"The power in the palace has always been held by Consort Niu, which ultimately makes her position illegitimate and lacks legitimacy."
A fierce glint flashed across the Empress Dowager's aged face as she glared at Su Ma La Gu and said coldly, "If the Emperor doesn't appoint an Empress, there's nothing I can do."
"In the harem, those of high rank have low birth, and those of high birth have low rank. There is really no suitable candidate for empress."
Sumalagu nodded and agreed.
After half a cup of tea
The Empress Dowager looked towards the outside of Cining Palace, pondered for a moment, and then spoke in a deep voice, "Today is the investiture ceremony for the Imperial Concubine. As the Imperial Concubine's daughter, Wuyoudai should go to the Imperial Concubine's palace to congratulate her on her promotion."
"Su Ma, accompany Wu You Dai to the Imperial Concubine's palace to offer your congratulations."
A hint of joy flashed quickly across Sumalagu's lowered eyes.
Suppressing her excitement, Su Mala Gu quickly glanced at the Empress Dowager and said respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will go and make the arrangements immediately."
Watching Sumalagu's departing figure, the Empress Dowager's eyes turned solemn as she fell into deep thought.
A young palace maid, bowing respectfully to the Empress Dowager, had her eyes darting around on her pretty, bright face as she spoke to herself thoughtfully.
"Granny Su seems different from usual."
The Empress Dowager's expression darkened, her sharp eyes fixed on the young palace maid. She said sternly, "How is it different? Su Ma has served me for many years."
The young palace maid knelt down tremblingly, filled with fear and unease.
"Your Majesty, this servant only feels that Su Ma La Gu seems to pay special attention to the Imperial Concubine and show particular favor to the Twelfth Princess. On several occasions, this servant has seen Su Ma La Gu reprimanding the wet nurse and palace maids who serve the Twelfth Princess."
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