Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 74

Chapter 74 He Entrusted This Life to the Imperial Clan
So Mu Ling Feng took a few steps forward and bowed to Concubine Ni, asking, “Auntie, what’s wrong? Who made you unhappy again?”

Hearing Mu Lingfeng’s voice, Concubine Ni glanced at the debris on the ground and then instructed the palace maid beside him, “Why are you still stunned? Hurry up and clean it up.”

Then, he looked at Mu Lingfeng and asked, “Are you coming into the palace at this time for something that happened earlier?”

Mu Lingfeng raised his eyes and looked around. Imperial Concubine Ni immediately instructed the maids and eunuchs, “You all go out. No one is allowed to enter without my orders.”

After everyone answered “yes”, they bowed and left the door. After everyone left, Mu Lingfeng said, “This morning, the emperor gave Huyan Mingshuo full authority to handle all the matters in Ye Lan. Although this is a certain obstacle to us, it has little impact.

However, nephew has something important to do here. I need aunt’s help. It’s like this. My subordinates accidentally found out that the concubine mother of the Sun Clan was currently working as a kitchen steward in the Crown Prince’s Mansion. Therefore, nephew ordered people to secretly sneak into the Crown Prince’s Mansion and wait for the opportunity to kill that concubine mother.

“Unexpectedly, it has been a long time since my nephew came back to report to the Crown Prince’s Manor. He did not see any movements from the subordinate. Thus, he wanted to let his aunt go out of the palace to visit the Crown Prince’s Manor. On the pretext of visiting the pregnant Crown Princess, he went to the Crown Prince’s Manor to inquire for my nephew.”

Imperial Concubine Ni couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Is it necessary to take such a big risk for a little concubine mother?” Isn’t Sun Shuyi already in the cold?

Mu Lingfeng looked at Concubine Ni and said calmly, “To tell you the truth, my nephew had already rescued Shu Yi from the cold palace a month ago and even sent the child back to Shu Yi’s side.”

Moreover, our people successfully sneaked into the Great Wei army, stole their weapons and salaries, and framed Fu Tianchen and King Jing for adultery with the enemy. However, just as the Great Wei Emperor was about to order them to regain their military power, they took a step forward and called for Yelan to seek justice for Fu Yingran for the sake of the dignity of the Great Wei Kingdom.

Therefore, Emperor Wei can’t do anything to them for the time being. This matter has been dragging on like this. Just a few days ago, our people received news that Prince Jing has already arrived in the imperial capital. My nephew is worried that once that concubine falls into Prince Jing’s hands alive, she will reveal that matter.

“Then our plans for so many years in the Great Wei Empire will be wasted. Perhaps it will affect our plans in other countries. Therefore, my nephew has no choice but to take the risk and send people to sneak into the Crown Prince’s Mansion to assassinate us. However, there is no news of the people who have been sent. Therefore, my nephew wishes to ask aunt for a favor and go to the Crown Prince’s Mansion to investigate.”

Imperial Concubine Ni’s heart sank after hearing this. She thought that two days ago, she was still trying to persuade him to save Shu Yi for the sake of her past love. At that time, he had only promised to save Shu Yi, but did not say a word to her. It was obvious that he did not trust her and was on guard against her.

Thinking back to the past twenty years, she had worked hard in the Ye Lan Imperial Palace for the sake of Nanjiang’s grand plan, but in the end, she still couldn’t get the trust of her mother’s family. If she didn’t need her help now, she wouldn’t have revealed a single word to her.

Thinking of this, Concubine Ni’s heart couldn’t help but be sad. However, since the day they got married, they had been planted with the Loyal Gu and couldn’t tolerate any complaints from them. Therefore, it was worth adjusting her mentality again. She smiled and said to Mu Lingfeng, “Alright then, after I tidy up, I’ll go to the Crown Prince’s Mansion.”

Imperial Concubine Ni thought for a moment and then said, “Why don’t you come with me to the Crown Prince’s Mansion? It’s easy for these two to handle things. Besides, Ling Hua is going to marry into the Crown Prince’s Mansion soon. You should also take a walk and increase your feelings. After Ling Hua enters the mansion, it will be easier for you to handle things.”

