Jiang's ambition was not concealed and was clearly seen by Empress Dowager Rong.
However, Rong Yun didn't care. The more a person wants, the more constraints they will face.
In the end, it's like an insect trapped in a spider web; the more it struggles, the deeper it gets trapped, until there's no chance of escape.
She knew what the Jiang family wanted; after all, the Jiang family's purpose had always been very clear, hadn't it?
He himself also needed a woman who could draw his son's attention away from that vixen.
How can an emperor have a weakness?
She originally thought that Changling just wanted to try something new. After all, she had seen Liu Shi before, and she was indeed beautiful, a rare beauty in the world. What man doesn't like beautiful women?
If it were simply a matter of pampering a woman, she wouldn't want to interfere.
Unexpectedly, Changling was bewitched by that woman and actually wanted to make Liu's son with the late Crown Prince the Crown Prince!
Isn't this just handing over one's own kingdom?
If I hadn't intervened, the imperial edict appointing the crown prince would probably have been issued at the same time as the edict appointing the empress!
This won't do.
Rong Yun didn't want someone who had no blood relation to her to ascend to that supreme position, otherwise all her hard work and planning would be in vain.
Jiang is very useful.
Jiang Wuyou, the niece of the Jiang family, is even more useful.
Rong Yun narrowed his eyes, turned his face, and put on a friendly expression, looking very approachable.
After helping Jiang Shi up, she took Jiang Wuyou's hand and patted it affectionately.
"Wuyou hasn't seen me, this lonely old man, for so long. You spend all your time with your aunt. You're such a filial child."
Rong Yun was generous with her praise; she always had a silver tongue when it came to flattery. After all, she hadn't been able to wield such influence in the Prince's mansion for so many years by luck alone.
She smiled so kindly, looking like the gentlest of elders, making it easy for people to feel good about her.
But if you listen carefully, you'll find that every word she says is full of profound meaning, and not everyone is entitled to hear her kind words.
Jiang Wuyou clearly didn't have that kind of brain; she just took it as a compliment and lowered her head shyly.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am not ashamed."
Oh.
Rong Yun's lips curved into a smile, and she covered her mocking smile with her handkerchief. In the blink of an eye, she was back to her kind and amiable self.
"What's with the modesty? Wuyou is truly a leading woman, and lately she's become even more generous and has a wonderful personality."
She loves fools, especially those who think they're clever but are actually fools who are being used without realizing it. Isn't that a good knife?
Jiang gleaned some insight from these two sentences, realizing that this person differed from the one in her memory, but she vaguely felt that this was the real Rong Shi.
I'm afraid... this person has been hiding their true abilities from me all along, playing the role of a completely innocent and pampered sparrow.
Too.
How could someone who could produce an ambitious man like Sheng Changling be just an innocent and naive person?
I really misjudged it.
Jiang stopped overthinking, because she knew that thinking about it further would be pointless.
It would be better to... think about how to help Wuyou gain Rong's favor and bring her into the palace.
She knew that the Rong family also had many daughters of marriageable age, all of whom were beautiful and charming. It wouldn't be easy for her niece to get a spot in the palace.
After all, why would someone abandon supporting their own family member and instead support a complete stranger?
I need to come up with a solution myself.
Jiang nodded slightly, lowered her eyes, concealing the calculation in them, and when she looked up again, her expression changed instantly.
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager is too kind to her. Over the years, Wuyou has been fortunate to receive your care and is deeply grateful. Today, I have brought her here to express my gratitude."
Jiang adopted a humble posture, as if she were genuinely grateful to Rong Yun, showing no trace of the arrogance she had displayed as Empress.
He's a master of deception, using retreat as a tactic to advance.
Madam Rong looked at it and nodded to herself.
She understood what Jiang meant: Jiang Wuyou had been by her side for so many years, and she had feelings for him and was indebted to him. From now on, he would always put her first.
It must be said that Jiang was a skilled palace intrigue strategist and adept at manipulating people's hearts.
Even if you didn't have any particular thoughts before, hearing these words now would make you want to do something.
Jiang Wuyou, having been prompted by the Jiang family, naturally followed suit and began to sweetly flatter Rong Yun.
"Yes, Wuyou is very grateful for the Empress Dowager's teachings. The Empress Dowager treats Wuyou like a mother. Wuyou is grateful and will repay you if given the chance, even if it means sacrificing his life for you."
Jiang echoed her sentiments, seemingly pleased that her niece was so sensible.
"Wuyou, that's the right way to think. The Empress Dowager has done us a great favor, and you must remember that."
"Worry-free knows."
"It's not enough to just talk about it; you need to take concrete actions. You're such a fool; why don't you consult the Empress Dowager?"
As Jiang spoke, she steered the conversation toward repaying a debt of gratitude. What better excuse could there be than to enter the palace as a concubine and offer herself in marriage?
Seeing the approval on Rong's face, which seemed to indicate that she was also interested, she only needed to guide her carefully.
It must be said that Jiang was indeed capable; she could even package the sale of her niece as a beautiful story of repaying a debt of gratitude for her care.
Fortunately, Madam Rong already had this idea in mind, so she took the opportunity to bring it up.
"To be honest, there is indeed something that is troubling me. Emperor Changling has just ascended the throne and is focused on politics. His harem is empty and he is lonely. I also wish that he had a loving and caring woman by his side."
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