Nan Zhiyun noticed that the Empress Dowager's attitude towards Bai Yusheng was somewhat strange, but she didn't say anything.
"Which one is the daughter of the Left Chancellor?" The Empress Dowager had changed the subject, and Su Qianyan was surprised that the Empress Dowager would suddenly call her.
"Your Majesty, it is indeed this humble servant," Su Qianyan replied, stepping forward from her seat.
The Empress Dowager glanced at her coldly. If she remembered correctly, this woman was the Consort Shu whom Yu Jingchen had later been bestowed the title of in the first life. Although she only had a wisp of consciousness remaining in the Imperial Preceptor's mansion at that time and had never seen who it was, she had heard about it.
She doesn't look very good. The Empress Dowager really couldn't understand why Yu Jingchen would let such a person become Nan Zhiyun's substitute.
The Empress Dowager hadn't called her to rise, and Su Qianyan began to feel uneasy. As for the others, most were probably gloating. After all, they were all legitimate daughters, while she was merely a concubine's daughter; what right did she have to be on equal footing with them?
"I heard that your birth mother was a concubine's daughter from a merchant family? Later, the family fell into decline, so she went to the Prime Minister's residence as a concubine." The Empress Dowager showed no mercy whatsoever, and Su Qianyan's face turned pale and then red, extremely embarrassed.
"Yes," Su Qianyan replied.
"You come from a humble background. Do you aspire to a higher position in the future? If so, do you think your status is sufficient?" The Empress Dowager appeared somewhat aggressive now, yet no one dared to offer any criticism.
"This concubine..." Su Qianyan did not expect that the Empress Dowager would target her like this so soon after she arrived. She did not remember offending the Empress Dowager or Consort Shu.
Although she had some tricks up her sleeve, she dared not act rashly or say anything reckless in front of the Empress Dowager.
"What? Is it that hard to answer? Do you need to think about whether you want to move up the ranks?" The Empress Dowager's eyes were indifferent, as if she wouldn't give up until she got an answer.
"Thunder and rain, all are imperial grace. This humble servant dares not presume for great fortune in the future, only hoping to serve His Majesty with peace of mind and be filial to the Empress Dowager." Su Qianyan kowtowed, hoping to end the topic.
"To show filial piety to me? That's unnecessary. I can't afford it, and you're not worthy. But it's good that you have the intention, I appreciate it. I happen to be practicing Buddhism recently, so if you really want to, then copy a few scrolls of Buddhist scriptures for me." The Empress Dowager had already put it this way, how could Su Qianyan possibly refuse? And how dare she refuse?
so……
"I would be more than happy to do anything for Her Majesty the Empress Dowager," Su Qianyan obediently agreed.
"Then I'll trouble you. Anxin, go and get the few scrolls of Buddhist scriptures from my place later, and have Su Baolin take them back. You don't need to copy too many, ten times is enough. Give them to me tomorrow." The Empress Dowager was clearly deliberately making things difficult. How could she possibly copy ten Buddhist scriptures in one day? But Su Qianyan dared not object and could only agree, while also expressing her gratitude.
Su Qianyan's current demeanor contrasted sharply with the Empress Dowager's attitude towards Bai Yusheng. However, this was not enough. Before leaving, the Empress Dowager bestowed rewards upon Bai Yusheng, who received the best reward of all. In addition, Bai Yusheng was also the highest-ranking lady among the newly arrived ladies-in-waiting, so she quickly attracted everyone's attention.
Not only that, she was also the first newcomer summoned by Yu Jingchen to serve him in bed tonight.
When Bai Yusheng heard the news, she clenched her hands slightly. Fortunately, someone came and carried her to Chengen Palace. Bai Yusheng was still a little uneasy.
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