The Queen Mother suddenly felt that her neck was no longer sore, her head was no longer heavy, and even the bracelet on her hand became very light.
Not everyone can endure this kind of hardship. Even the queen is not qualified.
The competitive spirit in a woman's heart rises up and cannot be stopped.
Next came the two imperial concubines, and then the four concubines, followed by the imperial concubines and princesses according to their rank.
A huge group of people brought their own fragrance when they entered the venue, and Jiang Shuyue was almost fainted by it.
Jiang Shuyue: "Oh my god, I just felt that the fragrance was a bit strong. When these women came in, they almost sent me away!"
Huahua: "Everyone has their own smell. The smell here is ten times stronger than in the mall. It's only natural to send her away. Especially Concubine Shu. She recently received two jars of local specialties. The stench is so awful that even with the palace gates closed, it can still waft ten meters away. The spices she used today are almost as much as all the other concubines combined."
Concubine Chen: No wonder there’s always a foul smell lately. I thought a rat had died somewhere!
Concubine Chen glanced back at Concubine Shu.
Concubine Shu: ...glaring at me? Why?
Jiang Shuyue: "How much silver does the palace need for spices every month?"
Huahua: "Probably over two thousand taels of silver, not counting the Emperor and Empress's contributions. The Empress Dowager also likes floral and fruity scents and sandalwood, so those aren't included either."
Jiang Shuyue: "Wow, the budget for the concubine Shu just for buying spices has exceeded two thousand taels. Looking at her magnificent appearance, she must have quite a bit of money. This woman must come from a very wealthy family. I'm so envious~~"
The Empress Dowager's brows darkened. She knew very well the situation of Concubine Shu's family.
A few thousand taels is not a lot, but the spices alone cost nearly two thousand taels a month, and the rest added up to over ten thousand a month.
She doesn't even use so much in a month, how dare Concubine Shu?
The queen snorted in her heart.
I've told you long ago that her niece is not a good person, but she just doesn't believe it.
Do you have some idea of what's going on now?
Jiang Shuyue: "Come over here, come over here, wow! Is she fifty? If she dresses younger, she could be in her early thirties, right? There aren't even a single wrinkle around her eyes. I'm so envious!"
Hua Hua: "Yes, yes, if you have the chance, you can learn from others and strive to become an old maiden in the future!"
Jiang Shuyue: ...
Look at the Queen Mother, then look at Zhou Yunshen.
Jiang Shuyue: "You're right. I heard that women age faster than men. I'm going to live here my whole life. If he still looks like this when I'm old, he'll definitely hook up with seven or eight young ladies. My status will plummet. I really need to maintain myself."
Huahua: "You're right to think so! Men are visual creatures. If you become ugly, your salary might plummet. You'll live in poverty, and I'll be embarrassed as your system. I might not even be able to go out and eat melons."
"Think of those novels: women abandoned by their husbands and locked up in the backyard to die, women whose husbands ripped out their hearts to save their mistresses, women whose original wives were forced to fall off cliffs after choosing between two options, and women who forced their wives to test drugs and give up their own children."
"How tragic!"
She drew back her neck and shuddered.
She likes the hustle and bustle, but she's even more afraid of pain. What if it really turns out like this...
Jiang Shuyue: "Wow, you big pig's hoof! I won't eat it anymore. I need to maintain my health and start by losing weight!"
Zhou Yunshen: ...
If he really cared so much about his appearance, would he have agreed to marry Jiang Shuyue?
What the hell is this? Why has he become such a pig again?
Besides, digging out the heart of a dead child... even a fool wouldn't do such a thing. He is so smart, is he worse than a fool?
Zhou Yunshen licked the corner of his lips with a gloomy look on his face.
It’s not right to scold him, but I feel uncomfortable if I don’t scold him. I can only grit my teeth and swallow this grievance.
The Queen Mother had a constant smile on her face: It's rare to see the wolf cub get humiliated, so cool!
The Queen Mother walked to the front and raised her hand to signal King Huai to stand up.
When he stood up and saw his mother's expression, he knew that Jiang Shuyue's unconscious flattery had hit the mark.
"Today is my birthday, and everyone is celebrating. You don't have to be too restrained. Just treat it as an ordinary family dinner."
"Marquis of Zhennan."
"I am here."
Zhou Yunshen was holding his breath, and his face darkened when he responded to the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother laughed and said, "I did not even congratulate you on your wedding day. Now let your bride come forward so I can have a good look at her."
Zhou Yunshen frowned and was about to find his phone to politely decline the offer when Prince Huai chimed in, "The Queen Mother is much more lenient towards girls than sons. Princess Zhaohua is a prime example. I'm sure the Queen Mother is treating the wife of the Marquis of Zhennan with the kindness of an elder."
"Yes."
After the Queen Mother finished speaking, she pulled out a large gold bracelet from her hand. It was inlaid with five-colored gemstones, exquisitely carved, and of first-class workmanship.
"I was unable to congratulate you on your wedding day, but I heard that the little girl and Zhaohua are getting along well. These bracelets are a pair. I gave one to Zhaohua, and I'll give one to you as well."
whoosh~~
Zhou Yunshen felt a cool breeze blowing beside him, and when he looked again, his wife had already jumped from behind him to the front of the empress dowager.
Zhou Yunshen: ...Have I ever treated you unfairly? Did I cheat you out of a bracelet?
The Queen Mother was also stunned, then she smiled and put the bracelet on her hand.
"Youth is good. It makes your wrist look even whiter and more delicate! But it seems a little big. I'll find a craftsman to modify it for you someday."
"No, no, I think the size is just right!"
Jiang Shuyue: "A bracelet this big should weigh over 40 grams, right? If it's melted and then forged, at least 4 or 5 grams will be lost. One gram costs around 600 yuan nowadays, so 5 grams would be nearly 3,000 yuan. That's a huge waste of 3,000 yuan in an instant. How uneconomical!"
Huahua: "You know how to live life, don't you? Spend when you should and save when you should. Following a host like you is a worry-free experience!"
Jiang Shuyue: "Hehe, I'm not that kind~~ The Queen Mother is still very generous!"
"I like this girl. You can sit next to me and help me look at the birthday gifts to see if there's anything I like."
"Yes, I obey your command."
Jiang Shuyue: "Huahua, I feel like I'm going to get rich today."
Hua Hua: "You should hold yourself back. Maybe they're just being polite. After all, she was the last palace fighting champion. How can you tell the difference between real and fake?"
The Queen Mother was puzzled. She had heard this word twice already.
But in fact, she had known the late emperor among the people before entering the palace. Although she did not like the late emperor and was forced to enter the palace, she was not persecuted by anyone after entering the palace.
Where does the term "palace fighting" come from?
Hua Hua: "I just received a big piece of gossip, but I'm afraid you won't be able to hold it in if I tell you about it in this situation. Do you want to hear it?"
Jiang Shuyue: "Just kidding, I've been through a lot, what can I not hold back? Tell me, I'll let you see my endurance today!"
Hua Hua: "Then I'll tell you, this is all about the affairs between the Empress Dowager, the late Emperor, and their lover!"
Queen Mother: ...
King Huai: ...
The emperor was about to cry: System, take it easy. If you offend the empress dowager, I can’t protect you!
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