roccoschili Chapter 237 Allies
Chapter 237 Allies
Cao Qinmo acted heartbroken in front of the emperor, and when she went back to pack Wen Yi's things, she tried her best to delay time, looking reluctant to leave.
To outsiders, Cao Qinmo is really pitiful.
After enduring for so many years, she finally became Concubine Xiang, but was reduced back to her original form and became Concubine Cao. Even Princess Wen Yi had to be sent to someone else. It is really sad.
Cao Qinmo held Wen Yi's hand and gave her careful instructions along the way, telling her to listen carefully to Empress Xian's words and that her mother would take her back soon.
Cao Qinmo walked very slowly along the way. She met countless palace servants on the way, and they all saw the reluctant look on Concubine Cao's face.
The news spread by word of mouth among the palace servants, and soon spread throughout the Forbidden City, reaching the ears of the concubines, and most importantly, the ears of the emperor.
Cao Qinmo entered Chengqian Palace and met Huimin, and she also looked worried about her daughter.
Only after she entered the inner room where only trustworthy people were inside did Cao Qinmo exchange glances with Huimin.
Huimin nodded with satisfaction.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Huimin whispered.
Cao Qinmo also smiled and lowered her voice, "How can it be hard to serve the queen?"
"During this period, Wen Yi will have to trouble the queen again."
Huimin nodded again and patted Cao Qinmo's hand gently.
"do not worry."
Cao Qin understood tacitly, and the two of them understood each other tacitly.
This kind of thing just happened. Although Cao Qinmo was let off lightly by the emperor, she was still involved in this matter and it was not good for her to stay in Chengqian Palace for long.
There were many people around, so it was better to avoid suspicion. Cao Qinmo said a few words loudly, asking the imperial concubine to take care of Wen Yi and not to bother the imperial concubine, and then took her leave.
Huimin did not go to see her off. As Cao Qinmo's back disappeared in front of the door, Huimin held Wen Yi's hand and said softly:
"Wen Yi, how about you move into the East Side Hall? It used to be your brother Hongyao's residence, but now he has moved to the prince's residence, so we've kept it for him. How about we clean it up and let you live there temporarily?"
Wen Yi nodded obediently, "Mother Xian, Wen Yi hasn't seen brother Hongyao for a long time."
Huimin smiled and touched Wen Yi's little face, "You will be able to see Hongyao tonight when he comes to pay his respects. We will have dinner together."
"Hongyao misses his sister too."
It seems that Cao Qinmo had already reminded Wen Yi in advance, and the child was very obedient.
Wen Yi was also a child who grew up under Huimin's care. She studied with Hongyao when she was a child and was familiar with Huimin, so she was not worried about not being able to adapt to the Chengqian Palace.
Cao Qinmo is a great hero this time, so Huimin naturally has to take good care of her daughter.
Moreover, she is also his adopted daughter.
Huimin accompanied Wen Yi to see her residence, and told Wen Yi to come to the main hall to find her if she had any problems, and even assigned Shunxin to take care of Wen Yi.
You know, the two girls, Shunxin and Ruyi, have always been by Huimin's side.
Wen Yi came to Chengqian Palace and adapted quite quickly.
Huimin was afraid that Wen Yi would be bored, so she pulled Hongxi out to accompany Wen Yi.
It must be said that Hongxi is a talented kid. He soon made Wen Yi laugh, and the laughter continued. Soon, Hongxi even pulled Wen Yi out to play.
Wen Yi looked to Huimin for advice, and Huimin naturally agreed.
After the two children left, Huimin sat down at the desk, picked up a book, and carefully sorted out what had happened that day.
Needless to say, Cao Qinmo is worthy of being the first strategist and a great contributor under her command. Now that the Fourth Prince has been eliminated, Huimin will remember her contribution.
As for the matter of position, Huimin and Cao Qinmo had discussed it long ago. Cao Qinmo had originally prepared for the worst, thinking that at worst she would become a last-ranking concubine. In the end, she was demoted to a noble, which was better than expected.
When doing things, one cannot just look at the small profits in front of them, one must look at the long term. Cao Qinmo knows that no matter what she does now, her position will never be promoted, and unless something unexpected happens, she will only be a concubine when she dies.
In this case, it is better to give up the position.
Although he is a noble man now, he has changed for a better future.
What's the point of a concubine? Even the point of a consort is that it is useful to Consort Xian. She has made great contributions this time. When Hongyao ascends the throne, what will she not have?
Cao Qinmo has a clear account of this.
After following Concubine Xian for all these years, even though the Emperor had so many children, Wen Yi was still one of the most favored, unique among the princesses. Her life was getting better and better, and her family was thriving. Following Concubine Xian, she had everything she wanted.
Seeing that Cao Qinmo had made up her mind, Huimin discussed the plan with her.
Cao Qinmo had already planned for that palace maid.
The palace maid Duo'er and Xiao Dongzi were from the same hometown. They were both miserable people. When they were young, their families suffered a disaster. Duo'er's mother was seriously ill, and there was not enough silver. So Xiao Dongzi sold herself to the palace and exchanged the silver to save her mother.
The two of them have been relying on each other in the palace for these years, and have become a couple in private, so they finally have someone to lean on.
But Duo'er was transferred to Hongfang, and the Fourth Prince tried his best to bribe the people around Hongfang.
As for Duo'er, he used Xiao Dongzi's life as a threat. In the palace, adultery was not allowed openly, and even if this crime was not mentioned, it was too easy for the Fourth Prince to kill a little eunuch. There was no way, Duo'er could only keep working for the Fourth Prince.
Who would have thought that the Fourth Prince would turn treasonous? When Duo'er committed suicide, the Fourth Prince had already wanted to kill Xiao Dongzi. He was also afraid that this eunuch would reveal his deeds to others for revenge for his lover, so he decided to kill Xiao Dongzi once and for all. However, the Fourth Prince never expected that Duo'er did not die.
Of course, the person who stopped Duo'er was arranged by Cao Qinmo.
Cao Qinmo has made arrangements for everything, one thing after another.
The Fourth Prince thought that his plan was flawless and that he had cleaned up the mess thoroughly, but in fact, it was full of loopholes.
He was too impatient, and having grown up in the Old Summer Palace, he really lacked some palace skills.
Of course, Concubine Duan, Ye Lanyi, and even Zhen Yurao also played a role this time.
As for Guarjia Wenyuan, Zhen Yurao also contributed this time.
The palace maid Guaerjia Wenyuan arranged to be beside Hongfang had long been instigated to rebel, so she naturally revealed everything about Guaerjia Wenyuan. In this way, she got rid of Guaerjia, who had always been an eyesore to Zhen Yurao.
There are also Concubine Xin and others, who have been subtly trying to divide Concubine Zhang and the Ulanara family.
In addition to Hongfang's incident, the downfall of the Ulanara family, and new and old grudges, Concubine Zhang changed her previous cowardice.
This time, Concubine Zhang made up her mind and went to the Yangxin Palace in person to expose the true face of Ulanara in front of the emperor.