"Mother, I need people to do things for me. Send a few trustworthy people into the palace."

Madam Yao was still somewhat unwilling: "Alas! I know, it's truly heartbreaking for Her Majesty."

"It's nothing, Mother, don't worry."

Yao's mother gave Yao Feiran some more money before leaving. The original owner of this body had entered the palace, and the monthly allowance was simply not enough. In addition to the emperor's rewards, she also needed the support of her family, which could be considered an investment.

The Yao family posed no real threat. A few days later, on Yao's father's birthday, Yao Feiran went to Emperor Mu Linzheng and asked to leave the palace.

Mu Linzheng's relationship with Song Jingning is currently heating up, and he is becoming increasingly annoyed with the Crown Prince.

The crown prince flirted with his concubine right in front of him, completely disregarding him.

The Crown Prince even said that his father was so old, why should he suffer?

Seeing Yao Feiran approach, Mu Linzheng didn't give her a friendly look.

"What brings the Empress here?"

"On Father's birthday, I wish to leave the palace."

"But you've been quite well-behaved these past few days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I shall take my leave now."

Mu Linzheng stared at her for a while, thinking that Yao Feiran had come to plead for the Crown Prince, but she didn't mention the Crown Prince at all.

"Go."

Yao Feiran had no interest in talking to him anymore and turned to leave. On her way back to the palace, she happened to run into Song Jingning.

Song Jingning remained indifferent and bowed to Yao Feiran.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."

No need for formalities.

After Yao Feiran finished speaking, she walked past her and left. Song Jingning was stunned, thinking that the Empress would make trouble if she saw her, but she only said two words and left.

Yao Feiran packed her things and left the palace.

Upon arriving at the Duke of Yue's residence, the Yao family had been waiting for a long time. Seeing that everyone was about to kneel down to pay their respects, Yao Feiran directly waived the formalities.

Although she was a woman who married out of the family, she was still the empress and sat in the first seat. Yao Feiran looked around and saw that the Yao family was relatively harmonious and united. Yao's father trusted Yao's mother and entrusted all the internal affairs to her.

However, Yao's mother was tough and had a clear system of rewards and punishments, so the concubines dared not do anything.

Yao Feiran noticed a boy standing behind her. Seeing that Yao Feiran was paying attention to him, her mother spoke up:

"Your Highness, this is your second uncle's son, Yao Xufeng. Your second uncle died young, and your second aunt raised him. Last year, your second aunt also passed away, so he is temporarily staying with us to continue his studies."

With the help of Yao's father, Yao's second uncle became a minor county magistrate, but because of his mediocre performance, he was never promoted and later passed away. Yao's second aunt took Yao Xufeng back to their hometown.

"Looking at his back, he looks a bit like a prince."

Madam Yao smiled and said, "It's not just the back view that looks like him, he looks just like him too. Xu Feng, come here and let the Empress take a look."

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."

No need for formalities.

The crown prince resembled the original owner of the body, so it's not surprising that the two looked alike.

Yao Xufeng stepped forward. His bone structure and height were very similar to those of the Crown Prince. His movements and demeanor were neither humble nor arrogant.

"How old are you?"

Sixteen years old.

"Not married yet?"

Speaking of this, Yao's mother looked somewhat pitiful: "Alas, there was a marriage proposal before, but your second uncle passed away, so the marriage proposal naturally fell through. Now his mother has also passed away, and he has to observe mourning for several more years."

Yao Feiran spoke with him alone for a while, asking about his scholarship, and discovered that he had a profound foundation. If it weren't for the changes in his family, he probably would have passed the imperial examination and embarked on an official career long ago.

Yao Xufeng is in high spirits and his future achievements are likely to be substantial.

"If only you were the crown prince."

A crack appeared on Yao Xufeng's calm face: "The Crown Prince is benevolent, filial, and wise beyond compare. This humble subject dares not harbor any delusions."

Yao Feiran didn't respond, but she had a bold idea: she felt that the medical skills in this world were somewhat magical.

After staying at the Yao family's house for a few days, just as she was about to leave, she saw a woman rush over and kneel down in front of her.

"Your Majesty, please save His Highness the Crown Prince! He has been confined to his quarters by His Majesty these past few days, unable to eat or drink, and all he can think about is Consort Ning."

Yao Feiran then realized that the woman was Song Yuewan, the Crown Prince's concubine.

"Who told you to talk nonsense? Guards, slap him!"

Zhu'er was slightly robust. Seeing Yao Feiran's encouraging look, she stepped forward and slapped her several times. Song Yuewan, who looked like a delicate willow in the wind, was completely stunned by the slaps.

Song Yuewan's face looked swollen.

"If I see you slandering the Crown Prince in public again, I will not let you off easily!"

Yao Feiran guessed that Song Yuewan was trying to sow discord between Song Jingning and Song Jingning. Publicly proclaiming this was like killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own. Once these words were spoken, the Crown Prince's scandals would be compounded.

It's no wonder these two hit it off; they're a perfect match, like a turtle and a mung bean, they're both incredibly stupid.

Yao Feiran went to the Crown Prince's residence.

As Mu Qingyan drank, he muttered to himself, "I don't believe it. Jingning likes me so much, how could she turn around and fall for Father Emperor?"

Yao Feiran stepped forward, ignoring him, and instead summoned Liu Mama, the wet nurse of the Crown Prince.

Granny Liu walked over nervously.

"Tell me everything that happened after Song Jingning married into the family, and what the concubine did. If you miss anything, you know how I can handle it."

Liu Mama trembled with fright, but hurriedly said, "When the concubine entered the palace, His Highness gave her the former Crown Princess's wedding dress, saying it was to give her an unforgettable wedding. The former Crown Princess refused, so the concubine tore the wedding dress to shreds, and the former Crown Princess was confined to her quarters."

"Anything else?"

Yao Feiran felt that this level of torture was not enough.

"His Highness often gives the former Crown Princess's dowry jewelry to his concubines. His Highness... His Highness also gave the former Crown Princess a contraceptive soup, saying that he wanted the concubine to give birth to the eldest son in order to secure his position."

Afu's eyes widened. The Crown Princess was given a contraceptive soup! This was outrageous! Who gives a wife a contraceptive soup? Moreover, drinking too much of that stuff would cause the body to become cold and lead to infertility.

Yao Feiran nodded. This is what a tragic story should be.

"Anything else?"

"Previously, Her Highness saw that the Crown Prince's concubines had not conceived for a long time and wanted to send some women into the mansion. His Highness then made the former Crown Princess stop taking her medicine. After the former Crown Princess became pregnant, the concubine gave her an abortion drug, causing her to miscarry. The former Crown Princess wanted to report this to the Imperial Clan Court, but His Highness stopped her and confined her to her quarters for half a year."

Yao Feiran: "...Anything else?"

"During the winter, the former Crown Princess had a high fever and was forced to kneel in the snow by His Highness. Her condition worsened, and she vomited blood, but His Highness said she was faking it. Later, he even made the former Crown Princess kneel down and apologize to the concubine."

As Liu Mama spoke, her back straightened and her voice grew louder.

"Furthermore, the concubine suffered a miscarriage due to her own unstable pregnancy, and falsely accused the former Crown Princess of causing it. His Highness believed her and slapped her several times, causing the former Crown Princess to vomit blood."

Actually, she also thought it was outrageous; this method was almost enough to deal with an enemy.

Zhu'er gritted her teeth upon hearing this, and even wanted to rush out and beat Mu Qingyan up.

After hearing this, Yao Feiran's eyes were opened.

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