roccoschili Chapter 214 Collusion
Chapter 214 Collusion
Since the little prince was born, Concubine Jin has brought him to the main hall of Yonghe Palace. Concubine Zhang, his biological mother, is still in confinement after childbirth, so she has very few opportunities to see the little prince.
But she was also a tolerant person. Not only did she not complain at all, she was also very grateful to Concubine Jin.
Not only did she take the initiative to suggest that the little prince follow Concubine Jin, saying that she was short-sighted and could not teach a child, and asked Concubine Jin to teach her, she also never took the initiative to ask to see the little prince once.
Ordinary people can't do this, and Huimin's spies were surprised when they saw it.
Concubine Zhang usually seems to have no ambitions, but I didn't expect her to be so tolerant.
After hearing the report, Huimin actually looked at Concubine Zhang with a higher opinion.
Knowing that you are powerless to change the situation, make plans early.
Yes, as long as she can live, as long as this little prince can ascend the throne, and Concubine Jin can become the empress dowager after success, she will have a chance to turn things around.
It’s hard to say when a dispute breaks out between the biological mother and the adoptive mother.
Besides, if Concubine Zhang was not so ambitious, it is possible that she did it purely for her son.
It would be great if she could become a queen dowager in the future and her son could become an emperor.
There is a huge difference between the children of a noble lady of the Han army banner and the children of a concubine of the upper three banners of the Manchu army banner and who are from a royal family.
Moreover, Concubine Zhang also had to survive, and she relied on Concubine Jin for a living.
It really is……
Huimin and Cao Qinmo sat opposite each other and listened to the progress on her side.
"Fourth Prince, I can't sit still any longer."
Cao Qinmo said calmly with a smile on her face.
"After all, you are young and have too many ambitions."
Cao Qinmo smiled and looked at Huimin, "Your Majesty is far-sighted. She allowed me to get in touch with the Fourth Prince a few years ago. Who would have thought that Your Majesty would have foreseen this day."
"Alas, it's not that I can predict the future, I'm just preparing for any eventuality. Even if this doesn't happen, there are always other ways."
"And this is mostly due to you."
Cao Qinmo's smile couldn't help but widen a little, and the corners of her eyes turned up, making her look more like a shrewd and calculating fox.
"Your Majesty is modest."
As he spoke, Cao Qinmo smiled and said:
"Fourth Prince, you are too ambitious. Those years in the Old Summer Palace have had a profound impact on him. He doesn't want to become the 'child of the palace maid Li Jingui' again and become the rat that everyone wants to kill."
"Jinpin is really too impatient. You should know that you can't eat hot tofu if you are impatient. She doesn't have one tenth of the demeanor of the queen."
As he spoke, Cao Qinmo complimented:
"If Concubine Jin had half the courage of the Empress, she wouldn't have become estranged from the Fourth Prince."
Huimin looked at Cao Qinmo, whose words were full of flattery, and smiled helplessly.
"Don't even mention me. If Concubine Jin could learn even a little bit of your skills, I would be in great pain too."
"such a pity……"
"Princess Jin, no wonder the Queen Mother is still trying to protect her even when she is in such a state. It's because the Ulanara family has no one to rely on."
Cao Qinmo listened to Huimin's sigh and said:
"The Ulanara family has already produced two queens. Even if Concubine Jin is very capable, the emperor will never give her the position of queen."
"It's ridiculous that Concubine Jin can't see clearly now."
"Okay, let's not take it lightly. Don't worry about the Fourth Prince either."
Cao Qinmo agreed.
Next, Cao Qinmo had more and more frequent private contacts with the Fourth Prince.
During this period, Concubine Jin's mind was on the youngest prince. She was busy with his full-moon banquet and had no time to see what the fourth prince was doing.
Concubine Jin was determined to hold a grand full-month banquet for the little prince and to show off in front of the emperor.
Without Concubine Jin's attention during this period, the Fourth Prince kept making small moves.
He appeared to be very happy about having a new brother and even gave him a longevity lock.
However, Concubine Jin has never been seen giving the longevity lock to the young prince.
The Fourth Prince has been studying very hard recently and the teachers all praise him.
He seems to be a positive and role model brother.
But privately, the Fourth Prince hated the new prince very much.
Of course, the Fourth Prince cannot be so stupid as to do anything to the Younger Prince now, but seeing that he was still rational before and only contacted Cao Qinmo occasionally, but now they are contacting each other frequently, it is obvious that he is very confused.
Cao Qinmo told Huimin that when the Fourth Prince contacted her, he said:
"My little brother is such a delight to watch. He is so young and still doesn't remember much, but he gets close to anyone who treats him well. He is so lovable."
The Fourth Prince said this, but his tone was tentative and even mocking.
Cao Qinmo's expression did not change at all, she just said:
"Little brother is young, he will be sensible when he grows up."
This is to comfort the Fourth Prince, who is young and ignorant, but when the child has his own thoughts, he will naturally think about why Concubine Jin did what she did.
The Fourth Prince thought for a moment and understood what Cao Qinmo meant, but he hesitated for a moment and said:
"Eleventh brother's full moon banquet is coming soon. I'm sure Lady Zhang's mother's family will also come at that time. I wonder what gifts they will present."
The Fourth Prince was getting obsessed again, being jealous of the Eleventh Prince because he had help from his mother's family. After all, no matter how poor the Eleventh Prince was, he still had a grandfather who was an official, but the Fourth Prince was all alone and had no outside help.
Cao Qinmo just smiled:
"Mother's family? Lady Zhang is just a lady, and Lord Zhang is just a fifth-rank official. Even if they offer a gift, what kind of gift can they offer?"
As Cao Qin said this, he hinted at something.
"However, the Zhang family can't afford a generous gift, but the Ulanara family may not be able to do so."
"Although the Ulanara family is not as strong as before, it is still a prominent family with a rich heritage that cannot be compared to others."
Cao Qinmo sighed as she spoke.
"This full-moon banquet is the highlight. Wen Yi's full-moon banquet was also held in a grand manner. Unfortunately, my mother's family is just a poor family, so I can't add any color to Wen Yi's celebration."
Cao Qinmo spoke with a lot of emotion, and the Fourth Prince also comforted her.
"Madam Xiang, why do you have to belittle yourself? Sister Wen Yi has always been favored by the Emperor, so naturally..."
Before the Fourth Prince finished speaking, Cao Qinmo spoke first:
"No matter how much she is doted on, Wen Yi is just a princess. It would be fine if she had a mother of noble birth, but her mother is just a concubine, and her maternal family has long been in decline, so she can't be relied on."
"I don't know which family Wen Yi will choose for her marriage."
Seeing Cao Qinmo like this, the Fourth Prince understood, "Empress Xiang, Wen Yi is also my sister. As a brother, I will also care about her. I also know that this girl's marriage is important. In the future, this marriage..."
The fourth prince changed his tone, "The emperor will definitely choose a good family for my sister."
What the Fourth Prince said was meaningful, and Cao Qinmo also understood his hint, and the two of them understood each other tacitly.
After hearing this retelling, Huimin applauded Cao Qinmo. Look at these sentences, every sentence is a trap for the Fourth Prince and every sentence contains a lead.
The Fourth Prince was completely unaware and was lured into the trap.