Chapter 96 The Legend of Zhen Huan: An Lingrong 6

Secondly, it emphasizes that she is the principal wife and the empress, while Consort Hua is just a concubine.

"The Empress is indeed frugal." Consort Hua forced a smile, not wanting to continue the conversation, and stopped the topic.

"Alright, let's get all the sisters up first."

The Empress looked at the newly promoted concubines who seemed to have just remembered to perform the rites, but of course she was just watching; she was deliberately cooperating with Consort Hua to talk about other topics.

This was naturally done to let the newly appointed concubines know that Consort Hua was domineering and difficult to get along with, thus highlighting her own kindness.

"Oh, you were so busy talking to the Empress that you forgot you were still maintaining proper etiquette. Get up."

Consort Hua's tone was very casual, and it was obvious that she was doing it on purpose.

"Thank you, Consort Hua."

Are they angry? Of course they are! But since she is the most important concubine, they not only cannot show their resentment, but also have to respectfully bow and express their gratitude.

"I've heard that there's a very capable Lady Xia?"

Consort Hua had a deep impression of Consort Xia and already suspected that she was the Empress's person.

On her first day in the palace, she was told that her gift was inferior to the Empress's. Now, among the newly appointed concubines, she is the one she dislikes the most.

May Consort Hua enjoy boundless blessings and peace.

Xia Changzai had been overheard by the main character in the previous gossip, so she was always afraid and dared not say anything more, fearing that Consort Hua would take the opportunity to retaliate against her.

"I thought she was someone clever, but this is all?" Consort Hua sneered at Xia Changzai's timid and cowardly appearance.

"Alright, get up. I'm not some monster, why are you so afraid?" Consort Hua no longer had any intention of making things difficult for her. Making things difficult for such a person would not be very fulfilling.

"Who are Consort Shen, Consort Shu, and Consort Wan?"

Of these three, one was favored by the Empress Dowager, one was praised for her appearance by the Emperor, and one was eloquent and had a pleasant conversation with the Emperor in the palace.

These were all people that Consort Hua paid close attention to. It was quite a coincidence that only four concubines were selected from the Han Army Banner, and all four were named by Consort Hua.

"This concubine, Noble Lady Shen Meizhuang of Xianfu Palace, pays respects to Consort Hua."

"This concubine, Zhen Huan, residing in the Suiyu Pavilion, pays her respects to Consort Hua."

"This concubine, An Lingrong, a palace maid in Yanxi Palace, pays her respects to Consort Hua."

The three men bowed to Consort Hua in turn and introduced themselves.

"Consort Shen is elegant and refined, Consort Shu is pitiful to behold, and Consort Wan, though dressed simply, cannot hide her beauty. Your Majesty truly has discerning eyes; each of them is so outstanding."

Consort Hua lowered her eyes, unable to maintain her smile. She had entered the palace to compete with her for the emperor's favor, and with such a beautiful appearance, she had already foreseen that her favor would be taken away by someone else.

Feeling sad and downcast, Consort Hua lost her desire to make things difficult for them. She said coldly, "Alright, get up."

"Thank you, Consort Hua." After expressing their gratitude, the three stood up and returned to their ranks.

Consort Shen flattered Consort Hua, saying, "Your Majesty's beauty is truly captivating. How could I, a mere firefly, dare to rival Your Majesty's brilliance?"

Consort Shen's original intention was to please Consort Hua in the hope that she would be less troubled in the future.

After all, Consort Hua was both favored by the emperor and had the power to manage the six palaces. She even dared to confront the empress, let alone those who had just entered the palace.

"Sister Shen has a sweet tongue, but when it comes to beauty that rivals the emperor, isn't that a phrase used to describe the empress?"

Having just composed herself, Consort Hua smiled charmingly and seized upon the loopholes in Consort Shen's words, both to embarrass Consort Shen and to put the Empress in a difficult position.

Seeing the flustered Consort Shen, Consort Wan quickly spoke up to defuse the situation, "Your Majesty the Empress shines like the bright moon, and Consort Hua is as beautiful as a pearl. We can only look up to her in awe."