Hundreds of flowers bloomed in June, making the pavilions, terraces, and green water rockery look particularly pleasing. However, these beautiful scenes were all ignored by Hershey's hurried footsteps. She came to the study behind the garden and gave a look to her trusted aide, Nanny Ji. Seeing her slightly nod, Hershey lightly walked forward.
" Zhao Gui, go in and inform him that I've returned from the palace and have something important to look for him." Hershey felt the contentment of the golden bracelet on her wrist pressing down on her heart. It was the first time she was so flustered.
The trip to the inner palace had allowed Lady Hershey to see the changes in her daughter. She knew that what Nanny Cui had said was true. If it wasn't for the fact that her personality was still as reserved as it used to be, she wouldn't have believed that she was still her biological daughter, Tong Jiashi.
" Fujin, the old master has invited you." She put away her chaotic thoughts and nodded slightly as she walked into the study.
The simple and elegant furnishings made one know the personality of the owner of the room at a glance. Although the study was an important place of the Tong family and no one was allowed to enter, as the wife of the first wife, how could Hershey be unfamiliar with it? She walked to the window as soon as she entered and bowed slightly to Tong Guowei, who was flipping through a book behind the desk, Greetings, Master."
" Get up. What made you come to the study to look for me the moment you returned from the palace?" His daughter, who had entered the palace for many years, only begged them about the emperor. It was probably the same this time.
Seeing her master's expression, how could she not guess what he was thinking after being married for so many years? After thanking him, she stood up and took a few steps toward the door. She heard Nanny Ji pulling Zhao Gui and whispering outside, and she walked around the desk to Tong Guowei's side with relief.
He looked at Hershey's actions with a strange expression and frowned slightly. He said unhappily, What are you doing in your own house?"
Lady Hershey smiled bitterly in her heart. If it wasn't for the fact that they were too vulgar and accidentally let outsiders know that their Tong family was finished, she wouldn't have to be so careful. She went forward and gently brushed her master's arm twice and quickly said, If it wasn't in my own home, I wouldn't dare to say a word."
How could Tong Guowei, the direct Fujin, not know that his pair of eyes seemed to be able to see through the world. If she had not helped him see through the prosperity of the Tong family on the surface for so many years, although he was quite troubled by this matter now, compared to the danger of not being able to see his identity clearly, it was still better.
Her heart softened, and she grabbed the soft hand on her shoulder and played with it in her palm."Is it because Xianying is upset in the Palace because of some favored consort, or is it because the Emperor doesn't take her cousin to heart? You should also persuade her a little. If it wasn't for the fact that the Emperor is Elder Sister's son, with our Tong Family's status, how could she be so easily conferred the title of Imperial Noble Consort, and even manage the Inner Palace with the Phoenix Seal in a Palace without an Empress?"
Seeing her master playing with her hands, Hershey's face turned red. However, after hearing his presumptuous guess, she smiled bitterly and shook her head. If you really wanted me to enter the palace because of this, why would I bother you now? This matter concerns the safety of the Tong family, so I really don't know how to tell you."
Tong Guowei clenched his hands tightly in his palms as if he did not feel any pain. His bright red lips were also hurt by her teeth. Tong Guowei had never seen Hershey like this before. He quickly got up and hugged her in a comforting manner. He gently stroked her back and whispered into her ear, As long as it's not a major crime of rebellion, the emperor won't do anything to our family. Moreover, there are still a group of trusted men of sacrifice left behind by sister in the palace. The methods to control them are all in my hands. Although I'm unwilling, it's not difficult to save my life.
It was unknown whether it was because of Tong Guowei's comforting words or his amazing self-control, but Hershey slowly calmed down. He boldly put his hands on Tong Guowei's tiger back and stood on his feet, whispering softly in his ear, Old Master, Xianying summoned me into the palace today because she said that she has a way to not only help the Tong Family get out of their current awkward situation, but also allow the Tong Family to truly gain a firm foothold in the court. If she wants to become Tong Banchao, it's not impossible."
Tong Guowei, who had been coaxing her, was quite pleased. However, after hearing Hershey's words, his eyes widened in shock. His hands, which were holding the Fujin's shoulders, unconsciously used the strength of a tiger to pull her out of his arms. He looked into her calm eyes and said word by word with red eyes," What's going on?"
Trying hard to ignore the pain in her shoulder, Hershey took off the golden bracelet from her wrist and raised it in front of Tong Guowei's face. She said seductively," Imperial Noble Consort told me that if I want the Tong Family to become Tong Banchao in your hands, I have to take out the item in this golden bracelet. I have to agree that if the Tong Family wants to stand up, they can only support the Fourth Huang son who is raised by Imperial Noble Consort."
Upon hearing that the prince was born from a slave, Tong Guowei snapped out of his daze. He looked at the smiling Hershey and asked in confusion,"" If our Tong Family really has such a day, why would we still support a prince born from a servant? Now that the Empress in the Palace has already given birth to a daughter, isn't it only a matter of time before this flower blooms and bears fruit?"
" That's right. Why can't a flower bear fruit when it has already bloomed? When I first heard this, I asked the Imperial Noble Consort about it, but " she recalled that when she asked this in the palace, the Imperial Noble Consort's thin lips curled up slightly in a sarcastic tone as she looked at her coldly." Children born from close relatives are either weak and die young, or are stupid. Children."
" No, it can't be. How is that possible?" Tong Guowei couldn't imagine that if the Empress really gave birth to such a prince, not only would the child not be able to live, but the Imperial Noble Consort was also the Emperor's cousin. It was also impossible for her to take the highest position in the palace. The Tong family would probably be implicated as well.
" Old Master, when I first heard that, I didn't believe it either, but that was because the Empress had secretly sent someone to ask a famous imperial physician of the previous dynasty for many years without a child. After investigating for a few more years, it was confirmed. This time, she accidentally got pregnant with the Eighth Princess and wanted to abort it, but there were too many spies in the various palaces and it was inconvenient to do so, so she let the Eighth Princess be born. Fortunately, the Eighth Princess didn't have any other illness other than her weak body. However, this illness isn't easy to detect. It's better for us to be prepared at all times." Tong Guowei completely lost his thoughts after hearing this. Even if he was lucky enough to give birth to a prince, he would not be a fool. Even if he was weak, it would still be difficult for him to stand out among the many healthy brothers in the palace.
However, he still didn't quite understand why he supported the Fourth Prince to ascend the throne. He lowered his head and looked at Lady Hershey with a puzzled expression. Let's not talk about the fact that the emperor has already appointed the crown prince, but there's no reason for the empress to support the fourth prince born from a servant."
She really didn't know why her mother had let her marry into the Tong family. She was just a blockhead. Although there weren't many girls in the family, she was a person with some means and wasn't afraid of them. However, it was too late to think about these things now that she had three children and a daughter. She waved her hand and pushed away the hand on her shoulder that was already exhausted. She glared at Tong Guowei unhappily and said," Those noble concubines in the palace all have family backgrounds that aren't weaker than the Tong Family. Although this Wu Ya Family has some tricks up their sleeves, it will only increase the bargaining chips for the Fourth Prince to ascend the throne. Even if the Fourth Prince is biased towards the Wu Ya Family because of his biological mother's blood relations, he isn't afraid that he will be able to rise to the top with his background. At that time, he will still have to rely on the Tong Family."
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