Nan Zhiyun looked at Consort Xian with slightly indifferent eyes: "I haven't seen you come here either? Is it really that hard to see you? The threshold of He'an Palace isn't high, is it? If Consort Xian can't get in, why don't you go to the Imperial Household Department to see if the threshold was built too high when it was built?"
Consort Xian never expected Nan Zhiyun to retort like that. She knew Nan Zhiyun had always been subservient and humble. Now she was actually arguing with her?
However, before Consort Xian could say anything, the Noble Consort spoke up: "Alright, Consort Xian always has to argue. Haven't you learned your lesson from what happened before? Let the newcomers in, and you can quiet down."
Consort Xian shut her mouth in annoyance. The newlyweds had been waiting at the door for a long time. Now, upon hearing the summons, they followed the others into the hall: "Greetings to all the ladies." Everyone knelt down.
"No need for formalities," the Imperial Concubine said gently, raising her hand. The people below stood up, but they were not allowed to sit down yet.
"Now that you have entered the palace, we are all sisters. I hope that in the days to come, you will all be diligent and conscientious, abide by the palace rules, be obedient and well-behaved, and avoid arrogance and impetuosity. May you live in harmony with each other, serve His Majesty well, and strive to give birth to imperial heirs as soon as possible." Yan Qing straightened her posture and spoke to the newlyweds below.
"I respectfully obey the teachings of the Noble Consort." That's quite a proper way to put it.
"Alright, it's getting late. I'll lead you to pay your respects to the Empress Dowager," Yan Qing said, and then led everyone to Cining Palace.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine, along with the other concubines and the newlyweds, have come to pay their respects." An Xin entered.
"Let them in." The Empress Dowager seemed to be in good spirits today.
“Yes,” An Xin withdrew and called in the people outside. The Imperial Concubine and the new concubines began to pay their respects.
"Yun'er, come here to me." As always, the Empress Dowager favored Nan Zhiyun, and Nan Zhiyun naturally sat down next to the Empress Dowager.
"Yun'er greets the Empress Dowager." Nan Zhiyun smiled at the Empress Dowager.
"Peace, peace, peace, with Yun'er here, everything is peaceful here." The Empress Dowager said with a smile, then looked at the people still kneeling below and said, "Get up, all of you. Anxin, please take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager." The Imperial Concubine led them to their feet and then sat down in their respective seats according to their rank.
"Now that you've entered the palace, you should know what you should and shouldn't do. If I find out you've done anything wrong, I will not let you off lightly," the Empress Dowager said symbolically.
"Yes, I will follow the Empress Dowager's teachings," the new bride replied.
"Now that the Imperial Concubine holds the Phoenix Seal and manages the six palaces, she must fulfill her responsibilities and properly restrain the words and actions of those below her." The Empress Dowager looked at Yan Qing, who responded with a "Yes."
Even the usually bold Consort De was unusually quiet at this moment. But you can't blame her; the Empress Dowager's aura of power was simply too overwhelming.
After saying this, the Empress Dowager looked at the new bride.
"Is Bai Meiren settling in alright?" The Empress Dowager brought up Bai Yusheng, just as she had done at the Lantern Festival banquet. It seems the Empress Dowager quite likes Bai Yusheng.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am doing well." Bai Yusheng appeared gentle and amiable, respectful and polite, and was indeed very likable.
"That's good. If anyone in the palace feels uncomfortable, just let the Imperial Household Department know. Don't make yourself suffer," the Empress Dowager added. Bai Yusheng herself was somewhat flattered.
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