If you were to ask who the ministers disliked the most during this winter hunt, they would all say in unison that it was not the girl from the Xiao family who was going to enter the palace, nor the troublemaking Prince Helian, nor even the noisy and disruptive Emperor Xuanyi who wanted to take over the reins of government.
It was Xiao Lingchen!
It's him, it's him, it's definitely him, our Grand Tutor Xiao Lingchen.
She always wears a serious face and puts on a profound and inscrutable look. After seriously discussing important matters, she starts to subtly inquire about household matters, solemnly imparting knowledge about domestic affairs while subtly showing off her affection.
I'm so annoyed!
"So what if he has someone he likes?" people muttered behind his back. "He's already twenty-six. Most people his age would have a son in school by now. He's not even close to getting married yet. What's there to be proud of?"
They looked at each other, pursed their lips, and could only say, "Forget it, the more cold-hearted a person is, the harder it is for them to fall in love, but once they do, they become incredibly passionate and obsessive. Considering that you're twenty-six and still unmarried, let's grit our teeth and bear with it!"
On one side, Xiao Lingchen and Tong Su, who had opened their hearts to each other, grew closer day by day. On the other side, Emperor Xuanyi, who was about to get married, became increasingly dissatisfied.
It was already the end of the twelfth lunar month, and the New Year was just around the corner. Before the festival, Xiao Qingwan was sent to the palace—but not to be made empress.
She was only granted the title of Consort, not even reaching the rank of Imperial Concubine. However, since Emperor Xuanyi's harem was empty, she was already the highest-ranking person as a Consort. Xiao Qingwan was furious and resentful, but she could only helplessly endure it.
But then she realized she had held back too long.
She's been in the palace for half a month, and Emperor Xuanyi hasn't even favored her yet!
Utter disgrace!
Why was Xiao Baishu the Empress when she entered the palace in her previous life, but she became a concubine when it was her turn? Why wouldn't the Emperor Xuanyi, whom she longed for, favor her? Why wouldn't he show her affection?
Xiao Qingwan was so angry that her vision blurred and her nerves became increasingly sensitive. Whenever she noticed a palace maid talking in hushed tones behind her back, she suspected that they were secretly mocking her and would rush over to slap them.
She smashed half of the palace's vases in a fit of rage and curses, and then beat the palace maids who served her half to death on some pretext.
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she had someone make her a bowl of soup, forced a smile, and gracefully went to find Emperor Xuanyi.
If Xiao Baishu could be an empress in her previous life, then she must be one too!
Sooner or later, she will step on Xiao Baishu's head and make everyone kneel down to see that she, Xiao Qingwan, is the one who is truly remarkable!
However, when Xiao Qingwan arrived gracefully at the entrance of Emperor Xuanyi's bedchamber, she heard bursts of women's laughter and playfulness inside, along with Emperor Xuanyi's drunken voice.
"My beautiful, my lovely one, I wish to make you my concubine, my beloved concubine!"
"Your Majesty, you must keep your word... If you grant me a title, what will happen to Consort Xiao?"
"My words are law, of course they count! Consort Xiao? Hmph, that vile woman, I don't even want to see her, why should I care about her!"
Xiao Qingwan, her face contorted with rage, pushed aside the eunuchs and maids who tried to stop her and stormed in, slamming the food box next to Emperor Xuanyi: "Your Majesty, how dare you humiliate me like this?!"
Emperor Xuanyi was drunk and frolicking with a palace maid when he was suddenly hit on the head with a food box. Startled, he hurriedly stood up and angrily shouted, "Xiao Qingwan, what are you doing!"
Xiao Lingchen had the name on the family tree changed, saying that the person who entered the palace was Xiao Baishu. However, who didn't know that she was actually Xiao Qingwan, the one who bullied her younger sister?
The palace maid also fanned the flames from the side, and Emperor Xuanyi became furious, shouting, "Look at you! Where is the decorum of a concubine? Do you really think I have no other concubines besides you? I will hold a selection of concubines next year. Who do you think you are? Get out of here!"
"Your Majesty, how dare you do this?" Xiao Qingwan was as if she had been severely injured. Her eyes were red with disbelief. She turned around and saw the palace maid. She gritted her teeth and lunged at her, trying to tear off her face. "Did this slut bewitch you? I'm going to kill this slut!"
"Xiao Qingwan, get out of my sight!"
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