The Queen Mother smiled faintly, "You also said that Xiaoxiao is smart, how could she not see it."
"Forget it, let's not get involved in their affairs as a young couple."
"But this matter of the harem does need to be resolved."
"That way, if they leave the palace in the future, there won't be any problems."
Concubine Jing remained noncommittal. "Indeed, the harem has always had a close relationship with the imperial court."
"If Xiaoxiao can properly handle the affairs of the harem, His Majesty will be able to relax more in the court."
The Queen Mother took a sip of hot tea and teased the two children with Concubine Jing.
The two of them were relaxed, but the women in the harem were a little confused.
They all knew how much Shangguan Lingyun doted on Ye Xiaoxiao, so they didn't dare to refuse Ye Xiaoxiao's invitation.
Moreover, Ye Xiaoxiao is now the master of the harem, in charge of their lives for the rest of their lives.
The concubines who had a good relationship with each other before began to gather in groups of three or four.
"Why did the Queen suddenly summon us?"
"What could it be for? We are the concubines of the retired emperor, not the concubines of His Majesty."
"Bah, you want to, but His Majesty has to be willing too."
"Stop talking nonsense. According to seniority, we are their elders."
"Just shut up! With our humble status, how can we be considered elders?"
"If someone gives you face, you're an elder. If they don't, you're nothing."
"Let me tell you, I've heard from my family before that this queen is extraordinary."
"You'd better put aside your little tricks, or you might end up losing more than you gain."
"What's the big deal? It's just that I gave birth to two children for His Majesty."
"There's not a single man who doesn't get bored easily."
"Besides, now that His Majesty has ascended the throne, I don't believe those ministers won't urge him to choose a concubine."
The person who spoke was a young concubine, who was quite pretty.
It’s a pity that I have been in the palace for less than two years and have not even seen Shangguandu.
Originally, she thought that when Shangguan Lingyun succeeded to the throne, concubines like her in the palace would be able to change their identities and live without anyone knowing.
Who would have thought that Shangguan Lingyun would only marry Ye Xiaoxiao and not give them any chance at all.
She didn't know how many letters her family had received, and every one of them urged her to do something between her and Shangguan Lingyun.
But Shangguan Lingyun never came to the harem, so how could they have the chance to see him?
Now, Shangguan Lingyun dotes on Ye Xiaoxiao very much. Ye Xiaoxiao will invite them to a banquet, and maybe they can meet Shangguan Lingyun too.
When the time comes, she will throw herself into Shangguan Lingyun's arms. She doesn't believe that Shangguan Lingyun will be willing to push her away.
All the women in the harem are smart and can tell what this woman is planning at a glance.
"Lady Li, I have to remind you."
"Our emperor is no different from others. He is extremely violent and unpredictable. Please don't act on impulse and harm yourself and your family."
The woman called Lady Li responded respectfully on her face, but her heart was full of disdain.
If Shangguan Du had not given her the opportunity to display her talents, how could she possibly listen to the nagging of the old woman, Concubine Shu.
The Concubine Shu, who was sitting in the main seat, saw through Lady Li's thoughts at a glance, shook her head in disdain, and said no more to her.
As the saying goes, good words cannot persuade a damned ghost. She has already reminded them, but whether they listen or not is their own business.
Concubine Shu was chatting animatedly, and so was Concubine De.
However, as the sister of the Minister of War, Concubine De thought more than others.
"Sister, the Ye family is powerful now, and they are military generals. My brother is the Minister of War. I'm afraid..."
Beside Concubine Dowager De, a concubine who looked about 40% similar to her reminded her softly.
As soon as she finished speaking, Concubine De frowned deeply.
"It seems that the Queen is planning to hold a Hongmen Banquet."
The woman next to Concubine Dowager De immediately nodded in agreement.
"Who says it isn't? Now His Majesty only has her as a woman. The court officials have suggested choosing a concubine many times, but His Majesty has always suppressed them."
"The Ye family is already powerful, and His Majesty values them so highly. I'm afraid she's after my brother's position as Minister of War."
"Our lives in this palace are already more difficult than others. If my brother loses his official position again, I'm afraid our future will be even more difficult."
Similar scenes were happening in all the palaces, but Ye Xiaoxiao didn't know that she was just hosting a banquet.
These women in the harem seemed to have stirred up a hornet's nest and came up with so many strange things.
When Ye Xiaoxiao heard Tianxuan's report, she was stunned.
"These women have such a vivid imagination."
"However, they did remind me that it's time to teach them a lesson."
"Especially those concubines who have never been favored, if they stay, they may become trouble."
"Tianxuan, go and register these women. I'll think carefully about how to deal with them."
Tianxuan agreed and turned to leave, while Ye Xiaoxiao was shouting at the system in her heart.
"System, according to the plot, how should these women be dealt with?"
"Host, this is the world in the book, there is no precedent to check."
"Also, the plot of the book has completely collapsed, and this system doesn't know about it!"
Ye Xiaoxiao frowned, thought about it, and decided to ask the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother and Concubine Jing did not expect Ye Xiaoxiao to come back. When they saw her coming, they both smiled.
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