The banquet in Zhang Ning Palace had become a joke. The news in the palace spread very quickly. In less than half a day, news of the commotion had spread throughout the entire inner palace. The people treated Consort Li as a laughingstock, and it became the topic of conversation after meals.
The three girls that had fallen into the water were picked up by their family members, but when Zhu Kongshan asked if they should seek an explanation from the Imperial Palace Yu, they only spat out: "Everything will be decided by His Highness Prince Sheng." They then quickly left without saying another word.
After she returned to the manor, she asked Xuantian Mo; however, Xuantian Mo told her: "Those three were in the wrong first, and they only have themselves to blame. Just based on this point, no matter how much of a fuss is made, Feng Yu Heng will not fall."
Zhu Kongshan then told Xuantian Mo about Noble Lady Yuan's analysis. It was clear that he was a bit more interested in this information, but he just had Noble Lady Yuan act according to the situation. In his own words, he said: "Women's matters will need to be handled by women. I am a dignified prince. Dealing with old ninth is the most important thing. It's not good for me to blindly cause trouble for Feng Yu Heng."
Zhu Kongshan thought about it and felt that this was the case. Why would a grown man get involved with a young girl? As for herself, she would need to put in some effort to support Xuantian Mo.
After dinner that night, Noble Lady Yuan went to Zhang Ning Palace once more. At this time, Consort Li was drinking tea. That tea had been bestowed upon her by the Empress after she had been reinstated, and it was far more delicious than the tea that she had been drinking in the past. But she was in a bad mood today, as she asked Zuo: "Could it be that this One rarely interacted with people in the past, such that I didn't even know how to hold a banquet? But I really don't think that having songs and dancing is good. Every time there is a banquet, I feel that it's very annoying. There's also that Feng Fen Dai. That lousy child came over and caused so much trouble. Say, will the fifth prince really cause trouble because of this? "
Zuo felt both pity and helplessness towards Consort Li. In regards to the matter of the banquet, she truly could not say anything about it. It was not as if she had never tried to persuade Consort Li to interact more with others, but it was completely useless. Thus, she only said a few words about Feng Fendai. She said: "Actually, the Feng family's young miss is right. Your Highness should restrain your feelings for Royal Consort Yu. If His Ninth Highness finds out about this matter, this servant will say something unpleasant. He even dared to slap a favored concubine to death. If this matter reaches our Zhang Ning Palace, we will suffer. Of course, this was something that needed to be taken into consideration for His Ninth Highness, but as for Feng Fendai, there was no need for Her Highness to be frightened by her. Even if she has His Highness the fifth prince's protection, Your Highness is still His Highness the sixth prince's birth mother. It must be known that His Highness the sixth prince has far more power than His Highness the fifth prince. "
With her saying this, Consort Li felt much more at ease, only saying: "That's good, that's good." But she did not mind the fact that the Ninth Prince had once slapped a favored concubine to death, only saying: "If Cheng Heng can clearly see that person's ruthlessness, perhaps she can reconsider her marriage."
"Your Highness!" Zuo stomped her foot. Why was Consort Li so stubborn? Why was she eyeing Royal Consort Yu? She wanted to say a few more words of advice; however, she saw a palace maid walk in. Arriving before her, she saluted and said: "Your Highness, Noble Lady Yuan is asking for an audience."
Consort Li angrily slapped the table, "Why is she here again?" But she changed her mind and said: "Let her in. This One really wants to know what sort of trap she has set for me this time."
Very quickly, Noble Lady Yuan was invited in. Holding a jewelry box in her hand, she arrived before Consort Li and respectfully saluted.
Consort Li gave her face and said: "Elder sister, please rise." She then allowed her to sit.
Noble Lady Yuan warmly sat down and said: "That day, when I was giving something to younger sister, I forgot about something." After saying this, she handed over the box in her hand and personally opened it. Inside was a jade bracelet. It was not new and looked to be quite old.
Consort Li was puzzled, "What are you giving me this for?" Although she said this, her eyes continued to stare at the box. The more she looked, the more she felt that this bracelet was very familiar. She could not help but ask out of curiosity: "Is it something from the Liu manor?"
Noble Lady Yuan heard her say this and let out a sigh of relief, saying: "Younger sister has a good memory. This bracelet was left behind by grandmother. When we were young, we would often see grandmother play with it. It was originally a pair, and one was given to me when I entered the palace. Originally, it was said that one would be given to younger sister when you entered the palace, but wasn't grandmother seriously ill at that time! The family was busy, and this matter was forgotten. A few days ago, father had people tidy up the storeroom and found it. He then brought it into the palace and left it with me. He wanted me to find a chance to give it to younger sister. Although this thing is old and can't compare to the nice things in the palace, in any case, it's still a memento of our maternal family. I know that younger sister does not have much of a good impression of the Liu family. You always feel that the family is not helping you. No matter what else is said, elder sister will not say it. I just hope that younger sister can think about grandmother from back then. She truly doted on you. "
Noble Lady Yuan's words were tossed out, and Consort Li immediately recalled the benevolent grandmother from back in the Liu manor. She was also the person that doted on her the most in the manor. Her impression of this bracelet also deepened. She could even recall the time when her grandmother had held her hand and said that when she got married, this bracelet would definitely be part of her dowry. Back then, she really liked this bracelet. Now that she saw it again, she could not help but tear up, as she was filled with emotion.
