Chapter 231 Dark Cloud Pearl & New Moon (Thirteen)

The little prince in the palace died, the emperor stopped attending court, and the queen mother released a large number of people. There was a sense of tension that a storm was about to come. Not only was everyone in the harem in danger, but even the families of the ministers of the previous dynasty were cautious, fearing that any inappropriate words and deeds would anger the superiors and bring disaster to the family.

Yan Ji firmly held the power of the general's mansion, and replaced the important positions with her confidants without leaving a trace. She also secretly contacted her brother and the family of Concubine Ning Que, hoping to find a good way out for her children.

Her husband's change of heart brought her unspeakable pain, but as a mother, she was strong. After being enlightened by the queen mother, she also understood that the most important thing was to arrange her children first. As for the relationship between her husband and her, there would be plenty of time to deal with it later. Besides, she was not young anymore. Did she have to make a scene and let others laugh at her?

Nu Dahai was beaten with thirty boards and sent home to recuperate. He occasionally expressed apology to her. She was a little soft-hearted, but Nu Dahai asked her to visit E Shuo's house on the grounds of worrying about the princess. She disagreed and was accused of being cold-blooded! Ever since she accidentally discovered that Nu Dahai was alone in a daze and chanting "Crescent Moon", she had completely given up. How sweet the past was, how chilling it was now. The memories of those vows were ultimately no match for the young and bright face.

The old lady fell ill because of Nu Dahai's miserable condition. Yan Ji served her wholeheartedly. Seeing that she was in good spirits that day, she smiled and said, "Mother, Nu Dahai has been bedridden for a while, and you are not feeling well. I found that I can't take care of him alone."

The old lady heard her words and thought she was unwilling to take care of him, and her face immediately sank. Yan Ji saw it and said hurriedly: "Mother, every time I wanted to give Nu Dahai a concubine, he refused. I am really embarrassed. Why don't you persuade him in person? I have to manage the house and teach Ji Yuan and Luo Lin. Sometimes I can't help but not be careful enough. If the sisters take care of Nu Dahai, I can feel more at ease."

The old lady forgot the words she wanted to scold, smiled and took her hand and patted it, "Good child, mother knows that you are sensible. I'm sorry for you."

Yan Ji smiled virtuously, "Look at what mother said, how can I feel wronged? As long as mother and Nu Dahai are happy, I will be happy."

The old lady is old and her health is getting worse. This time she was hit and stayed in bed for half a month. Yan Ji found an opportunity to bribe the old lady's personal maid. The maid had been with her for too long and was quite loyal, but the maid was still young. If she controlled their marriage, she basically controlled their fate. Yan Ji had accumulated power in the mansion for a long time and would not mistreat anyone casually. The two maids stood on Yan Ji's side without hesitation.

Yan Ji took the trouble to select two women to sign a death contract. Through the mouth of the old lady's personal maid, she gradually became favored by the old lady and took them in as Nu Dahai's concubines.

Nu Dahai was very upset when he heard the news. He couldn't believe that Yan Ji, who had a deep relationship with him, would persuade him to take a concubine with a smile. He refused outright, insisting that he could only give his feelings to one person and could not delay the girl of a good family. Although he was only beaten with thirty boards, Xiaozhuang was well prepared. The executioner was very heavy, so that he could not get out of bed and could only recuperate in the room.

The old lady knew that he was stubborn, so when he felt better, she asked someone to help him go and persuade him in person, "Nudahai, this time our family has suffered this unexpected disaster, and all the family affairs are on Yanji alone. How can she take care of it? Look how much weight she has lost recently? Her complexion is not good! Just think of it as feeling sorry for Yanji. If you take these two children to serve you, Yanji will be more relaxed."

Nudahai looked at Yanji's haggard appearance and felt guilty, but the person he loved now was Xinyue. It was painful not to be with the person he loved. Would he betray Yanji and Xinyue and get along with other unrelated women?

Yanji saw that he was a little shaken, and sneered in her heart. This was the man she thought she was! This was the husband she had been in love with for twenty years!

She gritted her teeth and stepped forward to persuade him: "Nudahai, we have not had a concubine in our mansion for these years, which has caused many people to misunderstand. They all say that I am a jealous woman and cannot tolerate others. Some people also say that you are afraid of your wife and can't accomplish anything big. Even if it is for these rumors, in order to maintain the reputation of the general's mansion, you should agree!"

When the old lady heard that someone said that Nudahai was afraid of his wife, she immediately frowned and said coldly: "These people just love to gossip! Nudahai, it's settled. We can't let the reputation of the general's mansion be damaged because of such a small matter!"

Nudahai hesitated for a moment and nodded slightly. Since he could no longer give Yan Ji a wholehearted heart, then give her a good reputation as compensation for her.

Yan Ji acted quickly. As soon as Nudahai agreed, she let the two concubines in the next day. In order to take care of Nudahai conveniently, they were specially arranged to live in Nudahai's yard. The two concubines' words and deeds were a little bit like Xinyue's. Although not much, Nu Dahai, who missed Xinyue, gradually developed some empathy. Within ten days of entering the house, they both took in their wives.

