After leaving the Cining Palace, Yu Xing asked Jiang Qiao, "Princess, shall we go back to the palace?"
Jiang Qiao's attitude is casual. I wonder if Lou Zhuxin can easily dodge it this time? Does Jiang Ji love her more, or does he respect the Queen Mother more?
"Go to Kunning Palace to find someone."
…
Kunning Palace.
Lou Zhuxin was stripped of her green card and was furious.
The inner hall was in a mess because of her, with jade and porcelain bowls broken all over the floor and incense burners lying messily on the ground.
"The Emperor actually disregarded our past friendship and treated me like this. It's all Jiang Qiao's fault! Why was the Emperor so kind to her today?"
Lou Zhuxin's hair was disheveled, and at this moment she no longer cared about her usual virtuous appearance, she looked completely like a madman.
Nanny Liu and Fanglan didn't dare to breathe, and knelt there without saying a word.
"Snap—"
A jade cup fell over again, and the sharp fragments scratched Fanglan's face. She subconsciously touched her face, looked at the blood on her hand in disbelief, and a tear fell.
Why?
The imperial concubine's temperament has changed drastically in recent years. Ever since the queen's accident, no one in the harem has listened to her discipline. Why has she become even more violent?
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The Emperor was only bewitched by her for a moment. I believe that the Emperor will soon realize what he has done to you and will come to comfort you."
Lou Zhuxin's expression softened a bit. Yes! She and the emperor had been in love for many years. In the past, no matter what mistakes she made, Jiang Ji would never blame her. This time would definitely be the same.
Realizing what she had just done, she sighed and helped the two people up from the ground.
"Mammy, Fanglan, you two were both brought from my mother's family. We have the deepest feelings for each other. You have helped me a lot over the years. In my eyes, you are like family."
Of course, Aunt Liu and Fang Lan knew what she meant by this. They were to rise together and suffer together. This was to remind them to be loyal.
"I swear to follow you till death, my lady, and I will never have second thoughts."
"This old slave swears to follow the Majesty till death, and will never have second thoughts."
The two said in unison.
Lou Zhuxin noticed the wound on Fanglan's face, and her expression softened a little. She took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood off the woman's face, comforting her.
"Fanglan, go see Doctor Sun, don't leave any scars."
Fanglan lowered her head and said, "Yes."
As he turned around, his eyes became compassionate.
Yes, of course her face cannot be scarred, otherwise how can she help you seduce those disgusting men and make them work for you?
After years of deep affection between master and servant, he was ultimately just a pawn.
Lou Zhuxin's voice sounded again behind him.
"Madam Liu, how is Concubine Li's health?"
"Lady Li is in good health. The imperial physician said...it's a boy."
Lou Zhuxin's eyes flickered with charm, "Okay! Then continue to entertain me well."
"yes."
…
A moment later.
The inner hall has returned to its former tranquility.
A little servant came running in.
"Your Majesty, Princess Changle has arrived with the eldest prince."
When Lou Zhuxin heard this name, she felt a tightness in her chest.
"What is she doing here?"
The little maid replied, "I don't know. They are still waiting outside the palace."
Lou Zhuxin looked in the mirror, calmed herself down, and said, "Let them in."
I heard his voice before I saw him, and he sounded in a good mood.
"Noble Concubine Zhu is indeed favored by my father. This Kunning Palace is truly magnificent, as if it were made of crystal."
Lou Zhuxin naturally didn't think that Jiang Qiao was praising her, but she still had to be polite.
"Princess, you're joking. As the eldest princess, you have everything you want. It all depends on whether you are favored or not."
Jiang Qiao pulled Jiang Yanchuan to sit casually, a smile on his lips, "Noble Concubine Zhu is right. Since ancient times, there has been a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, and there is an order of seniority. Regardless of whether they are favored or not, legitimate is legitimate and illegitimate is illegitimate. Their status is there! Don't you agree?"
Lou Zhuxin was born out of wedlock in the Prime Minister's Mansion. She herself was not the Queen, and Jiang Shuhuan was also born out of wedlock.
What she hated most in her life was being born out of wedlock and having to act according to other people's wishes all her life. That was why she hated Bai Mian. Only when she died would the queen be hers.
She is the queen of Anhuai Kingdom, and Yongning is the legitimate princess.
Lou Zhuxin's face flushed red, and she trembled with anger. She said hatefully, "Princess Changle, what on earth do you want to do by coming to Kunning Palace today? Is it just to make fun of me?"
Jiang Qiao's lips curled up as he jokingly said, "Of course not. I heard that the imperial concubine wanted to take a maid named Linglong from my mother. I came here today to get her back. Linglong was my mother's maidservant during her dowry, and we have a deep bond. As a son, I must help my mother get her back."
Lou Zhuxin scoffed, "I'm afraid that's impossible. Princess, you don't know that Linglong is now mute and can only do rough work. How can she take care of our empress, who is so precious to us?"
Jiang Qiao had long lost his patience and didn't bother to argue with her. "I'm here to inform the Imperial Concubine, not to discuss. I must take her away today. It's up to you to decide!"
Lou Zhuxin couldn't hold back her smile. "How dare you, Princess! I've been so tolerant of you because the Emperor has some affection for you today. As the Emperor's eldest daughter, how can you continue to be so arrogant and domineering? If the Emperor finds out, he will definitely punish you!"
Jiang Qiao handed the jade token at his waist to Yu Xing behind him and instructed her, "Yu Xing, go to the courtyard and see if Ling Long is there. She's the one who works the hardest and wears the thinnest clothes. Once you find her, we'll go back to the palace."
Yuxing put away the jade token and said, "Okay."
Lou Zhuxin argued, but she couldn't stand it anymore. She slammed the table and stood up, "Changle, are you trying to rebel?"
Jiang Qiao lowered his eyes. "Lou Zhuxin, you might not know this yet, but the Emperor has already released my mother from her confinement. Guess how many good days you have left? Oh, and I know all the bad things you've done. I'll slowly settle the score with you."
Aunt Liu scolded: "How can the eldest princess call the imperial concubine by her name? This is extremely disrespectful!"
Jiang Qiao: "Madam Liu, right? I also know that you helped Lou Zhuxin do a lot of bad things, and I won't let you go."
Fanglan, who was peeking from behind the screen, shuddered.
No, she must find a good way out!
Concubine Zhu is no longer reliable.
Lou Zhuxin was so choked up that she felt a bit suffocated. "Come here, Princess Changle is slandering the concubines in the palace. Arrest her for me."
A large group of guards rushed in, looked at Jiang Qiao, then at Lou Zhuxin, and did not dare to move for a moment.
Jiang Yanchuan quickly stood up and stood in front of Jiang Qiao.
Jiang Qiao pulled him behind him again, his cold gaze sweeping over the guards, "Let's see who dares to move. The Empress Dowager is still here. Can't you tell who's in charge of the harem?"
Wangcai: [Host, you are quite a bully.]
Jiang Qiao ignored him.
She made such a big fuss today just to tell Lou Zhuxin that she no longer has the final say in the harem, and she will drag her into the quagmire sooner or later. She wondered if Lou Zhuxin could sleep well tonight.
The guards dropped their swords and knelt down, not daring to raise their heads.
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