Chapter 276 Wei Yanwan 16
"you!"
Ah Ruo was practically going crazy. Had all these people gone mad today? They were all biting her like mad dogs.
Ah Ruo was so angry that she forgot about Wei Yanwan and started to speak: "Why is Concubine Mei so angry? I was just joking. Did I hurt your feelings?"
"I'm just telling the truth. Which eye of yours ever saw me angry?" Meipin leaned back against the backrest, smiling seductively. "Besides, if we really talk about status, is there anyone in this room of lower birth than you? Concubine Wei was formally introduced to the Emperor by Concubine Chun. As for you~"
She deliberately kept her words to herself, but how many people present here didn't know what happened back then? And because of this, how many people in the harem would look up to her?
It was just because he saw that A Ruo had always been favored by the emperor and his father had benefited from the previous dynasty, so he was cautious and didn't say much about her.
Concubine Mei didn't have so many concerns, so she said whatever she wanted to say, aiming to poke fun at Concubine Shen.
"you!"
Ah Ruo slammed the table and was about to stand up. The Queen frowned and said sternly, "Alright, we're all sisters. Why are you making such a fuss?"
Then he looked at Meipin and said, "Think carefully before you speak what you should say. You, as the head of a palace, shouldn't just say it casually."
"And Concubine Shen, you should also be quiet." The Queen seemed impartial, but she added at the end, "The Emperor is planning to promote you after the Dragon Boat Festival for your father's contribution to flood control. You must not disappoint the Emperor."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room turned their gazes to Ah Ruo. Those who didn't know the details simply thought Ah Ruo was truly lucky, not only having a useful father, but also being truly favored. It had only been so long, and yet she was about to be promoted again.
A Ruo was stared at by these gazes, and her face twisted for a moment, but the next moment she became happy and proud, and hurriedly saluted the queen: "Thank you, Queen."
"I was merely offering a few words of advice. You should save your gratitude for today and express it to the Emperor."
Fucha said a few polite words and let them go. Naturally, the imperial concubine stayed.
Along the way, Concubine Chun and Hai Lan chatted enthusiastically. Wei Yanwan lagged behind and didn't try to interrupt, seeming to be enjoying herself.
Hai Lan seemed to be chatting with Concubine Chun, but she kept looking at her out of the corner of her eyes. She was very wary and even regretted not ruining the matter that day.
Not only because of the other person's increasingly beautiful appearance, but also because of the changes in Concubine Chun these days. A person who has always been stupid suddenly acts cautiously and carefully. Either this person has been playing the pig to eat the tiger, or...
There is an expert to guide me.
Hai Lan was sure it was the latter, and the only new person who had appeared around Concubine Chun recently was Wei Da Ying, who was leisurely and contented behind them.
"Today, when Shen Chang suddenly got angry, I was frightened." Hai Lan said with a smile, "Maybe it's because I was punished by the ladies in the past. I feel a little nervous when I hear them talking loudly."
"Alas... it's not easy for you to deal with their personalities. Fortunately, now that all the hardships have been overcome, others dare not bully you easily." Concubine Chun was also quite emotional and said a few words to comfort her.
Hai Lan shook her head repeatedly, a bitter look on her face: "What's this? Without an heir, my peaceful life now is nothing but a mirage..."
"But Wei agreed, that's different," Hai Lan suddenly turned the topic to Wei Yanwan. They both turned around at the same time. Concubine Chun was a little confused: "What do you mean?"
"Promising Wei now has the protection of a generous queen like you, and today even the Imperial Concubine and Concubine Mei spoke up for her. Such popularity is beyond the reach of even a clumsy and inarticulate concubine like me."
Hai Lan said to Wei Yanwan with envy, "You and I are both quiet people, but I just don't know how to please others, unlike you. If you're willing, please give me some advice in the future."
Wei Yanwan glanced at Concubine Chun's expression and made no comment on Hai Lan's winking behavior. It had no effect on her anyway.
But now that she had come to this, she wouldn't just stand there and let Hai Lan hit her in the face. She just smiled shyly and said, "I've only been in the palace for a short time and am still young. I don't know many things. I used to learn from Concubine Chun, so I really can't teach Noble Lady Hai."
I was taught by Concubine Chun, so if you think I'm likable, it means Concubine Chun knows how to behave. Besides, I only entered the palace last year and am only fifteen this year. If you say you're not as good as me, then you're either stupid or evil. Make your choice.
Concubine Chun felt relieved after hearing her words, but the suspicion was already planted and it was hard to pull it out. Besides, Concubine Chun was stupid, but she wasn't stupid. Just based on the advice Wei Yanwan had given her these days, she could tell she was a smart girl.
People are always unwilling to trust smart people.
Su Lujun and Hai Lan exchanged a few more perfunctory words before leaving with Wei Yanwan. Although Hai Lan was slightly criticized, her goal had been achieved, and she naturally said nothing more, adhering to the principle of less trouble is better than more trouble.
The two parted ways and returned to their respective palaces.
Upon returning, Concubine Chun ignored Wei Yanwan and went straight back to the main hall. Chunlei supported her master and looked at her with some resentment and some worry.
Yan Wan, who was lost in thought, was amused by her eager gaze and patted her hands: "Don't mind it, this may not be a bad thing for me."
She glanced at the side hall where she was currently living. Although it was barely enough for her to live in, her privacy was limited, and if she had children in the future, it would be difficult to raise them by her side.
Hai Lan's move was intended to divide her and Concubine Chun and prevent them from joining forces to form a new force, but it was exactly what Yan Wan wanted.
She also didn't intend to tie herself to the large ship of Concubine Chun, which had limited protection.
So, taking advantage of this favorable wind, Wei Yanwan began to exert her strength recently, causing the emperor to become more and more obsessed with her. The original scene of three spring colors and hundreds of flowers competing for supremacy gradually turned into a scene of one flower blooming alone. Although other high-ranking concubines could also get a little bit of rain and dew, it was obviously difficult for them to have a good face to this newcomer.
Hailan was also dissatisfied with her behavior of eating alone. After all, if she could not receive more favor, the chance of getting pregnant would be even lower.
"Empress Chun, do you still think that Wei Yanwan is a sensible person? If you don't take action now, you might just end up nurturing a tiger that will become a disaster. The lesson of A Ruo is right before our eyes!"
Seeing that the emperor was about to take everyone to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat, Hai Lan finally came to Zhongcui Palace and began another "alarmist" speech.
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