Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 58

Chapter 58 The History Of Cui
Lei Yu sent a few guards and a coachman to send Ying Ran to Tianyi Manor, while Huyan Mingshuo went to find Nalan Jinhong and asked him to keep an eye on Imperial Concubine Ni, Helian Lanying, and the people from Nanjiang. He also sent a team of guards to escort the Empress to the Guardian Temple tomorrow, and then went into the palace to see the Empress. He had to first tell the Empress about this matter. After all, the Empress would also need to cooperate with him.

As soon as Fu Yingran stepped into the gate of the Heavenly Villa, he said, “Come on, go find Manager Zhou and Jin’er Cui’er. Tell them that I have something to tell them.”

‘”Yes.” The attendant immediately reincarnated and went to look for someone. Ying Ran walked into the inner room. Just as she sat down and had a cup of tea, everyone came. She saw Cui Er holding a few potatoes in her hand. Ying Ran rolled her eyes and thought, “Isn’t she tired of eating like this?”

Ying Ran glanced at her and did not say anything else. He only told them what had happened in the palace and then said to them, “From tomorrow onwards, all the businesses of Tian Yizhuang in Ye Lan and Nanjiang will be suspended.”

“Eldest Miss, what’s wrong? All the businesses in these two places have stopped. The losses are not small.” What Zhou Qing said was also the truth. After all, Tianyi Villa relied on business to maintain its turnover. Once it closed down, its income would be greatly reduced. At that time, people would probably be panicked.

“Don’t worry, I am the eldest young miss of the Heavenly Yizhuang. I don’t think I will lose the Heavenly Yizhuang. I estimate that the closure won’t last long. The small country in the southern border won’t be able to resist for long. Yelan needless to say, the domestic economy is already depressed after the catastrophe. If we force it any further, we will soon compromise.

Besides, I’ve decided, And not just to force the two countries to agree to my demands, At the same time, it is also for the sake of our Tian Yi Villa. The power of our Tian Yi Villa is getting bigger and bigger. If we follow my plan in the future, our Tian Yi Villa will not only do business. Once we have important information from various countries, all countries will be afraid. If all countries attack together, our Tian Yi Villa will probably be destroyed.

Besides, if Helian Lanying and Mu Linghua are allowed to marry into the Crown Prince’s Mansion, Ye Lan will be destroyed once their plan succeeds. As the Crown Princess, I happen to be the Eldest Miss of Tian Yi Village. At that time, Tian Yi Village will not have a good ending in Ye Lan and Nanjiang. Therefore, we might as well take advantage of their plan to attack first.

“Let’s first use them to set an example to other countries. As long as they dare to pick on our people, they will definitely destroy them regardless of the consequences. In this way, all countries will be afraid of our villa in the future. Only then will our villa become an existence that transcends national boundaries.” It had to be said that Fu Yingran’s precaution was very important. This was the law of human survival. Mu Xiu was destroyed by Lin Feng. If he wanted to stand against the wind, he needed to have the ability to withstand the wind and rain.

Hearing Fu Yingran’s words, Zhou Qing was enlightened and immediately agreed, “Xiao De understands. I’ll go arrange it now. From tomorrow onwards, all the business of Tianyi Villa in these two countries will be suspended.” After saying that, he turned around and left to arrange things. After all, this was no small matter. The deployment of manpower was very large.

‘”Yes, go. Be careful on the way. I’m worried that they will be prepared. It’s best if they act in secret. Cui’er is clever in this aspect. Let her go with you. Jin’er, go arrange it. All the shops under my name will also be closed. Remember, be careful.” The so-called guarding against others was indispensable. It was better to be careful. Fortunately, due to Nan Jiang and Ye Lan’s carelessness, perhaps they did not believe that Ying Ran really had such ability and did not make any preparations. Therefore, their affairs were carried out smoothly.

Ying Ran saw that things were almost arranged. The three of them left. Ying Ran looked at the potatoes left behind by Cui Er and carried them into the kitchen. Coincidentally, Madam Cui was also there. Ying Ran put the potatoes on the stove and sat down. “Sister-in-law, go wash and peel the potatoes for me. We’ll eat the potato chips.”

“Alright, young miss.” Mrs. Cui took the potatoes and went to wash them.

Ying Ran looked at her and casually asked, “Sister-in-law, do you know Princess Lan Ying?”

