Prince Linjiang did not comment. His slightly gloomy eyes swept across Concubine Yu's face and he said softly, "Very good, you are thoughtful."
But no matter what, she shouldn't have made the decision without telling him, and sent the letter to the capital secretly. After all, he hadn't read the letter, and he didn't know whether it contained what Concubine Yu said.
Concubine Yu knew what he was upset about, so she lowered her head in a panic and explained fearfully: "My Lord, you were busy with the affairs of Prince Jin a few days ago, and the princess has been away from home these days... If Concubine De didn't get my reply, she would have made a decision immediately, and I would have no choice..."
There was indeed no other way. Prince Linjiang slowly closed his eyes and hummed, then opened them again and looked at her: "Princess, you haven't been feeling well recently, and I want to help Jingxing to transcend, so I'm leaving the palace to cultivate. I'll have to trouble you with the internal affairs of the palace from now on."
Even during the time when Princess Linjiang was under house arrest, she could not have the final say on matters in the palace.
Therefore, Concubine Yu was really shocked. She looked at Prince Linjiang with doubt, then stood up, knelt on the ground and shook her head: "There are so many things to do in the palace, I am afraid I am not up to it..."
King Linjiang raised his eyebrows and said, "What are you talking about? Is there anyone more suitable than you? I know your abilities. In these troubled times, you should do your best to share my worries."
Having said this, it would be useless for her to refuse. Concubine Yu subconsciously glanced at Prince Linjiang and agreed respectfully.
I finally got what I had been longing for for so long, but it was not as easy and happy as I had imagined.
It was not until the next day when Concubine Yu started to manage the affairs that she realized how complicated the relationships in this palace were. Although she had planted many spies when Princess Linjiang was managing the general affairs, she realized only when she was actually managing the affairs that these spies were just a drop in the ocean compared to Princess Linjiang's own people.
There are already rules for things in the mansion. The husbands or in-laws of the housekeepers all follow the prince outside, and each of them has a background. It is no small matter to dismiss anyone from his job, and at the very least it will cause a stir.
So after she took it over, she couldn't do anything and had to follow the old routine for everything.
She had a headache and felt exhausted dealing with all these people in the mansion.
When Chu Jing'an arrived, Nanny Fang was massaging her gently. Concubine Yu had a thin layer of anger on her face and was closing her eyes to rest.
Nanny Fang stopped when she heard the noise and bowed respectfully to Chu Jingan.
Concubine Yu also opened her eyes, and when she saw her son, she smiled. She waved her hand and called him to sit down in front of her, and then said, "It's really exhausting to deal with all these things. Our good princess is really, she is not in the mansion, but she still stretches her hands so long."
Chu Jingan pursed his lips, and with a bad look on his face, he stepped forward and rubbed Concubine Yu's temples himself, saying softly: "Mother, you have been wronged. The princess has been in business for many years, and many of the people under her have followed my father since he was in the capital. My father treats them very seriously, and it is difficult to subdue them..."
Seeing that Concubine Yu's brows were getting more and more furrowed, he paused and comforted her: "But don't rush it. Now they probably still think that the princess will come back, so they are so loyal. But if there comes a day when the princess will never come back, I don't believe they can continue to be so loyal to their master."
Chu Jingan never hid his thoughts in front of her. Concubine Yu's heart suddenly trembled. She turned around to see his cold and hard face and asked, "What happened? Why are you so angry?"
They are both mother and son, there is nothing to hide. Chu Jingan felt a little aggrieved and a little angry. He half-knelt down beside her right hand, took her arm, and said with some disgust: "It's the matter in the capital. The capital has issued an order to summon Shen Chen back to the capital. Shen Chen will definitely be promoted again when he returns to the capital. The emperor will not be stingy in winning him over. My father mentioned this matter today and was very happy for him. He also discussed with King Zheng to arrange a marriage for him and Wei An."
These are not the most important things.
The most important thing is...
The most important thing is that when Prince Linjiang, Prince Zheng and the secretary mentioned it, they said that Shen Chen and Chu Jingwu had a deep brotherly relationship, and if he returned to the capital, he would become Chu Jingwu's arm in the future.
Although Chu Jingwu was named the crown prince and had always been the proud son of King Linjiang, when this matter was acknowledged by everyone without any cover-up, he, the son who was not so favored, would not feel good.
Concubine Yu held her son's hand with her backhand, frowned, and said, "You are upset, and your mother knows it... Don't think too much. No matter what, you are also your father's son. Even if he values Chu Jingwu more, it is because he is the legitimate son, and he has always been very popular in front of him because of Shen Chen since he was a child. It is reasonable for him to value Chu Jingwu more. Besides, what's the point of looking at the present? If you really want to see it, you have to look at the long term."
After they have dealt with Shen Chen in front of them, it will be Chu Jingwu and Princess Linjiang's turn.
Although Concubine Peng De is a stupid chess piece, she is useful.
Who can compete with Concubine Peng De? Now she has a prince by her side, and she has always been reckless. Unless she is tired of living, no one dares to offend her.
After she has finished her business with Shen Chen, Concubine Yu will naturally find a way to make her remember Chu Jingwu and Princess Linjiang, and let her take good care of them.
Chu Jingan hummed and sat down on the chair next to him again: "How is the letter sent by mother? Has there been a reply?"
Concubine Yu shook her head and said, "It's only been four or five days. Even if there is a letter, how can it be so fast? Don't worry. I can't hide your aunt's thoughts from her. She has been a top-notch and strong-willed person since she was a child. She has never been willing to admit defeat. Now Concubine Lin Shu is in front of her. She has asked me several times about my opinion and thought about how to end Concubine Lin Shu and the Sixth Prince. It's just a matter of time. I finally persuaded her. Now, she is restless and has no one to deal with her. It's just the right time to deal with Shen Chen."
She must be very happy to be able to deal with Shen Chen, there is nothing to say about it.
Chu Jingan nodded with a gloomy expression. He felt anxious and annoyed whenever he heard Shen Chen's name. He wished that this person didn't exist.
Since Princess Yonghe loves Shen Chen so much... that would be the best.