"yes."
…………
Another chaotic night.
Xuanyuan Ye himself didn't understand why he seemed to be truly infatuated with this woman.
Every time, he acted like a naive young boy.
Before leaving, Xuanyuan Ye glanced at the dense red marks on the back of her feet, then looked at her coarse cloth clothes, paused for a moment, and decided to give her some new clothes.
"An Yi, report to me immediately if she makes any moves."
An bowed his head and knelt down: "Yes."
When Jiang Tian woke up, it was already broad daylight.
"Young lady, please drink your medicine."
An Yi timed it perfectly and delivered the medicine in time.
Jiang Tian drank it without saying a word.
An Yi retreated silently.
After returning, Xuanyuan Ye was only troubled for a moment by his lack of self-control before focusing his energy on other things.
Qin Shaoqing is returning to Beijing to report on his work.
He first went to the South as an undercover agent for a period of time, where he made great contributions.
Now they've gone to the border again, and have once again protected the peace of the local people.
Xuanyuan Ye saw that he had gained enough experience outside, so naturally he wanted to bring him back, since he was one of his top generals.
He will be back in half a month.
Xuanyuan Ye had to personally find him a good position.
Besides this matter, Xuanyuan Ye also sent people to prepare a banquet in the palace so that the young ladies could familiarize themselves with the palace environment.
Actually, he was planning to bring the young ladies into the palace after a few days, but he didn't expect that the selected ministers would be so impatient.
They all coveted the position of empress, and each wanted their daughter to become empress.
But the final decision rests with the Emperor.
The Emperor hadn't even met the young ladies back then, he had only drawn a few names. Now that he could meet them, he might be able to seize the Empress's position.
They all believed that their daughters were the best in the world, so why couldn't they win the emperor's heart?
With this in mind, the ministers jointly submitted a memorial to persuade Xuanyuan Ye.
Xuanyuan Ye was indifferent to whether these ceremonies were held or not, and as for who the empress was, he naturally wouldn't judge her solely by her appearance.
He encouraged his ministers to do whatever they wanted, granting their requests.
He also had his own thoughts.
Among those young ladies, those who liked to cause trouble and stir up waves in the palace should naturally be eliminated as soon as possible.
He certainly didn't want unrest among the people in his palace.
Once the news of the upcoming banquet for young ladies spread, everyone in the palace knew about it.
The emperor's harem was still empty, and some people were already secretly plotting.
If you can win over a young lady and get on the right side, the opportunity to rise to the top will come.
What hope do slaves have? They just want to follow a favored master and get some favors in return.
Although Jiang Tian was far away in the Cold Palace, Xiao Fuzi was an inquisitive person, and he immediately told Jiang Tian about this as if it were something new.
"Everyone says that General Yongwu's daughter is beautiful and has a straightforward temperament, and is most likely to be made empress. If I could serve in her palace, I might become a grand eunuch."
Little Fuzi has already started to dream.
He talked on and on for a while before realizing that Jiang Tian hadn't said a word.
He looked over and saw Jiang Tian watering her flowers and plants.
"Girl, look at me, it's like I'm performing a one-man show, you should at least say something to me."
Jiang Tian then looked up at Xiao Fuzi: "I understand what you mean, but you are a palace servant. No matter where you go, you can't leave the palace. As for where you people go, it depends on what the higher-ups want. If you insist on standing out and cause trouble, no one will help you."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Xiao Fuzi's head, instantly chilling his once-warm heart.
He suddenly remembered how ruthless and decisive the emperor was. If he were to form cliques and engage in any underhanded activities under the emperor's nose, he might be beheaded if the emperor found out.
"Girl, you're right, I've changed my mind."
Xiao Fuzi regained consciousness and broke out in a cold sweat.
"You should think about who told you this information. The truly intelligent people in the palace would never deliberately provoke anyone. If someone puts these words in front of you, they might be trying to harm you."
Although Jiang Tian spoke softly, she hit the nail on the head.
Xiao Fuzi's expression grew increasingly serious as he listened; he was already wondering who was trying to harm him.
Xuan Yuan Ye was naturally aware of the unrest among the people in the palace.
Eunuch Chen had planned to use this opportunity to expose some dishonest individuals, and Xuan Yuan Ye tacitly approved.
On the night before the Misses' Banquet, Xuan Yuan Ye thought for a moment and went to Jiang Tian's place again.
Jiang Tian hadn't seen Xuan Yuan Ye for some time.
She was a very sensible person. Although she had many entanglements with Xuan Yuan Ye, she never broke any rules.
Not long ago, An Yi sent her a lot of silk and satin at night.
She sent them all to the warehouse, without making a single garment for herself.
A disfavored princess confined to the cold palace knows perfectly well what she should and shouldn't wear.
When Xuanyuan Ye saw that she was still wearing coarse cloth clothes, he frowned.
"Didn't I bestow upon you plenty of cloth? Why don't you exchange a single piece?"
"Does Your Majesty want to hear the truth or a lie?"
Xuanyuan Ye frowned slightly: "What do you mean by that?"
“My status is not worthy of those fine clothes. If I were to wear them, and someone with ulterior motives saw them, they would surely suspect me of having ulterior motives and bring trouble upon myself. I do not have the courage to do that.”
She had made herself very clear, and Xuanyuan Ye naturally understood the underlying meaning in her words.
His expression grew increasingly grim, and his gaze towards Jiang Tian was filled with displeasure: "Are you complaining that I'm not treating you well? That I'm unwilling to give you a rank?"
Jiang Tian didn't say anything, but quietly took a few steps forward and put her arm around his waist.
She took the initiative to throw herself into his arms; this was the first time they had done so outside of the bedroom.
Xuanyuan Ye's anger was somewhat extinguished.
Smelling her fragrance, Xuan Yuan Ye's fingers twitched, but he restrained himself from hugging her back.
Jiang Tian rested her head against his chest and said softly, "If it weren't for the Emperor's grace, this servant might have disappeared from this palace long ago."
"I am at ease that Your Majesty has not granted me a title. If you had, I would have become a thorn in the side of others, and my life would not have been as good as it is now."
She is quite insightful.
Xuanyuan Ye reached out and stroked her delicate cheek: "Then, if I give you clothes, will you just pile them all up in the storeroom?"
Jiang Tian tilted her head back, stood on tiptoe to his ear, and smiled sweetly: "If Your Majesty wants to see, when Your Majesty comes in the future, this servant will dress up specially for Your Majesty, okay?"
Xuanyuan Ye tensed up instantly, a glint of fire flashing in his eyes.
He couldn't bear it any longer and picked Jiang Tian up in his arms.
It was perhaps not a coincidence that this woman was able to survive in the deep palace.
At least he appreciated what she said.
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