That night, the Twelfth Prince Bai Sheng stayed in the Wanfang Palace of his biological mother, Concubine Li. Concubine Li Niangniang has always been frail, and today she has committed an old illness, and the palace banquet also left the table early, drank the decoction prescribed by the imperial doctor and fell asleep, and the matter of placing Bai Sheng and Helian Yanran was handled by the powerful palace maids and eunuchs in the palace.

Each hall in Wanfang Palace is named after flowers, Concubine Li's residence is named Wei Zi, and there are two lowly concubines who live in Pinxia Palace, Bai Sheng is placed in the Aoshuang Palace, and when passing through the Acacia Palace, Helian Yanran's footsteps suddenly stopped.

"What, does Yanran like this palace?" Bai Sheng asked with a smile.

Helian Yanran looked at the golden plaque above the temple door, something flashed in his eyes, so fast that Bai Sheng didn't have time to tell what kind of look it was, only to feel a huge sadness welling up in his heart, but in an instant, there was no trace.

"Dare to ask Your Highness, the name of this hall is 'Acacia', does it refer to begonias?" asked Helian Yanran.

Bai Sheng looked at the little woman in front of him quietly, and always had a gentle smile on his face: "'Begonia' is also known as 'Acacia grass', think that's it." ”

Responsible for leading the way is the first-class palace maid beside Concubine Li, who has been familiar with Bai Sheng since she was a child, she bowed and said to the two: "Your Royal Highness, 'Begonia' is indeed an alias of 'Acacia Grass', but the 'Acacia' of this hall is taken from the pear blossom recorded in the "Hundred Creatures of the Immortals", the name is 'Acacia', which blooms all year round, and has no fruit all year round. ”

"The pear blossoms that bloom and are undefeated in all seasons must be extremely beautiful, but it is a pity that this "Hundred Creatures of the Immortals" is too ethereal, and I have never heard of anyone who has seen it with their own eyes. If there is such a flower in the world, it must be found for the mother to enjoy. Bai Sheng smiled with a smile, and when he looked back, he saw Helian Yanran's expression stunned.

"Lovesickness is fruitless, and it is like this. "Murmuring, mournful and desolate.

Bai Sheng was stunned, took Helian Yanran's hand, and said softly: "If Yanran doesn't like this hall, let's go elsewhere." ”

Helian Yanran closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, it was already an ancient well without waves: "The folk girl wants to stay here, and I ask Your Highness for permission." ”

After settling Helian Yanran, Bai Sheng returned to Wei Zi Palace, and without waiting for the communication, he went straight into Concubine Li's bedroom. Concubine Li's gorgeous dress has not faded, and the hairpin ring has not been removed, obviously waiting for him.

"The son visits the concubine. Bai Sheng said, bowing his head.

"You still know to come back. Concubine Li had tears in her eyes, and her words were choked, "You have been gone for a year, and you haven't even had a letter during this time, where do you remember my mother?"

"It's the son's unfilial piety, and the mother is worried, please take care of your mother's body, otherwise the son-in-law will die. Bai Sheng kowtowed heavily as he spoke, and after a few clicks, he saw bruises on his fair forehead.

"What are you talking about!" Concubine Li reprimanded, stepped forward to help her son, and most of her anger had disappeared, "If you come back safely this time, the mother concubine will be satisfied." The dilapidated body of the mother concubine can give birth to your sister and you, which is already the favor of God. As long as you can do it well, the mother concubine will have no luxury. As he spoke, tears fell down like beads of broken thread.

"Mother concubine, don't be sad," Bai Sheng helped Concubine Li sit down, and said with relief: "My sister married Qingzhou as a concubine three years ago, and she is very loved by the lord of Qingzhou, and now she has a son and a daughter, and she has been promoted to the position of a concubine, and the future position is just around the corner." The son-in-law has now recovered, and he has brought back an amazing prospective daughter-in-law for the mother, and the mother should be happy. ”

Concubine Li took the handkerchief handed by the palace maid and wiped her tears, waved everyone away, sighed lightly, and said: "Your sister has been used to harem tricks since she was a child, she has both the favor of her husband and the favor of her children, and the mother is not worried about her." Now, the most reassuring thing for the mother concubine is you. The mother concubine doesn't want to stop you from fighting for anything, born in the royal family, you may not be able to be stable if you don't fight. What kind of shrewd people are the Helian clan? Otherwise, they would not be able to hold the position of 'the world's number one businessman'. How can they so easily hand over to you the 'Yuan Niang' who controls the fate of the whole clan?"

Bai Sheng smiled clearly, holding Concubine Li's arm, as intimate as a child: "Mother concubine doesn't have to worry about this, you also said that 'Yuan Niang' is the one who can control the fate of the Helian clan, and her own decision, the clan naturally can't stop it." ”

"Do you really have her heart?" Concubine Li frowned slightly and hesitated, "Although this Helian girl shows that she cares about you everywhere, the mother always thinks that she cares about you and has nothing to do with love. ”

"The mother is really discerning. Bai Sheng poured a cup of hot tea, respectfully handed it to Concubine Li, poured another cup, and drank it leisurely, "What she cares about is not the princess and concubine, or even the queen and the queen mother, does the mother know what her significance is to the Helian clan? ”

"In that case, what exactly does she want from you?" asked Concubine Li, with a solemn expression.

Naturally, only Erchen can help her achieve what she wants. Bai Sheng pretended to smile mysteriously, "Mother concubine can rest assured, this matter is not only harmless to her son, but also very beneficial." No matter how you count it, Du Erchen will not suffer. ”

Although Concubine Li was still not at ease, she didn't ask any more, and only advised: "Mother believes you." But now that your father has appointed Miss Helian as your concubine, I am afraid that your side concubine will be ...... After all, what minister would let his own woman be subservient to a businesswoman?"

Bai Sheng nodded thoughtfully and said, "What the concubine reminds is that even if they are willing to marry a daughter, I am afraid that they will all be concubines, and the daughters and ministers of the clan do not have to worry about it." Bai Sheng put his hand on his cheek and sighed, "But even without Helian Yanran, they are not optimistic about me, the unfavored prince, at all." All the elites in the court have their own princes who support, so they are unwilling to help their sons, and it is not uncommon for sons to marry their unpopular daughters. Besides, Yanran promised that she would help her sons get what they wanted. ”

"You believe her so much?" asked Concubine Li, putting down the teacup in her hand.

"The son believed her. Bai Sheng said with a firm gaze, "If there are only two credible people in this world, then it must be the mother concubine and her Helian Yanran." Thinking that at the beginning, she made a promise that she had gone through a lot of hardships and finally saved his life, but she never mentioned how much she suffered for it. Bai Sheng remembered that life was worse than death, and she was no better than him.

"I had a lifelong friendship with her. Erchen believed in her. Bai Sheng drank all the tea in the cup, and saluted Concubine Li with a smile, "It's not too early, Erchen will retire first, the mother concubine will rest well, and tomorrow morning Erchen will take Yanran to greet you." ”

Concubine Li looked at him again and again, and finally waved her hand and let him go.