Chapter 341 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Gao Xiyue 31
But everyone in the palace knew that Consort Mei recommended Noble Lady Ling for two reasons: first, to provoke Consort Xian, and second, to cultivate someone to have a child.
Consort Ling must have known this, or even that it was a deal between them, but if she could raise the child herself, would she be willing to let someone else raise him?
"That depends on Consort Ling herself, if she remembers the favor."
Consort Mei had a close relationship with Noble Lady Ling, and even Noble Lady Ling's household was taken care of by Consort Mei.
Lady Ling's younger brother, Zuo Lu, is now being forced to study, learn to read and write, and understand principles. With Zuo Lu under her control, Lady Wei naturally becomes obedient as well.
A few months later, Consort Ling gave birth to the fifth princess, Jingwan, and was promoted to the rank of Consort. The princess was entrusted to Consort Mei for upbringing, and Consort Ling moved to Chengqian Palace.
Changchun Palace —
Consort Zhe looked at the person next to her who had changed seats, then at Consort Xian who had moved to the opposite side and even moved back, and smiled as she spoke to the person beside her:
"We haven't congratulated Consort Shen on becoming a consort yet."
Consort Shen was promoted to the rank of Consort by the Emperor yesterday, which is not surprising, after all, Consort Shen has a son and a daughter. Although her daughter is raised by Consort Xian, Consort Shen is the biological mother.
"Thank you, Consort Zhe." Consort Shen smiled and glanced triumphantly at Consort Xian. Now, when she went to see her daughter, that person could no longer make excuses.
Previously promoted to the rank of Consort, she was of the same rank as Consort Xian. When she went to see her daughter, she could see her several times even without the Emperor present.
However, one could only see it by hearing her tone of humility and pleading, while Consort Xian still maintained an air of superiority.
He would occasionally bring up her past as a servant, criticizing and admonishing her in the tone of a master.
But now that she's a concubine, Consort Xian not only has to be respectful to her, but she can also directly scold her for disrespecting her high position if Consort Xian doesn't even let her see her daughter.
Oh no, she shouldn't be so spineless. She's a concubine; she could easily take her own daughter back for a short stay.
"Yesterday, Consort Shen was sitting behind Consort Xian, but today she's moved directly to the seat in front of me. I'm really not used to it, but I'm sure Consort Xian is even more unaccustomed to it."
The enemy of my enemy is my friend, so Consort Shen and Consort Mei actually quite liked each other.
However, because Consort Shen was previously controlled by Consort Xian, the two had not had close contact, so now there is no such taboo.
"I'm not uncomfortable at all," Consort Xian replied expressionlessly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes.
Gao Xiyue took a sip of tea and casually said, "In this palace, today I am of higher rank than you, but in a few days you may be of higher rank than me. It's a very normal thing, so why would I be uncomfortable with it?"
"I'm not used to it," Consort Shen replied. "In the past, I was the one who bowed to Consort Xian, but from now on, Consort Xian will have to bow to me."
Although Consort Shen was speaking to Gao Xiyue, her words were a subtle reminder to Consort Xian to remember to bow to her next time they met, since Consort Xian hadn't bowed to her today when she paid her respects.
Consort Mei and Consort Shen could both claim that they became empresses because of Consort Xian. Consort Mei was one thing, but the Ulanara family would never admit that they arranged for her to become an empress.
Since it was cultivated in secret, if it were brought out into the open, the Ulanara family would be punished.
However, Consort Shen had been Consort Xian's servant since childhood, and Consort Xian had personally recommended her, so it can be said that Consort Xian had been kind to her.
But now that Consort Shen has offended Consort Xian like this, no one will say a word.
After all, everyone in the palace knows what Consort Xian has done over the years. Consort Xian went too far, taking someone's daughter to raise and making things difficult for them by not letting them see her.
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