Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 439: Arrangements for the Three Princes

Perhaps thinking of the third prince, Concubine De took a deep breath and tried to calm herself.

After a long time, the pain in my heart finally subsided.

"You are right. I should consider the Third Prince more..."

It was Concubine Xian who harmed her like this, she would never let Concubine Xian go!

But before that, she had to plan for her son first.

Concubine De forced herself to calm down and analyze the situation rationally in her mind.

If... she is destined not to live more than half a year, she can only use this limited time to arrange the future of the Third Prince.

As long as the third prince can ascend to that position in the future, she will still be posthumously named Queen Mother!

Although she would not see that day, as long as she thought that her son was the emperor, and that the emperors of the future generations of the Great Zhou would have her blood flowing in their veins, she could rest in peace even if she died!

Defei can’t think about it now. The person is dead, what’s the point of those false names?

Because this is the only motivation that supports her...

"Go and call Qingdai over, and all of you leave."

At the beginning, Qingdai was the only one who followed Concubine De to Gyeongbokgung Palace, and was also the only one who knew that she started acting crazy after she found out she was pregnant.

Whenever there was any major matter, Concubine De only trusted Qingdai and would only entrust her with instructions.

Fendai responded "yes" and retreated respectfully.

Soon, Qingdai was supported by two young palace maids and came in. Her pale complexion was no better than that of Concubine De.

"Your servant pays respect to your Majesty..."

Concubine De interrupted her with a wave of her hand: "Alright, no need to go through all that empty formalities."

"Give me a seat."

Qingdai said gratefully, "Thank you, Madam."

A young maid brought a chair and placed it in front of Concubine De's bed, and another young maid helped Qingdai sit on it. The two bowed their heads and retreated, closing the door considerately.

Looking at Concubine De's thin face, Qingdai burst into tears: "Your Majesty..."

Concubine De said in a deep voice: "You should also know my physical condition. Now is not the time to say those sensational words."

Qingdai suppressed the tears in her eyes: "Yes..."

Concubine De also forced back her tears: "After I die, the Third Prince will be raised by other concubines. If you want him to be made the Crown Prince by His Majesty, you must find him a most powerful foster mother!"

Qing Dai was indeed the most trusted confidant of Concubine De, and she understood what she meant immediately: "Your Majesty...you mean the Imperial Concubine?"

"But if it weren't for her, how could your nose be..."

"Moreover, Lady Zhou had always been a member of the Yongshou Palace. How do you know that she was not instructed by the Imperial Concubine to assassinate you?"

"The hatred between us and the Imperial Concubine is irreconcilable! Will she sincerely raise the Third Prince?"

De Fei closed her eyes, and after opening them, she continued, "Where does the palace come from in sincerity? As long as we have common interests, that's enough."

"If I really hand the Third Prince over to the Imperial Concubine to raise, she will definitely devote a lot of effort to him!"

Qingdai covered her mouth and tears came out again: "But...but in this case, aren't all your previous efforts for the benefit of others?"

“Even if the Third Prince can really be made the Crown Prince, inherit the throne, and become the Queen or Empress Dowager, the one who will enjoy unlimited glory will be the one in Yongshou Palace…”

These words really hit Defei in the heart!

Her heart began to ache again...

"Then tell me, what can I do?"

"My health is failing. Am I going to watch the Third Prince become a motherless child with an uncertain future?"

Qing Dai shook her head repeatedly: "My Lady, that's not what I meant. I just think it's not worth it for you..."

Concubine De looked at her and said word by word, "This is exactly why I asked you to come here."

"When I... die, you will continue to serve the Third Prince and watch him grow up for me. When he grows up, you must tell him that the Imperial Concubine is the murderer who killed me! Make him remember forever that the Imperial Concubine is the murderer of his mother!"

"Even if my son ascends the throne, I will never allow that bitch, the Imperial Concubine, to enjoy the glory that belongs to me!"

Qingdai was shocked and thought to herself that she was worthy of being the empress. After taking advantage of the imperial concubine's power, she wanted to prevent the other party from getting any benefit at all.

This is a really clever move!

"Please rest assured, Madam Queen. Even if I have to risk my life, I will make sure that the Third Prince will remember this matter when he grows up!"

"It's just... will His Majesty agree to hand the Third Prince over to the Imperial Concubine to raise?"

Concubine De snorted coldly: "I'm afraid that the Duke Dingguo's Mansion wants the Imperial Concubine to have a prince more than anyone else. As long as I reveal this wish, the Imperial Concubine and the one in the Cining Palace will worry about the rest!"

"My slave understands."

A cold light flashed in Concubine De's eyes: "Next, what I have to do is to get rid of Concubine Xian and the Fourth Prince!"

"Only when the Fourth Prince is gone will there be no one standing in the way of the Third Prince!"

"And Concubine Liang..."

"Although Concubine Liang has no prince, she and Your Majesty grew up together and she is good at pretending. Who in the harem doesn't say that she is virtuous?"

"When the imperial concubine ascends to the throne in the future, she will be a formidable rival!"

Concubine De was not doing this for Concubine Liu's good, but because the Third Prince could really be adopted by Concubine Liu. Only if Concubine Liu became the Queen would he be the legitimate eldest son!

Qingdai felt very distressed: "But... Madam, if you worry so much, I'm afraid... I'm afraid you won't even have half a year..."

Concubine De took a deep breath and said, "Since the final result is the same, what's the point of me lingering on for a few more days? It's better to plan for the future of the Third Prince!"

Qingdai understood this truth, and slowly stood up and knelt on the ground, kowtowed to Concubine De: "Your Majesty, if there is anything you need me to do next, just tell me. For the Third Prince, I will do everything I can!"

"You get up first."

Concubine De asked, "How did Your Majesty deal with the snake plague in Chengqian Palace?"

Fortunately, she had foresight and had already chosen the person to take the blame after the incident. Now, it can be said that she accidentally got rid of an enemy!

Qing Dai said, "My lady, it is just as you expected. Su Quanye traced the brown paper and the herbs to Concubine Liang."

"The elder brother and uncle of Concubine Liang have been suspended from their posts and are under investigation by the Dali Temple. Many palace servants in Changchun Palace have also been taken to the Ministry of Punishment for questioning."

"As for Concubine Liang herself... His Majesty has not done anything to her for the time being. He has just asked her to stay in Changchun Palace and wait for the final result."

Concubine De had already guessed that this would happen, and sarcastically said, "If I were like Concubine Liang, and was trusted by His Majesty, how could I have ended up in this situation?"

"It's just that I'm not as good at pretending as Consort Liang!"