"Stand on my side?" Consort Li was puzzled, "What do you mean by that?"
In regards to her question, Fen Dai did not immediately answer. Instead, she asked Consort Li: "Speaking of, Imperial Consort and Princess Ji An did not have any grudges in the past. Why did you suddenly take action against her?"
"I …" Consort Li paused and looked at Feng Fen Dai vigilantly. She did not know how she should respond to this question. In fact, she felt that Fen Dai's face was filled with schemes. She did not know which of her words had caused her to fall into it. After stammering for a long time, she finally said: "You have already severed your relationship as sisters with her. Whether or not I harm her, what does that have to do with you?"
Fen Dai covered her mouth and giggled, "Imperial Consort is right. I do not have any feelings for her. Not to mention you harming her behind her back, even if you hired someone to kill her, I would not be able to do anything about it. The reason that I asked you about this was to confirm whether or not we could stand on the same front. "
"What front? What are you doing? " Consort Li was very flustered and very afraid. This was a result of her personality. She was naturally weak. If she had not been pregnant with the Sixth Prince at that time, how could she have lived to this day. Feng Fen Dai's words had given her a fright. She suddenly felt as though she had fallen into a whirlpool of schemes. No matter what she did, she could not climb out.
Feng Fen Dai smiled and said, "Naturally, it's a front that benefits both of us. It's also a path that Imperial Consort is happy to take. Based on what I know, Imperial Consort and Noble Lady Yuan are sisters, right? Imperial Consort, you must not tell me that you are doing this to get revenge for Noble Lady Yuan and to help His Highness the eighth prince from the shadows. "
"No! That's not it! " In regards to this, Consort Li very quickly denied it. She was still in a state of panic, but in this panic, there was a trace of resentment. "Although she is my younger sister, we have not interacted much over the years. During the years that I was bullied by everyone in the inner palace, I did not see her show me the slightest bit of pity. Since my younger sister doesn't recognize me as her elder sister, why should I recognize her as my younger sister? She has a son, and so do I. She will plan for her son, and I also don't want my Feng to fall behind others. Feng family's young miss, this is the answer you wanted. "
Feng Fen Dai stared at Consort Li; however, she was laughing to herself. Sure enough, all of the imperial concubines in the palace were planning for their own sons. Even the most cowardly and powerless Consort Li was no exception. But the Sixth Prince … "The Sixth Prince doesn't have any outstanding achievements. Although he does have a small amount of military power, he is a scholar and doesn't know how to go into battle to kill the enemy, nor does he know how to arrange troops. Imperial Concubine also knows that my father used to be the Left Prime Minister of the Imperial Court, so I can more or less hear about the matters of the Imperial Court. The Sixth Prince was stationed outside with a small group of soldiers, but every time there was danger, every time there was a disturbance in the northeast, it was his deputy general who led the soldiers into battle to kill the enemy. During this period of time, if they encountered an enemy that they really couldn't deal with, they would even ask for help from other garrisons. Imperial Concubine, you know all of this, right? "
Consort Li sat in her chair absent-mindedly, a bitter smile on her face. Of course, she knew that her son was not suited to make a name for himself. He was more willing to sit in a library and write books. He was more willing to give lectures in schools. He was more willing to argue with a group of scholars about right and wrong. As for the reason that the Sixth Prince, Xuan Tianfeng, had gone to the northeast, it was all because of her. It was she who was unwilling to accept it. She wanted her son to be able to make a comeback and help her vent her anger. As she saw it, as long as her son succeeded in the future, her position would definitely not be the same as it was today.
Unfortunately, her Feng was not suited for that. He was not suited for leading soldiers, and he was even less suited for being an Emperor. Even if she understood this in her heart, she was still unable to willingly withdraw over the years. Especially when she saw the other imperial concubines making plans for their own sons, especially when she saw her own younger sister endlessly making plans for the Eighth Prince, she felt even more unbalanced. This was why so many incidents occurred. This was why she heard that the Ninth Prince, Xuan Tianming, would definitely succeed the throne in the future, and he had Princess Ji An at his side to help him. Because of this, she gradually developed hatred for Feng Yu Heng. It was to the point that during this Winter Hunt, she thought of ways to cause trouble for Feng Yu Heng.
"What exactly do you want to say?" Consort Li asked Feng Fendai, "I am clear on my own son, but what does this have to do with you?"
Fendai leaned forward and squinted her eyes, saying: "His Highness the Sixth Prince is unable to accomplish anything, but there are other princes. Could it be that Imperial Consort does not want to choose one to cooperate with? Like this, you can at least ensure that the new Emperor succeeds the throne. His Highness the Sixth Prince and you will also have good days."
"Cooperation?" Consort Li looked at Feng Fendai and immediately laughed, "You want this One to cooperate with old fifth? Feng family's young miss, it seems that your mind has become muddled, right? Even if this One wants to cooperate, it will be with my own younger sister's son. No matter what, it will not be with you! "
"But you have no choice." Feng Fendai shrugged, "First, I have something that can be used against you. I can speak of it at any time. Imperial Consort must know that once you are exposed, it will directly affect His Highness the Sixth Prince!"
"Are you threatening this One?"
