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Chapter 86 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 13

Because Ruyi had no children, she probably also harbored the idea of ​​gaining status through having a son.

After all, an adopted son is still a son!

If an adopted son becomes successful, the adoptive mother can also benefit from his success!

Just like the relationship between the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, which is that of an adoptive mother and an adopted son.

Moreover, Yonghuang is the eldest son of the emperor and the most powerful contender for the throne from the legitimate son Yonglian. Most importantly, his birth mother died early, so there is no need to worry about his birth mother taking the throne after he is raised.

Even if the two of them are incompatible and can't get along, at worst, we can just send Yonghuang back to Xiefang Palace. We won't suffer any loss, and we can even use this as an opportunity to strike a blow at the Empress and annoy her!

So the two hit it off immediately!

Ruyi, cooperating with Yonghuang's immature acting skills and clumsy techniques, began to feel sorry for him, just as Yonghuang had predicted. When he mentioned wanting a mother, she showed a timely hint of interest.

Finally, the scene that began that day unfolded, where Ruyi 'coincidentally' met Yonghuang over pastries, and the two went to the Hall of Mental Cultivation together, leading to what followed.

Hongli sighed deeply. There were so many unpleasant things happening in the palace. What seemed like a coincidence could be the result of countless schemes.

The Empress and Su Lian have already been dealt with. As for Ruyi and Yonghuang...

If they had stated their purpose directly, I would most likely not have refused, since Yonghuang is still at an age where he needs his mother's care. But the two of them used these petty tricks to scheme, which made me feel disgusted and I didn't want them to succeed.

What should Yonghuang do then?

"Swish"

The sound of ink sticks rubbing against the inkstone, along with the slight sloshing of liquid, interrupted his thoughts.

Looking towards the source of the sound, one could see Consort Chen Wanyin standing by the table grinding ink.

After Hongli reprimanded Fucha Langhua, she was filled with anxiety every day.

She already felt that her position was precarious. After Hongli's guidance, she felt much better, but this incident made her feel like she was back to square one, and even more anxious.

In order to maintain her position, she began to curry favor with Hongli in various ways, cultivate her reputation, and strive to handle all matters, big and small, in the palace, acting fairly and justly to ensure that no one could find fault with her.

Now that the mourning period was over, she arranged for the concubines in the palace to take turns serving her with writing and calligraphy in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, hoping to show off her demeanor and, more importantly, to gain favor with Hongli.

Today it was Chen Wanyin's turn.

Chen Wanyin was kind and quiet, not particularly beautiful, and had an unlikable personality, so she remained unknown in the palace.

Assigned to serve the writing brush and ink, she truly didn't say a word, standing there quietly, head down, grinding ink with great effort, until the inkstone was almost full.

"Take a break!"

Hongli was both amused and exasperated by her honesty: "I was lost in thought just now and forgot you were still here."

"Yes!"

Although Chen Wanyin was grinding ink, all her attention was focused on Hongli. When she heard him suddenly speak, she put down the ink stick as instructed and continued to stand quietly to the side.

She longed to say something to the Emperor, but she was naturally taciturn, her mouth seemed stuffed with cotton, and she couldn't utter a single word. She could only act like a puppet, doing whatever the Emperor asked her to do.

Oh no! The Emperor must find her incredibly boring!

Mingming had finally managed to see the Emperor once. The Emperor was filial and had never entered the inner palace during the period of mourning for the late Emperor. She had not seen the Emperor for a long time.

She should try her best to please the emperor so that he will think of her often and visit her more frequently.

The current emperor holds the reins of power over the world, wielding the power of life and death, yet he has become more tolerant and compassionate towards his subjects, more mature and composed, and even more captivating.

She wanted to spend more time with this emperor!

Hongli pointed to the stool next to him and told her to sit down.

Why haven't you said anything?

A smile unconsciously appeared on Chen Wanyin's face. She lowered her head and said shyly in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I am clumsy with words and I am afraid that Your Majesty will laugh at me if I speak."

Hongli smiled and said, "Don't underestimate yourself. Although you are not good with words, you have your own advantages. You are kind-hearted and quiet. I was originally troubled by the affairs of the previous dynasty, but after spending some time with you, I felt much calmer."

Chen Wanyin blushed again; this was the first time the Emperor had ever praised her.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!"

Looking at her shy appearance, Hongli had an idea.

He didn't want to let Yonghuang and Ruyi's schemes succeed, but he also wanted to find Yonghuang a foster mother.

Consort Hui, Gao Xiyue, is like a child herself and is really not suited to take care of others; Consort Chun, Su Luyun, already has a son and is also unsuitable; Hailan is timid and cowardly and is no good, and Huang Qiying is in cahoots with the Empress; as for Jin Yuyan, she is a beautiful snake. Su Lian's testimony said that she once used the method of food incompatibility to secretly harm Consort Zhe. Because of the long time that has passed, there is no evidence for this matter, so she cannot be dealt with for the time being, and she is naturally unsuitable.

After considering all the options, only Chen Wanyin remained.

Chen Wanyin was kind-hearted and a rare good person in the palace. She was not competitive or greedy, nor did she get too close to those around her. She usually preferred to be alone and paint, making her a good candidate for Yonghuang's foster mother. Although she was a Han concubine, her imperial genealogy remained unchanged.

After thinking for a moment, she asked directly, "Wanyin, do you like children?"

"Of course I like it, but it's a pity that I am not blessed enough to give birth to a prince for Your Majesty."

"So what do you think of Yonghuang?"

"You mean..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wanyi looked up abruptly, a guess forming in her mind, and she couldn't contain her joy.

“Consort Zhe passed away early, leaving Yonghuang without anyone to take care of him. He was even mistreated by the servants a few days ago. If you are willing, I will entrust him to you to raise.”

Would Chan Wan-yin agree?

She was more than willing!

The most important thing in the palace is the offspring. First of all, the fact that the emperor entrusted the eldest prince to her care shows that he values ​​her performance.

Secondly, the palace is a lonely place, and having a child to pass the time makes life a little easier.

She thought she was unloved and would never have her own child, but unexpectedly, a son fell from the sky.

Chen Wanyin was so happy she wanted to jump up, but she restrained herself from being impolite and knelt down: "Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to your expectations and take good care of the eldest prince."

Hongli waved his hand and laughed, "Alright, go back and wait to receive the imperial decree!"

"Yes!"

Chen Wanyin felt like she could fly. She returned to Zhongcui Palace with light steps, and only then did the heat in her mind subside.

Pulling Shunxin along, she muttered, "I'm just a minor noblewoman, how could I possibly be qualified to raise the eldest prince? Did I mishear, or did the Emperor slip of the tongue?"

"How could His Majesty be wrong? My lord, please shut up!"

Shunxin quickly pulled her into the inner room. Although she didn't know why the Emperor would suddenly entrust the eldest prince to her care, it was still a good thing: "His Majesty's word is law. Since he said he would let you raise the eldest prince, he will never go back on his word. You should be happy now."

“Yes, yes, you’re right! We should be happy that the Emperor is so kind to us.” Chen Wanyin nodded repeatedly.