Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Spring in the Palace

"It's been a long time since I last saw Concubine Ling." The eldest prince sighed and said.

There was some affection in his eyes, and he looked at Yan Wan with some complexity.

Yonghuang made good use of his friendship. He was raised by Concubine Xian, so Concubine Xian treated him like a child. He only needed to act like a son. Imperial Concubine Ling was his maid. If she had feelings for him at that time, Yonghuang only needed to show some nostalgia and complexity, and maybe he could make Imperial Concubine Ling lean towards him.

Don't get me wrong, Yonghuang only intends to try to use the false love to test Yan Wan's mind. If Yan Wan has ever loved the eldest prince, then the eldest prince will convince her, and maybe let her raise herself. A concubine who devotes herself to him is better than a concubine who only knows how to hold him back.

Although Concubine Ling did not have as many children as Concubine Chun, she had no sons and was more favored. Yonghuang had several ideas in a flash, all of which were to make Yanwan wholeheartedly recommend him to be the crown prince.

Yan Wan lowered her eyes. It was too naive of the eldest prince to use such a method in front of her.

Yan Wan has always used friendship to deceive people in her past and present lives. Yong Huang must deceive himself first before deceiving others. The false friendship and slight nervousness in his eyes were enough for Yan Wan to discover the clues.

I have to say, things have really changed.

She had no intention of using friendship to win over the eldest prince, because she had never contacted him again after he had been a concubine for two lifetimes. Yanwan would not do anything that was not sure.

Besides, there is no good in doing it. If someone finds out, he will die. The only effect is to piss off the emperor, the lecher. Why bother?

"Everything and everyone has changed since we parted." Yan Wan said with a smile.

She remembered that in her previous life, it was also the mourning ceremony of Empress Xiaoxian. The eldest prince just knelt with a sullen face and was scolded by the emperor for being unfilial. Yan Wan was busy flattering Concubine Chun at the time and didn't know the inside story. She only knew that the eldest prince angered the emperor because of this and died of depression.

Yonghuang used to treat her well. At least when she was serving him, Yanwan was very happy. It was one of the few relaxing times in her past.

Just remind him, it can be regarded as repaying the kindness I have shown you.

"Big brother, I heard recently that you are very favored by the emperor. It is you who should lead your brothers and sisters-in-law to guard the funeral of Empress Xiaoxian." Yan Wan said.

The words "eldest prince, you, this palace" came out, and only the palace rules remained between the two. Yonghuang realized that Concubine Ling had no intention of having a love affair with him, so he put away those unruly expressions on his face and turned them into a rigid respect. He said, "I am the eldest son, and I should also discipline my younger brothers and sisters, so as not to worry the emperor too much."

Yan Wan glanced out the window and said, "Big Brother, you also know that you are the eldest son and are valued by the emperor."

"I have heard recently that you are very popular and have even overshadowed the other princes. However, a tall tree attracts the wind. If you show off more, people will notice your prominence."

"You still need to be careful and cautious, and be careful of gossip that disturbs people." Yan Wan restrained her smile and said with a warning, "I am thinking of our past interactions, so I am saying these few words to repay your kindness."

"I only know Concubine Ling, and I don't remember anything else." Yonghuang nodded slightly and took his leave.

Walking in the corridor, Yonghuang was confused for a moment. Several concubines he visited successively were not willing to cooperate with him. Only with Concubine Ling did he get the impression of rejection.

He exchanged the little friendship between the two of them in the past for a warning.

I don’t know whether it’s worth it or not.

Yonghuang felt that he had been too dazzling recently. Not only were others jealous of him, but if he continued to get carried away, one day the Emperor would also become suspicious.

Be careful of gossip...

Yonghuang kept this in mind, with no expression on his face, except for his deep, mixed ambition.

*This day was the birthday of Imperial Noble Consort Zhemin, and Yonghuang went to Anhua Palace specifically to talk to his mother. He could not enter the palace every time, so he had to seize this opportunity.

The funeral of Empress Xiaoxian was grand and elaborate. Would his mother have held such a grand funeral? Today was her birthday, and she was alone. Fortunately, Yonghuang was here today and could accompany her.

Yonghuang brought a small pot of wine and placed it in front of the hall. Although it was not in accordance with etiquette, everyone was busy with the funeral ceremonies at that time, so who would come here?

The eldest prince knelt on the futon and just muttered something, expressing his sadness, saying that his mother had passed away early and now he didn't even have anyone to talk to. He said that he would try his best and he hoped that his mother could be honored with the same honor as Empress Xiaoxian.

As he was talking, the eldest prince heard another voice in the room, and it sounded like a woman crying.

"…Sister Imperial Concubine, I was a coward and could not avenge you. Fortunately, your enemy is dead. This is karma. God is avenging you."

Hearing what the man said, it seemed to be about his mother. Yonghuang stood up suddenly and went in the direction where the voice came from.

At the back of the house, he found a beautiful woman kneeling and talking. Yonghuang looked at the person's face clearly and found that it was Concubine Jia.

When the two saw each other, Yonghuang was very surprised and said, "Empress Jiapin, why are you here?"

Jiapin wiped the tears from her face, stood up quickly and said, "I am just walking around. I don't want to disturb the eldest prince, so I'll take my leave first."

Yonghuang immediately stopped Jiapin and said, "Your Majesty, from what you said, it seems that you mentioned the cause of my mother's death..."

Jin Yuyan shook her head repeatedly and said, "Imperial Noble Consort Zhemin certainly doesn't want you, my eldest brother, to fall into hatred. I can't tell you."

The eldest prince sneered and said, "I have always suspected that there was something fishy about my mother's death, but I have no idea where to start. Concubine Jia, please give me a quick death and let me know who the murderer is. It is better than wasting my energy in vain and letting me suffer forever."

Jin Yuyan covered her lips with her hands, looking conflicted. Seeing that she was reluctant to speak, the eldest prince knelt down immediately. This left Jin Yuyan helpless and she could only sigh and agree to his request.

"Big brother, please get up soon. I will tell you." Jin Yuyan said with worry and fear on her face. She spoke carefully.

"That person is very powerful. I am just trying to survive under her control. Please don't say that I said this."

The eldest prince already had tears in his eyes and said, "Don't worry, Concubine Jia, I know."

Jiapin told the story of what happened that year in just a few words.

Empress Xiaoxian could not tolerate the fact that Consort Zhemin had the emperor's first child, so she killed her. Many years later, Jin Yuyan accidentally discovered this, but Jin Yuyan was alone and weak and could not avenge Consort Zhemin.

So she was angry at her own cowardice and could only come to see him on the birthday and death anniversary of Imperial Noble Consort Zhemin.