Concubine Xia suppressed her grievances and knelt in the small Buddhist temple in Shouning Palace, her nails dyed with rouge almost pinching her palms.
The Queen Mother's angry voice came from behind her.
"You know best how you got to where you are today. Before you entered the palace, weren't you just a small fishmonger? What's wrong with calling you a country bumpkin?
You are so impatient. Is this what Lord Min Yu taught you before you entered the palace?
Lady Li was not wrong. If Lord Minyu had not recommended you and I had not promoted you, do you think you would be where you are today based on your original background and qualifications?
I am so disappointed! Not to mention that it was only the second day of your favor and you rode in the Fengluan Spring Grace Carriage, even if you were to sit in a position like Concubine Hua, you shouldn't be so arrogant!
Kneel before the Buddha and reflect on your actions. If you still don't recognize your mistakes, then don't get up!
Fish girl, country girl.
The Queen Mother was right.
If it weren't for the support of others, she wouldn't be where she is today.
Xia Changzai's anger quickly subsided, and her heart became unusually calm.
She turned around and knelt deeply before the Queen Mother, prostrating herself on the ground with her entire body.
"Empress Dowager, Yunshan knows she was wrong. Please calm down."
"You kid..."
Seeing how well-behaved and humble she was, the empress dowager didn't seem so angry anymore and reached out to help her up.
"He was originally a very well-behaved and sensible child, so why did he get so angry today?
Just remember, in this harem, you must learn to temper your character. This is the most important thing for whether you will have the opportunity to stand in a high position in the future.
It doesn’t matter if others mock you now. When you have established your position one day, those voices will naturally disappear, and those who speak ill of you will let you control them.
Now, don't bother with them about this. All you have to do is be patient and wait, understand?"
"Yes, thank you for your teachings, Queen Mother. Yunshan will definitely keep it in mind."
Xia Changzai knelt down again with a serious tone, and it seemed that she had really taken note of the Queen Mother's words.
The Queen Mother couldn't bear to punish her any further. After all, her overall situation still depended on this girl.
"Hurry up and tell me what you have seen in the past two days when you were with the emperor."
Xia Yunshan stayed in Shouning Palace until the moon rose above the branches, and was then respectfully escorted out by Nanny Xin to Changchun Palace where she lived.
This time, she refused the sedan chair given by the Queen Mother and chose to walk back alone.
Her little maid Rui'er followed her carefully.
"My dear, you haven't rested for a moment since last night. Why are you still walking back? Your feet must be hurting if you walk back like this."
"Pain can make people think more clearly! Pain can remind me how stupid I was before.
The Queen Mother was right. If it weren't for Lord Min Yu and the Queen Mother's support, I wouldn't be where I am today.
But what I want is not just today, but also a high position tomorrow! One day, I will stand in the position of Concubine Hua.
This way, I can cut off the tongue of someone like Lady Li!"
The moonlight was bright, reflecting the hatred and coldness in Xia Yunshan's eyes.
Ruier closed her mouth tightly and dared not speak.
Oh my god, she actually wants to cut off Concubine Li’s tongue. I can’t say anything more, otherwise, what if she cuts off my tongue too?
Rui'er didn't say anything, but a voice took over Xia Yunshan's words.
"Great! Sister, you have such ambition. I was right about you!"
"who?"
Xia Yunshan and Rui'er were both very frightened.
But two figures walked out from the shadows. A woman in her thirties looked at Xia Yunshan with a smile on her face and approval and appreciation.
She was the mistress of Changchun Palace, Concubine Qi, who lived with Xia Yunshan.
"Since my sister hasn't returned for a long time, I came to pick her up. I happened to hear your ambition and I am so happy."
"Thank you, sister. I'm sorry for worrying about you."
When she saw Concubine Qi, Xia Yunshan felt relieved. Although they had just met not long ago, both of them were on the side of the Empress Dowager and the Queen.
Common interests naturally make people become friends.
Concubine Qi didn't waste any words. She took Xia Yunshan's hand and got on the sedan chair, and whispered.
"In fact, there's nothing special about Concubine Hua. She's just a little prettier, a little more spoiled and silly, has a better family background, and gave birth to another child.
In my opinion, sister, you are no worse than her. One day, you will definitely take her place and avenge today's shame!
Concubine Li is Concubine Hua's closest lackey, and Concubine Jing is not a good person either. Don't be fooled by her serious appearance. In fact, she has always favored Concubine Hua and is also a bitch!
These bitches all deserve to die, and the one who deserves to die the most is Concubine Hua. She only gave birth to a daughter, but she coaxed the emperor into doing something so good that he even ignored the Third Prince.
Damn it, damn it all!"
As she spoke, she began to curse with gritted teeth, and her originally beautiful face became distorted.
Seeing her like this, Xia Yunshan couldn't help but feel moved and reached out to hold her hand.
"Sister, do you also think Concubine Hua's child is a nuisance?"
"Of course it's a hindrance! In the past, even if the Emperor didn't favor me, he would still visit the Third Prince once a month. But ever since that stinky girl was born, the Emperor has even forgotten about the Third Prince!
I wish I could kill that damn girl!"
Concubine Qi spoke without thinking.
A light flashed in Xia Yunshan's eyes. She held her hand tightly and whispered something in her ear.
Qi Fei's expression suddenly froze, and she looked at Xia Yunshan in surprise, subconsciously trying to pull her hand away.
But Xia Yunshan grabbed him.
"Sister, even if you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about the Third Prince. Although that girl is just a princess, she was named Princess Gulun when she was born. Now the Emperor doesn't even care about the Third Prince for her.
What will happen in the future? There are precedents of women becoming emperors in previous dynasties. If the emperor wants to follow the example of the previous dynasty and let the princess succeed to the throne, then the third prince..."
"The Third Prince is the Emperor's eldest son! The throne should belong to him! Why should a princess compete with him?"
Concubine Qi suddenly panicked and screamed loudly.
Xia Yunshan smiled slightly.
"But she's the daughter of Concubine Hua, and the niece of General Nian Gengyao. The Emperor dotes on her and even brings her to court! Why wouldn't she have a chance of getting the throne?"
"No! She can't get the throne!"
Concubine Qi became even more excited. She seemed to have made some kind of decision and gritted her teeth.
"I'll do this!"
Xia Yunshan smiled with satisfaction.
That night.
Feng Wanwan was sleeping soundly in Concubine Hua's arms, but suddenly she smelled a pungent smoke and started coughing.
She opened her eyes and saw a fire outside the window, and was suddenly startled.
What's burning?
[Could it be that my mother's palace is on fire?]
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