Jiyuan and Luolin were very unsympathetic to their father's taking a concubine, and they also couldn't understand why their mother could drink the newcomer's tea generously. Facing their questioning, Yan Ji was really worried for the first time. What would happen to the children with such temperament after they got married? Especially Luolin, who couldn't even accept her father taking a concubine. Wouldn't she suffer when she got married in the future?

It was too late to regret. Yan Ji thought about it and finally went to the palace to ask Concubine Ning Que for help. Concubine Ning Que had her own children. Seeing her anxious look, she sighed, "Jiyuan and Luo Lin are both at the age of marriage. Since you want to consider them, you must be ruthless and teach them well. Don't give up halfway."

Yan Ji saw that she was willing to help and nodded happily, "Don't worry, Madam. It concerns their future happiness. I will not be soft-hearted."

Concubine Ning Que smiled and said, "I see that the Queen Mother takes good care of you. Why don't you ask the Queen Mother to give you a nanny to teach Luo Lin. When Luo Lin gets married in the future, she will have a nanny given by the Queen Mother. I can be more confident. I won't mention Jiyuan. If the Queen Mother arranges it for him, it's his good fortune. If not, he will discuss with my father and brother to see if he can enter the military camp for training. "

Yan Ji hesitated when she heard this, "My Queen, will this displease the Queen Mother? After all, it's not a big deal..."

Ning Que Fei comforted her, "Don't think so much. It's because it's a small matter in the eyes of the Queen Mother that it's easier to arrange it for you. The Queen Mother should get up from her nap at this time. Let's go now."

Yan Ji followed Ning Que Fei to the Cining Palace with some uneasiness. After hearing their purpose, Xiaozhuang smiled and said, "The nanny here is the most strict. If you teach Luo Lin, Yan Ji, don't feel bad."

Yan Ji bowed and replied respectfully, "It's a great blessing to be instructed by the nanny around the Queen Mother. I will definitely urge Luo Lin well."

Xiaozhuang nodded and gave one of her nannies, Li, to Luo Lin. "Madame Li is strict with rules and is very knowledgeable about the affairs of the harem. Let her stay with Luo Lin. Do you have another child?"

"Yes, I have an unsuccessful son named Jiyuan, who usually learns riding and shooting."

Xiaozhuang thought for a while and said with a smile, "Yidu will be transferred to the Cavalry Battalion in a few days, so let Jiyuan hone his skills under Yidu. The child is still young, and with relatives taking care of him, he will suffer less and get more guidance."

Yan Ji suppressed her excitement and knelt down to pay her respects, "Thank you, Empress Dowager!" With the Empress Dowager's golden words, her two children will not be influenced by Nu Dahai, and the big stone that has been weighing on her heart these days has finally been put down.

Xiaozhuang talked to her for a while, and Yan Ji took Madame Li back to the general's mansion until the palace gate was about to be closed. Su Moer brought a bowl of Tremella soup to Xiaozhuang and said with a smile: "Mrs. Hetala is so lucky. The princess hasn't helped others like this for a long time."

Xiaozhuang picked up the spoon and stirred it, and said with a smile: "This child has a true temper. She has been dedicated to everyone in the general's mansion for 20 years. If I don't help her, I'm afraid I will be heartbroken. Besides, her two children are just a little ignorant of the world, and they can still be taught back."

Su Moer glanced at her and knew that she was completely disappointed with Shunzhi. She replied evasively: "Now that the princess is helping, I think Mrs. Hetala will be able to become an old feudal lord in the future! I just hope that her children will strive to be successful and don't disappoint the princess's expectations."

Xiaozhuang drank the Tremella soup while thinking, even if Yanji's children are not striving to be successful, they will not help Xinyue blame Yanji like in the original book, right? Li Ma's rules are still very good. I don't believe that Luolin can't be taught. As for Jiyuan, he is still immature. Maybe he should be arranged with a white lotus to let him experience the dangers of the world?

The more Xiaozhuang thought about it, the more she felt it was feasible. Verbal teachings could never be as profound as personal experience. Only by seeing it could one know that not all weak women were innocent and kind, so that when one saw Xinyue in the future, one would not think that she was so beautiful and noble.

"By the way, how is Xinyue doing? She always wanted to see Nu Dahai before. Did she do anything out of line?"

Su Moer smiled and said, "Madam Fang sent back a message every day saying that Princess Xinyue has gotten over the pain of losing her parents. Lord E Shuo cares a lot about Princess Xinyue. The two have become close friends regardless of age difference and often appreciate poems and write lyrics together. However, Lord E Shuo's son has always avoided Princess Xinyue and Prince Keshan, and just sent people to keep an eye on them."

"Oh? This Fei Yanggu is smart, but it's a pity that he was born into their family. His future will be more difficult. What about Keshan? Is he studying hard?" I haven't paid attention to Xinyue and the others for many days because I was dealing with Namu Zhong's matter before. I didn't expect that they didn't make a fuss. It seems that separating Xinyue and Nu Dahai early still has a certain effect.

"Prince Keshan is very sensible. He studies hard every day and practices riding and archery on time. He is much calmer than his peers. Perhaps because he has experienced great changes, he knows his responsibilities at a young age. He knows the rules better than Princess Xinyue."

Xiaozhuang laughed and said, "It's good to know the rules. If he is a talent, he can serve the country in the future."

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