After hearing this, Mu Ling Feng pondered for a moment and said, “Alright, aunt is considerate. Then nephew should go with aunt. Coincidentally, nephew also wants to meet the Crown Princess of Great Wei.”

To tell the truth, Mu Ling Feng was now filled with respect and hatred towards Fu Ying Ran. With just a little girl, she could easily disrupt Nanjiang’s plan for many years, forcing Nanjiang to advance the plan. Such a person was capable and deserved his respect. However, she was also a match for Nanjiang, so he had no choice but to hate her.

Actually, when he used 10,000 gold taels to redeem the original official family of the Crown Prince’s Mansion, Fu Yingran asked the butler what had happened. Although Fu Yingran had ordered his hands to be cut off and his tongue to be cut off, fortunately, the butler had secretly practiced writing with his feet since he entered Ye Lan as a spy in case he ended up like this. Therefore, the butler had already told him what had happened.

So he already knew that all of this was Fu Yingran’s idea, while exerting pressure on Yelan and Nanjiang, He forced Nanjiang to pay ten thousand gold taels to redeem his people, Using the gold of the Southern Redeemers to compensate for Yelan’s losses, Yelan would be completely unharmed, while the Southern Redeemer would suffer from the enemy on his back and stomach, and the economy would fall back a lot. Now, they were no longer able to support the protracted war with the other countries, so they had no choice but to adjust their plans and end their plans in the other countries ahead of time.

This kind of Fu Yingran was undoubtedly smart, but unfortunately, this person was an opponent and not an ally. If he could make a move earlier and design to marry her back to Nanjiang for his own use, then there was no need to worry about big plans. However, Huyan Mingshuo was now cheaper.

The more Mu Ling Feng thought about it, the more unbalanced his heart became. He immediately decided to add some blockage to the two of them. Thus, she said to Concubine Ni, who was already dressed and ready to go out, “When we arrive at the Crown Prince’s Mansion later, aunt will mention it to Huyan Mingshuo. I plan to let Ling Hua marry into the Crown Prince’s Mansion tomorrow.”

Imperial Concubine Ni frowned and asked, “Why are you in such a hurry to let Ling Hua pass through the manor? Do you know that it will be very difficult for her to raise her head in the Crown Prince’s Manor in the future if she rushes to deliver Ling Hua to her door?”

“Nephew, don’t you know? It’s just that the current situation is urgent. I have to hurry back to the southern border immediately, so I can only feel wronged towards Ling Hua.” Mu Ling Feng couldn’t bear it anymore. After all, she was also his own younger sister, but for the sake of Nanjiang’s grand plan, he had no choice but to sacrifice her.

Imperial Concubine Ni didn’t say much after hearing this. This is the sorrow of being the Princess of Nanjiang. She only said lightly, “Even so, when we arrive at the Crown Prince’s Mansion, I’ll just mention it to Huyan Mingshuo. Fortunately, Ling Hua is only a concubine and doesn’t need to be handled. It’s just that you have to properly enlighten Ling Hua when you return. After all, the royal concubine isn’t easy to handle.”

Concubine Ni thought back to the years when she struggled alone in the Ye Lan Imperial Palace. She was the only one who knew all sorts of sadness. Ling Hua was repeating the path she had walked. She couldn’t help but sigh in her heart. After saying this, she stepped into the carriage that had been prepared long ago and closed her eyes to rest. She didn’t say a word.

When Mu Lengfeng saw this, he only replied with a heavy expression, “Nephew knows. Nephew will definitely try to persuade Ling Hua. Auntie, don’t worry. I will definitely repay the hardships you have suffered for many years when we succeed in our grand plan to dominate the Southern Region and dominate the world.” Then, he silently stepped into the carriage and didn’t say anything.

How could Mu Ling Feng be willing to let his relatives suffer such grievances? However, there was nothing he could do. He was only a chess piece. Whoever let them entrust their lives to the Imperial Clan was also their life. While they enjoyed the support of the people of the Southern Region and enjoyed their prosperity, they also had to pay for the prosperity of the Southern Region with the happiness they deserved.

