Dressed as cannon fodder and vowing to kick the heroine’s head off

Xiaoqing quickly learned the situation from Huaan.

"My lady, what Concubine Wen said is true."

Xiaoqing replied:

"These two princesses who were fostered by other concubines are Princess Anrou, who is seven years old this year, and Princess Anping, who is four years old this year.

Both of them had ordinary mothers. One died of heavy bleeding during childbirth, and the other died of illness when her child was two years old.

Life was not going well for these two princesses.

The concubine who adopted Princess Anrou ignored her and caused her to be bullied by servants. The concubine who adopted Princess Anping did not seem to like the princess and often beat and scolded her behind her back.

Xiaoqing's eyes were filled with anger when she thought about what she had heard, that the two princesses, who should have been brought up in pampered conditions, lived a life worse than that of the servants in the palace.

"My queen, it would be a good thing if Concubine Wen could take them away." Xiao Qing said angrily. Her cheeks were flushed with anger, and her eyes seemed to be burning with fire.

Yun Xi frowned slightly: "This matter still needs to be considered carefully."

Xiaoqing couldn't help but take a step forward and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, the princesses are so pitiful, are we going to let them continue to suffer?" Her voice trembled slightly, and her hands clenched unconsciously.

The Queen glanced at Xiao Qing, with a hint of helplessness and worry in her eyes: "I am also distressed, but there are many things involved, and we cannot act rashly. I must make plans first and then decide."

Xiao Qing bit her lip and said indignantly: "Those slaves who rely on others for power should be severely punished!"

And those two concubines, if the old emperor passed away, they might as well be buried with him. They could even harm the little princess, how vicious!

"Why did the late emperor hand over the two princesses to them?" Yun Xi asked curiously, "Did Hua An tell them? Is it because their families have strong backing?"

"Well, Eunuch Hua An said that one of their families was very rich, and the other was a governor." Xiao Qing didn't remember everything. These were not the main points. The main point was that the two little princesses were bullied.

"Send someone to keep an eye on it." Yun Xi instructed.

She would definitely not sit idly by if the two princesses were bullied.

Servants bullying their masters must be punished!

It was absolutely impossible for the two little princesses to stay with the two concubines. If they followed their two foster mothers out of the palace, their future life would be even more miserable.

Yun Xi felt horrified just thinking about what would happen to a girl in ancient times if she was despised by her adoptive mother.

What's more, after the old emperor died, the two concubines became widows without a future. They might be jealous of the status of the two princesses and torture them even more.

Right now, the most important thing is to sever the relationship between the two princesses and the concubines who adopted them.

I'll ask Shi's mother and Xiao Chenyi if she has the right to take the child back directly. Or should she find a reason?

As for whether to hand them over to Concubine Wen, she felt that she should first ask the children's own wishes.

Yun Xi sighed inwardly.

Xiaoqing nodded heavily: "Yes!"

She had heard a lot about the two princesses being bullied, but she didn't know the details. She hadn't had time to tell the queen yet.

However, she will definitely find evidence that these two concubines are bullying the princess!

Yun Xi sat upright on the soft couch in the bedroom, her expression dignified and gentle, but her heart was not at peace.

She called out to Xiaoqing, who was walking away: "Xiaoqing, go and bring Princess Anrou and Princess Anping here. I want to see them first."

Those two poor children should have grown up carefree in this palace, but for various reasons they were fostered in other people's homes. I don't know if their personalities were distorted.

If they still have their innocence, they can stay in the palace. It would be nice to keep Mibao company.

Yun Xi secretly made up her mind that she must take a good look at the two children this time and let them feel the care and support from the emperor and the empress.

After the old emperor died, they became orphans. It was estimated that the other princes would not like them either, so they would only have her and Xiao Chenyi to rely on in the future.

Xiaoqing responded respectfully, "Yes, your majesty," and hurried away with light steps.

Xiaoqing walked through corridors and courtyards, and finally arrived at Princess Anrou's residence.

This concubine's family was in the business world and they were wealthy, and their yard was decorated magnificently.

After explaining her purpose to the palace maid at the door, she entered the courtyard.

The eight-year-old Princess Anrou was sitting quietly on a stool reading a book, and the four-year-old Princess Anping was squatting beside her playing.

Xiaoqing stepped forward and said with a smile: "Princess, the Queen wants to see you. Please follow me to see her."

Upon hearing this, Princess Anrou timidly looked at the nanny beside her.

Seeing that they had no objection, he took Princess Anping's hand and followed Xiaoqing obediently to the Queen's bedroom.

The afternoon sun shone on the golden bricks of the palace. The eight-year-old Princess Anrou, holding the four-year-old Princess Anping, timidly walked into the Queen Yunxi's bedroom.

Princess Anrou's small body trembled slightly, her eyes showing anxiety and vigilance. Although she tried hard to appear calm, her tightly pursed lips betrayed her inner nervousness.

Princess Anping opened her eyes wide and looked around curiously, not quite understanding what this solemn occasion meant.

The two little princesses approached the queen step by step. Their tiny figures looked so fragile and lovable.

The afternoon sun shone through the carved window lattices, dappling onto the floor of the Queen's bedroom. The breeze gently blew the gauze curtains, bringing a hint of coolness.

Yun Xi smiled and looked at Princess An Rou, and said gently: "An Rou, come to me."

Princess Anrou hesitated for a moment, but still walked over slowly. At this moment, the birds outside the window chirped, as if adding some liveliness to the scene.

Yun Xi gently stroked her head and asked, "Are you okay in the palace?"

Princess Anrou turned pale and replied nervously, "Thank you, Queen, for your concern. Everything is fine."

Yun Xi saw her timidity, hugged her in her arms, and patted her gently: "Child, don't be afraid, tell me if you have any grievances."

The eight-year-old girl, who grew up being bullied, had already learned to keep things to herself.

She didn't expect to be able to ask anything during their first meeting today.

She looked at Princess Anping with a smile and said gently, "Anping, come to me."

Princess Anping bit her right hand, hesitated for a moment, and slowly walked over.

Yun Xi hugged her in his other arms, and she shuddered with fear.

After being stiff for a moment, she slowly relaxed and gradually moved closer to Yun Xi's warm embrace.

Is it the same as a mother's embrace? Anping's eyes gradually turned red.

The queen gently stroked their heads and asked, "What do you usually do?"

Princess Anrou replied in a low voice: "Usually... usually I do some needlework."