"Speak if you have something to say."
Tao Rong hesitated for a moment, then tentatively said, "Um, I'd like to ask about the Prefect of Xishan."
Qin Su understood. "Don't worry, the relevant documents will be issued after we return to the capital. The prefect of Xishan will most likely be dismissed from office, and his son will be beheaded in the autumn."
Tao Rong lowered her eyes and said, "The prefect of Xishan is actually a good official, but his son is a complete scoundrel."
"That depends on you. If you want to keep your position as the prefect of Xishan, then go and beg His Majesty. In any case, His Majesty will stand up for you. This is where the benefits of being the emperor's favorite come in."
"good."
She seemed a little worried about something, and then added, "I must thank Princess Chen. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today."
Qin Su: "..."
"No need to flatter me, you are a capable person yourself. I never explained in detail how to do it, it was your own plan. I only have one request for you, do not harm Emperor Mingyang, and do not disrupt the court."
"Won't."
Tao Rong smiled and assured her.
She was repaying a debt of gratitude, so why would she do something her benefactor didn't want her to do?
Three days later, the group finally returned to Beijing.
Tao Rong did not immediately enter the palace, but was ordered by Emperor Mingyang to temporarily reside in the Prince Chen's residence, only saying that she was getting married from the Prince Chen's residence.
This specification is indeed a bit too high.
The word "marriage" is only applicable to the empress, but Emperor Mingyang actually said it to Tao Rong. Firstly, it shows his importance and affection for Tao Rong; secondly, it is a slap in the face to the empress.
Upon learning of this, the Empress Dowager quickly summoned Emperor Mingyang to her palace. Suppressing her anger, she questioned him about why he disregarded his wife's feelings.
Emperor Mingyang spoke frankly, recounting to the Empress Dowager what had happened at Tao Rong's house.
Fortunately, the Empress Dowager didn't directly berate Emperor Mingyang, so she was finally able to smooth things over.
In the end, she only said that it was good that Emperor Yang knew his limits.
A concubine is a concubine; she cannot surpass the status of the principal wife.
It's like a lover can never ride on the head of the legal wife.
This may have been the Empress Dowager's last act of insistence.
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