"As expected of Consort Yi, she is truly different from us mediocre people. I have looked at it over and over again, but I couldn't find this problem..." She nodded seriously, and after careful consideration, she came to the conclusion that "that is indeed the case." Her eyes were filled with even more gratitude as she looked at Consort Yi.
Seeing the sincerity with which Niohuru agreed, Consort Yi felt more inclined to offer guidance and began to find the person before her more agreeable.
She was intimately familiar with the palace rules, let alone applying them. Moreover, many of the subtleties inherent in the palace rules were unknown to those who had never truly encountered them; only through in-depth understanding could one truly appreciate their profound meaning!
Palace rules were actually inherited from the Ming Dynasty... but many were destroyed due to war at that time. It wasn't until the Manchus entered the pass that, after several years of chaos, the women in the harem gradually sorted them out and incorporated the characteristics of their Qing Dynasty.
It is no exaggeration to say that the thick book covers almost every aspect of life in the palace, and some parts are even more obscure and difficult to understand. Consort Yi also suffered quite a bit from it in the past.
Managing the harem isn't just about talking and giving orders to subordinates; it requires absolute understanding to make arrangements and avoid mistakes!
Only after getting to know them did I realize how ruthless the men were; they weren't as glamorous as they appeared on the surface!
When the young Niohuru left, she felt she had gained a lot.
The palace rules were a very thick book. Even though she managed to read it through and memorize it, it was difficult for her to apply them... not to mention that many of them were not internalized.
It wasn't until Consort Yi offered this insight that she realized there were still many subtleties involved, and it proved incredibly useful for this flower-viewing banquet!
She gradually realized how many of the things that Xiao Tongjia had set were against the rules, and she felt a sense of relief.
If I were to implement this without knowing it, and the Emperor or Empress Dowager were to blame me, wouldn't I have to share the punishment with them?
Perhaps the Emperor wouldn't punish them much on a day like the flower-viewing banquet, but he would still have a bad impression of them.
And his original goal of gaining a foothold among the concubines in the palace has certainly been shattered!
She was afraid she would become a thorn in someone's side, so how could anyone possibly extend an olive branch of friendship to her!
Xiao Tongjia's elder sister had only died a few years ago, and perhaps she still retained some influence in the palace.
But I am different. My sister passed away early, and now she has little influence left in the palace. If I don't gain a foothold, won't I suffer a great loss?
As she walked, she quickened her pace, her mind racing with thoughts of how she should revise the charter, what parts were still imperfect and needed to be perfected, and what parts were absolutely inappropriate and had to be deleted!
These things must be deleted. Even if Xiao Tongjia is unhappy, even if it offends her, these things cannot be kept!
Her expression was relaxed, but at the same time, thinking of Xiao Tongjia, anger welled up inside her. If she could find the end of that ball of yarn, perhaps all her problems would be solved…
If this incompetent teammate drags me into this mess, I will absolutely not let her get away with it!
Meanwhile, Xiao Tongjia, who was staying in Chuxiu Palace, had been paying close attention to the commotion when she heard that Xiao Niu Hulu had gone to find Consort Yi.
She thought that maybe the two of them could be evenly matched!
Upon hearing the palace maid's report that Lady Niohuru looked "relaxed and all smiles," the maid frowned even more deeply, wondering what Lady Niohuru was up to...
"Are you sure you didn't see wrong?" Xiao Tongjia asked to confirm.
"Your Majesty, this servant saw it clearly and that is indeed the case!" the palace maid replied respectfully.
The position of a concubine is awkward, but she enjoys the same treatment as a consort. Generally, if she is humble, the palace maids will call her "Little Mistress".
However, ever since she entered the palace, the palace maids have been calling her "Your Highness" all the time, and she has never refused them. On the contrary, she feels very happy about it!
Those below, seeing her attitude, naturally had to go along with her and praise her highly.
Anyway, I haven't overstepped any boundaries, and my cousin the Emperor... the way he treated me is a recognition of my status, isn't it? Why should I keep a low profile?
She was the one who initially took on the responsibility of organizing the flower viewing banquet, but after taking charge, she found that it was not as simple as it seemed on the surface. It was just a banquet, and she didn't think much of it when she attended banquets before. Even when she helped her mother organize a few banquets at home, she thought they were simple. It was just that there were too many rules in the palace, and the things she wanted to do were greatly restricted.
Once you actually take over, you'll find that things are different inside and outside the palace.
She was rigorously trained, but had little contact with palace affairs.
Because the entire Tong Jia family probably never expected that their elder sister would die so young... After all, when she was still in her boudoir, her health was very good.
At that time, in order not to make her sister suspicious, she was never raised according to the standards of the imperial concubines. Instead, she was to be raised as a wife of a noble family. So, although she was well-trained, she was still quite different from the imperial concubines.
What was Xiao Niohuru doing?
She was completely baffled.
The next day, when Lady Niohuru arrived, Lady Tongjia took the booklet about the flower-viewing banquet from her and immediately turned pale.
Because the two of them had been planning this together, they had been in close contact recently. I don't think she came here this time without knowing why, it must be for this matter.
But to her surprise, the young Niohuru clan member completely changed what she had agreed upon!
“Sister Niohuru… why have all these places been changed? I was thinking that I could have you introduce these flowers to the Emperor and let you show your face in front of him more…” Xiao Tongjia took a breath and forced a smile.
Xiao Niu Hulu smiled slightly. These two, who had entered the selection process this time, had already shown their faces to the Emperor enough, and there was no need for them to continue to show their faces and cause more enmity.
She had anticipated this situation when she arrived, since Consort Yi had pointed out several rule-breaking points that had been previously set by Lady Tongjia.
She knows exactly what she's planning, but she just wants to get more attention and secure a more important position for herself!
But she is, after all, a concubine, and has not yet been granted the title of imperial concubine. Even if she were granted the title, she would be the least senior concubine. If she did this, where would that leave Consort Hui and Consort Yi?
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