"Elder sister is considerate … father is also considerate." She had someone receive the box and took out the bracelet from inside. Her mind was filled with memories, and her attitude toward Noble Lady Yuan improved by quite a bit.
Noble Lady Yuan saw that her goal had been accomplished, and a smile appeared on her face. Looking all around, she said: "Elder sister has some intimate things to say to younger sister. Is it possible to have the palace servants leave for now?"
Consort Li's mind was currently completely immersed in the memories of the past. She thought that what Noble Lady Yuan wanted to talk to her about would definitely be related to the Liu manor. Thinking about it, the two sisters really had not spoken much about the matters of the mother's family. This bracelet caused her to really want to chat a little more, thus she waved her hand and had all of the palace servants leave, including her personal Zuo.
Seeing that there was no one else in the inner hall, Noble Lady Yuan shifted forward in her seat before saying: "In the end, we are sisters. Even if we quarrel, break up, and get back together, we are still much closer than other people. Although there are many times when it's for the sake of our children, younger sister, let's speak honestly. If our children were to get into a fight with someone else's children, aside from our own children, would the other person that we need to save be our own nephews? Could it be that after saving Mo 'er, I would watch Feng fall into danger and go save another prince? "
Consort Li was a little startled. She wanted to hear about the matters of the Liu manor; however, Noble Lady Yuan brought the topic to this. But what she said was correct. If the Eighth Prince were to compete with the Sixth Prince, then they would be enemies. But once all of the princes got into a fight, aside from their own sons, if they still had the ability, they would definitely need to help their nephews. This was bloodline!
She nodded, agreeing with Noble Lady Yuan's words. Feeling the jade bracelet in her hand, her thoughts sank into the memories of the past.
Noble Lady Yuan also knew how to cater to her interests. Changing the topic, she immediately returned to the Liu manor. She said: "I remember before I entered the palace, grandmother had once held my hand and said that our Liu family's daughter of the first wife is destined to be married into the palace. Today, it's you. Tomorrow, it'll be your younger sister. You must remember, no matter what happens in the palace, even if you're already at odds with each other, I don't care if you fight. After all, you're both flesh and blood. But once outsiders bully you, you must work together to fight against them. You definitely must not lose at the hands of outsiders. " While she spoke, she raised her hand and wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, continuing: "I have always remembered grandmother's words! Over the years, you've been living in seclusion and don't like interacting with outsiders. I will not force it. Either way, you have a prince by your side. No matter how bad your days are, you're much better off than those without children. In addition to Consort Yun being favored, the days of the women in the imperial harem are all the same. Nobody can help anyone. Perhaps it's because of this that we sisters have grown apart. Also … the matter with the theatrical troupe that day, elder sister must apologize to you. "She took the initiative to bring this up," I really did not think that they would be able to perform that sort of play. At that time, I did watch the play, but I thought that it was just some sort of internal conflict. Who knew that it could be performed like that? After that, I heard people talk about it, and my heart became flustered. I was afraid that you would get angry. "
With her saying things to this extent, Consort Li did not really believe much of what she said. But when she brought up her grandmother's instructions in the Liu manor, she resonated with her. On that matter, Noble Lady Yuan was not lying because before she entered the palace, her grandmother had said the same thing. At that time, her grandmother was still ill, and she was so ill that she could not speak well; however, she still insisted on telling her those things. It was just that she had a reclusive personality. Over the years, she had always felt apologetic towards herself. It was natural that she would become much more distant from this elder sister.
Today, when Noble Lady Yuan brought up this matter, Consort Li began to wipe away tears. When she looked at Noble Lady Yuan again, a look of affection that had not been seen for many years appeared in her eyes.
This was the effect that Noble Lady Yuan wanted, and she could not help but secretly rejoice. When she spoke once more, she entered the main topic for the day: "I have always remembered grandmother's words from back then." She said: "His Majesty is already advanced in age. To say something disrespectful, sooner or later, he will pass away. At that time, there will be someone who will inherit the throne. Younger sister, if the final victor is between the Eighth Prince and the Sixth Prince, we would have fulfilled the first half of grandmother's words. You and I would each have our own ways. For the sake of our own sons, even if we fought until our heads bled, that would be understandable. But right now, it's clear that it's not a fight between the Eighth Prince and the Sixth Prince. In this, the biggest obstacle is still the Ninth Prince! "
Consort Li's heart tightened. With such a serious matter being brought up, she still looked at Noble Lady Yuan with a bit of caution: "Elder sister's meaning is …"
"Grandmother's teachings are to work together against the common enemy." Noble Lady Yuan said seriously: "The Ninth Prince is our common enemy. Only by working together against the common enemy can we win this battle."
"Then what happens after we win?" Consort Li asked her, "Won't the Eighth Prince and the Sixth Prince still need to fight?"
"Then let them fight!" Noble Lady Yuan was quite open-minded, "Whoever has the ability to sit on the throne will sit on it, but elder sister will still say the same thing. We are family. In the end, regardless of who sits on that throne, we will need to help each other out. The elder brother will dote on the younger brother, and the younger brother will love the elder brother. Say, don't you think so? "
Imperial Concubine Li did not speak, as she was still thinking about what Noble Lady Yuan had said; however, she heard Noble Lady Yuan suddenly say: "We are sisters. What younger sister is thinking about, as your elder sister, I can guess a bit. If younger sister really has taken an interest in that Feng Yu Heng, then finding a way to get rid of the Ninth Prince is even more urgent! Only when her husband is dead can she remarry. Do you understand? "
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