Chapter 14 Watching a Show

Wen Wanyu had just rested in bed for a while when he was woken up by Bai Su again.

"My lady, the eldest princess and the second princess had a conflict in the Imperial Garden. The second princess was injured, and Concubine Zhengui and Concubine Wan had another dispute, and Concubine Wan was also injured. Now, the Emperor and the Empress have rushed to the Jinxiu Palace. The other concubines and ladies have also rushed there."

Hearing this, Wen Wanyu laughed and said, "Where are the nesting dolls?" One after another was injured.

"Uh..." Bai Su really wanted to ask what nesting dolls meant.

She had met the eldest princess once before; she was clever, well-behaved, reserved, and sensible. She didn't seem like the type to easily get into a conflict with anyone, especially not with her younger sister.

Besides, the eldest princess is six years old and the second princess is four years old. The two together are only as big as ten fingers. What conflict can there be?

Most likely, Concubine Wan used the Second Princess to take revenge on Concubine Zhengui.

Wen Wanyu sighed, "Let's hurry over there."

There were already quite a few people standing in the Splendid Palace.

The Queen sat in the chair directly above.

Concubine Zhengui and Concubine Wan sat on chairs on both sides respectively.

Concubine Zhengui was still as noble and cold as ever. Her brows were furrowed, her eyes gleaming with a cold light, her face expressionless.

Concubine Wan, on the other hand, looked rather disheveled. A strand of her hair was stuck to her face, there was a light handprint on her side, and her eyes were red.

The eldest princess lowered her head, feeling inexpressibly aggrieved. The second princess lay obediently in Concubine Wan's arms, her palms bandaged with a cloth that still stained with red blood.

Wen Wanyu quietly walked to Cheng Shuyi and asked in a low voice: "What's the situation now?"

Cheng Shuyi lowered his eyebrows: "Three-legged tripod."

It’s so relaxing to talk to friends from my hometown.

"The Emperor has arrived."

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to His Majesty."

Xie Junyao walked straight to the queen.

A look of disappointment flashed across the faces of Concubine Zhengui and Concubine Wan.

The Queen said with guilt: "It is my fault that I failed to manage the harem properly. The Emperor was busy with government affairs and I disturbed him."

Xie Junyao patted her hands and said, "The Queen has done a good job. There is no need to feel guilty."

Xie Junyao glanced at the eldest princess, then at the second princess. When he saw the bloody cloth on the second princess's palm, his eyes darkened slightly.

Before he came, the imperial physician had already told Li Dexian that Yue'er only had a slight scratch on her palm, and the blood on the cloth was exaggerated.

But he still asked, "How is Yue'er?"

Concubine Wan replied, "Your Majesty, Yue'er scraped her palm. It's nothing serious, but... the imperial physician said Yue'er was a little frightened..."

Frightened? Xie Junyao didn't expose Concubine Wan. This was just a minor quarrel between children, so it was a bit of an exaggeration.

Noticing the slap mark on Concubine Wan's face, he asked, "What happened to your face?"

Concubine Wan raised her sad face, her eyes were red and tears were full. I have to say that Concubine Wan would do it, and Wen Wanyu felt sad and pitiful when she saw it.

What about men?

Before he could say anything, Concubine Zhengui seemed to be unable to bear it any longer and said, "Your Majesty, it was I who beat him."

Shura Field!

Xie Junyao's face darkened: "Why?"

"Then I have to ask what Concubine Wan said in front of Yu'er?"

After that, the nurse entered the hall and knelt on the ground facing the ground. "Your Majesty, Concubine Wan told the eldest princess that Concubine Zhengui didn't care about her. She also said that Concubine Zhengui didn't care about her at all. Your Majesty, Concubine Wan's words were hurtful. She framed Concubine Zhengui and hurt the eldest princess even more! The eldest princess is still a child. How sad she must be to hear these words."

The wet nurse's voice was sad, and she didn't mention Concubine Wan's fault at all, but every word she said was Concubine Wan's fault.

The Queen quickly said, "Take the eldest princess away first."

It must be said that Xie Junyao was very satisfied with this. It was even more thoughtful than her biological mother's.

