Chapter 970: Chapter 970: The Unwelco Couple of the East Palace_1 Chapter 970: Chapter 970: The Unwelco Couple of the East Palace_1 Jiang Ning thought to himself, the Emperor is now frolicking among the young concubines in the harem, living a life of incomparable joy.
It seems that he has fully recovered from the grief of Concubine Jin’s death.
Does he still rember Concubine Jin?
Or does he, having found a replacent in Concubine Zhu, forget about Jin Zhuzhu?
Emperors are truly the most heartless.
Perhaps it’s a blessing that Concubine Jin had a keen sense of the harsh realities of the world, and had never held too many expectations of the Emperor, never given her heart sincerely. Otherwise, if her spirit knew of the current situation, it would likely be troubled in the afterlife.
The re fact he still hesitates to move the Empress reveals how much of his love for Concubine Jin was real, and how much was an act.
That unbearable grief, that inability to free himself, was not entirely feigned.
Perhaps he acted so well he even convinced himself.
The Emperor took a whole half month to recuperate, gradually recovering, but not resuming court. He spent his ti among the young concubines.
The running of the country was entirely managed by the Cabinet and the Bureau of Rites.
Anyone else wishing to see the Emperor found it extraordinarily difficult.
Even Li Hongyuan, as the Crown Prince, hadn’t seen his Emperor Father for several days.
The twelfth lunar month arrived, yet there was no snow, the dry and cold weather was unbearable. This added to people’s worries, affecting the festive ambiance.
Jiang Ruobai suggested to the Crown Prince that they should ask the Emperor to conduct a ceremony to pray for rain.
The Crown Prince felt powerless.
Because he simply couldn’t gain access to the Crystal Frost Hall, he couldn’t et with the Emperor.
Jiang Ning, who was doodling on a white paper with a brush, listening to her father and the Crown Prince’s conversation, sarcastically said, “Ever since the news of the great victory, it seems like the Emperor has grown to disdain you entirely. Now, he won’t even et you. Perhaps he is already planning how to dispose of you and appoint his precious illegitimate son instead as the Crown Prince?”
Li Hongyuan: “…”
He was sowhat speechless.
Jiang Ning’s statent sounds absurd, but it could very well be true.
Back when Concubine Jin was alive, he was the Emperor’s favorite son. Now that Concubine Jin was gone, the Emperor’s favor towards him seed to fade as well. The stronger he beca, the more it displeased the Emperor.
The Emperor’s heart now probably only holds space for the Prince of Zhao, his biological son.
Jiang Ruobai reprimanded his daughter, “Do you have no decency, speaking such nonsense in front of His Highness? Can you imagine the consequences if this were to get out?”
“We are the only three here, that’s why speaking without restraint. Moreover, Gufeng is guarding the entrance, no one could eavesdrop.” Jiang Ning put her pen down, lifted her head, “Father, Gucheng will co back with Uncle too, right?”
“Gucheng is the leader of the Shadow Guards under your uncle’s command, naturally wherever your uncle is, he will be as well.”
“That’s wonderful.” A delighted! Jiang Ning exclaid.
Li Hongyuan glanced at her and said lightly, “Why don’t you ask if Wenren Zong is also coming back?”
“Don’t be jealous.”
Jiang Ning huffed, lowered her head to continue doodling on the paper, “Your Highness, don’t get on my bad side. Otherwise, later when you need my help, I may not necessarily oblige.”
Li Hongyuan also huffed: “What would I possibly need your help with?”
“The ceremony to pray for good weather.” Jiang Ning lifted her head, smiling, “You can’t see the Emperor, but I can.”
“In Father’s eyes, you and I are now in the sa boat. If Father dislikes , he wouldn’t be fond of you either.” Li Hongyuan bluntly said.
Jiang Ning’s smile did not fade: “Yes, if the son is not favored, the daughter-in-law probably wouldn’t be liked as well. But, do you think the Emperor would refuse to see his only two grandsons?”
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