Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 626 Return to Favor

"Even if it's true that you should accept a small beating and run away when hit by a big one, it's not suitable to apply it here."

Hearing his father's obviously teasing tone, Cheng Rui's face twisted for a moment, then he gritted his teeth and said, "Son... remember this from now on."

The servants outside breathed a sigh of relief. They had all heard the news of His Majesty's wife's death and Wu Sangui's ascension to the throne. They subconsciously tightened their skin, afraid of offending their masters.

Especially the servants of Zhongcui Palace. His Majesty's arrival at Zhongcui Palace in a fit of rage presents an opportunity, but also carries great risks.

If the master can appease the emperor's anger, regaining favor is just around the corner. But if not, I'm afraid that even with the help of the princes and princesses, this time...

As soon as the Emperor arrived, the master dismissed everyone. The two of them talked quietly inside, and no one knew what they were saying.

They both hoped for some movement and feared any movement.

Just as they were feeling uneasy, the young masters arrived. Under their expectant gazes, the princes and princesses gradually approached the main hall, but did not go in as they had anticipated.

Then, the servants in Qianqing Palace and Zhongcui Palace watched helplessly as the young masters plotted in hushed tones. Although it was childish talk, the information it revealed was alarming.

They couldn't help but wonder if something had really happened inside? Was the silence because their master was injured and unable to call for help?

It's no wonder they were led astray by the princes and princesses. When His Majesty first arrived at Zhongcui Palace, he was clearly holding back his anger. How could he be appeased with just a few words? He was bound to unleash his fury.

Therefore, the quiet main hall instilled an unknown fear in them; didn't you see Liang Jiugong secretly wiping the cold sweat from his forehead?

Fortunately, after the palace doors opened, everything started moving in the best possible direction.

Granny Li breathed a sigh of relief and remarked, "The princes and princesses are entertaining their parents in colorful clothes."

It was so scary that it almost terrified those of them who were unaware of the situation.

Liang Jiugong moved to Li Mama's side and said, "The princes and princesses are so filial, Consort Rong's good fortune is yet to come."

Granny Li looked at him meaningfully without saying a word, and Liang Jiugong gave an awkward smile.

You can't blame him for that. With His Majesty's temper, who could stop him from coming to Zhongcui Palace when he's in a fit of rage?

Although Liang Jiugong did indeed have the idea of ​​getting Consort Rong to put out the fire, that was all.

"Very well, I'll consider today as a favor I owe to Granny."

Isn't the one Liang Jiugong truly wronged his own master?

It's fortunate that nothing bad happened today; otherwise, a simple favor wouldn't have been enough to make up for it. And yet, the other party cunningly switched the master's position with his own.

Can the debt owed to the master be the same as the debt owed to her?

However, it's not easy to get favors from the Grand Eunuch of Qianqing Palace. If he were to actually owe his master a debt, Granny Li would feel uneasy.

She didn't expose Liang Jiugong's equivocation, and said with a smile, "Then if I need your help in the future, you mustn't refuse."

When Liang Jiugong saw that Li Mama referred to "himself," he knew she understood his meaning. Even if she knew Li Mama was working for Consort Rong, so what? Repaying a servant's favor was easy enough.

Talking to smart people is so easy!

"That's nature, that's nature."

The Emperor's trip straight to Zhongcui Palace caused quite a stir, attracting the attention of everyone in the palace.

However, to their disappointment, the Emperor had been inside for a long time, but there was still no news of Consort Rong being punished for angering the Emperor.

Instead, they waited until nightfall, when the palace gates were about to be locked. Both Princes Chengrui and Saiyinchahun returned to the Southern Palace, but His Majesty still did not come out.

Is this a plan to stay overnight at Zhongcui Palace? Seeing that Consort Rong is about to regain favor, many people began to grit their teeth in regret. If they hadn't backed down out of fear and taken the initiative to comfort His Majesty, the next favored concubine might not have been them.

Of course, some people were clear-headed and understood that Consort Rong was unharmed because of her own abilities; if it were them, the situation might have been very different.

The Empress Dowager learned of what had happened at Zhongcui Palace the following day.

"These kids are really..."

"Whether it's Prince Sainchahun or Prince Chengrui, they are both good children."

Even she, who heard about it afterward, felt a warm feeling in her heart, let alone the Emperor himself.

The Empress Dowager glanced at Su Ma La Gu, who knew perfectly well that this was not what she meant. "Consort Rong is going to get smug again."

Su Ma La Gu paused for a moment, then said casually, "Actually, there were signs that Consort Rong would regain favor long ago."

"How to say?"

"Please don't say I'm wise after the event, Princess."

"Then I must listen first before I decide."

"Consort Rong fell out of favor before because she made a mistake, but the mistake was neither big nor small. The key lies in what His Majesty is thinking."

If His Majesty takes it to heart, it would be an act of insubordination and disrespect; if His Majesty doesn't, it would simply be Consort Rong's deep love for her son, or even a meritorious act of protecting the imperial heir.

Regardless of His Majesty's reasons for considering abandoning the imperial heir, he certainly made a mistake. However, Consort Rong was not foolish; on the contrary, she genuinely fought for the sake of the imperial heir.

Seeing the displeased look on the Empress Dowager's face, Su Mala Gu deliberately teased, "If you are not happy, this servant dares not continue."

The Empress Dowager gave Sumalagu a reproachful look and said irritably, "You can say whatever you want. Do you think I would punish you just because what you said is unpleasant to hear?"

Sumalagu continued with a smile, "Therefore, the circumstances of Consort Rong's fall from favor are not the same as those of Consort Hui's fall from favor."

The Empress Dowager nodded in agreement. If Consort Rong had plotted against the imperial heir like Consort Hui, she could have brought the matter out into the open and dealt with Consort Rong openly and honestly.

"Even if she has fallen out of favor, Consort Rong is still the birth mother of several princes and princesses. His Majesty cannot ignore the situation and feelings of the imperial heirs."

Just like the eldest princess and Prince Chenghu back then, how many outrageous things did Lady Zhang and Lady Hesheli do? For the sake of the imperial heirs, didn't His Majesty tolerate them again and again?

Consort Rong's situation was different from theirs; she was the mother of six children, so His Majesty would naturally be more lenient with her.

Especially Prince Chengrui and Prince Saiyinchahun, as you have seen over the years, none of the princes in the palace can compare to the status of these two sons in His Majesty's heart.

For the sake of his mother, Prince Chengrui fell ill again... Although it was the fault of Lady Hesheli, how could His Majesty not feel guilty? Prince Chengrui's illness softened his heart.

And then there's Prince Sainchahun. His Majesty always spoiled him, making the child completely unruly. Yet, even after his own mother fell out of favor, he didn't cause any trouble or make a fuss..."