"You're talking nonsense." Concubine Wan glared at the nurse fiercely, then knelt on the ground, about to cry:

"Your Majesty, I didn't! The wet nurse took my words out of context. I did say that Concubine Zhengui wasn't paying attention, but I never said that Concubine Zhengui didn't care about the eldest princess. I'm also looking at this from the perspective of a mother, and I truly feel sorry for the eldest princess."

Bringing up the identity of the Concubine Mother is logical and emotionally moving. In this situation, Concubine Wan has a slight advantage.

Concubine Zhengui sneered, "Concubine Wan, how can you tell that I don't care about Yu'er? Yu'er is my own flesh and blood."

After Concubine Zhengui finished speaking, Xie Junyao gave her an indescribable look.

Concubine Wan caught this and was sure that the emperor was also dissatisfied with Concubine Zhengui.

"Princess Zhengui, I dare not frame you. I am only looking at you from the perspective of a mother."

Concubine Zhengui choked: "You..."

She had never taken Yu'er to the Imperial Garden, the Thousand Carp Pond, the Pear Garden... and had never taken her out to play.

She knew she was in the wrong so she changed the subject, "Then I want to ask you why you allowed your second princess to snatch Yu'er's kite."

Now it was Concubine Wan's turn to be choked.

She did condone and allow Yue'er to steal the eldest princess's kite.

"What's wrong? Why isn't Concubine Wan talking? Is there no kite in your Jinxiu Palace, or do you prefer other people's things?"

The imperial concubine seized upon Concubine Wan's loophole and fought back to win the game, making it a draw.

With tears in her eyes, Concubine Wan glanced at Xie Junyao and said, "Your Highness, you misunderstood me. I just wanted to improve the relationship between Yue'er and the eldest princess. There are only two princesses in the palace, Yue'er and the eldest princess, so there's nothing wrong with improving sisterly relationships."

Before Concubine Zhengui could say anything, Xie Junyao's cold voice rang out from above: "That's enough. Stop talking."

Xie Junyao looked at the Queen and said in a gentle voice, "What does the Queen intend to do?"

The Queen was silent for a moment. "I believe that since Concubine Zhengui and Concubine Wan are both mothers, and this matter concerns the eldest and second princesses, it's inevitable that they might have acted impulsively. If they are not punished, and if the sisters continue to act impulsively and fight with ruffians in the future, wouldn't the harem be in chaos? Therefore, I intend to punish Concubine Zhengui and Concubine Wan by confining them to their homes for half a month and making them copy the palace rules ten times. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Concubine Zhengui was filled with disdain. Impulsive? House arrest? Copying as punishment? If it weren't for the Shen family's help at a critical moment, she wouldn't have become the queen.

Xie Junyao nodded, "The Queen is right. Let's punish her as she says."

Changing the subject, "Yuer is four years old."

His eyes were indifferent, as cold as the frost in December. Concubine Wan couldn't help but be shocked.

"On a chosen day, I will select a nanny to teach Yue'er the rules."

Concubine Wan forced a smile and said, "Yes." The emperor was warning her.

Xie Junyao knocked on the table. The queen leaned forward, her tone guilty: "I am also at fault in this matter. The emperor is aware of my condition. I want to find a few sisters to help manage the harem together."

Xie Junyao patted her shoulder: "Okay."

Then he looked around at the concubines and said, "Concubine Hui and Concubine De stay."

"Cheng Jieyu should also stay. Since Cheng Jieyu and Wen Meiren are together, Wen Meiren should also stay."

Cheng Shuyi raised her head quickly. She was just a concubine, what business did she have? Wen Wanyu lowered her head. She was just a beauty, what business did she have?

Xie Junyao would never admit that he saw Wen Wanyu first and then saw Cheng Shuyi beside her.

The Queen actually likes Cheng Shuyi. What a coincidence.

Cheng Shuyi stepped forward and pulled her clothes together. "I have little experience and a quick temper. Like Sister Wen, I love to hide and slack off. I'm really not suitable. Your Majesty, please find someone else."

Wen Wanyu: “……?”

Are you polite?

Xie Junyao finally smiled: "Since you said so, I won't force you anymore."

Xie Junyao looked away, "Then let Concubine De and Concubine Hui assist the Queen in managing the affairs of the harem."

Concubine De/Concubine Hui: "Yes."