just as they settled in, the gatekeeper announced, "Consort Zhao has arrived."
Zhao Guangtao hurriedly led his men to greet them.
"This humble subject greets Consort Zhao."
Zhao Jingyi looked at her grandfather and Zhao Jingning kneeling in front of her, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes.
She used to be an unwanted concubine's daughter in the Zhao family, but now everyone has to kneel before her.
After Zhao Guangtao and the others had finished kneeling and paying their respects, Zhao Jingyi pretended to be reluctant and raised her hand to help Zhao Guangtao up, saying, "Grandfather, please get up quickly. How can you perform such a grand ceremony?"
"Thank you, Consort Zhao."
Zhao Guangtao had just been detoxified and was feeling weak. He stood up unsteadily and almost fell, but fortunately Zhao Jingning caught him.
Zhao Jingyi stood upright, looking down at the scene with a slight smirk.
“Grandfather, I was overjoyed to hear that you had woken up, so I came to the manor to visit you. I have already informed His Highness that I plan to stay here for a while and keep you company.”
Zhao Guangtao hurriedly said, "Thank you for your concern, Consort Zhao. The Lianshui Pavilion where you lived before your marriage has always been cleaned and you can move in at any time."
Zhao Jingyi's eyes flickered. "Grandfather, Lianshui Pavilion is a bit far from your Shousong Courtyard. Why don't you let me stay at He Ningxuan? It would be easier for me to take care of you."
He Ningxuan is Zhao Jingning's courtyard, and it is also the most scenic courtyard in the Zhao family mansion.
There is a lotus pond outside the courtyard. In summer, you can see the pond full of lotus flowers when you look out from the courtyard.
Zhao Jingyi was born out of wedlock, so she naturally had no right to compete with her legitimate sister for this courtyard before she got married.
But now that she is a prince's concubine, what is there that she cannot fight for?
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