As a concubine living in the palace, although she used to be fresh and indifferent, she must have some desire for power due to the influence of the environment. Therefore, she also hoped that she could be the queen mother and her son could be the emperor. In that case, their mother and son's life in this harem will be much better, and they will not be bullied or looked down upon.
However, when this desire for power is related to the life of her son, Li Fei did not hesitate to choose her son. She would rather continue to live the same life as before, rather than be the queen mother and the emperor. She didn't want to see her son go to the front line and take risks. She was just such a son, she couldn't bear it.
However, when the Eighth Prince heard what his mother said, he shook his head and said: "This can't work. I'm already in the hall, in front of many ministers, and promised Princess Qi. How can I go back at this time?"
The eighth prince was naturally afraid and nervous in his heart. He was also reluctant to part with his mother. The current rebel army is not the previous rebel army. Once he goes to the front, he is likely to be defeated and captured like the generals before. .
However, since the choice has been made, the eighth prince does not intend to regret it. Originally, he should have been completely missed from the throne. Now, because of Princess Qi, he has an opportunity. He does not want to miss this opportunity. He thinks Need to fight.
"You can go to Princess Qi and say that you have to give up fighting for the throne? If others want to gossip, let them go." Li Fei said. She would rather listen to those gossips than see her son take risks. What's more, it's not that she has never heard gossip in the palace over the years, and she can survive in the palace. There is no problem with her mentality in this respect, and she will not care about the gossip.
"It really can't, you just said that I'm sick, you have to stay and take care of me." Li Fei said, Li Fei was willing to lie for the safety of her son.
The Eighth Prince saw that his mother was so worried about him, he was amused and moved. If possible, he certainly hoped to stay and be with his mother. However, he knew that he had to fight this time for himself and For his mother's future life, he must fight this time, even if it is really dangerous, he can't shrink back.
"Mother, don’t worry, even if I go to the front, nothing will happen. I’m the prince. It’s not my turn to fight and kill the enemy. At most, I will command and command in the camp. What's the matter?" The Eighth Prince comforted his mother.
"That's not safe either." Li Fei shook her head and said: "I heard that the camps where the army was stationed before were all given by the rebels. Even if you stay in the camp and don't go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, you Not safe, who knows if those rebels will come again."
Li Fei’s concern is obviously not unreasonable. Before the strength of the rebels was not so strong, they were able to bypass the frontline army and end the lair of the imperial army. Now, after a big victory, the strength of the rebels is even greater. It's too strong, if we had another operation to end the lair, the court army would definitely not be able to bear it.
"It's okay. Before, they were too careless and underestimated the enemy, so they would be like that. Don't worry, I will not underestimate the enemy, and nothing will happen." The Eighth Prince comforted.
In fact, the eight princes did not know what to say. If they said that their imperial army did not underestimate the enemy, they would still be confident of defeating the rebels. However, now that the strength of the rebels is stronger, their side is even weaker. Even if it is not underestimating the enemy, it may not be able to beat them.
However, with such worries, the Eighth Prince obviously would not talk to his mother. His mother was already worried about him, and he couldn't talk about the things that made her worry more.
However, Li Fei was not persuaded by the Eighth Prince, but still persuaded the Eighth Prince to give up the fight with a worried look.
At this moment, someone came to report, and Princess Qi came.
Li Fei and the Eighth Princes were taken aback for a moment. They didn’t know what Princess Qi was doing at this time. However, Princess Qi’s current status was not ordinary after all. Li Fei and the Eighth Princes did not dare to neglect, so they hurriedly welcomed Princess Qi in. , Especially Li Fei, was already thinking about how to talk to Princess Qi about the eighth prince.
"Princess Qi is here just right. Later, I will tell her that I am sick and I hope you stay and take care of it." Li Fei said.
"Mother, how can this be? This is not to deceive Princess Qi." The Eighth Prince was a little dissatisfied.
"It's better to deceive if you deceive. It's better than going to the battlefield to take risks. Afterwards, I will apologize to Princess Qi." Li Fei said.
"No, I don't agree." The Eighth Prince said.
What else did Li Fei want to say? At this time, Princess Qi had already walked in under the guidance of her servants, and Li Fei couldn't say anything.
"Welcome your Royal Highness Princess Qi." Li Fei and the Eighth Prince hurriedly saluted.
Ordinarily, in this palace, the identities of Li Fei and the eighth princes are actually not lower than that of Princess Qi. There is no need to be so polite to Princess Qi. However, Princess Qi is now the most powerful person in the entire palace. A person, let alone Li Fei and the eighth prince, even other people, they must respectfully salute when they see her.
"Don't be so polite and get up." Princess Qi said. Then, she sat down beside Li Fei and said to Li Fei: "Yun'er is about to go to the battlefield. My sister won't blame me for sending him to the battlefield, right? "
"I'm just about to talk about this." Seeing that Princess Qi took the initiative to talk about it, Li Fei quickly said: "Sister, I feel a little sick recently. I hope Yun'er can stay and take care of me. I'm really embarrassed not to go."
"Mother!" the Eighth Prince shouted.
However, Li Fei just gave him a glance and ignored him. She continued to look at Princess Qi and said, "I know, it’s inappropriate to do this, but I’m just such a son. I don’t want him to take risks. I feel a little sick, let him stay. As for the throne dispute, we also gave up."
"Is this my sister or Yuner?" Princess Qi asked.
"I meant it." Li Fei said, "However, Yuner also agrees."
"I don't agree!" The Eighth Prince did not follow his mother, but immediately retorted: "I don't want to give up, I want to go to the battlefield!"
"What nonsense!" Li Fei reprimanded: "That's all for this matter!"
"No, I don't agree!" The Eighth Prince insisted.