The next day, Ying Xixi was conferred the title of Shuyi, Xi Shuyi, of the fourth rank by the beaming emperor.
The news quickly spread throughout the harem.
The three thousand beauties in the harem all wanted to see who this newly emerged Shuyi was.
It just so happened that after the new concubine entered the palace, she had to go to Kunning Palace to pay her respects to the queen.
So early that morning, Ying Xixi went to Kunning Palace accompanied by her personal maid Hua Yue.
As soon as she entered, she found that the outer hall was filled with concubines dressed in gorgeous clothes.
The queen sat in the inner hall, which was also filled with concubines.
Ying Xixi was a little surprised, as she had always heard that the emperor had three thousand beauties in his harem.
This was the first time she had met so many concubines in person.
The concubines in the inner and outer palaces totaled not a hundred, but at least eighty.
I'm afraid there are some concubines of lower rank who are not qualified to come to the Queen.
Ying Xixi came before the Queen, facing the gazes of the concubines, some of whom were looking at her with envy, some with contempt.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen."
Ying Xixi bowed properly.
"Stand up, you are the girl that the emperor brought into the palace yesterday, you are so beautiful, no wonder the emperor named you Shuyi."
The queen was dressed in a red palace dress, with delicate and majestic features. Although she had a smile on her face, she looked majestic without being angry.
And in Ying Xixi's opinion, there was a knife hidden in the queen's smile.
"Thank you for the compliment, Madam."
Ying Xixi didn't care whether what the Queen said was true or false, she just continued.
Her thanks made the queen's expression freeze for a moment.
The Queen obviously didn't expect the new Shuyi to be so shameless. Did she really think she was praising her?!
The queen was speechless. She gave Ying Xixi a seat and ignored her.
Ying Xixi was also happy and at ease, sitting and looking at the various furnishings in Kunning Palace.
However, Ying Xixi didn't have long to relax, as someone came to find trouble.
When Ying Zhenzhen saw that the new Shuyi was actually Ying Xixi, she was so angry that she almost couldn't control her emotions.
How did Ying Xixi, a lowly concubine's daughter, even enter the palace?!
She was even given the title of Shuyi!
Didn't Mother say that she had betrothed Ying Xixi to an ugly butcher who had beaten his ex-wife to death?!
She was waiting for Ying Xixi to be beaten half to death by a butcher after she got married, and live a life worse than death.
Then, I saw Ying Xixi, who was named Shuyi, in the palace! !
Ying Zhenzhen was so angry that she blurted out in front of everyone, controlled by her anger.
"Ying Xixi, how did a lowly concubine like you trick the emperor into letting you into the palace?!"
As soon as Ying Zhenzhen said this, the talking in the hall stopped abruptly.
Everyone looked at her with either shock or complicated expressions.
What was shocking was that Ying Zhaoyi actually said such offensive words in front of everyone!
After all, many of the concubines present here were concubines at home.
Ying Xixi was amused. She didn't expect Ying Zhenzhen to be so stupid.
She pinched the handkerchief and looked up at Ying Zhenzhen cautiously, "Sister, I, I did not deceive the emperor. I know that I am a concubine's daughter and my status is lowly in your eyes.
But I really never thought about entering the palace to compete with my sister for the emperor!
Of course it’s okay if you don’t like me, but please don’t say that being a concubine’s daughter is a lowly status.
After all, there are also concubines among the sisters here, and since the emperor does not despise our status as concubines, he is willing to let us enter the palace and favor us.
Sister, you keep calling me a lowly concubine's daughter, so where do you put the Emperor?"
Ying Xixi's casual provocation made it clear that the concubines and harems present looked at Ying Zhenzhen with strange eyes.
Ying Zhenzhen also realized belatedly what she had just said.
Her face changed drastically, and she angrily scolded Ying Xixi, "What nonsense are you talking about?! You're so sharp-tongued now! I didn't say I despised your status as a concubine's daughter!"
Ying Xixi opened her mouth to say something, but when she saw Ying Zhenzhen's angry eyes, she lowered her head silently.
In the eyes of other concubines, Ying Xixi looked like a poor little girl who wanted to refute but was suppressed and dared not to refute.
The concubines who were also concubines like Ying Xixi couldn't help but feel pity for her.
Among them, Concubine Yue, who was the highest-ranking concubine, played with the round fan in her hand and glanced at Ying Zhenzhen with a half-smile.
"Ying Zhaoyi, you said in front of your sisters that being a concubine's daughter is a lowly status.
The emperor didn't even say we were lowly. Who do you think you are that you dare say that to us?
"Sister Queen, I really can't swallow this. Why don't we invite the Emperor over and have a good talk with Ying Zhaoyi?"
The Queen, who was watching from the sidelines, was suddenly called out by Concubine Yue. She said sternly, "That's right, come here."
"Empress! I was wrong! Don't invite the Emperor! If the Emperor comes, he will definitely blame me!"
Ying Zhenzhen finally realized that she had spoken out of her own fault, and she quickly rushed over and knelt in front of the queen, begging for mercy.
"Oh? It's also possible not to invite the Emperor. Then what should Ying Zhaoyi do?"
The queen leisurely picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Ying Zhenzhen clenched her back teeth, her lowered eyes filled with hatred for Ying Xixi.
"My dear sisters, I'm sorry. I said something wrong. I apologize to you."
Although Concubine Yue was not very satisfied, she decided not to let the Queen send anyone to invite the Emperor over for the sake of the Queen.
"If you know you said something wrong, then slap yourself in the face. Yeah, six slaps."
Concubine Yue gave the order nonchalantly.
Ying Zhenzhen's whole body stiffened.
"What? I can't even deal with a mere Zhaoyi like you?"
As Yue Guipin said this, she stood up and slapped Ying Zhenzhen in the face with her hand.
Ying Xixi was stunned by the sound of a few slaps.
Ying Zhenzhen was stunned.
"you!"
"What? Still want to argue? Then sister Queen, please have someone call the Emperor."
Concubine Yue took out a handkerchief and wiped the non-existent dust off her hands.
"I was wrong! Don't invite the emperor!"
Ying Zhenzhen quickly stopped him.
Concubine Yue sneered and sat back in her original seat.
Ying Zhenzhen slumped on the ground like a clown, and everyone looked at her and whispered.
Ying Zhenzhen clenched her fists so tightly that her fingertips almost pierced her palms.
This was the first time she had been slapped in the face!
It’s all the fault of that bitch Ying Xixi!
Who told her not to marry the butcher properly but to run into the palace to compete with her for the emperor's favor!
Now he is even trying to sow discord between her and other concubines!
Damn Ying Xixi!
She will never let her off easily!
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