Chapter 214 Full Moon Banquet

"That's impossible!" Nanny Yan denied the Queen's words without a second thought. "How could anyone teach her these things, a maid of humble origin? She would never understand. Perhaps it's just a coincidence... Her ambition is growing, and she is increasingly dissatisfied with you, the Queen, so it's possible that she is deliberately opposing you..."

"Hmph, this bitch!" The queen was even more angry.

Her anger gradually subsided, and after calming down, the queen apparently believed Nanny Yan's explanation.

If Xu Lanshan had such great knowledge, she would not be just a palace maid.

A palace maid would absolutely not be able to know a lot of this knowledge.

In other words, the queen felt that she should not praise Xu Lanshan too much.

But anyway, the matter was dropped.

Shufei was born into a noble family and had her own eldest prince, so she knew a little about these things. She felt very sorry after knowing this. You know, she was originally gloating and waiting to watch the fun, and she even hoped that something would happen to the little prince.

Her thoughts were similar to the Queen's. She sneered, "I have to say, this bitch is really lucky! She probably doesn't like the Queen making decisions for her. She insists on going west when the Queen says to go east, and she insists on going against the Queen. And the Emperor is willing to listen to her. So, the Queen's plan has been thwarted, haha!"

Aunt Xu sighed, "If she didn't have a bit of luck, she wouldn't have gotten to where she is today. Your Majesty, don't worry. There will always be a chance."

"That's right."

When this matter spread, the other concubines were very confused. Many people even laughed at Xu Lanshan behind her back, saying she was stupid.

What a great opportunity to show off! When the time comes to bring the little prince out like this, it will be a supreme spectacle! Who can compare to this spectacle?

But it was cancelled.

How stupid...

Baipin was also very puzzled, and couldn't help but mention it a few times when she went to visit Xu Lanshan.

She had good intentions and felt that with this honor, Xu Lanshan's position in the palace would be more secure.

Ever since Xu Lanshan gave birth to the little prince, the Queen, Concubine Shu, Concubine Lin, and Concubine Rou have definitely not been feeling well.

Xu Lanshan didn't want to tell the truth to Baipin. She would not persuade Emperor Yuan Yong to go to Baipin. Baipin probably didn't need to know all this in her life, so she smiled and changed the subject.

On the day of the full moon banquet, before Xu Lanshan left, she specifically instructed her wet nurse, the maids who took care of her, Nanny An, Xiao Fuzi, and others, "Until I return, no one else is allowed in except those familiar faces sent by the Emperor. And no outsiders are allowed to approach the little prince. Also, the maids and eunuchs in Lianyi Palace are to be detained. No matter how serious the matter is, they are not allowed to take a single step out of Lianyi Palace or bring anything in. Anyone who dares to disobey will be immediately taken away by the Shanggong Bureau when I return."

"You should all be more careful and pay attention when taking food."

Nanny An and the others quickly agreed, all a little nervous.

"Do remember this!"

Chaos is most likely to occur when there are many people and eyes, because it is too convenient to find scapegoats.

The full moon banquet was held in Paiyun Hall. Almost all the ladies from both the inner and outer courts and the royal family came, making it very lively.

Xu Lanshan appeared as a noble concubine, her rank just below that of the queen. She accepted everyone's congratulations and responded with a smile on her face.

I have to say that being in a high position in this situation is completely different from being in a low position.

At least, at this moment, she was the main character. Even though she had no family and no support, no one dared to look down on her. Everyone was full of praise for her.

As for what happened to others, she didn't know and didn't care.

Concubine Shu was filled with displeasure and had been picking quarrels in the palace since the morning, scolding the maids and eunuchs, making Yingtong and the others tremble with fear. Aunt Xu knew that she was bitter and always wanted her to vent, so she did not stop her.

After a long while, Concubine Shu finally changed her clothes, suppressed her unhappiness, put on a hint of a smile, and went out with Madam Xu and Yingtong.

The eldest prince was still very young, and Concubine Shu was afraid that someone would do something bad if she failed to take good care of him, so she instructed her wet nurse Yu Ma and two palace maids Zhenzhu, Amber, and the young eunuch to take good care of him, and she had no intention of taking him with her.

In such occasions, everyone would only praise the little prince, so why should she bring the eldest prince along to suffer grievances?

Normally, Concubine Shu kept the eldest prince very strict, but the eldest prince loved to play. Knowing that his mother had gone to the banquet upstairs and would not be back for at least half a day, the eldest prince was extremely happy. As soon as Concubine Shu left, the eldest prince ran out of the palace happily.

Nanny Yu and the others could do nothing about it. If they dared to use force to keep the eldest prince, he would definitely cry and make a fuss. When Concubine Shu came back, they would be scolded and punished.

Therefore, every time, Nanny Yu would persuade the eldest prince with all her earnest words and flattery to make him agree to go out and play for a while and come back.

The eldest prince would agree to go out and play as long as it was possible, but if you wanted him to keep his promise and come back, you would have to spend a lot of time and effort to persuade him.

The eldest prince was having fun when he unexpectedly ran into Concubine Mo who was on her way to Paiyun Hall. Concubine Mo's eyes lit up and she stepped forward with a smile and said, "Why is your highness here? Didn't Concubine Shu take the eldest prince to Paiyun Hall? Today is the full moon banquet for the eldest prince's younger brother. It must be so lively!"

Nanny Yu and the others were a little unhappy when they heard this.

Nanny Yu said indifferently with a stern face, "Empress Mo, please go to the banquet as soon as possible. It is not your place to have any say in the affairs of Jingyuan Palace."

Concubine Mo secretly curled her lips and cursed the bastard in her heart for taking advantage of the power of others!

"I was just saying it casually. How dare I interfere in the affairs of Jingyuan Palace? I also respect the Empress Shufei very much. Madam Yu, please stop talking nonsense."

Nanny Yu hummed softly, "Then please go in, Madam Mo."

Concubine Mo smiled, feeling it was so boring, but she had no choice but to go.

As they walked, they secretly cursed Concubine Shu in their hearts: What's so arrogant about this? Does she still think she's the Concubine Shu before? After Xu Lanshan gave birth to the little prince, what did her eldest prince matter to her? I used to think the emperor didn't love his children, but now everyone who sees him says the little prince is so lucky...

The eldest prince was very sensitive and asked Nanny Yu: "Little brother? Where does this prince have a little brother?"

His mother had always told him that he was the only son of his father, and that he was the only little prince of his father, the little prince whom his father doted on. How could another one of them appear out of nowhere?

Nanny Yu knew that the three words "little prince" were now a taboo in Jingyuan Palace. Even the Concubine Shu had never mentioned it in front of the eldest prince, so how could she dare to say it?

Children are naturally sensitive. The more Nanny Yu hesitated and refused to speak, the more impatient the eldest prince became and he kept asking questions until he knew the truth.