PNB Chapter 218 Is the news reliable?
Chapter 218 Is the news reliable?
Yu Gongchen narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. He stretched out his slender fingers, gently opened the mailbox, and slowly pulled out the letter.
As the letter unfolded, his eyes were fixed on its contents, and his expression gradually became focused.
When he finished reading the contents of the letter, he was stunned for a moment, then his face showed ecstasy. He raised his head and laughed, and his laughter echoed in the East Palace.
"Good news, really good news!" His eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he had already seen the moment when he ascended the throne.
However, a moment later, his expression suddenly changed. "Father, I asked you to be partial. Even if Ren Jingzhi is the eldest son, so what? He can't come back. The future monarch can only be me."
A ferocious look appeared on Yu Gongchen's face, and his eyes were full of ambition and desire.
At this time, the guard beside him lowered his head slightly, his eyes showing a hint of disgust and disapproval. Although his face did not show any strangeness, he was determined to cooperate with his benefactor to complete the task.
At this moment, a report suddenly came from outside the door, "The Queen has arrived." Yu Gongchen's expression changed and he quickly signaled to the guard with his eyes. The guard understood and immediately retreated quietly.
Soon, Empress Sun, accompanied by Nanny Wang, stepped into the East Palace.
Today, Empress Sun was wearing a gorgeous palace dress embroidered with intricate patterns, and her makeup was also extremely delicate.
However, even such luxurious clothes and elaborate makeup could not hide the haggard look on her face.
Her slightly furrowed brows, dim eyes, and slightly pale face all revealed the lingering uneasiness deep in her heart.
"Mother, why are you here?" Yu Gongchen greeted her with a smile. The good news just now made him happy.
Nanny Wang did not follow him in, but closed the door softly and skillfully. Her movements were smooth and flowing, and it was obvious that she was a person who knew how to handle things.
Empress Sun sat down on the main seat, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. She had never thought that the midwife would be so bold as to tamper with the royal bloodline.
The people sent out before came back to report that Wang Dashu and his wife and their grandson were dead, but even so, her heart was always filled with worries and she could not feel at ease.
And now the only one alive, Ren Jingzhi, is most likely the eldest prince. If this is true, it will be a great threat to her and the prince's status.
Empress Sun looked at Yu Gongchen and said worriedly, "Chen'er, I'm always uneasy. I won't be at peace until the matter of the child exchange is cleared up."
Yu Gongchen hurried forward, bowed slightly and comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. Two of the three children died. As for the remaining Ren Jingzhi, I have arranged for someone to kill him on his way to the border.
Upon hearing this, Empress Sun's frown relaxed slightly, but she still asked with concern, "Is the news reliable?"
"Absolutely reliable." Yu Gongchen's tone was firm and powerful.
He paced back and forth, his eyes flashing with ruthlessness, "Now, our biggest enemy is Yu Gongyu, I will make sure he never returns."
Empress Sun raised her eyes slightly and asked again: "Chen'er, do you have any good countermeasures?"
Yu Gongchen raised his lips slightly, revealing an extremely sinister smile, and said slowly: "Don't worry, mother. I have contacted an important general of the Western Region through secret channels and promised him great benefits.
Let them support our actions from the inside when the Umiyadama army is fighting the enemy. Then, they will create chaos and create conditions for our attack. "
After hearing this, Empress Sun was very relieved, but there was still a trace of worry in her eyes. She warned: "You must be careful and cautious in this matter, and you must not reveal any flaws."
"Don't worry, mother. The people I sent have successfully met up with people from the Western Regions. This will make our plan a big step forward." Yu Gongchen looked confident, as if he was sure of victory.
On the other side, Chuxiu Palace.
The breeze was blowing gently beside the lotus pond. The emperor was dressed in light grey casual clothes. Without the majesty and solemnity he had in the court in the past, he seemed particularly casual and friendly.
He quietly accompanied the Imperial Concubine, his eyes full of tenderness.
The Imperial Concubine was still as gentle and charming as before, but she looked a little thinner. She was wearing a light blue palace dress, and her skirt fluttered gently in the wind, which made her look even more fragile.
The Emperor looked at the Imperial Concubine and said distressedly, "My beloved concubine, Yu'er has only been away on the expedition for more than half a month, and you have lost a lot of weight. It really hurts me to see you like that."
The Imperial Concubine said softly: "Your Majesty, I am always worried about Yu'er. He has never experienced such a big battle, and I am really worried about his safety." As she spoke, she lowered her eyes slightly, her eyes full of worry.
The emperor gently held the imperial concubine's hand and said in a gentle voice: "Don't worry, my beloved concubine. Jingzhi has combat experience. With him around, Yu'er will be fine."
The Imperial Concubine sighed softly, the worry between her brows still difficult to dissipate, "Your Majesty, it is said that swords have no eyes on the battlefield. Can Yu'er really come back safely?"
The Emperor raised his lips slightly and looked at the Imperial Concubine with a firm gaze, "Of course, my beloved concubine. No news is good news. Yu'er is smart and brave, and she will definitely turn danger into safety.
Moreover, I have sent the most capable generals and soldiers to accompany him, and they will definitely protect Yu'er."
The Emperor gently embraced the Imperial Concubine in his arms and whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, my beloved concubine. Yu'er will surely return victoriously. When he comes back, our family can be reunited."
Upon hearing about the reunion, the Imperial Concubine suddenly remembered Shen Yiran's instructions, and that trace of sadness was instantly put away, replaced by tenderness and tranquility.
With movements as gentle as the breeze blowing through flower petals, she slowly took out a small exquisite porcelain bottle from her bosom. The porcelain bottle shone with a warm luster in the sun, as if it contained endless treasures.
When the emperor saw the small porcelain bottle, he immediately became interested and asked curiously, "My beloved concubine, what is this?"
"There are sugar pills in it, which were given to me by Ranran. They taste really good. I want to share them with you!" The imperial concubine smiled sweetly, and that smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and touching.
There was a gleam of joy in her eyes and a faint smile on her face, as if all her troubles had disappeared at this moment.
The smile seemed to have a magical power, which made the emperor stunned. He stared at the imperial concubine quietly, his eyes full of attachment and obsession.
The Emperor couldn't remember how long it had been since he had seen the Imperial Concubine laugh so unconcealedly.
As he remembered, Rou'er had smiled at him like this before she got married. At that time, she was innocent and her eyes were full of longing for the future.
But at that time, she only regarded him as a brother. That pure friendship made his heart overflow with joy, but also mixed with deep helplessness.
The imperial concubine carefully poured out three round sugar balls, which exuded a faint fragrance and were as crystal clear as crystal.
The Imperial Concubine stretched out her slender fingers, gently picked up the candy pill and handed it to the Emperor, her voice as gentle as the gurgling water: "Your Majesty, come, you try it too."