Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 1047 - 108: Noble Princess Consort Rong Restores Favor (Part 2)

The restoration of Noble Princess Consort Rong’s former favor in the palace is not a good thing for Empress Xie and Prince Jing. Nor is it good for the ministers supporting Prince Chu. However, Princess Consort Li seemed untroubled by this, maintaining a calm demeanor as if Noble Princess Consort Rong’s favor had nothing to do with her.

Prince Chu has not yet returned to the capital, so the ministers supporting him couldn’t consult with him for a strategy and had no choice but to seek Minister Li’s counsel.

They suggested that Princess Consort Li should try to win over Noble Princess Consort Ying. Since her entrance into the palace, Noble Princess Consort Ying had always been favored. If they could win her over, she would be a significant asset to them. Most importantly, Noble Princess Consort Ying had no children, so if she was willing to assist them, once Prince Chu ascends the throne, she could become a respected Imperial Concubine and continue to live in wealth and honor for the rest of her life.

Minister Li found the ministers’ suggestion quite reasonable and instructed his wife to enter the palace to see Princess Consort Li and discuss the plan to win over Noble Princess Consort Ying.

Without hesitation, Princess Consort Li refused.

Madam Li didn’t understand why her daughter was unwilling to collaborate with Noble Princess Consort Ying.

"Mother, Noble Princess Consort Ying isn’t a simple person, and she won’t be bought by us." Princess Consort Li wasn’t willing to tell her mother the truth. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"To become a noble princess and remain favored, she’s naturally not a simple person." Madam Li thought her daughter was unwilling to lower herself to please Noble Princess Consort Ying, so she urged her, saying, "I know you disdain doing such things, but you must consider the prince. Noble Princess Consort Ying is favored and childless; cooperating with her is beneficial for both her and us, don’t you think?"

Seeing Madam Li’s misunderstanding, Princess Consort Li, both amused and exasperated, said, "Mother, if buying Noble Princess Consort Ying would help Prince Chu, I would do anything as his mother."

Listening to her daughter’s words, Madam Li, with a puzzled look, asked, "Then why are you unwilling to win her over?"

"Mother, why do you think Noble Princess Consort Ying hasn’t conceived?" Princess Consort Li hesitated to speak directly, "Is it really that she can’t have children? When she first entered the palace, she was quite young."

Upon hearing this, Madam Li was momentarily stunned. Then she seemed to realize something, her expression changed dramatically, and fear filled her eyes.

"Could it be... could it be..."

Seeing that Madam Li had guessed, Princess Consort Li gave her a slight nod: "Noble Princess Consort Ying has no children, and over the years, she has never been close to our concubines with children. Do you think I can approach her for cooperation?"

Madam Li, in horrified surprise, said, "No." It was unexpected for Noble Princess Consort Ying’s lack of children to be for this reason.

"Mother, inform Father and the others that the restoration of Noble Princess Consort Rong’s favor is nothing to worry about; they should do nothing and quietly await Prince Chu’s return."

"Is it truly okay?" Madam Li asked again, "Prince Dai has made great contributions in the northern frontier this time, and when he returns, won’t it be..." Prince Dai already had a significant military reputation and influence. Now, with his new accomplishments, his prestige will rise again, which is unfavorable for Prince Chu. "Furthermore, the Emperor and Noble Princess Consort Rong are cousins, and their relationship is not something ordinary people can compare to. In consideration of Noble Princess Consort Rong, the Emperor might..."

"He won’t, the Emperor won’t be swayed by emotions." Princess Consort Li understood what Madam Li and the others were worried about, "Everything will be discussed when Prince Chu returns." She, as the mother, was not in a hurry, yet her parents were anxious first.

"Is the prince’s journey back to the capital safe?" Madam Li had been worried about Prince Chu’s safety, fearing that this journey might again lead to assassination attempts like previous years. "Is he alright?"

"All is well; he’ll be back in a few days, so you and Father need not worry." Princess Consort Li said this verbally, but her heart was as worried as Madam Li’s about Prince Chu’s safety. However, she believed her son would return safely.

"That’s good, that’s good." Madam Li patted her chest, "You don’t know how I’ve been worrying lately that something might happen to the prince while he’s away, fearing a repeat of the past." Madam Li always adored Prince Chu, even more than her own grandsons.

Princess Consort Li continued comforting Madam Li for a few more moments, then stayed with her for lunch. After lunch, Madam Li finally took her leave.

Once Madam Li was gone, Princess Consort Li’s expression immediately changed.

Seeing this change, Qiu Sang asked with concern, "Madam, what’s wrong?"

"Nothing." Princess Consort Li calculated the days internally; Prince Chu should return to the capital in a few days. But for some reason, she felt a little uneasy.