Chapter 82 Mother and Daughter Plot Against Rouge
Zhao Bailu was a little confused by Meng Yanzhi's sudden tears. She gently patted her shoulder and asked, puzzled, "Yanzhi, what's wrong? We're good friends, isn't this what I should do?"
"No, it's not that I should, thank you." Meng Yanzhi's eyes were red-rimmed. "Ever since I came to the capital, everyone has despised and hated me, but you're the only one who's truly sincere towards me!"
“They’re not bad, it’s not that you’re bad.” Zhao Bailu looked at Meng Yanzhi very seriously: “Listen to me, you are really a very good girl. You deserve to be treated well by many people. Things will get better in the future. Come on, I’ll take you to the palace now.”
The imperial decree appointing Meng Yanzhi as a lady-in-waiting was quickly delivered to the Meng family.
Meng's parents were completely dumbfounded, especially Meng's father.
During this time, Meng's father had been wondering what Meng Yanzhi was planning by not going home, but he never expected that she would enter the palace and become a female official!
Does this mean she's completely breaking ties with her family?
"Eunuch Wang, are you mistaken? My sister doesn't know anything, so how did she enter the palace and become a lady-in-waiting?" Meng Anxian was so jealous she was going crazy!
Why does Meng Yanzhi have everything, get whatever she wants, while she has nothing? Everything she desires ends up being empty!
Upon hearing this, Wang Huanhai looked at her with displeasure: "How could an imperial edict be wrong? What do you mean by this?"
"My daughter's mistake was unintentional, please don't blame her, father-in-law." Mother Meng quickly got up, then took the silver note, stuffed it into Wang Huanhai's hand, and politely saw him off.
Upon returning, Meng's mother looked very displeased. Gritting her teeth, she said unhappily, "What exactly does Meng Yanzhi mean by this? Such a big matter as entering the palace to become an official, why didn't you discuss it with me first!"
"Isn't it a good thing for your daughter to enter the palace and become an official? Why are you so angry?"
"I want to tell you something, I want to discuss this with you. Besides this bastard, who else do you care about?"
Now that Meng's father was even more certain of Meng Yanzhi's worth, he understood who he should choose.
The word "bastard" completely stunned Meng Anxian!
She looked at her father in disbelief, never expecting that her father, who had doted on her since childhood, would say such a thing.
"Father? I..."
"Shut up! Who's your father? You bastard of unknown origin, the Meng family gave you a meal, and you really think you're something special?"
After saying this, Meng's father turned around and left, heading straight for Aunt Chen's courtyard.
"Mother, should I move out?" Meng Anxian's tears fell as she looked at her mother with teary eyes. "Father can't tolerate me, and I don't want to stay and humiliate myself. I want to move out, Mother, please!"
Seeing Meng Anxian's pitiful state, Meng's mother felt even more heartbroken. She hurriedly stepped forward and hugged her, saying softly, "Alright, alright, don't cry. Your father was just talking nonsense when he was out of his mind!"
“That’s right, you’re my sister, you’ve been since we were little.” Meng Anfeng immediately stepped forward and gently patted Meng Anxian’s head: “Alright, you’re the eldest daughter of our Meng family, we will always love and cherish you. Don’t be afraid, your brother is here!”
Granny Liu hurried over, looked at Madam Meng with a troubled expression, and said, "Madam, Concubine Chen is pregnant, six months along, and it's confirmed to be a boy!"
"What did you say?" Mother Meng shoved Meng Anxian aside, strode forward and grabbed Liu Mama's arm: "What did you say? Say it again, that slut is pregnant!"
Granny Liu nodded: "They kept it a secret without a trace, so I only just found out myself. What should we do?"
"Mother, what should we do? What if that bitch really gives birth to a boy?" Meng Anxian looked at her mother with a worried expression.
Having been in the inner quarters for so many years, Meng's mother took a deep breath and quickly calmed down, looking at Meng Anxian: "Don't be afraid, with your mother here, no one can take away your status. What's the skill in giving birth? Raising a child is what's real skill. Besides, her son is not as good as your brother!"
Meng Anfeng is already sixteen years old and a well-known general. The baby in Aunt Chen's belly is just a piece of flesh, whose life or death is uncertain. What is there to worry about?
"I need to find a way to see Meng Yanzhi!" Meng's mother's expression changed repeatedly.
The inner quarters of the Meng family have been very quiet for many years, so it's impossible for something like this to happen suddenly. For some reason, Meng's mother always felt that this matter was inextricably linked to Meng Yanzhi.
Hearing this, Meng Anxian remained silent. She took Meng Anfeng's hand and asked, "Brother, what should we do now?"
"That Meng Yanzhi is a complete jinx!"
"I'll make her pay!"
Those two pieces of trash!
Meng Anxian originally thought that with so many things happening, they must have a solution, but she never expected it to be like this.
They're both good for nothing but empty threats; they're utterly useless. It seems we can't count on them.
The Glass Palace.
"This humble woman pays her respects to Your Highness, the Noble Consort!"
Meng Yanzhi knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully.
Consort Wang immediately stepped forward, helped the person up, and then said with a smile, "You child, how come you are always so well-mannered? Oh, you've become even more handsome in just a few days?"
"Your Majesty, please don't mock me."
"Mingchu, come here quickly and greet the Imperial Concubine."
Meng Yanzhi glanced at Ming Chu behind her and smiled.
According to the rules, female officials entering the palace were allowed to bring a personal maid to serve them, which is why Meng Yanzhi insisted on entering the palace and becoming a female official.
Only in this way can they legitimately protect themselves and the Ming Dynasty.
Mingchu immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed: "This servant, Mingchu, greets Your Highness, the Noble Consort!"
"You're that little girl who caused all this trouble?"
"Your young lady is practically insane for you. She is indeed beautiful and intelligent. Get up now."
Consort Wang looked at Mingchu and smiled, her eyes crinkling.
"I have already given the order and arranged a room for you, a room all to yourself. Your little maid can stay with you."
"The palace is not like the outside world; you have to be careful with your words and actions, do you know that?"
"Rouge, you were introduced to the palace by me, so you must be careful with your words and actions."
Although Consort Wang seemed simple-minded, she was well-versed in the ways of surviving in the harem and feared that Meng Yanzhi would be overwhelmed by the palace intrigues.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand. Please rest assured, I will not cause you any trouble." Meng Yanzhi immediately agreed, smiling sweetly at Consort Wang: "Your Majesty, are you hungry?"
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