Mrs. Cui raised her head to look at Ying Ran and said, “I don’t know her. It’s just that she looks very much like an old man of mine. I admit my mistake for a moment.”

“Is your old man surnamed Sun? Is he Sun Shuyuan or Sun Shuyi?” Ying Ran did not intend to let her go. She had to find out the reason after all, because there could not be too much uncertainty around her. It was like roasting herself on a fire.

Madam Cui’s eyes immediately showed panic. Then, she said as if she had made up her mind, “Eldest Young Miss is right. That old man misses the two sisters of the Sun Clan. He is dissatisfied with Eldest Young Miss. This servant was originally the concubine of the Sun Clan, and Sun Shuyuan’s eldest brother is my husband.”

More than two years ago, I was pregnant with Imperial Concubine Shu at about the same time. Ten months later, I gave birth to a child. When the child landed, I saw it with my own eyes. Then, I fainted because of my postpartum weakness. When I woke up again, my child would become a daughter. I knew that it was not my child at first glance, and now I have doubts in my heart.

So I asked the maidservant beside me who had entered my room after I fainted. The maidservant said that only the eldest young master and the second young miss had entered. I knew that my child had definitely been replaced by them. So I asked her, where was the rest of the family? Why didn’t you see the eldest young master? Who would have thought that the maidservant would say that Imperial Concubine Shu in the palace had given birth to a son, and that the eldest young master, prime minister, and second young miss had all entered the palace.

I was already guessing that the child beside Imperial Concubine Shu must be my son. I saw it with my own eyes before I fainted. There was a purple birthmark on my son’s right leg. I didn’t have a fit at that time. When the eldest young master returned, I begged him to bring me to the palace to see the little prince. He also agreed.

When I held the child in my hands at Regal Palace, I knew it was my own son. Mother and son were connected. So I took the opportunity to say that the little prince peed. Just as I was changing his diaper, I saw the purple birthmark on his right leg. I collapsed and was about to leave with the child in my arms. At this moment, I was knocked unconscious by a slap.

When I wake up again, It was already at the border between Great Wei and Yelan, “They sold me to an old man. In less than two months, the old man died. So I worked everywhere to save money and wanted to go to the capital to find my son. A few months ago, I accidentally heard that the farm was hiring people. I even paid for food and shelter. So, I went to the farm and got the young miss’ attention. Then I went to serve the young miss.” At this time, Madam Cui’s face was already full of tears, causing her heart to ache.

‘”Sister-in-law, don’t be sad. I know where your son is now. Don’t worry, he is very safe now. He has already left the palace and has a good chance of recognizing him in the future. As long as you follow me properly, I will help you,” Fu Yingran said to Madam Cui.

“Oh, I forgot to tell you, the Sun Clan has been exiled, Concubine Shu has been thrown into a cold palace, Sun Shuyuan has died, the Emperor has already adopted your son to the Ling Palace. Although he no longer has the honorable status of a prince, his life will be relatively safe without the struggle for the throne.”

As soon as Fu Yingran finished speaking, Cui immediately knelt in front of Ying Ran and kowtowed, “As long as Eldest Miss can help me reunite with my mother and son, servant is willing to sign the contract of sale, be a slave for the rest of his life, and serve around Eldest Miss.”

“Get up. I don’t need so many servants. I just need subordinates who work loyally for me. You don’t need to be slaves.” Sometimes, a contract of sale didn’t mean anything. To be able to buy her loyalty and gratitude was the most precious thing. The so-called heart-to-heart exchange.

“Thank you, young miss. From now on, the little woman will be loyal to the young miss. There is no doubt that she will be loyal to the young miss.” Mrs. Cui kowtowed and stood up, then went to wash the potatoes and peel them.

Fu Yingran also got up and took two steps. The two of them thought that nothing had happened. They began to make potato chips. When the first pot of potato chips came out of the pot, the servant came to report, “Reporting to Eldest Young Miss, His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived.”

“Oh, I see. Tell him to wait a moment. I’ll be right out.” Ying Ran quickly packed up the fried potato chips and said to Cui before leaving, “Sister-in-law, don’t worry. After I’m busy for a while, I’ll immediately give a divorce letter to Brother Huang and ask him to send someone to send your son to Ye Lan.” After saying that, he left without looking back.