"His Highness the Crown Prince is young, so his eyesight is naturally good. As the Empress, the head of the six palaces, how can you still have the mind to make such sarcastic remarks when such a thing happens to the concubines? It's truly baffling."
But then she saw Bai Lingyu slowly waving a fan to the side.
He sneered.
He said something that made the Empress even more embarrassed.
"You—" The Empress narrowed her eyes, "You dare question my dereliction of duty?"
"Your Majesty, I would never dare to say that. It is all because of you, Your Majesty, that you insist on taking it personally."
Bai Lingyu chuckled, seemingly not taking her seriously at all. After speaking, she even raised an eyebrow at Mi Shan.
It seems to be saying:
"How about that? Look how angry I am at this old hag, isn't she?"
Mi Shan naturally understood that she was speaking up for him, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Li Changyu also chimed in at the opportune moment: "Your Majesty, it is not difficult to find out who is behind this. These glass beads are extremely small and not something an ordinary person would have. They must have been custom-made."
"As long as we find out who ordered this bead during this period, we can find out who is behind it."
Upon hearing this,
Lin Zhaoyuan's expression changed slightly.
He looked at the Empress.
"The Crown Prince is right. I only decided to hold the ceremony at the Star-Picking Tower two days ago. Those who knew about this and devised this scheme to humiliate Consort Mi Hui..."
We only have these two days to take action.
With a little investigation, it will be easy to find out who it is.
Lin Zhaoyuan's face turned ashen, and she swayed as if she had fainted.
Although Empress Rouci was slightly flustered, she quickly regained her composure and sat up straighter.
Mi Shan took in their reactions and guessed most of the situation.
Lin Zhaoyuan was the Empress's person, so the Empress must have ordered the beads from her. As for throwing the beads down the steps, any maid who was easy to manipulate could do it.
As long as the timing is right, even the slightest movement will go unnoticed by others.
"Father, let me investigate! I must find out who is behind this, who almost caused a rift between us." Prince Rui suddenly stood up, bowed, and requested permission.
"Can you manage on your own?" Li Changyu asked him calmly, his demeanor haughty.
Li Shengyuan also cast a worried glance at him. He had seen firsthand how timid and incompetent his son was.
"Your subject can do it!" After saying that, Prince Rui looked at Li Changyu with a bright and confident expression. "Second brother, don't underestimate me."
"Alright, I'll leave this matter to you."
Just as Prince Rui was about to go, Consort Lin stumbled and almost lost her balance. Her maidservant reacted quickly and steadied her.
"Lin Zhaoyuan, what's wrong with you?" Feng Qianzhong and Feng Zhaoyi looked at her in confusion.
Having recently received the emperor's favor, Feng Qianzhong has shed her initial awkwardness and shyness.
Regardless of the emperor's character, she cooperated with him to the best of her ability.
This greatly surprised and delighted the emperor.
I never imagined that she was the lowly concubine who had once been summoned to the emperor's bedchamber but was ultimately forced to kneel outside the tent as punishment.
All I remember is that she is now incredibly charming, not only skilled in dance but also in martial arts. When she performs a sword dance under the tree, she bears a striking resemblance to the young Empress Ru.
It made him feel like he had struck gold.
Back at the banquet, Consort Lin's face was ashen. She shook her head without saying a word, but silently held the hand of the maid beside her: "I'm fine, I just felt a little dizzy."
"If you're not feeling well, go back and rest," Li Shengyuan said impatiently. He didn't have much of an impression of Lin Zhaoyuan to begin with, so he didn't value her much.
Consort Lin bowed her head: "Your Majesty, I do not need to go back to rest. Thank you for your concern."
After speaking, he looked at Mi Shan, who had been standing on the steps.
"Your Highness Consort Mi Hui has been standing on the steps for a long time; you must be tired."
Her words reminded Li Shengyuan, and a look of displeasure and pity appeared on his face.
"A perfectly good banquet has been ruined by these trivial matters. My beloved concubine, come quickly! Xu Ninghai, read out the imperial edict directly!"
"Here you are."
Mi Shan, supported by A Chan, walked onto the stage.
Xu Ninghai read the document aloud: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Consort Mi Hui is beautiful, intelligent, and quick-witted. She is hereby granted the title of Consort and the honorary title 'Hui'."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Mi Shan bowed, raised both hands, and accepted the imperial edict.
Li Shengyuan showed a satisfied expression.
The surrounding concubines all cast envious glances their way.
Mi Shancai had only been in the palace for less than a month when she was made a concubine and given a title. Her prestige even surpassed that of Bai Lingyu.
Next, will the four concubines be added immediately?
Currently, among the four imperial concubines, there is still one vacant position for Consort De.
The crowd seemed to already see the day when Mi Shan would become Consort De, and their eyes were filled with even more jealousy.
"My beloved concubine, come and sit beside me."
Upon hearing this,
Bai Lingyu actually stood up and gave up her seat for Mi Shan.
Everyone was astonished.
"This will not do; it is inappropriate," the Empress said.
"Which is more important, the measure or His Majesty's wishes? His Majesty himself hasn't said anything, but some people always like to jump out and oppose it."
Bai Lingyu finished speaking in a soft voice, then took Mi Shan's hand and said, "Come, let's sit together and toast His Majesty, no matter what those people say."
Upon hearing this, Li Shengyuan burst into laughter.
"It is still Consort Yu who truly understands my heart; she knows what I'm thinking." He finished speaking, then looked at Mi Shan and accepted the wine she personally offered.
He even deliberately held her hand, covered it, and rubbed it for a moment.
"My beloved concubine has skin as smooth as jade and a face as beautiful as a fairy. It is a blessing from heaven that I have such a favored concubine as you."
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