Murong Yao was already fuming when he learned that Ye Xueruo had surrendered her authority to assist in managing the harem. He simply went to her bedroom and demanded, "Princess Ye, what kind of hard-to-get tactics are you playing again?"
Ye Xueruo was sitting at her desk copying scriptures when she saw Murong Yao walk in angrily and start accusing her. She sighed deeply and said calmly, "I am playing hard to get at this moment. What do you think your Majesty is trying to do?"
"You want to be queen."
She laughed helplessly and said sarcastically, "Yes, I wanted to be the queen. That's why I drugged Miss Xu, fanned the flames, and sent her to the throne of queen, so that you two lovers can finally get married."
Your Majesty, can you please look at me with respect now?"
Ye Xueruo's bluntness left Murong Yao at a loss for words. He was speechless for a moment, and only after a while did he remember that he was here to cause trouble. So he said angrily, "Then what exactly do you want to do?"
"Does my opinion matter? Now that Your Majesty has gotten what he wanted, why are you here instead of surrounding the Queen? Whether I'm playing hard to get or playing hard to get, Your Majesty doesn't have that intention, so whatever I do will be useless."
"Princess Ye." Seeing Ye Xueruo's shocked expression, Murong Yao was slightly surprised. "You are becoming more and more bold. You even dare to talk back?"
Ye Xueruo smiled bitterly and said indifferently: "If Your Majesty doesn't like me, I can move to the cold palace.
But this matter cannot be known to my uncles and aunts, as they will think too much.
By the way, Your Majesty, if you have nothing else to do, please do not interfere with my copying. I am weak and cannot bear severe punishment.
It's freezing cold out here, and if I make someone unhappy and get punished, I'll have to trouble my uncles and aunts to run around and take care of it for me. I'd be so sorry."
"Are you accusing me of conferring the title of Queen?"
"How could that be? I know my status is low. Being able to sit on the same level as Concubine Liu as a noble concubine is already a great favor from Your Majesty. How dare I covet a throne that doesn't belong to me?
After all, I am just a little woman, I only know how to play some tricks that are not presentable, and I am just playing hard to get."
"I think you are being sarcastic."
"Whatever your majesty says is right."
"Ye Xueruo!" Murong Yao frowned and wanted to leave, but he sat back heavily in his chair and said with a hint of anger, "Don't think that you can do whatever you want and contradict me just because you have the support of the Yulin Army and Guangcheng Marquis."
"Your Majesty's teachings will be kept in mind." Ye Xueruo copied the scriptures without raising her head.
Murong Yao strode forward irritably, reached out to grab her pen, and threw it to the ground angrily, "Stop writing!"
Ye Xueruo raised her eyes, a look of slight surprise on her face, "Your Majesty, are you in a bad mood today?"
Murong Yao had a look on his face that said, "You just saw it," and was expecting her humble compliment.
But she calmly wiped the stains on the table with a handkerchief and said in a calm tone: "Your Majesty, of course I will be in a bad mood when you come to my place.
"I am not smart, nor can I guess what Your Majesty wants, nor can I help you solve your problems. Unlike Empress Xu, I can make Your Majesty happy just by standing there. If Your Majesty is in a bad mood, you should go to Fengxi Palace."
"Ye Xueruo!" Murong Yao stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. "If you keep talking to me like that, I..."
"If I continue to speak to you like this, Your Majesty, do you intend to punish me or confiscate my property?"
Ye Xueruo smiled calmly, tears welling up in her beautiful cat-like eyes. She shook off his hand and her tone turned cold, "Your Majesty, when I put all my chips on you, I had already lost everything.
Your Majesty is a wise man. Can't you see that I don't have any family behind me?
The uncles and aunts of the Yulin Army ultimately obey my brother and Marquis Guangcheng. And anyone with a discerning eye can see what my brother is thinking. He's willing to risk everything for Empress Xu, so why would he care about my life or death?
If Your Majesty really wants to kill me or punish me, I am still an insignificant person."
Murong Yao listened and was slightly stunned. In his impression, Ye Xueruo was a competitive woman. Although she was a concubine's daughter, she never gave up on getting to the top.
But now, she was like a flower about to wither, without any fighting spirit, and her tone was filled with dejection.
His tone softened a bit, "Ye Xueruo, aren't you afraid that I will really punish you?"
"Your Majesty, please treat me if you want. After all, the best outcome for a childless concubine is to be buried with her. It doesn't matter. Everyone will die anyway."
"Ye Xueruo, what made you so depressed? Did the Queen Mother punish you or did the Queen give you a hard time?"
"Your Majesty, please stop wasting your energy on a worthless person like me."
Ye Xueruo looked as calm as a chrysanthemum, as if she had seen through everything. "I have always thought that Your Majesty is a quiet and taciturn person. Now it seems that Your Majesty is not taciturn, but just doesn't like talking to me.
Originally, I was in the General's Mansion, and I had my father's love. Now that my father is dead, my half-brother can no longer protect me like he did. Now, the only person who can support me is Your Majesty.
In order to win your favor, I have done many things. Your Majesty likes smart women. I have tried hard to learn, but it’s all because I am too stupid. I can’t learn it no matter what I do!
I even tried to please her and did everything I could to push Miss Xu to the position of queen.
I thought to myself, Your Majesty, you should be satisfied with me now, right?
But, not liking it is a sin, so no matter what I do, I am guilty."
Murong Yao was stunned for a long time, and after a long silence, he said angrily: "Ye Xueruo, don't you want my favor? Then I want you to manage the harem now. You are not allowed to resign and you are not allowed to be so discouraged."
"Managing the harem is the Empress's job, how can I interfere in her affairs?
Besides, Your Majesty handing over the power of the Central Palace to me will be seen by outsiders as undermining the power of the Queen, which will lead to speculation that the Queen has fallen out of favor, which is really inappropriate. I know that Your Majesty loves the Queen and does not want her to work too hard.
But we should take care of her face and maintain her authority as queen."
Murong Yao's tone softened. He walked up to her and gently put his arm around her waist. "Princess Ye, I know everything you do is for my own good..."
"It's good that Your Majesty knows." Ye Xueruo interrupted Murong Yao's gentle output, as if to say, "I can't eat the big cake anymore, so don't try to trick me into working for me."
"I am not as smart as the Queen, and my work is not good enough. I am afraid that I will hurt the reputation of the royal family. The Queen has the support of her mother's family and the support of her brother, but I have no one to support me. I cannot defeat anyone in the harem.
If Your Majesty truly appreciates my past efforts and cares for me, please do not mention these matters anymore."
Murong Yao frowned, "Do you have to be so stubborn?"
"I have nothing left."
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