Everyone listened intently to her words, and then a group of people chimed in with their own opinions: "Hmph! The world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are unpredictable. This Consort Yu always seems so gentle and weak, but I never expected her to be so cunning when it comes to scheming against others."
"That's exactly the point. That's why there's an old saying: you can know a person's face but not their heart. So we must be more careful in the future and not let some people trick us with their two-faced tactics."
"But we're all women, is it really necessary to scheme against each other like this? And if you're deliberately trying to harm others, aren't you afraid of going against your conscience?"
Various harsh criticisms continued to spread, but Ye Xiyan was not annoyed. She replied with a half-smile, "I suppose everyone has misunderstood? The reason I brought this up first is because I heard someone maliciously spreading rumors in the palace. I am speaking up for Her Majesty the Empress!"
Hearing this, even Yu Qianqian couldn't help but be taken aback. What a silver-tongued woman! She was a little curious. Everyone has a mouth, so why is Ye Xiyan's mouth so sharp? Such a rare person can't be allowed to stay. If she continues to stay in the palace, wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?
However, before she could even speak, Li Wanrou glared at Ye Xiyan with her fox-like eyes flashing with fierce light. She had been holding back for a long time, not even noticing the neat row of bloody marks on her lower lip from being bitten. But even now, she hadn't forgotten the conflict she had just had with Yu Qianqian.
With a heart full of worries, Li Wanrou's expression suddenly changed. She raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled, "I have heard of Your Majesty's fame since I was a young lady. I still remember your dance before the Emperor during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which amazed half the world. Since then, all the men in the world have worshipped Your Majesty as a goddess. Since Your Majesty is born with the destiny of a phoenix, I suppose writing poetry and painting, which are the most common things for women, should not be a problem."
The masters seated there had different expressions, and every now and then one or two busybodies would cast gloating glances at the person in the main seat, but Yu Qianqian's face remained expressionless.
These words were just nice to say, but in reality, everyone knew that Yu Qianqian was a true daughter of a military family. How could she possibly know anything about those troublesome things like writing poetry and painting? She was more suited to wielding swords and spears and giving some scheming troublemakers a good beating.
"It just so happens that today is New Year's Eve. We look forward to this auspicious day all year round. I would like to ask Your Majesty the Empress to compose a poem, so that you sisters may also have the opportunity to broaden your horizons." Ye Xiyan spoke lightly, put down her teacup, and gave Yu Qianqian a half-smile.
Yu Qianqian remained silent, neither angry nor amused. However, when her gaze fell upon the entrance to the main hall, the room, which had been filled with laughter, fell into a deathly silence.
Just as she leaned forward slightly, almost ready to stand up and tell the truth, a thin, drawn-out voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
As the shout gradually faded in the vast pavilion, everyone present turned their gaze in one direction, and upon looking in that direction, they saw a tall figure appear before them from afar!
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