The Princess Kicks Down the Protagonists

Chapter 264 Concubine Yu’s Arrangement

When Yongqi returned, the emperor had already left.

Only Concubine Yu was crying silently on the bed.

Yongqi thought to himself that this was not good. Could it be that the Emperor was making things difficult for his mother?

"Mother, why are you crying? What did the Emperor say?"

Concubine Yu forced a smile and said, "Silly child, mother is happy that you will be married soon. Mother is happy. Your father has allowed you to leave the palace and set up your own residence after you get married. Are you happy?"

It’s just that other princes were granted titles of king after they got married and established their own houses, but her Yongqi might have to remain a bachelor forever.

Thinking of this, Concubine Yu's eyes turned red again and she almost cried.

She might as well just die. She is of no use except bringing trouble to her son.

But the Fifth Prince obviously didn't think of this. He was very happy when he heard that he could open a mansion.

"That's indeed a good thing, but don't worry, mother. Even if I live away, I will come to see you often."

I'm afraid it will be difficult. Concubine Yu didn't say anything. Although the emperor spoke in a tactful way, his meaning was to confine her to Yonghe Palace for life. She made a mistake and she should atone for her sins, but she really felt sorry for her son.

Seeing Concubine Yu’s unhappy expression, the Fifth Prince also realized that something was wrong.

"Mother, are you hiding something from me? You don't look happy anymore, your face is wrinkled like a bitter gourd."

Yongqi couldn't keep this matter secret for long.

Concubine Yu sighed, "It's my fault, mother. Suicide is a grave crime. The Emperor has spared the death penalty, but I can't escape the punishment of life. From now on, mother will recite sutras every day to pray for you and Xinrong. Mother has no other thoughts. As long as you are well and live a good life with Xinrong, mother will be at peace."

"You should be grateful to Xinrong. If she hadn't stayed with you, you might have been punished even more severely. You promised your mother that you would live a good life with Xinrong. Do you understand? You must be filial to your father-in-law and mother-in-law, and come back less often after leaving the palace."

After saying so many words in one breath, Concubine Yu's throat felt sore and she started coughing violently.

Yongqi came back to his senses and hurriedly handed the cup of water to Concubine Yu.

"Mother, are you telling the truth? Did the Emperor put you under house arrest? I went to the Emperor to plead for mercy. Everything is my fault. I can't let you get involved."

"Ahem, ahem, don't go!" Concubine Yu coughed and pulled Yongqi away. "Your father has already shown some mercy. You should thank him!"

Yongqi actually doesn't care about himself. He no longer cares about his identity as a prince, and he doesn't care whether he will be crowned king or not. It would be better for him and Xiaoyanzi to be freer if they can leave the palace.

But his mother was actually confined to her room, which made Yongqi very angry.

"Eniang!"

"You and I both know that the Emperor has shown mercy. Stop making trouble."

Yongqi sat back on the edge of the bed in frustration, feeling a little distressed.

"Do you remember what mother just said? You must be good to Xinrong and don't let her down."

Yongqi nodded. He had seen how hard Xinrong and Cailian had worked to take care of Concubine Yu during this period.

Even though Xinrong could have clearly not come, she still chose to come. The Fifth Prince thought that he was not someone who did not know how to repay a favor, so he would naturally be grateful to Xinrong.

Moreover, my mother also said that if it weren't for Xinrong's help, he would have been punished more severely, and he couldn't be ungrateful.

Yongqi's love has been given to Xiaoyanzi, and it is impossible for him to give it to Xinrong at all. In this case, the only thing he can give to Xinrong is his own respect.

He will give Xinrong face and make Xiaoyanzi respect her.

But nothing more.

Concubine Yu was still chattering away, as if she was arranging her funeral affairs.

"After you get married, you must live a stable life and avoid any more trouble. As for your little Yanzi, she has experienced life and death, and mother has let it go. As long as you can ensure that she is stable and sensible and does not cause you any trouble, then you can marry her."

"Where is Cailian? Call Cailian over."

Yongqi understood what Concubine Yu wanted to order almost instantly.

But he still called Cai Lian in.

Looking at the two of them standing together in front of his bed, they are both talented and beautiful, and they are a good match.

Concubine Yu smiled and said, "Cailian is a very good child. Mother likes her very much. When you and Xinrong get married, you can bring her home with you. With Xinrong and Cailian, two good children, looking after you, Mother will be completely relieved."

Yongqi looked at Cailian and nodded: "Everything will be arranged by mother."

Now he won't refute anything his mother says.

Unexpectedly, Cai Lian disagreed.

She fluttered to her knees before Concubine Yu's bed and said, "Your Majesty, Cailian will not go anywhere and will serve you for the rest of her life. Besides, you haven't recovered yet, so how can Cailian be at ease?"

Seeing Cai Lian like this, Concubine Yu became more determined in her decision.

"Good boy, I can see your affection for Yongqi. Don't worry, I'll take care of things for you. The Fifth Prince and Xinrong won't let you suffer any injustice. Why are you following me? Just leave the palace."

Cailian wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Concubine Yu: "Yongqi, can you take good care of Cailian?"

Yongqi nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, mother. I will take care of Cailian as my own sister in the future."

"You idiot!"

Concubine Yu was so disappointed with him that she wondered who would give him a sister.

"Today, I, your mother, will make the decision. After you get married, Cailian will be your concubine."

When these words were spoken, not only the Fifth Prince, but even Cai Lian was shocked.

How can she be a concubine?

Although Concubine Yu originally liked Cailian, she treated her no differently than a palace maid. It was just that Cailian was particularly to her liking.

But after this incident, Concubine Yu saw Cai Lian's sincerity towards her and cherished this rare warmth.

Cai Lian is good in every way except her family background. Although it is a bit of an honor for her to be Yongqi's concubine, Concubine Yu is willing to honor her.

Cai Lian kowtowed: "Your Majesty, how can this servant be worthy? I will just remain a servant and serve the Fifth Prince."

"Hey, Cailian, if I say you are worthy, then you are worthy."

After saying that, Concubine Yu and Cai Lian looked at Yongqi together, waiting for him to express his opinion.

In fact, Yongqi was not very upset. His heart had died since he was forced to agree to marry Xinrong.

Besides, it was he who brought Cai Lian back on impulse, so he should be responsible for her.

He regarded Cailian as a good friend with whom he could confide his innermost thoughts, and Cailian thought so too. So why should he let Cailian continue to be a slave?

As for Xinrong and Cailian, as long as they were not Xiaoyanzi, there was no difference between other women in his eyes.

"Mother is right. How can I let Cailian continue to be a slave? But I have one condition. In this life, I will not marry any other women except them. Even if you force them on me, it won't work."

Concubine Yu smiled brightly: "Okay, okay."

Yongqi's words sound nice now, but I'm afraid that once he tastes the sweetness in the future, he will clamor to bring her to his house.

After all, this is a good thing. After such a big fuss about her son's marriage, Concubine Yu can finally breathe a sigh of relief.