mtl008 Chapter 327 The Emperor's Warning
Chapter 327 The Emperor's Warning
Since entering the palace, the humility of the Fourth Prince has gradually disappeared. Is she too naive to regard this person as a support?
Yu Ying'er covered her mouth tightly for fear that the person next to her would hear the noise.
Before dawn the next day, she quietly got up and stopped Li Yu who was about to go out.
"You still have to serve the master during the day, go back and rest. I'll go get breakfast today."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Madam Yu."
The cold wind in the morning hurt people's faces, and Li Yu was happy not to go out at this time.
The servants in the palace looked down on outsiders. After all, Madam Yu had served in the palace before, and she could out-intimidate him with just one word.
While queuing for breakfast, Yu Ying'er was chatting with someone and inadvertently revealed that the emperor had sent Eunuch Su to give the Fourth Prince a box of high-quality plaster yesterday.
It was also said that Concubine Lan and Prince Guo gave rewards to the Fourth Prince.
Hongli was particularly satisfied with today's breakfast and casually threw five taels of silver to Yu Ying'er.
"I heard from Li Yu that you should go to the kitchen and wait before dawn."
"It's freezing outside. Don't go out so early next time."
"Thank you for your concern, Master. I just want you to have a meal that suits your taste."
Yu Ying'er smiled and declined.
The meals in the kitchen are limited in quantity, and if you go too late you won’t have any choice.
The most important thing is that Miss Baoge from Yongshou Palace goes to the kitchen early every day to select ingredients. If she goes too late, she won’t meet anyone.
Hongli was grateful for Yu Ying'er's loyalty, and held her hand and gave her careful instructions before leaving.
"I'll have lunch at Shoukang Palace, so find some time to catch up on your sleep."
"I understand, Master, please leave quickly."
After Yu Ying'er respectfully sent the person away, she put the reward she had just received into the small purse hidden in her chest.
Only what she holds in her hands is herself. She had only been in the palace for three days, but she already missed the free and easy days in Changchun Garden.
Yu Ying'er tidied up her bedroom with a gloomy face and finally made up her mind.
He was determined to make sure that the Fourth Prince would never have any ambitions again.
At this time, Hongli, who was completely unaware of the situation, was thanking Prince Guo.
"Thank you, Uncle Seventeen, for your concern."
"It's just a small favor. The Imperial Household Department was busy with the Empress Dowager's funeral, so it's inevitable that they might have neglected you. As your uncle, I should take care of you."
Prince Guo looked at Hongli with loving kindness, and then advised him with heartache.
"My Royal Brother has to observe mourning in the thatched cottage while also attending to state affairs. It's very tiring. If you have any inconvenience, please speak directly to Uncle Seventeen."
"Thank you Uncle Seventeen for your concern. Everything is fine with Hongli."
For a moment, he wondered if the Emperor loved his Seventeenth Uncle so much because he was so stupid.
But when he thought that such a person could be looked after by the emperor, Hongli quickened his pace without saying a word.
Prince Guo looked at his nephew walking quickly forward and silently curled the corners of his mouth.
Young people who have not experienced much are indeed simple-minded.
Fortunately, he had his mother to teach him, otherwise his behavior would probably be similar to Hongli.
"Ah Jin, find a chance to talk to Li Yu and see if Hongli needs anything, and then send it over in time."
"The slave obeys."
Ah Jin silently felt grateful for his master's kindness.
The Fourth Prince knew that the master lived next door, but he still acted arrogant and refused to visit his elder.
It is a blessing for such a person to be favored by his master.
When Concubine Lan, whose eyes were covered with bruises, accidentally saw the Fourth Prince appearing on the palace road, she hurriedly took a big step into Shoukang Palace.
Only when she knelt beside Concubine Jing did she quietly breathe a sigh of relief.
After falling asleep last night, she dreamed again of everything that happened in Erlang Temple.
She fought hard in her dream, and after waking up, she broke down and cried, hugging Aunt Liu.
Nanny Liu, who didn't know the inside story, thought that she lost her composure because she missed the empress dowager too much, and comforted her for a long time.
Finally, he fell asleep again with Chuntao by his side.
Lan Fei was afraid of having nightmares again at night, so she followed the crowd obediently and did not dare to be left alone.
Stepping out of the gate of Shoukang Palace again, she whispered to Chuntao.
"It's windy outside, let's go back early."
"Master, let's..."
"Hongli pays his respects to Lan E'niang and thanks her for her gift."
A sudden gentle male voice interrupted Chuntao's reply.
"Reward? Fourth Brother, what did Concubine Lan reward you with?"
Hearing the majestic voice coming from behind her, Concubine Lan quickly turned around and saluted.
"Concubine, please pay your respects to the Emperor!"
"Your son pays respect to the Emperor!"
Hongli smiled and continued, "Father, Lan E's mother cares about the younger generation and gave me ginseng, bird's nest, snacks, fresh fruit, tea and charcoal."
"Your Majesty, I was saved from the pain of being hit by rocks yesterday in the Cining Palace's small garden by the Fourth Prince. I have sent a small gift to express my gratitude."
Lan Fei replied softly.
If we let the Fourth Prince continue talking, who knows what misleading words he will say.
The emperor saw that she had lost a lot of weight and tried to persuade her in a deep voice.
"Princess Lan, you did a great job. It's very cold outside, please return to the palace quickly."
He spoke to the Fourth Prince without waiting for Concubine Lan to reply.
"Come with me!"
"My son, I obey."
Hongli followed the emperor obediently.
The emperor, who was walking in front, felt complicated. The great scholar in Changchun Garden said that this boy was studious and intelligent.
It’s just a pity that he was born into the belly of a foot-washing maid and his face was disfigured.
When he reached the thatched cottage, the emperor looked up at the dark sky.
"The former dynasty is busy with government affairs. From now on, you will live in the thatched cottage and mourn for the Queen Mother on my behalf."
"After the mourning period is over, I will confer upon you the title of Gushan Beizi."
When Hongli heard what the emperor said, he felt panicked.
The title of Gushan Beizi was the emperor's compensation to him, which meant that he had to leave the palace when the time came.
"Father, I wish to stay by your side and fulfill my filial duty."
"Fourth Brother, I will reserve a house for you in the capital for the next two years, and you can enter the palace during festivals."
After the emperor finished speaking, he pointed at Su Peisheng who was standing beside him.
"If you need anything, just tell Su Peisheng."
After watching the emperor disappear into the darkness, Hongli staggered into the thatched cottage.
He buried himself in the thick little bed and didn't say anything for a long time.
Seeing this, Su Peisheng said to Li Yu who was guarding the door.
"The Emperor is always thinking about the Fourth Prince. Please try to persuade him when you have time."
As long as this gentleman stops and honestly serves as the Prince of Gushan, the new emperor will treat him well when he takes office.
But looking at the distraught look of the Fourth Prince, Su Peisheng felt that he might not be able to think clearly.
When the Emperor learned last night that the Fourth Prince had hurried to the small garden to block Concubine Lan, his face turned terribly dark.
Not only did he choose a time when there were few people around to warn him, but he actually ran into the Fourth Prince who came to block him.
Fortunately, Concubine Lan is a person who abides by the rules, otherwise she would have been embarrassed today.