Seeing that Concubine Li had objections to this matter, Xiao Bao hurriedly explained.
"Grandma, you don't know that I often feel sleepy and lack energy when studying at home. If I could study with the children of Prince Yu's Mansion, there would be more people and we would compete with each other, so we would naturally work harder. Besides, Prince Yu's Mansion has recently hired a martial arts teacher and a teaching teacher. Dad said that these two people were carefully selected by Prince Yu's Mansion. Xiaobao will be right to study with them."
Concubine Li still shook her head in disagreement, waving her arms and strongly objecting:
"No, those kids in Prince Yu's Mansion are all protective of their own shortcomings. If Xiaobao stays with them, he will definitely be bullied. I don't agree."
"Mother, I understand your concerns, but this matter was decided by Leng Xi. He informed me before coming here. If you have any objections, he will find a chance to explain it to you. However, you cannot stop Xiaobao from studying at Prince Yu's mansion."
"snort!"
Concubine Li half-closed her eyes and snorted disdainfully.
"He explained to me? What else could he explain? During the Mid-Autumn Festival, I went to great lengths to convince the Emperor to let him into the palace. In the end, he didn't show how outstanding he was in front of the Emperor. Otherwise, why wouldn't he even be able to enter the palace?"
Yu Qiaoqiao did not want to explain much on Concubine Li's side regarding her accusations against Leng Xi. Her purpose of entering the palace this time was to seek permission from the emperor.
The reason why she was so proactive in going to the palace to find the emperor was because she also wanted Xiaobao to go to Prince Yu's Mansion and study with those children. Otherwise, she was really afraid that Xiaobao would stay alone in Prince Xi's Mansion and become a timid and extremely selfish person in the future.
"Mother, I heard that the Emperor Father stayed at your place last night. Could it be that he has left now?"
When this matter was mentioned, Concubine Li's face suddenly turned ashen, but she still suppressed the anger in her heart and replied calmly:
"Concubine Li is ill, and the Emperor has gone to Furong Palace."
As soon as she finished speaking, a maid came in hurriedly. She whispered a few words in Concubine Li's ear, and Concubine Li's face suddenly turned pale.
Yu Qiaoqiao looked at her in confusion.
"Mother, what happened?"
Concubine Li narrowed her eyes, a hint of sharpness in her eyes, and then gritted her teeth and said:
"Concubine Li is pregnant..."
Yu Qiaoqiao didn't find this news surprising. The emperor had three thousand beauties in his harem, and he would select new beauties every three years. It was not strange to make women pregnant.
But Concubine Li did not think so. Now there were only two of them by the emperor's side. Although the other concubines would often serve him in bed, they were not to be feared at all. Now that the woman surnamed Li was pregnant, not only would she be favored during the year the child was in her belly, but she would also be even more honored after the child was born.
The emperor will not let her sit on the position of queen anymore, but if this position falls into the hands of that woman, what status will she have in the harem?
No, she absolutely could not let this happen. She absolutely could not let the woman surnamed Li give birth to the child in her belly.
Seeing her grim expression, Yu Qiaoqiao responded carefully:
"Mother, are you... okay?"
Concubine Li pretended to be calm, shook her head and smiled:
"It's okay. There hasn't been a happy event in the palace for many years. This is good news. I'm happy to hear it."
Yu Qiaoqiao knew that this was not her true words.
But right now, it would definitely be easier to ask for permission when the emperor is in a good mood.
Thinking of this, she stood up and saluted Li Fei:
"Mother, if everything is alright, I will take my leave."
"Are you going to Hibiscus Palace?"
There was a certain tone of dissatisfaction in Concubine Li's words.
Yu Qiaoqiao quickly replied:
"Yes, I came to the palace this time to ask for permission for Xiaobao. Since the emperor is not here, I must go find him."
Concubine Li gritted her teeth and nodded, then waved her hand.
"Since you won't listen to my advice, then go ahead!"
At this moment, she felt as if something was missing in her heart.
The emperor left me early in the morning to go find that woman surnamed Li. My own children and grandchildren don't listen to me. I am really a failure in life.
Seeing this, Yu Qiaoqiao quickly winked at Xiaobao, who also hurriedly bowed to Concubine Li, then followed Yu Qiaoqiao and quickly walked out of Liyuan.
As soon as the three of them, the master and the servant, walked out of the gate of Liyuan, Xiaobao couldn't wait to ask:
"Mom, Grandma Huang seems unhappy. When she gets angry, she's just like Dad, both of them like to throw things."
Yu Qiaoqiao thought of the scene just now, sighed secretly, and said calmly:
"Xiaobao, you have to remember that if you can't control your temper, you won't be a successful person. In other words, your life will be a failure."
"Mom, I understand. When I grow up, I will never be like Dad, who loses his temper at every turn. I will also be filial to you."
Yu Qiaoqiao looked at him with lowered eyebrows. This son was all her hope and also the courage for her to stay in Prince Xi's Mansion.
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Prince Yu's Mansion
Today, Leng Yu and Luo Lan woke up late. The twins paced anxiously in the main hall. Ah Hong, standing at the door, said to herself with curiosity:
"He's really punctual. He didn't see the prince last night, but he came again early this morning."
Ah Cai thought about what happened last night and her face suddenly turned red. She twisted her body and whispered:
"Why haven't the prince and princess gotten up yet? Have you called them?"
"I have called you, I have called you twice. If you call you again, you will definitely be scolded."
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