Chapter 122 Concubine Yuan’s biological son
Hearing this, Nanny Fei felt even more ashamed.
"This is all the old slave's fault."
After a pause, Nanny Fei continued, "In fact, Prince Qi is not Concubine Yuan's biological son, but my disappointing nephew."
Hearing this, Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran widened their eyes at the same time.
This news was too shocking for them and they found it difficult to digest it for a while.
But soon, their minds became clear, and the first thing they thought of was that the real third prince was most likely Fei Nanyu.
Of course, this is just their guess, and they still need to listen to Nanny Fei's explanation for the details.
Nanny Fei sighed and continued, "Twenty-one years ago, an expert told Concubine Yuan that the baby in her belly was a girl.
In order to consolidate her position, Concubine Yuan came up with the idea of replacing the original with the fake. She ordered people to secretly find many pregnant women who were about to give birth at the same time as her.
She planned to wait until the little princess in her belly was born and then find a family that gave birth to a boy to replace her.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Yuan gave birth prematurely due to some accidents, and those pregnant women who were prepared in advance were of no use.
It happened that I received news that day that the old Duke's wife had given birth to a baby boy early in the morning, who is now you, the Duke.
In desperation, Concubine Yuan set her sights on the Mohist school.
At that time, Aunt Xu and I bribed the midwife who helped Concubine Yuan give birth, and told her not to announce the good news after the Concubine gave birth, but to hand the child over to us directly.
Then I took the newborn little master and quietly left the palace with my men, intending to go to your Mo Mansion to exchange the child."
Speaking of this, Nanny Fei seemed to feel even more guilty.
"It's all my selfishness. Thinking that my sister-in-law had just given birth to a boy the day before, I started to have evil thoughts. I wanted to make my nephew a prince and live a life of luxury. I would then be worthy of the ancestors of the Fei family.
So, after leaving the palace, I sent the guards away and told them that I had my own way to exchange for the Mo family's child.
Perhaps the guards were relieved when they heard me say that because the Mo Mansion was heavily guarded and difficult to attack.
After the guards left, I carried the young master back home. After explaining the situation to my brother and sister-in-law, I left the young master there and took away my nephew, now the Prince of Qi.
When I returned to the Imperial Concubine's palace, I did not tell her the truth, and she just thought that I had exchanged for a child from the Mo family.
After everything was arranged, someone was sent to inform the emperor that the imperial concubine had given birth to a little prince.
When the emperor received the news, he immediately brought the queen, the queen mother and others to see the little prince.
Nanny Xu and I received an order from the Imperial Concubine to silence the midwife. The moment the midwife put on the white silk, she laughed and told us that Imperial Concubine Yuan had given birth to a little prince, but we took the ridiculous risk of switching the baby.
I thought the midwife said that because she didn't want us to feel good, but in order to verify the truth of her words, I found an excuse to go back home the next day.
When I saw the child in my sister-in-law's arms, I was completely certain of what the midwife had said: Concubine Yuan had indeed given birth to a little prince.
To make up for the guilt in my heart, I suggest that my brother give the third prince a name containing the word "Nan".
Considering that "Nan" was the national surname and might easily arouse others' fear, the elder brother changed "Nan" to "Nan" which has the same pronunciation, and finally named the name Fei Nanyu.
Only my brother and sister-in-law and I know about this matter, and we have agreed not to mention it to anyone else.
In order to avoid getting into trouble, after learning the truth, I hurriedly asked my brother and sister-in-law to take the real third prince away from the capital overnight, and there has been no news since then.
When Concubine Yuan later learned that the ninth son of the Mo family was still a boy, she knew that she had been deceived by that master.
However, the emperor and others had already seen the appearance of the third prince with their own eyes, and it was impossible to change it back now.
Concubine Yuan has always believed that you are her biological son, and I'm sure the Duke is aware of this, and the Concubine's attitude towards you is particularly different."
What Nanny Fei said was something He Zhiran and Mo Jiuye had never thought of.
Now, the truth has come to light. Fei Nanyu is the real third prince and Concubine Yuan’s biological son.
So, a new problem arises.
"How did Nan Qi know about this?" Mo Jiuye asked.
Since Nanny Fei had revealed such a big secret, she had no intention of hiding anything.
"At the beginning of the year, when the Imperial Concubine heard that the Duke had returned triumphantly, she called me and Madam Xu to discuss what excuse she could use to summon you to the palace to meet him.
It was at that time that our conversation was overheard by Prince Qi who came to pay his respects.
He threatened the imperial concubine not to reveal a word about this matter, otherwise, even if he died, he would drag the imperial concubine's mother's family down with him.
What's worse is that two days later, Prince Qi sent people to take away Nanny Xu and torture her severely. Fortunately, I came back late from my business trip to the palace that day. When I heard that Nanny Xu was taken away by Prince Qi's people, I immediately had a bad feeling.
So I packed up some valuables and fled the palace overnight.
For over six months, I've been dodging the pursuit of Prince Qi's men. I finally managed to escape here, only to encounter those scoundrels who tried to rob me.
Speaking of this, Nanny Fei still felt a little scared.
"If it weren't for the Duke's rescue today, I'm afraid I would have lost my life in the hands of those people."
He Zhiran and Mo Jiuye had no sympathy for Nanny Fei's deceitful behavior.
However, they knew that Nanny Fei must live.
Only if she is alive, Nan Qi's identity will be revealed.
Now they are on the road of exile and cannot take Nanny Fei with them. Once they are discovered by the people of Nanqi, it will become a matter of bringing trouble upon themselves.
They were not afraid of Nan Qi, but who would find it difficult to live a peaceful life?
Especially the current Mohist school has nothing to do with the Dashun dynasty, and Mo Jiuye doesn't want to get involved in this mess.
Thinking of this, Mo Jiuye felt that the person who most wanted Nanny Fei to live was Fei Nanyu.
In that case, why doesn't he do a favor?
I believe that Nanny Fei will be able to survive in Fei Nanyu's hands.
"Madame Fei, do you want to see Fei Nanyu?"
Nanny Fei's eyes widened as she asked uncertainly, "Does the Duke know Nanyu?"
Mo Jiuye nodded. If my guess is correct, he should be in the capital now.
Nanny Fei knelt down solemnly in front of Mo Jiuye.
"I have told the Duke everything I know. I trust the Duke's character and will not spread this matter. Now that I know the whereabouts of the true Third Prince, I intend to find him and explain my true intentions to him."
After saying that, Nanny Fei stood up and prepared to leave.
Mo Jiuye tried to stop her: "Wait, it's not safe for you to go back to the capital alone, Madam. I can send someone to escort you."
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