Chapter 310 The young masters each have their own thoughts

Next, Xie Shang took the initiative to summon the young mistress of the Eastern Palace to serve him in bed. The second person he favored was Zhu Zhenzhen, who appeared to be neither competitive nor ambitious.

Then there was Tang Qianran. Regardless of who Tang Qianran had been involved with, he treated her like a breeding machine and still summoned her to his bedchamber. After all, Tang Qianran was the daughter of the Minister of Justice.

Xie Shang also wanted to work hard for the imperial heir. Afterwards, he did not have anyone give the concubines contraceptives. He thought that if the concubines could conceive the imperial heir, the empress would have nothing more to say and would not cause trouble for Jiang Fenghua.

At the same time, he was better able to weigh the court, since women entering the palace would feel more secure if they were pregnant, and their families would be able to properly support the imperial power.

Xie Shang was adept at using the method of achieving a permanent solution.

For the next month or so, Xie Shang slept with all the concubines in the Eastern Palace, and from then on, Empress Cheng had no reason to cause trouble for Jiang Fenghua.

It's already August, and although it's the tail end of summer, the sun overhead is still scorching.

Jiang Fenghua only learned after receiving the news that Jiang Zhiqin had also signed up for the martial arts examination and even made it to the final round. Even Lin Yu and Tan Wanqing had signed up, but they were eliminated one round before the final round.

The Crown Prince held this examination not just to select a few people, but to create an elite army. The final selection of the martial arts champion at the grand finale was just the last step of the competition. Therefore, even those who did not make it to the grand finale were registered for future use, as the court would certainly need them after the martial arts examination.

Xie Shang had originally intended for Jiang Fenghua to go to the western suburbs to watch the competition, but the last time she left the palace, the Empress used this as an excuse to demand that she raise her child, so she didn't go. There was no point in going anyway. As for Jiang Zhiqin's participation in the martial arts examination, Jiang Fenghua didn't interfere at all.

On this day, all the ladies gathered at Chenxi Palace to pay their respects to the Crown Princess. Everyone was beaming with joy, and their complexions looked much better after being nourished by love.

"This concubine greets the Crown Princess," everyone said in unison.

Jiang Fenghua said gently, "No need for formalities, please sit down!"

"Thank you, Crown Princess." Everyone sat down again.

Now no one dares to be presumptuous in front of the Crown Princess. They all know perfectly well how much the Crown Prince likes her.

After the Crown Prince favored them, he did not allow them to stay overnight in Chengguang Palace. However, he never allowed the Crown Princess to serve him in Chengguang Palace. It was always the Crown Prince who took the initiative to go to Chenxi Palace.

The concubines were favored, and imperial physicians would come to their homes for consultations every now and then. They were also given tonics and medicinal soups without fail.

The palace maids were diligent and proactive in recording their menstrual cycles, and since it concerned the imperial heirs, no one dared to neglect it.

Xie Shang also had very few opportunities to be in the palace this month. He was so busy with the martial arts examination that he had no time to pay attention to the palace.

After exchanging pleasantries with the others, Jiang Fenghua continued, "The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner. You've all been in the palace for several months now, and life in the palace must be quite monotonous. So, I've asked Her Majesty the Empress to invite the ladies of the Eastern Palace to perform some entertainment for the Mid-Autumn Festival. I wonder if you'd be interested?"

The quick-witted Consort Song hurriedly said, "I heard that the other six palaces are all preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Everyone is busy and enthusiastic. I was thinking that our Eastern Palace should also put on a program to add to the festivities. I didn't expect that the Crown Princess had already thought of it."

Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "I haven't decided what kind of program to put on yet. You can help me think of something. Last time, the Crown Prince told me that the ladies rarely have any entertainment when they come to the palace. He suggested that everyone should be more lively. Please think of something."

Tang Liangdi said, "I lack skills. In order not to embarrass our Crown Prince's Palace, how about we put on a group performance?" She wanted to play the role of a charlatan to gain some recognition.

Her suggestion was met with no agreement, indicating that no one wanted to do a group program with her.

Zhu Zhenzhen clenched her handkerchief after hearing this, but her face remained expressionless. She waited for everyone to finish speaking before expressing her opinion and agreeing. In fact, she also wanted to go on stage and perform, not for any other reason than to attract the Crown Prince.

I heard that when the Crown Princess was still the Princess Consort of Heng, the Crown Prince asked her to dance on stage. However, at that time she was dancing as a backup for the Empress, who was the main character. Nevertheless, the Crown Princess's dancing skills were praised. Presumably, she had danced for the Crown Prince many times in private, which is why the Crown Prince dared to let her go on stage.

Jiang Fenghua glanced at the group of people, knowing exactly what they were thinking. Although the Crown Prince had favored them, it seemed more like he was fulfilling his duty as the heir apparent, and he had no chance to cultivate a relationship with them. The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was an important festival and also their opportunity to see the Crown Prince, so they all wanted to do everything they could to win his favor.

She said, "Let's skip the group performances. You should all go back and think about what kind of performance you want to do, and then tell Granny Wang what you need."

The group replied in unison, "Yes."

After the others left, Lu Xuefei greeted the three young mistresses at the entrance of Chenxi Palace. She then bowed to them, saying, "This servant greets all the young mistresses."

Despite being a concubine, she became a servant. Upon entering the palace, she moved into Chengguang Palace and later into Chenxi Palace. It is said that the Crown Princess did not treat her as a palace maid. In Chenxi Palace, she was nominally a servant, but in reality, she was treated like a guest and could often enter the Crown Princess's study.

I really don't know what Lu Xuefei's abilities are that have won the favor of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.

Zhu Zhenzhen and Song Qing quietly stepped aside.

Tang Qianran had a grudge against her and was beaten badly by her, but the Crown Princess only gave her twenty lashes and let her go, without punishing her for insubordination. Naturally, she didn't give Lu Xuefei a kind look.

So, as Tang Qianran passed by Lu Xuefei, she bumped into her hard, knocking her to the ground. Then she exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, who is this! Why is she lying on the ground? It's Lu, the palace maid!"

Lu Xuefei stood up from the ground, patted her skirt, and left without further entanglement.

Tang Qianran blocked her way again, saying directly, "A good dog doesn't block the way."

Lu Xuefei clenched her fists, wanting to punch her directly. She had finally managed to stay in the Crown Princess's palace. If she were to be beaten up now, the punishment would be a minor matter. If she were to be expelled from the palace, wouldn't all her efforts be in vain? She had finally found someone who shared her interests.

It's not worth it for a woman like Tang Qianran.

Tang Qianran climbed the social ladder by marrying into wealth. Her father became arrogant and smug after getting promoted, but his promotion exposed the ugliness of human nature. Fortunately, her elder brother did not marry her, and the Lu family was also fortunate to have no further connection with the Tang family. How could a woman of such character have won the favor of the Crown Prince?

well!

I truly feel sorry for the Crown Prince.

Lu Xuefei had a sudden inspiration and whispered in Tang Qianran's ear, "I saw you and my brother kissing before. If I tell His Highness the Crown Prince about this, you'll probably be banished to the Cold Palace." Of course, she didn't dare to tell the Crown Prince. Her brother dared to kiss the Crown Prince's woman; wouldn't he be in trouble? So she spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Upon hearing this, Tang Qianran screamed in fright and quickly covered her mouth, whispering, "You're talking nonsense, I didn't."

"Just take it as me talking nonsense, as long as the Crown Prince believes me." Lu Xuefei's voice grew louder, "Oh dear, a good dog doesn't block the way."

Tang Qianran immediately made way for her, proving that she was a good dog.