The two made a vow once again.
Yun Chuwei didn't care and let them leave.
Sometimes, you can't judge a book by what they say; you have to look at what they do.
She was willing to protect them, partly out of their bond across two lifetimes, and partly because she was willing to show her sincerity first.
Now we'll see what they do.
It can be said that their subsequent choices will directly determine their relationship with her.
After the two left, Xie Xin reappeared beside Yun Chuwei.
"Do you think their words are credible?" Yun Chuwei shook her head slightly. "It doesn't matter. Everyone is just an aid; they can't play a decisive role. It's better if they can be used, but if they can't, then forget it!"
Xie Xin nodded slightly, then, as if remembering something, couldn't help but ask, "I'd like to know, if you had asked me the question before, and my answer had been that I didn't want that position, what would you have done?"
The reason she asked this question was actually to find out if Yun Chuwei had another alternative plan.
Rationally, she felt that someone like Yun Chuwei must have other plans.
But emotionally, she wished Yun Chuwei didn't exist.
It's really quite contradictory.
Yun Chuwei glanced at Xie Xin and couldn't help but chuckle: "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"
Xie Xin gritted her teeth slightly: "The truth!"
Yun Chuwei's lips curled slightly as she slowly said, "The truth is, Cui Yuetuan is carrying twins. She will have one girl and one son!"
Xie Xin's expression changed slightly, and she glared angrily at Yun Chuwei: "You... how are you any different from Father Emperor? You..."
Yun Chu smiled and said, "You want to hear the truth, so why are you unhappy?"
Xie Xin decided to suppress his emotions and said, "I'm so unhappy to hear the truth. Tell me a lie!"
Yun Chu raised an eyebrow and said, "Actually, you are irreplaceable. Because of you, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort no matter what we do."
Xie Xin nodded with great satisfaction: "Indeed, lies are more gratifying."
She then got back to the main point: "It's Consort Xi's birthday tomorrow. Today, Father Emperor granted her mother and sister permission to visit her in the palace, and they might even stay overnight. If they have any ideas, they should make a move in the next couple of days. Keep a close eye on things!"
Yun Chuwei didn't seem to care much: "Even if they make any moves, they can't be targeting me. I don't need to be careful. It's you who needs to be cautious."
Empress Wang did not openly try to win over Xie Xin, partly because Xie Xin had a rift with her, and partly because she knew where Emperor Tianqi's bottom line lay.
If it were Consort Xi in this situation, her mind and thinking might not have been so clear.
After all, Xie Xin's military power was an absolute huge attraction for Consort Xi and the Eleventh Prince.
Xie Xin understood what Yun Chuwei meant.
She said earnestly, "I know what to do, don't worry."
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Yun Chuwei originally thought that no matter how much trouble Consort Xi caused, it was impossible for her to cause trouble in front of him.
However, when she went to the palace to see the emperor the next day, her thoughts changed.
She discussed some countermeasures with His Majesty, and just as Yun Chuwei was about to take her leave, Emperor Tianqi suddenly spoke up.
"Today is Consort Xi's birthday. Her wish is to see you and have you tell her fortune. Go to Consort Xi's palace."
Yun Chuwei was somewhat surprised, but still agreed: "Your subject obeys the decree!"
Emperor Tianqi glanced at Sun Jiasheng: "Point to someone and take her there."
Sun Jiasheng immediately agreed: "As you command!"
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With the help of the eunuchs arranged by Sun Jiasheng, Yun Chuwei quickly arrived at Consort Xi's palace.
The palace of Consort Xi was quite lively, with everyone preparing for her birthday banquet.
Consort Xi clearly valued her highly, having her head maid wait for her at the door well in advance.
The palace maid saw her and immediately came forward: "Greetings, Miss Yun. I am the head palace maid of Consort Xi. You can call me Xingzhen, Miss."
Yun Chuwei nodded slightly: "Aunt Xingzhen!"
Xingzhen smiled with great satisfaction upon hearing this.
"This way, young lady. Our lady has been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Thank you for your trouble, Aunt Xingzhen," Yun Chuwei said very politely.
With Xingzhen leading the way, Yun Chuwei moved freely through Consort Xi's palace and soon met Consort Xi.
Consort Xi appears gentle and quiet, quite different from Empress Wang.
At this moment, Consort Xi was sitting with her mother and sister, chatting casually.
Upon seeing Yun Chuwei walk in, she immediately stood up.
When Yun Chuwei was about to bow to her, she directly helped Yun Chuwei up.
“Miss Yun, there’s no need for such formalities!” Consort Xi smiled warmly. “I’ve always heard that you are a fairy-like figure, but I never had the chance to meet you before. Now that I have, I know the rumors are true.”
Yun Chu smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, Consort Xi, flatter me. It is Your Highness who is truly peerless in beauty."
Consort Xi's smile deepened, and she said to Yun Chuwei, "Miss Yun, please sit down and talk."
Yun Chuwei sat down as instructed.
At that moment, a boy of about eleven or twelve years old walked in.
The young boy was dressed in brocade robes. Although he was short and thin, he lacked both temperament and appearance.
Although he is not as good as Xie Xuan, he is more like Emperor Tianqi than both Xie Xuan and Xie Sheng.
Yun Chuwei guessed that this was the eleventh prince, Xie Yang.
After paying his respects to Consort Xi and wishing her a happy birthday, Xie Yang also paid his respects to his maternal and paternal grandmothers.
Consort Xi then turned to Xie Yang and said, "Greetings to your sister Yun!"
Xie Yang indeed came to Yun Chuwei and bowed to her, saying, "Sister Yun!"
Yun Chuwei had already stood up. When she saw Xie Yang bowing to her, she calmly returned the bow.
Xie Yang stared straight at Yun Chuwei and said, "Sister, you're so beautiful!"
His face had an innocent expression, and there was not a trace of evil in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Yun Chuwei couldn't help but smile: "The Eleventh Prince is also very handsome!"
Xie Yang smiled shyly, then said, "Sister, when I grow up, can you be my princess consort?"
"What nonsense are you spouting, child?" Consort Xi scolded with a laugh, then apologized to Yun Chuwei, "Miss Yun, I'm sorry, this child is talking nonsense!"
Yun Chu smiled but did not reply.
Xie Yang frowned and said, "But the nanny said that my future princess consort will be the most beautiful woman in the world. I think Sister Yun is the most beautiful woman. Why can't Sister Yun be my princess consort?"
Yun Chu smiled slightly and said slowly, "Because His Majesty has already bestowed a marriage upon me and Prince Xuan, I can be considered your sister-in-law! In the future, after Prince Xuan and I get married, the Eleventh Prince will call me Imperial Sister-in-law! Of course, if the Eleventh Prince wants to call me that in advance, I can accept it!"
Xie Yang: ...
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