Even after successfully bringing the eight chests of gold and silver back to the Crown Prince's residence from the national treasury, Shang Dongyang was still in a daze and didn't understand what was going on with Shang Xiche.
Consort Yin and the Empress Dowager were also confused.
Once upon a time.
Unless he had an extremely bad headache, Shang Xiche would not summon the aging and faded empress.
But now, even if Consort Yin personally prepares soup and takes the initiative to request an audience;
Shang Xiche, however, seemed to have taken root in the Empress's Qiwu Palace, and even sent people to guard the entrance of Qiwu Palace to stop people. Consort Yin couldn't even get into Qiwu Palace!
Today, after the Ninth Prince left the palace.
Upon receiving the news, Zhao Yi rushed back to Chengxiang Palace and reported the truthfully, saying, "Your Majesty, it seems that the capital is about to undergo a major change!"
"Where is His Majesty now?" Consort Yin asked another question instead of responding to Zhao Yi's question.
Zhao Yi's expression changed slightly, and he said cautiously, "His Majesty summoned the Crown Prince in the Imperial Study and is now returning to Qiwu Palace with the Empress."
Consort Yin remained silent for a long time before muttering, "It seems that the world is about to change."
“Your Highness, don’t worry. The Ninth Prince has nothing to do with us. At most, the Ninth Prince’s wife gave our Thirteenth Prince an accessory. That was given to him during his April gift. Many of the royal relatives and elders also gave him accessories. At worst, he can just stop wearing it. No matter how things change, it won’t affect us,” Huijin reassured her.
Upon hearing this, Huixiu immediately took the thirteenth prince from the wet nurse's arms: "Sister Huijin is right. Let's take that accessory from the thirteenth prince now and keep it in a box."
"No need, let Thirteen continue wearing it," Consort Yin quickly stopped her.
She waved away the idle palace servants who were following her orders, leaving only Zhao Yi and her three trusted confidants, Hui Jin and Hui Xiu, before continuing, "The change of the times I'm talking about isn't just about the capital; it's about this palace as well."
Zhao Yi, Hui Jin, and Hui Xiu were surprised and suspicious.
Huijin then comforted him, "Your Majesty, His Majesty has visited the Empress for several days in a row before, all because he had a severe headache. The Empress knows how to relieve it with massage. Please don't overthink it. Your Majesty is still the one His Majesty cherishes most."
“No, you don’t understand. Ever since the Emperor was beaten up by the assassin that day, the way he looks at me has changed. I have seen his ugliest side. When he sees me, he will be reminded of his most vulnerable and shameful side. I’m afraid my good days in this palace are coming to an end.” Consort Yin’s thoughts were clear and her words were certain.
Zhao Yi grew anxious: "Your Majesty, what you say makes perfect sense. But what should we do now? The Thirteenth Prince is still young, and you've always kept Yin Da neutral in court, preventing him from easily making friends with others. The Empress is vicious, and the Crown Prince is her own son. Once they gain power, they certainly won't let us go!"
"That's why I said to let the thirteenth prince always wear the things given to him by the Ninth Prince's wife," Consort Yin said, her eyes gleaming.
Zhao Yi looked distressed: "But... even the Ninth Prince has been stripped of his military power!"
“Yes, Your Highness, the Ninth Prince is now without any troops. Even if his reputation is great, he is just a tiger without claws. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager are so wary of him. They might just find some excuse to put him in jail in a couple of days. It’s best if we stay away from him,” Hui Jin earnestly advised Consort Yin.
Consort Yin shook her head, narrowed her fox-like eyes, and lowered her voice, saying, "You all know that the Ninth Prince is a tiger; have you ever seen a tiger that would cut off its own sharp teeth and claws in front of an enemy, courting death?"
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