"Empress Guo, the Imperial Household Department told me that they have selected some palace maids to serve in Funing Palace. I'm afraid they have arrived by now. These palace maids were personally selected by Han Xiang, the general manager of the Imperial Household Department. They are all very smart. Go back and take a look and see if you like them?" Queen Wang said to Guo Xiner.
[Huh? Didn't the tyrant father say that he would choose the servants? Why is it that Queen Wang chose Han Xiang? He is Queen Wang's servant, so how can the person he chooses be useful?]
Guo Xiner didn't notice that much. She just felt that Queen Wang was considerate. She was now a noble concubine, so she must have more servants around her. Xiao Hanyi didn't seem to think about this.
It has to be the Queen!
"The person chosen by Manager Han must be good. Thank you very much, Your Majesty," Guo Xiner bowed to Queen Wang.
[Yeah, that's the standard answer. There's no problem with that. Mother's EQ is definitely higher than mine. However, there are definitely hidden dangers among these people. What should I do?]
Concubine Heng glanced at Queen Wang and said, "Your Majesty, you have worked so hard, but have you forgotten that the Emperor said that he would personally select the servants around Concubine Guo?"
This one sentence wiped away half of the smile on Queen Wang's face.
Xiao Hanyi did say such words, but she had already stuffed them into Funing Palace. Could Xiao Hanyi really drive them all out?
"The emperor is busy with state affairs, so there are things in the harem that he doesn't think about. I am the mistress of the harem and in charge of its affairs. Naturally, I have to consider everything for the emperor."
Queen Wang was not afraid of Concubine Heng's provocation.
[Noble Concubine Heng, Queen Wang is telling you that the harem is her territory and she has the final say. You are just a concubine and you have no right to disobey. A higher-ranking official can crush anyone.]
Concubine Heng choked, "I hope all the Queen's wishes will come true, otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of effort?"
There was provocation and sarcasm in her eyes.
Xiao Hanyi attaches so much importance to Guo Xiner's pregnancy this time. Let's see how the Queen will proceed. However, this time she stands on Queen Wang's side. It's better not to give birth to this child, otherwise, the position of the crown prince will be further away from her son.
After hearing this, Queen Wang said nothing more and just smiled. She was already used to Concubine Heng's rudeness.
The other concubines did not dare to say much. They were vying for favor, but no one dared to go against Concubine Heng. If they provoked her, Concubine Heng would draw her sword.
Defei was only concerned about the braised pork elbows made by the kitchen at noon. They had been marinated overnight. She asked the kitchen to stew them in the morning. After stewing for several hours, the meat was soft and sticky. Just thinking about it now made her drool. She had no time to waste talking to these people.
"Your Majesty, I have something to do in the palace, so I'll take my leave first."
Concubine De stood up and saluted Queen Wang.
Queen Wang looked at Concubine De's plump figure and said kindly, "Concubine De, if you have something to do, go and do it first."
She liked Concubine De the most. She did not compete for the emperor's favor and had no children. If all the concubines in the harem were like this, she, as the queen, would have an easy life.
[Empress Defei!! A lovely foodie who only knows how to tinker with food all day long. I just don’t know what Empress Defei looks like. When I go to eat, I must go to her palace to have a few good meals.]
When Xiao Jiayun read this novel, he particularly liked Concubine De. The delicious food she made sounded delicious just by reading the words. Once, when he read it in the middle of the night, he cried because of his greed.
After Concubine De left, they chatted for a while and then Queen Wang asked them to disperse.
Concubine Heng had some warm and intimate conversation with Guo Xiner at the door before they parted.
The expressions of those ladies of lower status when they looked at Guo Xiner were different. When she was still a lady, she had no chance to be so intimate with Concubine Heng. But now, it was different.
The concubines exchanged greetings and dispersed. Guo Xiner left with Madam Jiang and Madam Wei.
"You are so amazing. In just a blink of an eye, you become a royal concubine," Mrs. Jiang said sincerely.
She only envied Guo Xiner. At this moment, she really felt that life in the palace had hope. At the very least, she could live to old age in peace under Guo Xiner's protection.
Guo Xiner looked around and saw that there was no one around, so she let out a long sigh, "Oh, I was just saying that. I was scared these two days. I didn't expect things to turn out like this."
Mrs. Jiang asked mysteriously, "Tell me quickly, when were you favored?" and then she gave Guo Xiner a wicked smile.
Guo Xiner blushed slightly. The experience of being favored was not very good. How could she have the nerve to say such words? She tapped Madam Jiang on the forehead and said, "I dare to ask you anything."
"Hehe, I'm just curious. Is the emperor gentle?" Mrs. Jiang continued to ask.
Oh, mother, please tell her and satisfy her curiosity.
The book does not describe such daily content, and Xiao Jiayun does not know what they usually say or do.
Mrs. Wei felt uncomfortable seeing the two of them being so intimate, what a fool!
But she had a smile on her face and said, "Don't talk nonsense. I am a noble concubine now. There are so many people watching me. Speak carefully."
As they were talking and walking, they suddenly heard a cry.
The three of them looked at each other. Who was crying?
Following the sound, I saw two maids carrying a palace maid covered in blood, and a group of people kneeling behind them.
Madam Wei glanced at Guo Xiner and said, "Let the Imperial Concubine take the lead in this matter. She has just become an Imperial Concubine, and the people in the harem want to eat her alive. If she dares to meddle in other people's business again, humph!"
"My Lady, look how pitiful that little palace maid is. Please go and save her," Mrs. Wei said sincerely.
Seeing Guo Xiner hesitate slightly, he continued, "You are now a noble concubine, second only to the queen. If there is any injustice in the palace, it is only natural for you to take charge!"
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