Which new concubine did the Emperor summon to his bedchamber?
Inside Zhaoning Palace, Jiang Yu was completely unaware of Gu Qingyao's current state of collapse; she was only focused on the grand scheme Gu Qingyao was playing.
Since learning that Gu Qingyao was not her child, then suspecting the true parentage of Gu Qingling and Gu Qingfeng, and then discovering that Consort Rong had stolen her life-saving grace from back then, Jiang Yu has become somewhat numb.
She used to think that being reborn was a blessing from heaven, but now she realizes that it was because she lived such a pathetic and stupid life in her previous life that heaven was willing to give her a second chance.
Fortunately, she had planned from the beginning to sever ties with Gu Qingling and the other two, so as not to repeat the mistakes of her previous life.
But she was determined to find out whether the child she gave birth to back then was Gu Qingling or Gu Qingfeng, and if not, then who was it?
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has summoned Consort Yin for his favor."
Jiang Yu found it rather strange that he would summon a commoner woman instead of the concubines from wealthy and powerful families.
"Tomorrow morning, Granny Ling, you will personally deliver some rewards on my behalf." Jiang Yu saw through Gu Heng's intentions. At first, he simply thought that this Consort Yin was easy to control and that the power behind her was simple.
When Gu Heng first showed his affection for Consort Rong, did he harbor the same thoughts?
Unfortunately, the power behind this Consort Yin happens to be mine.
Jiang Yu smiled and narrowed her eyes. Yin, whom she had casually added to the list of concubines, had now become the first among the newcomers to be summoned for a sexual encounter.
The next day, Consort Yin was promoted to the rank of Attendant.
Taking advantage of Consort Yin's visit to Zhaoning Palace to pay her respects, Jiang Yu carefully examined Consort Yin's face once again.
My elder brother said that Consort Yin's demeanor bore a resemblance to Consort Rong, and now it seems that he was right.
The biggest reason why Jiang Yu didn't let Consort An learn from Consort Rong was that Jiang Yu had already prepared a more suitable candidate to learn from Consort Rong.
"How is your father at home?" Jiang Yu asked kindly. The woman in front of her was renowned for her kindness, but she had a seriously ill father at home. She treated Yin Changzai's father, and Yin Changzai became her helper after entering the palace.
"Thanks to Your Majesty, Father's health has improved significantly. He was already able to walk before I entered the palace." Consort Yin was extremely grateful, and Jiang Yu couldn't help but sigh again at her appearance.
[Consort Rong's demeanor was feigned, but Consort Yin's was purely natural; the two faces, though not particularly similar, shared an extremely similar expression, which was truly remarkable.]
"As long as you serve the Emperor well, your family will naturally live a good life."
Jiang Yu's words were loaded with meaning; no matter what, she was determined to protect Yin Changzai and the Yin family.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The next day, Gu Heng again chose Consort Yin, causing quite a stir in the harem.
If the first time she was summoned by the emperor was by chance, then the second time she was summoned by the emperor must have caught Gu Heng's eye.
As Jiang Yu had predicted, Gu Heng was enamored with Consort Yin, who bore a striking resemblance to Consort Rong, and showered her with countless treasures.
It's unclear whether Gu Heng was using Consort Yin to reminisce about Consort Rong from the past.
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Jiang Yu waited quietly until the agreed-upon three days later, then headed towards the Dragon and Phoenix Palace.
The journey was smooth, but Jiang Yu's heart still trembled the moment she saw Gu Qingyao.
In just three days, Gu Qingyao regained her former bloated appearance, her eyes were bloodshot, and her expression was as withered as an old woman's.
"Mother... ugh..."
Gu Qingyao felt nauseous whenever she spoke, and couldn't even manage a proper greeting to Jiang Yu.
Looking at Gu Qingyao like this, Jiang Yu suddenly felt a little ridiculous. In her previous life, it was Jiang Yu who was sacrificed, and in this life, it was Gu Qingyao in front of her who was sacrificed.
"Is the princess feeling unwell?"
With just one sentence, Gu Qingyao broke down in tears.
Having been imprisoned for so long, everyone wanted her to obey and eat like crazy, but no one ever asked her if she was feeling unwell.
Gu Qingyao shook her head, crying. She was not her mother's child, and she had no right to trouble her mother anymore.
The Consort Rong in Lingxi Palace, who never cared about her health and never truly thought about her, was her mother.
"vomit......"
A large amount of greasy food was vomited out, and Gu Qingyao's face was stained with blood. She waved to Jiang Yu with all her might, signaling Jiang Yu to leave, but she actually missed her mother who had patiently persuaded her before.
"Where is the imperial physician? Why is the princess vomiting incessantly?"
The imperial physician whose name was called immediately bowed and reported, "Your Majesty, the princess has had a high fever for several days, which is why she is vomiting. I will take good care of her."
Even the imperial physicians were prepared in advance.
"In that case, I will entrust the princess to you."
As Jiang Yu walked out of the Dragon and Phoenix Palace, she could still faintly hear Gu Qingyao vomiting. Suddenly, Jiang Yu stopped and looked at Gu Qingfeng opposite her. "The Second Prince should be in the Imperial Study right now."
"I want to come and see Yao'er."
After bowing, Gu Qingfeng ran into the Dragon and Phoenix Palace. A moment later, Gu Qingfeng's roar rang out, and the imperial physician was kicked out of the Dragon and Phoenix Palace by Gu Qingfeng, blood still gushing from his mouth.
"Where did this quack doctor come from, daring to harm my sister?"
Jiang Yu twitched the corner of her mouth, and was about to continue walking when she saw Gu Qingling again. "What's going on today? Even His Highness the Crown Prince skipped Teacher Meng's class?"
"I've also come to see Yao'er."
"In that case, I shall take my leave."
As long as Gu Qingling is around, Gu Qingyao will never be free.
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"Yao'er, who bullied you? Tell your second brother and he'll get revenge for you!" Gu Qingfeng didn't mind Gu Qingyao's vomit at all and took a handkerchief to clean Gu Qingyao's clothes.
Gu Qingyao met Gu Qingling's gaze and was startled by Gu Qingling's icy eyes. "Second brother, don't worry about me... ugh... I'm fine."
Her second brother was so kind; he must be the Empress's child. Gu Qingyao thought to herself, a hint of envy creeping into her gaze as she looked at Gu Qingfeng. She dreamed of being the Empress's child.
"Does Second Brother practice martial arts every day now... every day?"
Gu Qingyao forced a smile. The arrogant and domineering princess of the past was finally buried that afternoon. When she finally lost weight, she unexpectedly called over her most trusted elder brother.
"Yes, I will practice martial arts diligently and protect the Empress Dowager and Yao'er in the future." Gu Qingfeng felt that something was wrong with Gu Qingyao. "Yao'er, why don't I go back to the palace for a while and spend more time with you?"
"I will stay with Yao'er." Gu Qingling suddenly spoke up, "Feng'er, your martial arts have improved a lot. If you neglect them now, your teacher will be angry."
Gu Qingfeng looked at Gu Qingling, then at Gu Qingyao, and nodded without suspicion. "Big brother, you must take good care of Yao'er."
"From childhood to adulthood, I've taken care of not only Yao'er, but also you!"
Gu Qingling patted Gu Qingfeng on the shoulder, and Gu Qingfeng finally felt relieved.
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