Forced love, an inescapable fate

Chapter 132 The imperial concubine summons

Yihua Palace.

After the Imperial Noble Consort dismissed all the palace maids and eunuchs.

The eldest prince Jiang Xian then walked up to her with a gloomy expression and sat next to her.

The imperial concubine glanced at her only son, her well-maintained face full of heartache.

However, within just a few days, he had become visibly thinner, with even visible blue stubble on his chin.

She knew the reasons for these things and couldn't help but frown.

Although the Imperial Noble Consort is over fifty years old, she has been well maintained and looks only about forty years old. In addition, she has been in charge of the harem over the years, and she has a more graceful and elegant temperament.

Jiang Xian is her only son, now thirty years old. Recently, he has been very upset because Jiang Ci destroyed the stronghold he had worked hard to build for many years, and he has become much more haggard. Now sitting with the Imperial Concubine, the two do not look like mother and son, but more like siblings.

There was a fierce look in the imperial concubine's eyes, but her tone seemed comforting.

"Xian'er, your uncle has already told me about the outpost outside the city. We underestimated him before. We never thought he would grow to this point in less than three years. If we had known this, we would have used all means to get rid of him three years ago. But you don't have to worry. Your uncle and I are already working on a solution. We will definitely not let this matter go unsolved so easily. As for the control of the city defense army, it depends on whether you have the ability to take it over."

Jiang Xian frowned. These past few days were the worst days he had ever had.

The Royal Concubine's words just now did not make him feel any better, because as soon as he thought that all these things were caused by Jiang Ci, he wanted to tear him into pieces immediately.

His expression was a little ferocious, and he spoke with gritted teeth.

"Mother, as long as Jiang Ci is not eliminated, the position of the Eastern Palace will not fall to me. You and my uncle must find a way. No matter what means are used, I want Jiang Ci dead. This time he directly opposed me, not only seizing control of the city defense forces, but also destroying the stronghold I have worked so hard to build for many years. I can't let this go like this. I want him to pay the price."

The imperial concubine naturally knew what he said.

But things are different now, Jiang Ci is no longer the little hostage with no foundation or strength.

Now he not only has the support of Feng Zong, but even the cabinet has chosen him. What's more, there is Wen Muchuan, the unreliable tutor who is wavering. It is very difficult to get rid of him.

But she only has this one son, so even if he wants the stars in the sky, she will do everything she can to pick them for him.

Even though she knew it was difficult, she didn't refuse. Instead, she comforted him, "Mother knows, Xian'er, don't worry. Your uncle and I are already thinking of a solution. Jiang Ci's complacency won't last long. Even if he's in power now, he has no foundation after all. Even if he has the false title of legitimate son, what good is it? The queen has been dead for so many years, and his grandfather is crazy. Relying on outsiders, what great things can he accomplish? Don't worry, show your ability in front of your father. Jiang Ci, mother will help you get rid of him."

The Imperial Noble Consort pondered in her heart.

No matter how capable he is, he is just a helpless prince.

Her biological mother couldn't defeat him back then, so neither could he.

And even if his biological mother was the queen, what could it matter? Not to mention that the queen had been buried for many years, even if she was still alive, she could not stop her son from becoming the crown prince of the future world.

Only his son is worthy of sitting on the throne of the emperor.

What's more, her Xian'er not only has her as his mother, the Imperial Noble Consort who is now in charge of the harem, but also an uncle, the Prime Minister, who has great power in the court.

No matter how capable Jiang Ci is, he can only rely on others in the end, but others are not as reliable as his own people.

Jiang Xian got the promise from the imperial concubine, and his bad mood finally improved a lot. Thinking about the news he had received in the past few days, he immediately had an idea in his mind.

Just listen to him.

"Mother, I already have some evidence against Jiang Ci from my last attempt on Mu Qingli, but I'm not sure. That's why I want you to help me test him. Today is New Year's Eve. You can use this as an excuse to summon Mu Qingli to the palace. It would be best if you could make her suffer a little. I want to see if Jiang Ci can keep quiet."

Having said that, he paused, thinking of the day when Feng Zong got married, when Mu Qingli dared to openly mock him, and his eyes couldn't help but darken.

"A princess with only a title, unaware of her own importance, is just like Jiang Ci, ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. She thinks that with Feng Zong as her backer, this prince dares not do anything to her. Mother, use the methods you use to punish those restless concubines in the harem to discipline her and teach her a lesson. Now that Feng Zong is far away at the border, I wonder who can protect her."

Although the Imperial Noble Consort was puzzled by this, she did not ask any further questions.

She always responded to Jiang Xian's requests.

Besides, this Princess Qingli, like Feng Zong, is unable to recognize the great man.

She is just a princess of a foreign surname with only a title. Since I can't touch Jiang Ci for the time being, I can vent my anger on her.

As long as my son is happy.

"Okay, mother understands. I'll send someone to the Princess's Mansion to bring that ignorant Princess into the palace."

At this time, Mu Qingli didn't know that a crisis specifically targeting her had begun.

At this time, she was still in the mansion with Wanyue, preparing to go out to buy things for the New Year.

Just as they were about to leave the house, they saw Xiaotao, who had asked the coachman to prepare the carriage, running out of breath. She held onto the door frame and said to the two people who were about to go out.

"Princess, something bad has happened. Someone is coming from the palace."

Wanyue helped Xiaotao, who was running out of breath, up and motioned her to speak slowly.

"Don't worry, Xiaotao. Take your time and tell me. Do you know which palace this person is from?"

Xiao Tao calmed down and then spoke.

"It seems to be from the Imperial Concubine's Palace. Yes, that's Eunuch Li from the Imperial Concubine's Palace. He said that the Imperial Concubine summoned the Princess and asked her to come into the palace right now. He is in the main hall now. Steward Zhang asked me to tell the Princess quickly so that she can prepare herself mentally."

After Xiaotao finished speaking, Wanyue frowned even deeper.

Mu Qingli also had a heavy expression on her face. She remembered that this imperial concubine should be the mother of the eldest prince Jiang Xian. What good could come of her coming to see her?

I had a bad feeling at that moment.

Wan Yue said with a worried look on her face, "Princess, this person is here with bad intentions. This Imperial Concubine is the biological mother of the eldest prince. She summoned you to the palace right now, most likely because of the Sixth Prince."

What Wanyue could think of, Mu Qingli also thought of.

She has been trying to keep a low profile these days because she doesn't want any trouble to get into her, especially with those people in the palace. She doesn't want to be involved with them.

But I didn't expect that I couldn't escape it.

She frowned, her good mood completely destroyed by this sudden entry into the palace.