After the new emperor ascended the throne, he was completely different from his previous timid self. His methods were so swift, decisive and powerful that almost everyone was stunned, including the Yan family.
She was secretly gnashing her teeth in regret. This was real regret! When they were in favor, how could they, mother and son, take the prince seriously? They didn't even look at him straight in the eye!
The prince at that time was timid and cowardly. He could never even stand up straight in front of the emperor. He was always bent over, with his head lowered, and looked servile. Where was the majestic and awe-inspiring appearance that a prince should have?
At that time, her son even mocked and laughed at the prince in person, but the prince didn't dare to say a word.
When did she ever give the prince a good look when she met him?
The mother and son even dared to blatantly snatch anything the Crown Prince set his eyes on! She even slapped the Crown Princess! But when had the Crown Prince and his wife ever dared to resist?
Because they had never done so before, they neglected it. Who could have imagined that this prince could be so patient and hide it so deeply?
It was so deep that after the mother and son of the Yan family were completely defeated, she could hardly even utter the word "dissatisfied".
The prince is so patient, doesn't he deserve to succeed?
If any other prince were to become the crown prince, it would probably be impossible for him to spend money as lavishly as he did.
If it weren't for the fact that they were natural enemies and were destined to fight to the death to determine the winner, she would have said "I admire you!"
However, for Yan, it was obviously impossible to admire him, but it was true that he hated him to the core.
If the prince can endure it, she can endure it too.
Therefore, ever since she was deposed and imprisoned in the cold palace, she has been enduring it.
She believed that there must be countless pairs of eyes watching her in secret, and any slight movement on her part would be unseen.
She suffered terribly, and even when she was devastated, in dire straits, crying and screaming, she gritted her teeth and endured it without contacting anyone.
She even knew that many of her people—both covert and overt—had been captured by the New Emperor. If the New Emperor hadn't intentionally let her know, she wouldn't have known this information at all. The New Emperor certainly wasn't being kind, nor was he necessarily trying to provoke her. He simply wanted to make her anxious, and anxiety would lead to confusion, which would expose more and deeper people.
She refused.
Even though her heart was bleeding, she remained indifferent.
Finally, her forbearance was rewarded. The new emperor seemed to be relieved of her, and gradually, the people guarding her were not so strict.
She finally found an opportunity to connect with the deepest nail.
She knew nothing about most of what happened in the palace, but she knew the important and crucial things.
She was especially aware of the silent yet heart-wrenching fights between Concubine Mi and the Queen.
How could Concubine Mi not resent this? How could she accept this? This woman was so stupid, wasn't she the perfect partner?
Of course she couldn't miss such a great opportunity!
So, she finally found her.
I don’t believe she can tolerate such a thing happening to her family.
This idiot is probably still dreaming about her nephew being found? Ha!
However, Yan knew very well that Concubine Mi's nephew would never come back.
She had someone pass this trick on to the old lady in the Duke of Liguo's mansion.
Yan glanced at Concubine Mi with a light look and said calmly, "I am just a criminal without even freedom now, not a Concubine. Please don't call me that anymore. You are the Concubine now."
Yan's indifferent tone sounded sad, as if there was a faint sigh after the words were lingering.
Concubine Mi was stunned for a moment, then came to her senses: Yes, now she is the imperial concubine in the harem! The former imperial concubine Yan was just a sinner, so why should she be afraid of her?
Concubine Mi subconsciously straightened her back. Thinking of her subconscious fear and respect towards Yan Shi, her face flushed with regret and embarrassment.
However, secretly looking at Yan, she saw that she was now old and thin, dull and dusty, without any of her former glory. Thinking about her own and the Mi family's current prosperity, Concubine Mi felt a sense of superiority in her heart.
So, even if I lost my composure just now, so what? Would Yan dare to say a word? Would she even dare to laugh at me?
Humph, now it’s not me who is begging her, but she who is begging me!
This position must be correct, and the priorities cannot be confused.
Concubine Mi smiled and said, "This is just a title. So, I will call you Yan."
Yan sneered inwardly, but nodded slightly, "Whatever the Imperial Concubine says is fine."
Concubine Mi was filled with pride. She smiled slightly and became even more arrogant. "I wonder what you want to talk to me about, Yan? Don't bother talking nonsense. I don't want to hear any of that!"
More importantly, she was a little nervous at this late hour. If she was discovered, it would be hard to explain.
Yan looked up at her and asked calmly, "Are you willing, Your Majesty?"
"Um?"
"The Emperor now has only one son. Only the Imperial Concubine is blessed with this honor. However, I have heard that the only prince born to the Imperial Concubine has been named under the Empress's name. From now on, there will be no relationship between the Imperial Concubine and you. What a pity!"
"Nonsense!" Concubine Mi was unable to bear it any longer and became furious. She sneered, "That's my son, born from my womb. No matter whose name he's registered under, he's made of my flesh and blood. No matter whose name he's registered under, if he dares to disown me, isn't he afraid of being struck by lightning?"
Yan didn't say anything, but just looked at Concubine Mi with pity and sympathy.
Concubine Mi became increasingly furious, her blood boiling and rushing to her head. "Yan, what on earth do you want to do? If you just want to sow discord, then forget it! Do you think I'm so stupid as to fall for your tricks?"
Yan said quietly, "If the guilty woman hadn't been right, why would the Imperial Concubine be so upset?"
"you!"
"The Imperial Concubine knows better than anyone else, but she just refuses to accept the reality."
"No, no! Impossible! He can't deny me, and he wouldn't dare!"
"Yes, after all, you gave birth to him, and blood is thicker than water. But, Imperial Concubine, this title is just a title, especially in the royal family, where title is paramount. Without it, if the royal family, the imperial clan, the imperial court, and even the people of the world don't recognize you, what good is it?"
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