Pin Shanhe

After everyone left, Jun Anning, who had been lying on the bed, suddenly opened her eyes.

If someone were nearby at that moment, they would definitely scream in fright.

It's come back to life!

Shen Fu, however, remained completely calm. "How does it feel to play dead?"

Jun Anning patted her chest with lingering fear, "When the imperial physician came to take my pulse just now, I was almost scared to death, afraid that I would give myself away."

Consort Ning's expression was extremely solemn as she bowed to Shen Fu.

"Your Highness, this is absolutely unacceptable!"

"You saved me last time, and you saved my child this time. I really don't know how to thank you enough."

"Your Majesty is too kind; this is what I should do."

Jun Anning's eyes reddened slightly: "If it weren't for Sister Shen's idea of ​​faking my death to escape, the Crown Prince of the Northern Dynasty would definitely not have let me off so easily. Mother is right, you are truly a benefactor to our whole family."

Shen Fu shook her head helplessly: "The person you should really thank is not me, but someone else."

"You mean... Doctor Yun?"

"No one in the world but her can develop this fake death drug. It can reduce your heart rate and pulse to the lowest level. Even the most skilled doctor will not be able to detect it. It will definitely be able to deceive everyone."

If this plan succeeds, Yun Dai will deserve the greatest credit.

I even thought about kicking her out, which was really wrong of me!

Consort Ning heard Jun Anning mention Yun Dai several times, and couldn't help but become curious about her.

"She's so young, yet her medical skills are so superb. Is she really just a quack doctor?"

Jun Anning smiled and said, "Regardless of her identity, Second Brother has already set his sights on her. Mother Consort should trust his judgment, right?"

Zhizi Moruomu!

Her son was arrogant and only knew how to be with poetry and books all day long, and had no interest in romantic relationships.

What kind of woman could make him open his "love gate"?

"I also wish to meet her and thank her in person."

At this moment, Yun Dai, far away in the Valley of the Holy Healer, couldn't help but sneeze.

She had a dream a couple of days ago that someone broke into her "secret stash" and insisted on coming back to check on it.

While we're at it, let's reinforce the surrounding array to prevent anyone from breaking in!

After everything was done, they rushed back, afraid of missing the chance to "eat melons" (watch the drama unfold).

Getting back to the main point, Shen Fu's initial idea was simply to have Jun Anning feign illness so that the eldest prince of the Northern Dynasty would "give up in the face of difficulties."

Playing dead is the last resort!

But to their surprise, the other party almost didn't even spare the "corpse".

This person is clearly extremely dangerous, and even if the crisis has temporarily passed, we must not let our guard down.

Consort Ning looked at her daughter with a touch of sadness in her expression.

"In this way, you will never be able to regain your original status, and your mother will be heartbroken!"

Jun Anning, however, was unconcerned. "If I really go to the Northern Dynasty for a political marriage, I'm afraid I won't even be able to save my life. What's the point of having this status then? If Mother misses me in the future, she can go to the Xuan Prince's Mansion to see me. We can still meet often."

"That being said, when will this life of hiding ever end? If we're discovered, I'm afraid..."

Shen Fu interrupted her, "If Your Majesty wishes to restore Anning's status and allow her to stand openly before others, there is only one way: the Second Prince!"

Consort Ning's heart skipped a beat, and she instantly understood what she meant.

Having been in the palace for many years, how could she not understand the situation in the court?

Emperor Yong ascended the throne after a struggle for succession, making him extremely sensitive about the matter of choosing an heir.

He coveted power and believed that he was in his prime and that establishing a crown prince too early would affect his fortune. He was also very wary of the princes developing ambitions to seize the throne.

If these words were to get out, they could bring about my death!

In the past, Shen Fu might not have spoken up so easily.

However, the imperial concubine and her son were already in dire straits, facing life and death. Everyone had to work together as one to overcome the crisis.

Jun Qiyuan has always coveted the throne. If he succeeds, the tragedy of the previous life will surely be repeated.

Only by allowing Jun Jingyan to ascend the throne can everyone be saved!

Jun Anning spoke first: "Mother, I think what Sister Shen said makes a lot of sense. Second Brother is kind-hearted and has outstanding talent. If he were to take charge of the Great Yong Dynasty one day, he would surely be a benevolent ruler who cares for all the people."

"But your father, the emperor..."

Consort Ning's eyes flickered slightly, but a hint of hesitation still lingered between her brows.

She had been by Emperor Yong's side for over twenty years; it would be impossible for her to have no feelings for him!

A resolute glint flashed in Jun Anning's eyes, and her words pierced the heart of the matter.

"His mother bore him children and toiled for him for half her life; what profound love and devotion she showed!"

"But on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, you were falsely accused of poisoning the Seventeenth Prince. Did he ever have the slightest trust in you, or consider our marital bond?"

"If it weren't for Sister Shen stepping forward and turning the tide, would we still be standing here safely?"

"From the moment he pushed me to my death for the sake of the throne, I no longer had a father!"

These words were sharp and direct, successfully extinguishing the last glimmer of hope in Consort Ning's heart.

A woman's life is one of obedience to her husband after marriage, and obedience to her son after her husband's

If one truly had to choose between their husband and their own children, the answer would be self-evident.

It seems that the world in Yongdu is about to change!

Three days later.

An imperial edict was issued to the Xuanwang Mansion.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Now that the marriage alliance is settled, I have specially arranged a banquet to select a consort, and hereby appoint the Princess Consort of Xuan to preside over all matters, to diligently supervise the process, and to ensure that the envoys from the Northern Dynasty are satisfied. So be it!"

Shen Fu lowered her eyes to receive the imperial decree, but her heart sank suddenly.

The Emperor actually wants her to preside over the selection banquet for imperial concubines?

This is clearly a hot potato!

The brutality of the Northern Dynasties was well-known, and no one wanted to marry their daughter to them.

No matter who you choose, you will incur resentment in the future, needlessly creating an enemy for yourself.

Upon hearing the news, Jun Anning immediately became indignant: "There are so many people in the entire palace, why must Sister Shen be held responsible?"

Shen Fu gave a bitter smile. It was probably because she had spoken out righteously in the Phoenix Palace that day, which made Murong Xiao give up the idea of ​​bringing the Seventh Princess's "corpse" back to the Northern Dynasty, and he held a grudge against her!

No wonder he didn't react at the time; he was planning to "settle scores later."

Jun Anning looked apologetic: "Sister Shen, I'm so sorry, it's all my fault for dragging you into this."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Even without you, what's meant to happen will happen."

Ultimately, the biggest reason Murong Xiao targeted her was probably because of her current identity!

Murong Xiao was warlike by nature, but he suffered repeated defeats at the hands of Xuan Wang, which fueled his deep resentment.

Now that King Xuan is dead, how could she, as his "widow," possibly be spared?

Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Shen Fu's eyes.

Since we're going to take revenge, one more won't hurt!

She composed herself, stood up, and began preparing for the selection banquet for the imperial concubines when a sudden wave of dizziness washed over her.

Jun Anning quickly stepped forward to support her, "Sister Shen, what's wrong?"