Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite-Chapter 393: Immortality

Eternal life!

This is the dream many people have longed for.

No wonder, under such a famous reputation, the Divine Woman Clan was forced to hide deep in the mountains.

And the bloodline was not well preserved, which is why it dwindled over time.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi couldn’t help but sigh.

"Greedy people swallow the elephant whole."

The Emperor also deeply agreed.

He had been Emperor for nearly twenty years, and what he felt most profoundly now was not a longing for imperial power but a hope that the entire dynasty would become increasingly prosperous under his rule.

Not only not failing the ancestors who fought for the country, but also paving the way for a Mid Yuan Prosperity for future generations.

Yet even so, he never contemplated living forever.

Therefore, he never fantasized about eternal life from the beginning.

This was inseparable from the earnest teachings of the Empress Dowager.

"Well, today I am telling you this to plan on elevating your status again, lest the rumors outside keep slandering you. You’re not the Empress Dowager, having a strong maternal family for support. Even if something unexpected happens in the future, I don’t have to worry about your future."

Before he could finish, the Emperor’s mouth was covered by Lin Wanyi.

Her eyes were full of reproach and deep concern.

"Your Majesty is in the prime of life; don’t speak nonsensically. Didn’t we agree on being together for lifetimes? What is this now?"

The Emperor had a smile in his eyes, reaching out to pull down Lin Wanyi’s hand covering his mouth.

He held it in the palm of his hand, soft, tender, white, and small.

These hands are ones he would never let go of in his life.

Therefore, he nodded slightly and said.

"No more; if there truly comes a day when you go ahead, then say, wait for me a moment longer on the Naihe Bridge."

When Lin Wanyi heard this, it would be a lie to say she wasn’t shocked.

An Emperor, saying such words, meant if she went ahead, would he give his life for her?

How could Lin Wanyi bear such a thing?

Just as she was planning to refuse, the Emperor changed the topic.

"The matter of the Goddess might involve many people behind the scenes, so during this period, you and the children should not leave my sight, I have already arranged for protection in the dark, so just live your days as usual, but be a bit more cautious."

Lin Wanyi nodded, clearly knowing that this matter would not pass easily and lightly.

After finishing the birthday banquets for the two children, another matter that made Lin Wanyi a little headache appeared.

The nineteenth of August is the Fourth Prince’s birthday.

Princess Consort Ying is still alive, and not inviting her seems inappropriate.

But if invited, what does this mean?

For an adoptive mother to invite the birth mother to attend the biological son’s birthday banquet, isn’t this rushing to provoke someone?

So, it posed quite a dilemma.

Coincidentally, news from Imperial Concubine Yi also arrived at this time.

Saying that preparations for all the investiture ceremonies were ready, just waiting for the Emperor to return to the palace with everyone for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Lin Wanyi didn’t even need to think to know that it must be a grand affair.

After all, Imperial Concubine Yi is the first Imperial Concubine in this dynasty.

Not to mention her status being equivalent to a deputy Empress, she now holds the power of all the harem affairs in her hand.

She stands truly below one but above thousands.

So, Lin Wanyi and the others’ investiture ceremony was also grand, basking in the glory of Imperial Concubine Yi.

Thinking repeatedly, Lin Wanyi decided before returning to the palace.

To have the nanny take the Fourth Prince to knock at the gate of Princess Consort Ying’s palace from afar.

To express gratitude to his birth mother. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

But Lin Wanyi didn’t plan to arrange any more actions.

Regardless if Princess Consort Ying’s emotions are unstable, even if stable, Lin Wanyi would not return the Fourth Prince to her.

The child is young, but that doesn’t mean he is clueless.

Being sent back and forth like this, the Fourth Prince certainly would bear a shadow in his heart.

Feeling like a child who is not valued.

In this way, it’s not beneficial for his own growth nor his relationship with siblings.

Lin Wanyi believed she could treat every child fairly.

So, even if the Fourth Prince stayed long-term by her side, he certainly wouldn’t suffer.

After making this decision, she mentioned it to the Emperor.

The Emperor thought about it and agreed.

Thus, on the morning of their journey back to the palace, the Fourth Prince was taken by the nanny outside Princess Consort Ying’s courtyard.

Though a little bewildered, he did as the nanny instructed.

Kneeling three times to that somewhat strange gate.

And the nanny who accompanied him said loudly.

"Please, Your Highness, rest assured, this servant will surely take good care of the Fourth Prince."

After saying this, she took the Fourth Prince and left.

When leaving, it didn’t end in a dramatic farewell scene.

Princess Consort Ying was still muddling through sleep, while Rong Le and Rong Jia, who served her, stood behind the courtyard door, covering their mouths, stifling their sobs.

Once they had great hopes for the Fourth Prince, but now he is forever marked with his disability.

Although closely related to Princess Consort Ying, it’s also their inaction that harmed the Fourth Prince.

If there were a remedy for regret, they would certainly follow the Imperial Physician’s prescription for the Fourth Prince.

Then he wouldn’t have been left with a deaf left ear.

So, the two maids were somewhat ashamed to face the Fourth Prince.

Every time they saw his small figure, that sense of guilt would overwhelm them.

Through the crack in the door, they saw it all.

Now, the Fourth Prince had grown taller, plumper, and much fairer, and his clothes fit well and were neatly pressed.

It was evident he was well taken care of by Consort Yin Ning.

So, they felt somewhat relieved.

Now, all they could do was make Princess Consort Ying’s remaining years slightly easier.

Even if muddling through sleep, she must be clean.

So they wiped their tears, adjusted their emotions, and returned to the room to care for Princess Consort Ying.

After being away from the palace for two months, when Lin Wanyi returned with the children alongside the Emperor, she was taken aback by the scene in front of her.

How to put it, the entire Imperial City had taken on a new look.

It was evident that Imperial Concubine Yi hadn’t spared the use of Silver these past two months.

This once centuries-old Imperial City carried a solid sense of history, but now walking within it, it felt like entering some fairyland.

Everything within sight was newly renovated.

The golden paint shone brightly under the sunlight.

Lin Wanyi knew that after raiding Prince Zhan Mansion, the National Treasury was greatly replenished.

But such a grand "renovation of the entire palace" was indeed somewhat extravagant.

Even she thought so, not to mention the Emperor beside her.

Since entering the palace, there hadn’t been a moment without gloom on his face.

After finally getting the funds up, the Emperor originally had several benevolent policies to implement.

But now it seemed that much of the money had gone into this superficial work.