Although Itorit often interacted with the Crown Prince in the past, their relationship was not deep enough to warrant being labeled as part of the Crown Prince's faction.
Besides, Itoritsu's official position wasn't high, so he wouldn't get into any trouble, and no one would target him.
However, Isan's words reminded Thirteen that it was obviously inconvenient to say this at the moment, and it would be better to talk to Isan privately.
Before long, Fu Sengge arrived.
Fusengge is only four years old. The little boy was carried into the house in his wet nurse's arms and put on the ground. He immediately stretched out his arms and took short steps, running happily towards Isanga: "Mafa, Mama..."
Isanga picked up Fusengge, a loving smile on his face: "Hey, Fusengge, slow down."
Fu Sengge sat on Yisang'a's lap with a grin, tugging at Yisang'a's beard: "Grandpa, now that Fu Ge'er has finished practicing his calligraphy, can he learn to ride a horse with Grandpa?"
"You child, all you think about is playing." Wu Yunzhu shook her head, quite helplessly, and warned, "Be careful not to fall off."
“No way!” Fu Sengge shook his big head, his eyes wide, and pouted unconvinced. “Brother Fu is amazing, just like Grandpa.”
Ethan raised his eyebrows smugly and glanced at Wuyunzhu: "Look, Brother Fu is praising me."
Wu Yunzhu turned her head away unhappily.
Yisanga stopped arguing with his wife and quickly gestured to Fusengge, "Fuge, look, who's here?" He pointed to Heyue.
Fu Sengge's eyes lit up when he saw Heyue. He suddenly climbed down from Yisang'a's lap and ran towards Heyue, throwing himself onto her lap: "Auntie!"
He Yue smiled and hugged Fu Sengge, feeling quite gratified that Fu Sengge still remembered him.
The last time I saw him was during Hongchang and Tongxuan's 100th day celebration. In the blink of an eye, two years have passed, and Fushengge has grown much taller.
Fu Sengge hugged Heyue's neck affectionately, pouting with dissatisfaction on his little face: "Why hasn't Auntie come to see Fu-ge'er for so long?"
Heyue stroked his round head and teased, "Oh! Fu-ge'er misses Auntie so much? How about Auntie comes to visit you often in the future?"
Fu Sengge cheered, "Auntie is the best!" Then she looked around and blinked, "Where are Father and Mother? Didn't Father and Mother come?"
Heyue's expression stiffened for a moment, then she quickly coaxed him, "Your father and mother live far away and it's inconvenient for them to come over, but they miss Fuge'er very much."
Fu Sengge's little face immediately fell: "Fu-ge misses his father, Fu-ge misses his mother, and Fu-ge also misses his sister. Auntie, please talk to your father and mother and ask them to come and see Fu-ge, okay? Fu-ge wants to see his father and mother, but his grandmother and madam won't let him, saying it's too far."
The capital city is indeed far away, which is too difficult for a child as young as Fusengge.
Unless one day Yiduli is sent to serve as an official in another place, and his uncle and aunt take the children to live with his sixth sister and the others, or his uncle and the others return to the capital, or Fusengge is sent back to his sixth sister's side, Fusengge will not have any chance to see his sixth sister and the others.
However, Heyue couldn't bear to dampen Fusengge's spirits: "Okay, Auntie will definitely talk to your mother."
"Auntie is the best!" Fu Sengge happily kissed Heyue on the cheek.
He was stunned into silence.
It was rare for Wuyunzhu to see Heyue like this, and she covered her mouth and laughed: "This child, she talks about her father and mother every day, and she is overjoyed every time she sees a letter from Yanyue and the others."
Heyue touched the cheek that had been kissed, smiled foolishly, and kissed Fusengge's tender little face in return.
Fu Sengge chuckled.
After a while, servants came to lead Heyue and the others to their room. All the things from the inn were brought over, and the maids had already packed them up.
Heyue and Shisan planned to stay in Suzhou for three to five days before returning home to catch up with their uncle and aunt and spend time with Fushengge.
When they returned to their room, Thirteen did not go with her, but instead arranged to meet Ethan in the study.
Men always have a lot of messy things to talk about, but Heyue didn't care and went straight back to her room.
The room was decorated very elegantly, and He Yue was quite satisfied. Then, having nothing else to do, she picked up a book and started reading.
After waiting for an hour, Thirteen came over from the front, smiling as he embraced Heyue: "There's something I want to tell you."
"What's wrong?" Heyue put down her book and looked at him curiously.
“I just talked to my uncle. I think it’s not appropriate for Yiduli to stay in the capital. Although the crown prince has been reinstated, it means more trouble. It would be better to send him far away to gain experience. After three to five years, he can return to the capital. Moreover, once Yiduli is away, my uncle and aunt can come over, and Fusengge can see your sixth sister and Yiduli more often.”
He Yue was surprised to hear this, but thought it was for the best, so she nodded and said, "You can make the decision about this."
Anyway, she doesn't understand these things. Since Thirteen has made this decision, it must be very good for Yiduli and Sixth Sister.
Moreover, not having to be separated from Fu Sengge and her son anymore is probably something Sixth Sister couldn't ask for.
Thirteen tightened her grip on Heyue's arm and asked, "You really trust me like that? What if Yiduli can't get back to the capital?"
He Yue chuckled upon hearing this: "If I don't believe you, who will I believe? Anyway, I know you won't harm them."
Thirteen chuckled softly, kissed her temple, and sighed, "Actually, I still have my own selfish motives."
He Yue raised an eyebrow, puzzled, and waited for him to continue.
"If Yiduli continues to stay in the capital, he will certainly not be given important responsibilities. Moreover, because of his relationship with the Crown Prince, he will be ostracized by people outside the Crown Prince's faction. Sending him out is indeed for his own good, to keep him away from the struggles. Secondly, it is also to train him. When the time is right, Fourth Brother will find a way to bring him back to the capital and entrust him with important responsibilities. At that time, he will definitely be grateful to Fourth Brother and willing to do things for Fourth Brother."
Given his uncle's former status and prestige, he must still have many connections in the court. These are the assets that allow Ito-ri to establish himself in the court. As his uncle's son, Ito-ri must also be quite capable. Such a person would be a great help to Fourth Brother.
He Yue hadn't expected him to think so far ahead. Although Thirteen did have his own selfish motives, He Yue wasn't angry. At least Thirteen hadn't hidden it from her; instead, he had chosen to be honest.
Living in such an environment, one would not be innocent to begin with, and it seems unrealistic to expect him to make plans for Sixth Sister and Yiduli based solely on his own connections.
Heyue never intended to use her status as the Thirteenth Prince's Consort to secure a future for the Zhaojia and Irgen Gioro clans, so she didn't care about it.
However, seeing how cautious Thirteen was, He Yue found it amusing but decided to be honest with him.
So she took his hand, met his anxious eyes, and smiled slightly: "Do you know what I'm thinking?"
Thirteen looked at her in surprise.
“I knew from the beginning that you supported Fourth Brother. Compared to the Crown Prince and Prince Lian, I would naturally prefer Fourth Brother to be in that position.”
Seeing Thirteen's eyes light up, He Yue continued, "I know the Crown Prince is not a qualified ruler. If Prince Lian becomes the Crown Prince, we and Fourth Brother will be in trouble. Rather than being passive, we should take the initiative and let Fourth Brother sit on that throne. That way, our whole family can be safe and sound."
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