Fortunately, Ling Hua himself also liked Huyan Mingshuo and was looking forward to marrying into the Crown Prince’s Mansion as soon as possible. At that time, as long as she explained the current situation to her, she should be able to understand.

As a result, the nephew and aunt had their own worries along the way. Neither of them spoke. After about an incense stick of time, the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Crown Prince’s Mansion. The coachman came to the door and knocked lightly on the door. “Report to Imperial Concubine Ni, Crown Prince Mu, the Crown Prince’s Mansion has arrived.”

Imperial Concubine Ni opened her eyes and said to Mu Lingfeng, “Let’s go, let’s get off the carriage. All of this is fate. She only wishes to live another life and no longer entrust it to the Imperial Clan.” Then he got out of the carriage.

When Mu Lengfeng heard this, he thought to himself, “Isn’t this not his own thoughts?” Thus, he silently got off the carriage and looked at the entrance of the Crown Prince’s Mansion. Imperial Concubine Ni asked the personal palace maids beside him to go forward and inform him.

When the guards of the Crown Prince’s Mansion saw that it was Concubine Ni’s car and saw that Concubine Ni’s personal palace maids came to report, they did not dare to neglect it and hurriedly went into the Crown Prince’s Mansion to report to His Highness the Crown Prince.

Huyan Mingshuo and Fu Yingran had just finished lunch and were about to interrogate the assassin when the guard suddenly came in and announced, “Report to His Highness the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, Empress Concubine Ni and Crown Prince Mu. They are waiting at the door. Do you need to receive them?”

It wasn’t that the guard didn’t know how to behave, but this Ni Fei always came with the Emperor, and every time the Crown Prince instructed her to come to the door to receive him.

After hearing this, Fu Yingran frowned and asked, “To have a grand prince of a country meet a concubine? I didn’t know that you Ye Lan still have such a rule. You really don’t differentiate between superiority and inferiority.”

After he finished speaking, he looked at Huyan Mingshuo and asked him with his eyes. Thus, Huyan Mingshuo directly instructed, “I understand. Just say that I am waiting for her in the side hall. You can lead them to the side hall.”

As he said that, he supported Fu Yingran and said, “I’m afraid that those who come are not kind. Let’s go and take a look together. I’m not at ease if I don’t put you under my nose.”

Imperial Concubine Ni and Mu Lingfeng waited at the door for a long time, but there was no movement in the Crown Prince’s Mansion. They were just about to send someone to ask when the guard came out and sent a message, “Report to Imperial Concubine Ni, Crown Prince Mu. My Crown Prince is currently in the side hall. Please follow me.”

When Concubine Ni heard that Huyan Mingshuo had only sent a guard to deliver a message and was still meeting him in the side hall, he was ready to get angry. Fortunately, Mu Lingfeng hurriedly reminded her, “Auntie, let’s go.”

Mu Lingfeng knew that with Concubine Ni’s status, such treatment was reasonable. Although she was the emperor’s concubine, her status was still a concubine, while Huyan Mingshuo was the lord and master, so she was nothing in Huyan Mingshuo’s eyes.

Thus, the two of them followed the guard to the side hall of the Crown Prince’s Mansion. When they entered the side hall, they saw Huyan Mingshuo and his wife sitting in the main seat. They did not stand up to salute or give up their seats. Huyan Mingshuo only asked indifferently, “I wonder what happened when Imperial Concubine Ni and Crown Prince Mu arrived?”

As for Huyan Mingshuo’s rudeness, Concubine Ni was about to explode on the spot, but Mu Linghua stopped her with his eyes and said, “This palace and aunt came here today to visit the Crown Princess on behalf of the Empress. After all, aunt is still Crown Prince Shuo’s mother no matter what.”

“Then I want to discuss with the Crown Prince to see if I can let Ling Hua enter the manor early. Because of the busy affairs in the southern border, I need to return as soon as possible. So, I plan to send Ling Hua over tomorrow. I wonder what Crown Prince Shuo thinks?”

Hearing this, Huyan Mingshuo turned to look at Fu Yingran and said, “The Crown Prince’s Manor’s internal affairs have always been taken care of by the Crown Princess, so you can discuss this matter with her.”