Chapter 23: Turbulence in Yongshou Palace

In the palace, everyone treated each other with respect, and the scene of loving mother and filial son really felt a bit incongruous.

Rongpin smiled gently, but her eyes were filled with impatience that was not easily detected: "What are you talking about, Queen Mother? Your Majesty is worried about state affairs, and I can only show my filial piety to the Queen Mother!"

"The emperor is the same. He only cares about state affairs every day. He hasn't come to the harem this month. It must be the empress or Concubine Zhen, right?" The empress dowager was somewhat dissatisfied that the emperor could not treat everyone equally. She was even more unhappy that the empress failed to give birth to a legitimate son for the emperor!

After many years of being childless, the two children they have are well-behaved, but they are adopted after all!

"You are right. The Empress is indeed virtuous and has managed the harem in perfect order over the years." Rongpin did not forget to add fuel to the fire, "But I, this..."

He hadn't finished speaking yet, and he looked a little aggrieved.

Rongpin has indeed been here quite frequently these days. Besides, she has given birth to a son and a daughter, so it is really not appropriate for her to be a concubine.

In fact, the Queen Mother saw through Rongpin's thoughts very clearly. Who came to the top without struggling in the harem?

However, although Emperor Yuan has been busy with affairs recently, he still has to treat everyone equally, right?

As the mistress of a palace, the queen must also maintain order in the harem.

"Someone, come and draft an imperial decree. Concubine Rong has a gentle and virtuous personality and has made great contributions to the country. She is specially promoted to the title of Rong Fei." The empress dowager immediately gave orders, asking someone to pass the imperial decree down.

Within some time, everyone in the He Palace should know about this.

After the little episode, the two were arguing and joking with each other.

"Princess Blue Lantern is here--" the little eunuch called out in a low voice.

The Empress Dowager smiled happily upon hearing this, and felt comforted in her heart. Although Lan Deng was not the Empress's son, he was truly filial to the Emperor, the Empress and her, the Imperial Grandmother.

Yuan Yao brought Yun Zhuan into the Yongshou Palace together.

"Yuan Yao pays respects to the Royal Grandmother. Is the Royal Grandmother doing well recently? Yuan Yao also had a lively and decent smile on his face.

Yun Ju'an did not dare to lose her manners, and knelt down to pay her respects: "Your servant Yun Ju'an pays respects to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother live a thousand years."

Perhaps it was because he had learned a lot about etiquette in Guanju Palace recently. Even the shortcomings in etiquette before entering the palace had been pointed out by the Empress, and Yun Zhen'an had also made adjustments and corrections to them.

At this time, Yun Zhuan performed the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects.

Even the Queen Mother, who had been immersed in the palace for many years, could not find any fault with Yun Zhuan's etiquette.

It's just that Rong Fei had said so many things in front of the empress dowager before. Although it would not affect the empress dowager's independent judgment, there would still be some preconceived impressions in it. Therefore, the empress dowager did not have the slightest good impression of Yun Zhuan, and even looked down on him.

The Empress Dowager was not a woman who often stayed in the deep palace. Instead, she had ears everywhere, whether in the court or the entire capital.

From the beginning, she had been pestering the boy from the Shen family and doing shameful things that really lost the dignity of a noble lady in the capital.

"Good boy!" The Queen Mother saw that Yuan Yao was happy after all, but ignored Yun Yu'an. She waved and let Yuan Yao pass. "Why aren't you serving your mother today?"

Yuan Yao sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere, so she smiled and tried to cheer up the Queen Mother: "It's all because of Yun Jiaojiao!"

"She has been in the palace for a few days. Because of something that happened, she has not come to see the Imperial Grandmother. That's why she begged me to come and see you! Tell me, can I refuse this filial piety?"

"Oh?" The Queen Mother looked at Yuan Yao with some confusion.

Princess Lan Deng said affectionately: "My royal grandmother, the mother of the world, is the best grandmother. Who doesn't want to admire the elegance of a grandmother? She is no exception!"

The Queen Mother seemed amused: "You little rascal, you actually teased your grandmother!"

However, at this time, the Queen Mother seemed to have no more emotions towards Wei Fujin. She glanced at the obedient Di Yunjian and said, "Since Lan Deng said so, you can get up!"

"A woman's appearance and moral character are the most important. Lan Yin, please give me your seat."

Yun Zhuan's knees were numb, but she breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she had Yuan Yao's flattery, otherwise she would have suffered more than this: "Thank you, Queen Mother."

Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the Lord.

Yun Zhuan struggled to stand up and sat down. Beads of sweat had already broken out on her forehead, but her expression remained unchanged. This made Concubine Rong, who was silently observing from the side, have a slightly better impression of her.

I've known for a long time that this woman is very courageous. She actually broke off the engagement with the Shen family. Now, it seems that I don't know who gave her advice, but her temperament and appearance are quite different from before.

"The young lady of the Yun family used to like our Shen Jue very much! They even said they were engaged!" Concubine Rong kept talking about this and that, "But now it seems that Miss Yun has changed a lot!"

The Queen Mother was disdainful in her heart. No matter how much this was changed, it would not be acceptable.

"In the past, Yun Ju'an didn't know the rules and regulations, so I shouldn't let Your Majesty laugh at me. But Your Majesty, I dare not respond to what you said." Yun Ju'an's face was solemn. "I don't know when I was engaged to the young master of the Shen family. Please tell me clearly, Your Majesty!"

Concubine Rong originally wanted to take control of Yun Zhuan, but she didn't expect it to be so difficult. She was a little annoyed that she didn't give her face, but she didn't know where to start.

I did show off my eloquence just now, but I forgot that women should be careful with their words.

This is even more true in the harem.

Besides, Yun Ju'an had already cancelled the engagement with Shen Jue, so she really couldn't say it out loud.

The Empress Dowager seemed to be looking at Concubine Rong all the time. She couldn't tell what she felt, but she felt that Yun Zhuan was aggressive and had no manners at all.

"Since Your Majesty feels that there is nothing to say, then please be careful with your words. Yun Yun'an is just a daughter of a noble family. If her reputation is insulted, what will happen in the future?" As she spoke, Yun Yun'an's eyes were slightly red. "I lost my mother when I was young, and my grandfather and uncle are still on the battlefield. Please have some mercy on me, Your Majesty Rongfei!"

The words were chosen with great care and his expression showed aggrievedness, so that even the Queen Mother could not help but be moved by them.

After all, it is a family of hairpins and silks...

Besides, who hasn’t had some ridiculous experience when they were young?

Besides, she was a noblewoman, and her having some crush on someone when she was young should not be made a joke in public.

Seeing this, Yuan Yao comforted Yun Zhuan: "Don't be upset, maybe Concubine Rong didn't mean it."

Maybe it wasn't intentional.

This statement caused ambiguity among the people present.

Yuan Yao had looked down upon Concubine Rong for a long time, but she became Concubine Rong only by being nice and currying favor with her own Imperial Grandmother. To be honest, who would look down upon her?

Moreover, she has no support from her natal family. If her family didn't have a strong foundation, her own father might not even allow her to give birth to a concubine or even a son!

"Princess, what are you talking about? It sounds like I have bad intentions." Concubine Rong immediately played the role of a poor little girl. Who in the harem doesn't know a thing or two about face-changing?

Dear friends, please collect and collect.

During the epidemic, don't stick to it. Okay, keep watching.

(End of this chapter)