HCB Chapter 396 Another conspiracy
Chapter 396 Another conspiracy
Madam Yao looked at Prince Rui's expression and saw that he was not impatient. Then she continued,
"Prince Rui, to be honest, when the Emperor asked about it that day, Imperial Physician Niu had no choice but to follow the Empress' instructions and say that everything was fine!
It's not appropriate to continue like this. After all, your majesty is not young anymore, and it's time to take care of your health."
Nanny Yao was worried and looked at Concubine Xiao with great concern.
Concubine Xiao pretended to be angry and said,
"Nurse, you are the only one who is nosy. How can I not know whether my health is good or not? If I am not feeling well, I will ask the Imperial Physician Niu to check my pulse without you telling me."
Liang Hengrui observed from the side that his mother was in good spirits, but he felt a little troubled by these nagging matters.
He also knew his mother's stubborn temper, so he said,
"Mother, please don't be angry with Aunt Yao, she really cares about you.
Since you don't want to check Ping An's pulse every day, then promise me that if I feel unwell, I will ask the imperial physician to take a look."
Facing her son's concern, Concubine Xiao smiled with great relief.
"Good! I really admire you, old and young! You are my dearest children even more than I am myself."
After saying that, Concubine Xiao didn't want to continue this topic anymore. She looked out the door and said to Aunt Yao,
"Nanny, go and guard the door."
"Well, the nurse will go right away."
Nanny Yao knew that Concubine Xiao was going to discuss serious matters with Prince Rui, so she quickly called the little palace maid waiting at the door and pushed her out.
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There are no outsiders in the house.
Liang Hengrui asked first.
"Mother, how did Aunt Yao break her bone for no reason?"
Concubine Xiao was stunned.
"Why bring up something that's already happened?"
It seems obvious that he doesn't want to say it.
Liang Hengrui was even more curious and said flatteringly,
"Mother, when I asked you that time, you said you would tell me later. Today, I saw that Nanny Yao's injury is no longer serious, so I asked out of curiosity."
After hearing her son's explanation, Concubine Xiao pretended to be confused and answered irrelevant questions.
"My son, do you have any thoughts about the child in your mother's belly? Oh, I mean, there is a big age difference between you two. Do you think it will be a burden?"
Seeing her son's confusion, Concubine Xiao still asked him what Nanny Yao had said before.
Liang Hengrui was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said,
"What are you worried about, mother? He is just a child. As long as you are happy, I will treat him well."
Concubine Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, the complex look in her eyes was fleeting, she took her son's hand and said solemnly,
"My son, don't worry! No one can surpass you. You will always be the most important in your mother's heart."
Liang Hengrui smiled without comment. He didn't take his mother's inexplicable words to heart, thinking that it was a common problem for pregnant women to have wild thoughts!
And when that day really came, he was devastated and finally began to think about what his mother had said today.
Of course, this is all in the past!
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After being interrupted by his mother, Liang Hengrui lost his curiosity about Nanny Yao's fracture.
He lowered his head and said nothing.
Concubine Xiao looked at her son's face and suddenly asked,
"My son, does your mother seem a little unhappy when she sees you? Logically speaking, now that the crown prince has been punished, our chance is right in front of us.
You should be happy to be working for the Emperor, what happened? Tell me why you are unhappy?"
Concubine Xiao's meticulous care warmed Liang Hengrui's heart. He looked up at his mother's haggard face and didn't want to say anything.
But when he met the same beautiful eyes of the mother and son, he still said it out indignantly,
"Mother, I feel very wronged. Father is taking his anger out on me because of the dissatisfaction in the court. This is not right and that is not right.
What’s even more hateful is that he often compares the crown prince with his sons and ministers.
My son is going to die unjustly! As the crown prince, he was brought up by his father since he was a child, and he was taught by him through words and deeds how to be a king.
What about me? I am the substitute who comes to mind when the prince makes a mistake. What did he teach me? Everyone says that my father favors his son and is too strict with the prince.
That's right! I admit that my father used to be very kind to me and would agree to any request I made.
But now think about it, is this love? I remember you taught me a word, flattery kills!
What the emperor did to his son is nothing but flattery! I…"
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"Emperor?"
Concubine Xiao listened to this patiently, and finally couldn't help but scold her son who was about to continue complaining.
She raised her hand to tidy up her son's messy hair, patted his back gently, and then looked him straight in the eye and said,
"My son, remember, in this palace, only your mother is the one who truly loves you and cares for you.
Your father is the emperor. Even if you sit in that position in the future.
Listen to your mother's advice. You should also learn from his practices. This is the best way.
Because you will have many sons in the future, but only one can truly sit on the throne of the crown prince.
Therefore, the strategy of checks and balances also includes the former dynasty and the harem.
My son, don't worry about today's gains and losses or grievances. Your mother has taught you to be patient and dormant.
What is praise to death? What is suppression? What is testing? These are all strategies of your father. After all, both are his biological sons, the only difference is the mother.
He appointed a crown prince early on, making him the target of public criticism and his other sons the touchstone.
All the seemingly fair and unfair things are just for the ultimate winner to win.”
When Concubine Xiao said this, she reached out and gently hugged her son.
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"My son, your mother never interferes with the education of her sons. She just wants you to watch and learn. After all, emperors of all dynasties have emerged step by step in adversity.
But don't worry. You have a mother and grandfather who are fully supporting you, as well as the Xiao family. Mother is confident that you will eventually take that position, and we are determined to get it."
Liang Hengrui was enlightened when he heard this and nodded.
"Mother, I have learned a lesson from you. I am too narrow-minded!"
"Okay, let's not talk about this. I sent you a message today because Mother promised you that I would not hide any plans or actions from you in the future."
When Liang Hengrui heard this, his eyes lit up.
"Mother, are you saying there will be another move next?"
"Yes, that's good. Mother will tell you about our next plan."
Liang Hengrui nodded and said,
"it is good!"
"My son, Li Liangdi of the Eastern Palace has been captured by mother."
"Take it? What do you mean?"
Liang Hengrui was a little puzzled.
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Concubine Xiao laughed. She touched her pregnant belly and said slowly,
"During this period of time, mother is not just resting and taking care of the baby. Mother and your grandfather are secretly planning something big.
Just wait! Success is just around the corner! When the time comes, we will provide evidence and won’t allow the prince and his men to quibble.”
Liang Hengrui raised his eyebrows.
"What does that have to do with Li Liangdi?"
"You don't understand this, right? She is a key chess piece. Now I hold her firmly in my hand."
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