"Father, if... I get a good ranking in the martial arts competition, will my father be willing to let my mother and concubine come out of Fuqing Palace?" Zheng Ji asked.
Emperor Yongning's originally confused expression calmed down a little, and he half-squinted his eyes: "Chang Ding, is this your exchange condition?"
He thought how Chang Ding would convince him, but he didn't expect this to be the case?
What condition is this?
Changding got a good ranking in Wuge. Is there any connection between this and Concubine Jiang's coming out of Fuqing Palace?
"Father, do you really believe that your mother-in-law appears in Cining Palace? She is so favored by you, would she let such a good concubine go undeserved and be willing to risk being doubted by you and lose your favor? How stupid is this? How can a person do such a thing?"
The mother concubine did do this deliberately because she disliked being a concubine for too long, but the father was so high up there, how could he think of it?
Emperor Yongning was silent. The reason why he treated Concubine Jiang lightly was not only because of the emotional impact of more than ten years, but also because of this.
Just as Concubine Jiang asked him at the time, even if it was for the sake of longevity, why would she abandon him, a good supporter, and instead go to Cining Palace to seek an audience with her mother?
Sacrificing the near for the distant is not the behavior of profit-seeking businessmen like the Jiang family.
"Father, once you have made your will, you cannot take it back easily. If I really get a good ranking in the martial arts competition, then I beg your father to give me this grace, okay?"
She choked up and murmured to herself: "Father, aren't you afraid that your mother and concubine will be upset?"
These words made Emperor Yongning's heart beat involuntarily.
He is not afraid that Concubine Jiang will not think about it, because he knows that the other party cares about Chang Ding very much. As long as Chang Ding is still there, Concubine Jiang will definitely live well.
Unexpectedly, Zheng Ji looked tired and smiled bitterly: "Father, if my mother and concubine can't leave Fuqing Palace for the rest of my life, then what's the point of me living... if I can't fulfill my filial piety and share my worries for my mother and concubine?"
"Changding!"
Emperor Yongning shouted loudly, his face darkening again.
He couldn't listen to such words, even if...he knew very well in his heart that this was a long-term temptation, and he couldn't be calm.
At this moment, he suddenly understood why Chang Ding proposed this exchange condition.
What Chang Ding really exchanged was not her rank in the martial arts pavilion, but his, the emperor's, feelings for Concubine Jiang!
It was precisely because of his feelings for Concubine Jiang that Chang Ding's ranking would have a place to live, and she dared to propose such an exchange!
Chang Ding had figured out what he was thinking!
But, so what if you understand?
Emperor Yongning also knew that his feelings for Concubine Jiang could not be concealed.
Of course Chang Ding relied on his feelings, but as a son and daughter, what's wrong with doing this?
Indeed, just as Chang Ding said, it was impossible for him to lock Concubine Jiang in Fuqing Palace for the rest of his life.
He himself could not stop setting foot in Fuqing Palace for the rest of his life.
In fact, he has begun to get used to it these days.
He thought of the time when he went to court. Whenever he walked into Fuqing Palace with a tired body, he felt relieved when he saw Concubine Jiang's face as beautiful as a blooming flower.
Today, there is no place in the palace where he can feel so comfortable.
There is a reason why he has doted on Concubine Jiang for more than ten years.
Changing this exchange condition struck a chord in his mind.
In other words, Changding gave him a good step to let Concubine Jiang out and enter Fuqing Palace.
He really couldn't refuse this step.
But, at Cining Palace...
Emperor Yongning closed his eyes and said after a while: "Okay, my father promises you that if you get the top three in the Wuge Arena, then my father will grant your mother and concubine the freedom to enter and leave Fuqing Palace!"
By the end of the martial arts competition, after such a long time, he was finally able to find out the truth about Concubine Jiang's appearance next to Cining Palace.
And that letter...
The vague words could tell whether they were what he was thinking about.
Zheng Ji's eyes suddenly shone with light, and he said with great surprise: "Thank you, father! I...I will..."
She seemed to want to show her determination, but she was too happy to speak and could only blink her eyes desperately. ——Because of this action, her tears fell again.
Seeing her tears, Emperor Yongning couldn't help but think of Concubine Jiang again, and his heart sank a lot.
At this moment, he couldn't tell what he was feeling. Did he hope that Chang Ding would get a good ranking, or would Chang Ding stop at the first level?
He couldn't tell.
Forget it, let’s take a look at Changding’s performance.
Furthermore, Zhu Yi also wanted to atone for his sins and went to investigate what happened in Cining Palace.
When Zheng Ji said goodbye and left, what Emperor Yongning was thinking about was still the relationship between Concubine Jiang and Cining Palace, and he couldn't care about anything else.
Only Xue Gong personally sent Zheng Ji out of the Zichen Palace.
Xue Gong didn't know what others would think, nor did he care, but he knew it for himself: His Highness Chang Ding was by no means an ordinary person!
Being able to use the emperor's feelings for Concubine Jiang to lay a solid foundation for Concubine Jiang's return to favor and His Highness Chang Ding's ability is truly amazing!
Zheng Ji glanced at Xue Gong and said nothing.
Xue Gong knew what happened between the Queen Mother and Concubine Yonggui. Zheng Ji had this handle, but he never thought about blackmailing Xue Gong.
Favor is something that should be used once and less often.
Of course she would not use Xue Gong lightly, as her father's most trusted chamberlain.
However, she didn't expect that Xue Gong, a talented person, would actually give her a reminder.
"Your Highness, we have to accompany the Emperor to Kunning Palace later, so I won't send you off. Your Highness must be more careful."
Zheng Ji narrowed his eyes and nodded lightly in response: "Of course I will be careful. Thank you, Manager Xue, for reminding me."
Father is going to see Queen Xue later?
I wonder if Queen Xue has reacted? How will we respond?
She thanked Xue Gong for the reminder, but didn't take it to heart.
Because Queen Xue tried her best to get her mother to be demoted to a concubine.
If the queen has any tricks up her sleeve, just use them!
What she's afraid of is that the other party won't move!
As long as the other party moves, the mother-in-law's arrangement will take effect, and Cao Ning... can really come into play.
She is really looking forward to this!
When Zheng Jishang was in the Zichen Palace, he wandered around the martial arts field in Princess Changding's mansion for a long time. Finally, he couldn't help it and went to Changshi Zhang Jian.
"Sir, has His Highness returned? This subordinate... I have something urgent to ask to see His Highness."
Zhang Jian glanced at him, feeling a little strange.
In the past, this person was usually very silent in the martial arts arena or martial arts pavilion, as if he had no temper, and no expression could be seen.
Why do you look so anxious right now? What urgent matter does he have for His Highness?