"I am not." Fendai shook her head, "I am just giving Imperial Consort a reason. His Highness the Eighth Prince is related to you. This is something that I also know, but Consort Yuanshu has already become Noble Lady Yuan. His Highness the Eighth Prince will also be sanctioned by His Majesty during the new year. He will be marrying the young miss of the Lu Family. I think that you should be able to understand the situation of the Lu Family. Although they have the title of left prime minister, their family's foundation has been emptied to the point that it could not be emptier. What sort of benefit would this sort of marriage bring to His Highness the Eighth Prince? In the end, how far he will be able to walk down this path is something that can be seen clearly. It's just you that stubbornly believes that this is a path to heaven. "
Consort Li furrowed her brow and stared at Feng Fendai. Before she could speak, she heard Feng Fendai continue: "Imperial Consort, don't rush. I still haven't finished speaking. Aside from His Highness the Eighth Prince, there are of course a few other princes, but at present, His Highness the Eldest Prince and His Highness the Second Prince have no intention of fighting for the throne. His Highness the Third Prince has already died. His Highness the Fourth Prince is a commoner, and His Highness the Seventh Prince is in cahoots with His Highness the Ninth Prince. Looking at it like this, aside from His Highness the Fifth Prince, who else do you think you can place your hopes on? "
Consort Li finally understood what sort of trap she had fallen into. Feng Fendai had gone around in circles. It turned out that she had come to find a helper for the Fifth Prince, but … "You said earlier that our Feng Yuanfeng did not have much value and that he was just a scholar. Why is it that now …"
"Having a helper is always good. We're all brothers. We should help each other out!" Fendai smiled and said: "This is a business transaction. If it succeeds, it will be good for you, good for me, and good for everyone. If it doesn't work out, there is no harm to us, but to Imperial Consort, it would be …"
Feng Fendai entered Consort Li's tent. Six dances had already been performed at the banquet, yet she still had not come out. At this time, Ban Zou had also entered Feng Yu Heng's imperial tent. Seeing that Xuan Feiyu was still asleep, he quietly said to Feng Yu Heng: "This matter has been determined to be done by Consort Li. Including the heater that you received, it was all arranged by Consort Li. But that Consort Li has a weak personality. She did not dare truly harm anyone, much less harm the Emperor's young grandson. She just wanted to steal the little white tiger and cause you to feel anxious. It can be considered … a lesson for you. "
"A lesson for me?" Feng Yu Heng snorted coldly but immediately sighed: "His Majesty is getting older with each passing year. His health is also declining. Those imperial concubines that have given birth to princes are no longer able to hold themselves back."
Ban Zou did not speak, but Wang Chuan spoke up, saying: "It's always like this. Every generation of Emperor, when they reach the end of their life, they are able to see the bloodline that they do not want to see the most. Those princes that have been silent will all choose the most appropriate time to erupt, and once they erupt, there will be no stopping them. If they do not fight to the death, they will not stop. After all, the allure of the throne is truly too great. "
Feng Yu Heng nodded, "That's right, power. In those men's hearts, power is more important than anything else. What brothers, what father and son, in front of power, they can all be used as stepping stones to help them climb to an even higher peak. "
Ban Zou truly could not continue listening and impatiently said: "I don't understand the great principles you guys are talking about. Consort Li's side already has nothing to monitor. I feel like I should stay here to protect you. Otherwise, my heart will not feel at ease." After saying this, his body disappeared in a flash.
Feng Yu Heng was already used to Ban Zou's temper and did not say anything. She only asked Wang Chuan: "What kind of person is the Sixth Prince? I've only seen him once or twice, so I don't have much of an impression. "
Wang Chuan sat down on a small stool next to her and said with a sigh: "Speaking of this, His Highness the Sixth Prince is also a pitiful person. Although his birth mother, Imperial Concubine Li, was an imperial concubine, this imperial concubine position was only conferred because she gave birth to a prince. Otherwise, because of the matter of the voodoo vile person back then, she might have been executed. But even though the imperial concubine position was bestowed, His Highness the Sixth Prince was affected by her. Consort Li was not favored and did not have any power. Even after His Highness the Sixth Prince was born, he was not favored. Oh right, at that time, Consort Yun had not entered the palace yet. The imperial concubines in the palace were still fighting over her. "
"Then what is His Highness the Sixth Prince's current situation?"
"He has a small amount of military power in his hands. It's not much, just a trifling thirty thousand people. They are stationed in the Northeast. But His Highness the Sixth Prince does not like fighting. He is also not good at fighting, but he has been stationed outside for many years and rarely returns to the capital. It must be said that His Highness the Sixth Prince is actually quite a good person. He is not like a prince and is more like a scholar. In his eyes, calligraphy and painting are the most important things. A few years ago, he had a fight with the Third Prince over a painting and was beaten black and blue by the Third Prince. Because of this, Her Highness Consort Li made a big fuss. Oh right, the books in Dashun's library were compiled by him and a group of scholars. Even His Ninth Highness said that the Emperor thought highly of him. "
Feng Yu Heng frowned when she heard this, "Consort Li always wants to make trouble for such a prince. This kind of birth mother will sooner or later kill her own son."
"That's right! I heard that all the princes will return to the capital for the New Year. If Young Miss is interested, you can get in touch with His Highness the Sixth Prince during the New Year's Palace Banquet. This servant feels that His Highness the Sixth Prince definitely does not know what Consort Li is doing. And if he knew, he would probably quarrel with Consort Li! "
Feng Yu Heng smiled and asked Wang Chuan: "Do you have a good impression of His Highness the Sixth Prince?"
Wang Chuan did not deny it and only said: "Actually, those who know His Highness the Sixth Prince will have a good impression of him."
Feng Yu Heng nodded, "It's just a pity that he has such a mother. I don't know if this matter will implicate him. If His Highness the Sixth Prince is really a scholar like you say, then I will help him."
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