The moment she saw the drowned and swollen body of the child, Mei Fei's liver and gallbladder were split, she cried, and her whole body almost collapsed.
The "Sixth Princess" was wearing a skirt, her face was pale and her whole body was trembling.
It was Ran Mo who suddenly realized something was wrong.
The Sixth Princess and the Seventh Prince are twin siblings, and they look very similar.
Eight-year-old children are at the age of naughtiness. The two siblings would often change their clothes in private and pretend to be each other and go out to deceive others. Even the palace servants who were waiting for them could not tell the difference, let alone the concubines and palace people in the palace.
Sometimes, even Concubine Mei couldn't tell whether it was a daughter or a son who was wearing a skirt to pay her respects.
That morning, the sixth princess and the seventh prince hid in the dormitory together and came out after having a cup of tea...
"Your Highness," Ran Mo called out tentatively.
The "Sixth Princess" was shocked all over, her eyes showed strong pain and fear, and she did not want to look at Ranmo.
Ran Mo understood instantly and burst into tears: "My Lady, it was not the seventh prince who drowned, but... the sixth princess..."
The heartbroken Concubine Mei's mind suddenly went blank. She suddenly raised her head and looked at the child in the skirt: "Are you Hong'er or Anping?"
The "Sixth Princess" plopped down on the ground, her face full of tears: "Mother Concubine, I am Hong'er."
"This morning my sister and I changed clothes... Later, we went to play in the Royal Garden. I hid on purpose, and my sister was looking for me everywhere. I don't know who led me to the pond... I was the one who caused my sister... to die.
It should be me..."
The eight-year-old boy couldn't bear such a blow at all. He cried intermittently, talking and crying, and soon fainted.
Concubine Mei's whole body was trembling, and she held her pale and unconscious son tightly in her arms.
The death of the Sixth Princess was by no means an accident. The person who did it was aimed at the Seventh Prince. If the Sixth Princess and the Seventh Prince hadn't exchanged clothes in a naughty manner, it would have been the Seventh Prince lying on the ground at this moment.
Although I feel very sorry for my daughter for thinking this way.
But at this moment, she was glad that her son survived!
Xianghui's anxious voice sounded: "The Emperor and the Queen will be here soon. The Queen must ask the Emperor to make the decision, find out the truth, and avenge His Royal Highness the Princess."
Concubine Mei's face was as white as paper, and she squeezed out a few words from between her teeth: "Can't say."
Never tell the truth!
Once it is known that the sixth princess is dead and the seventh prince is safe and sound, the person who did it will definitely kill him again! In order to protect his son's life, he can only let him take his daughter's identity.
Only by surviving safely can there be a chance for revenge.
She has already lost her daughter and must not lose her son again.
Concubine Mei insisted on burying the deceased "Seventh Prince" herself. Emperor Jianwen experienced the pain of losing his son and felt pity for Concubine Mei and nodded in agreement.
After the "Sixth Princess" became seriously ill, her temperament changed suddenly. She was no longer the lively and naughty person she used to be. She was silent and gloomy, rarely speaking, which made people sigh with regret.
Although Emperor Jianwen felt sorry for his young daughter, he had no time to spend more time with her.
Even when he had some free time, he summoned the "six princesses" to come. Faced with the "six princesses" who didn't talk or smile, Emperor Jianwen felt helpless.
…
Three years passed in the blink of an eye.
Concubine Mei, who had lost her favor, lived a lonely life in Hanxiang Palace. The sixth princess, who was gloomy and seldom talked about, was rarely seen in front of others. The once doting scenery had become a fleeting thing.
Mother and son lived cautiously and tremblingly.
As long as the son grows up safely, there will always be a chance to find out the real culprit behind the scenes and avenge the innocent death of the Sixth Princess.
"Hong'er," in the past three years, Concubine Mei would only call her by this name in private: "Do you hate your mother-in-law for being cowardly and useless?"
There were many concubines in the palace who gave birth to princes. The virtuous concubines and the beautiful concubines all came from well-known families and were scheming and skillful. Concubine Shu was the cousin of Empress Yu, Concubine Jing was good at flattering, and the young and charming Concubine Duan was the most favored.
She is the only one who is a sick young lady who has lost her love. She is weak, weak and useless. She can only protect her son in such ridiculous and stupid ways...
He is obviously a boy, but he is forced to wear a girl's skirt and be classmates with a group of underage girls. And his brothers are all studying in Songzhu Academy, with companions and classmates. When they are older, they can listen to political affairs.
.
My son must be resentful!
Therefore, in the past month, even in private, I refused to talk to her.
The Sixth Princess looked at the miserable Concubine Mei, sighed secretly in her heart, and said, "I don't hate Concubine Mu."
Just a few words, like a panacea, brought light back to Concubine Mei's eyes: "Hong'er, Concubine I know that I have wronged you now. You can endure it for a few more years, and when you grow up, you can protect yourself."
My power. My mother and concubine will definitely tell everything to your father in person. My mother and concubine will bear the crime of deceiving the emperor with all her strength."
…
Oh!
So naive!
Could she bear the crime of deceiving the emperor if she wanted to? As the emperor, could Emperor Jianwen tolerate a concubine who had fallen out of favor and deceived him for several years?
Liang Bo's cruel words swirled on the tip of his tongue, but never came out.
The sixth princess nodded and reminded: "Concubine, please call me Anping!"
Since this body has taken on the identity of the Sixth Princess, she must be extra cautious. Even when talking in private, it is not appropriate to call out Sheng Hong's name.
Concubine Mei's heart was painfully painful, her eyes flashed with water, but she finally changed her words: "Anping, what's so special about Miss Xie San, and why does she win your favor?"
Mentioning Xie Mingxi, a meaningful light flashed in the eyes of the sixth princess: "She is the number one among the freshmen. She is quick and intelligent. I want to study hard, so naturally I am willing to get close to her."
Is it really that simple?
Concubine Mei glanced at the Sixth Princess dubiously.
However, there was no unnecessary expression on the face of the sixth princess, and nothing could be seen.
"Ran Mo," Concubine Mei looked at Ran Mo who lowered her head and said nothing: "You serve me closely every day. Remember to take good care of An Ping and never let anyone see through her true identity."
Ranmo knelt down and responded solemnly: "Don't worry, I will protect the princess even if I risk my life."
The tone was extremely firm.
Concubine Mei's expression softened slightly and she said softly: "Ranmo, I know you are loyal to Anping. After these few years, I will make the decision to release you from the palace and make a good marriage for you."
Apart from the mother and son, the only people who knew about this secret were the three palace maids in front of them. Qin, Se, and Xianghui all entered the palace with Concubine Mei when they were young, and they were very loyal.
The Ranmo in front of her is actually the maid of Fuyue Palace. She came to the Sixth Princess when she was four years old. Of course she is loyal, but she is not as reassuring as Qinse Xianghui.
Ranmo responded without hesitation: "I don't want to leave the palace, I just want to be with Her Highness the Princess all the time. I beg your Majesty to do it!"
Before Concubine Mei could speak, footsteps sounded outside the door.
"To Concubine Mei, the Emperor is about to visit Hanxiang Palace."
