Upon hearing this, Yunxian's eyes were filled with anger. She didn't want to write to Su Mo'er, but Hailanzhu kept reminding her that she had become like this because of a lack of manners. For the sake of the future, she couldn't make such a mistake again.
Therefore, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and bow respectfully to Hailanzhu and Dayuer.
As she lowered her head, Hailanzhu and Dayuer exchanged a glance, their faces flushed as they tried to suppress their laughter.
After taking a deep breath, Hailanzhu slowly said, "Rise and take a seat!"
Fearing that Hailanzhu would continue to tease her, Yunxian learned her lesson this time and knew to sit in her proper place.
"What important matter brings you here, Sister Yunxian?" Hailanzhu asked, getting to the point.
Yunxian turned her gaze to Hailanzhu, "The deposed Consort Ulanara came here this time to thank Consort Chen."
Hailanzhu smiled and said, "What are you saying? Shouldn't I be the one thanking you? If it weren't for you, I would be the one who got hurt this time."
Knowing that mentioning this matter would cause Yunxian's face to turn pale and then red, Hailanzhu insisted on bringing it up, causing Yunxian to take several deep breaths before gradually calming down.
"It was all an accident, but it was because of this incident that the Emperor lifted the ban and removed Consort Ulanara from the Cold Palace," Yunxian said calmly.
"Oh!" Hailanzhu raised an eyebrow. "In this way, sister can stop referring to herself as the deposed concubine Ulanara and just call herself a concubine."
Then she asked, "What is your current rank, sister, and which palace do you reside in?"
Yunxian replied, "His Majesty has not yet decided what rank to bestow upon me, but he has arranged for me to reside in Chengxi Palace."
"Chengxi Palace?" Hailanzhu asked softly to Dayuer, unaware of the question.
Da Yu'er believed her explanation for the previous incident and replied softly, "The head of Chengxi Palace is Yan Zha Qiurong."
Hearing this, Hailanzhu couldn't help but chuckle. With these two living together, things were bound to get interesting.
"Congratulations!" Hailanzhu said, snapping out of her daze.
"Thank you." Yunxian nodded in response, then added, "In that case, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave!"
"Take care!" Hailanzhu didn't want her to stay any longer, and wouldn't even say a casual word to persuade her to stay.
Knowing that she was being frivolous, Yunxian bowed and withdrew.
After Yunxian left, Dayuer couldn't help but purse her lips, showing how much she disliked her.
When no one else was around, the two always spoke their minds, and lighthearted laughter filled the hall.
Su Mo'er, standing to the side, watched Da Yu'er laugh heartily for the first time in a long time and felt gratified.
If someone hadn't reported that Atu was crying incessantly while looking for his mother, the two of them would have talked for who knows how long.
"Sister, I'm leaving." After saying this, Da Yu'er left with Su Mo'er.
Hailanzhu was left alone in the empty hall.
"It's so good to have children. Even if it's empty, I won't feel empty," she murmured to herself.
"Does Lan'er really want a child that much?"
The sudden sound startled Hailanzhu. She looked up and saw Huang Taiji.
She quickly composed herself and replied, "Of course."
She didn't blame the eunuch at the door for not announcing the news, because she understood that it was Huang Taiji's order.
Huang Taiji nodded, "I also want to have a child with Lan'er."
“It should be…” Hailanzhu paused, “and soon.”
"I hope so." Huang Taiji was a rational man, and he dared not have too much hope for the unknown future.
"Your Majesty, I'll have someone summon you later!" Hailanzhu changed the subject.
"allow!"
After the meal, it grew dark, but Huang Taiji remained determined to stay overnight at Guanju Palace. Hailanzhu tried every excuse to refuse, but to no avail.
Huang Taiji had many impulsive moments during his reign, but he always controlled them with reason. Hailanzhu couldn't bear it and asked him to go to the palaces of other concubines, but he refused.
After finally getting through the night, Huang Taiji fell asleep, and Hailanzhu relaxed. Seeing that everything looked the same as the previous two days, she went to sleep peacefully.
Guanju Palace remained unharmed, but Qingning Palace was as if dark clouds were gathering, and thunder and lightning were imminent.
"Your Majesty, please rest early!" Zhen Ge said meekly, not daring to even breathe loudly as he looked at Zhe Zhe's gloomy face.
Zhe Zhe's tone was not loud, but it was filled with deep hatred: "Did His Majesty go to Hailanzhu's place again?"
"Yes!" Brother Zhen said, head bowed.
"It's Hailanzhu again!" Upon hearing the confirmed answer, Zhe Zhe was like a demon from hell. "Today is my birthday, and the Emperor should be with me. Why has it turned out like this?"
Then her tears flowed uncontrollably, streaming down her face.
After a long time, she cried until she was exhausted and then stopped.
Seeing this, Zhen Ge dared to step forward and comfort her, "Your Majesty, there is no need to be sad. When Consort Chen gives birth to a prince, all of this will be over."
These words had an effect. Zhe Zhe narrowed his eyes and said, "Yes, no matter how hard it gets, it will eventually come to an end."
"Yes." Zhen Ge nodded in agreement, then reminded her, "It's midnight, Your Majesty, you should go to sleep!"
"Okay..." After venting her anger, Zhe Zhe gradually regained her composure.
She has to regain her senses; she can't cry from dusk till dawn.
After seeing that Zhe Zhe's breathing was even, Zhen Ge blew out a few candles and quietly bowed and withdrew.
As soon as she stepped out the door, her body straightened. She stared in the direction of Guanju Palace, thinking to herself: Hailanzhu, if it weren't for you stealing her love, how could the kind and benevolent Empress have become like this? It's all your fault.
After thinking it over, she looked away and walked toward her bedroom like a walking corpse.
...
Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Nothing major happened during this period, but some minor incidents did occur.
For example, some concubines would start waiting on Huang Taiji's usual route from Chenshi (7-9 AM) in order to meet him.
For example, there was a palace maid who always tried to seduce Huang Taiji in order to rise in rank, but she was only ridiculed by others.
etc…
All of these are related to Huang Taiji.
Hailanzhu found this utterly boring every time she heard it.
However, there was nothing that could be done, since there was only one emperor but so many concubines.
"If only we had cell phones, we wouldn't have to fight over these women," Hailanzhu said, idly sprawled on the table.
"Your Majesty, what are you saying? This servant doesn't understand." Qingluan felt somewhat confused by Hailanzhu's words.
“Even if I explain it to you, you might not understand,” Hailanzhu said bluntly.
Qingluan didn't take it to heart. "It's best not to know. Knowing too much will only bring more trouble."
Upon hearing this, Hailanzhu slowly raised her head and smiled, "The phrase 'great wisdom appears as foolishness' is most fitting for you."
"Hehe..." Qingluan chuckled foolishly, then asked, "Is Your Highness hungry? Would you like lunch?"
"Spread the word! Spread the word!"
"Yes!" Qingluan replied happily.
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