Consort Wu smiled and said, "Oh dear, I forgot. It's my fault."
Princess Han also covered her mouth and smiled: "That makes sense. It is indeed the fault of the servant woman. Princess Rongning is very well-mannered."
Rong Su didn't speak, she just smiled.
During the family dinner, Rong Ning felt as if she were being looked down upon as if she were naked.
But they dared not get angry or say anything.
I hate Yan Nangui and everyone here so much. But right now, there's really nothing I can do.
After the family banquet ended, the emperor and empress went to Fengxiang Palace.
This is normal; if she didn't go, it would mean the emperor was dissatisfied with the empress.
So for three consecutive days, the Empress served him in bed, and there was nothing much to say about it in the palace.
Consort Ye was angry, but she dared not show it.
She now knows that although she holds a high position, her situation is rather ordinary.
I've grown up a few years, and I'm no longer the ignorant and fearless person I used to be.
On the evening of the fourth day, His Majesty went to Consort Xiangxian's Wanchun Palace.
This trip lasted another three days.
Inside Zhaochun Palace, Yan Nangui was washing her face and applying some cosmetics when she heard Shuanzi report, "Your Majesty, His Majesty is staying at Changchun Palace again today, and he has already retired for the night."
"Hehe." Yan Nangui applied the cream as usual and gently rubbed her cheeks.
"Empress Xiangxian has had a tough time too."
“This… is unique to this person, something that others can only envy,” Chanyi said.
"It's something to envy; Consort Xiangxian is indeed favored. But with so much favor comes so much weight. Even the Noble Consort is not allowed to serve the Emperor like this. She did it for three days in a row. Aren't the Noble Consort Ye and the Empress Dowager angry? And if she gets pregnant before the Noble Consort Ye, tsk tsk."
It's easy to imagine the future filled with sword fights and bloodshed.
“Well… I was thinking that you would be next, but if that’s the case, then maybe we shouldn’t? It’s better if you wait a little longer,” Chanyi said.
“Oh, it’s nothing. I spent a day at Beichen Palace a few days ago, and I made my request then. His Majesty must have given me that face,” Yan Nangui said.
"You...you asked for His Majesty's presence but didn't?" Chanyi was stunned.
"Yes." Yan Nangui smiled, recalling that day.
She sat on someone's lap, poking around, saying that His Majesty was not allowed to rush to Zhaochun Palace after the mourning period.
The man's eyes widened at that moment.
She just kept acting cute.
Fortunately, she was still popular at the moment, so Shu Chengfeng agreed.
"I estimate I'd rank third or fourth," Yan Nangui said.
"Ah...this..." Chanyi didn't know what to say.
"What? Serving His Majesty in the morning or evening is the same to him, isn't it? It's just that it's a little more or a little less trouble for me. I won't be truly favored at this time. Don't you know how we've been these past few years?" Yan Nangui said.
Chanyi quickly agreed, saying, "That's true. Although His Majesty hasn't been able to stay overnight in the inner palace these past few years, my lady often goes to accompany him."
The Zhaochun Palace also bestowed many gifts upon them.
"As a person, you don't have to stand out in everything. Just make sure you're not bullied when it matters. The palace and the mansion are different; each has its own way of life."
Chanyi curtsied: "This servant has learned a lot."
"What do you mean by being taught or not? It's all just idle talk. Ask for a day off for me tomorrow." Although my period hasn't started yet, it's almost here, and I'm already feeling stomach aches.
And the next day, there was no need to pretend, because her period started in the middle of the night, which was really impressive.
Yan Nangui's life isn't as painful now, but she still habitually takes leave.
It's not every month, but it happens about five, six, seven, or nine times a year.
The Empress was already used to it.
Everyone had gotten used to it; at most, Consort Ye would say a word or two.
However, today, Consort Ye's target is clearly not Yan Nangui, but Consort Xiangxian.
So the heated debate that morning had nothing to do with Yan Nangui, who was absent.
After the meeting ended, on Jiyu Bridge, Xiao Guirong beat Zhang Jieyu.
The reason was simply that Consort Zhang said the flowers in the Imperial Garden were in full bloom, and it was also the perfect time for boating on the lake. The weather was also nice, and since it was no longer a period of mourning, everyone could naturally enjoy themselves freely.
She said just that one sentence to Consort Murong.
Because they all lived in the Jade View Palace.
Before Consort Murong could say anything, Consort Xiao mocked Consort Zhang for being out of favor and only knowing how to have fun; her words were certainly unpleasant.
Zhang Jieyu usually doesn't argue with people, but this time she couldn't hold back and retorted.
Xiao Guirong then slapped him across the face.
Consort Murong frowned and reprimanded her, but was rebuffed by Consort Xiao.
She didn't care much about Consort Zhang, but she was, after all, someone from her palace.
Consort Ye had already left, and only Consort Ning and Consort Xia were present, neither of them daring to say anything.
Zhang Jieyu's slap was completely in vain.
When the news arrived, Yan Nangui had just gotten up.
"That Xiao Guirong is something else, she really has a terrible temper. She's only just out of mourning and she's already courting death like this," Jiang Xiang said.
No one in the entire Zhaochun Palace liked her; she had disgusted many people when she was in the manor.
"She's courting death. Although Consort Zhang is not favored, she is honest and dutiful. The fact that she was able to enter the palace properly from her residence and even obtain the title of Consort proves that although His Majesty does not favor her, he is satisfied with her. The Zhang family is not a high-ranking family, but they are still loyal to His Majesty. Consort Xiao's actions today will only bring trouble upon herself," Yan Nangui said calmly.
To say that Consort Ye was foolish in the past, she would at least know to summon people to her quarters when punishing them, and secretly bully them a little.
But this Xiao Guirong is truly domineering, brainless, and arrogant.
Sure enough, within half a day, the Empress sent word that Consort Xiao was to be confined to her room for a month to reflect on her mistakes, and that she would be fined three months' worth of wages.
He also comforted Consort Zhang and bestowed some gifts upon her.
As evening approached, it was heard that His Majesty had gone to Qiyun Pavilion.
It seems like today will be Luo Wanyi's turn to serve the emperor.
Yan Nangui had no objection, but my cousin was so angry that she smashed a stack of teacups.
With such a good show, Yan Nangui didn't ask for leave the next day and leisurely went to the Empress's palace to pay his respects.
After everyone greeted her and took their seats, Luo Wanyi indeed looked to be in good spirits today.
It's really good that Xiao Guirong, that troublemaker, isn't here today.
Xia Meiren spoke first: "Sister Ning, what's wrong? You look so unwell?"
"Stop talking! It's only April, how come there are mosquitoes at night? I didn't sleep well last night because of them. Biting is one thing, but what's with all the buzzing?" Ning Jieyu shook her head.
“Sister, how could you know that Yuge Pavilion is by the water? It must be like this. There are advantages and disadvantages. It’s just like my lakeside residence in the old mansion.” Xia Meiren smiled.
"If Sister Ning is willing, how about we switch? I'm not afraid of mosquitoes," Qu Meiren said with a smile.
"I can't bear to part with it. Although there are mosquitoes, the smoke will be enough, and the scenery is still beautiful," Ning Jieyu said with a smile.
Consort Ye snorted: "A few pavilions, what's so important about them that it's worth mentioning?"
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