Zi Ling is preparing Ruan Yu Mu's clothes, determined to stand out at this palace banquet.
"Your Majesty, this fabric was a gift from the Emperor when you gave birth to the eldest son. If you don't wear it now, it will go bad if it's left for too long. I've already had someone make clothes for you, and they said it will be delivered this afternoon!"
Looking at the color of the fabric that Zi Ling had prepared, Ruan Yu Mu felt that it was not domineering enough. "Zi Ling, there's no need to make it for now. Take out the dress I wore when I was made a concubine. I just want to wear that dress."
Ruan Yu Mu no longer wanted to be immersed in the harem. At first, she thought that as long as she was obedient and wary, these messy people would treat her better.
Later, she realized that having a higher status and cultivating relationships with more powerful officials would allow her to go further in life.
Now it seems I should learn martial arts so I can fight on the battlefield when necessary. And who has ever said that a woman cannot be an emperor?
Zi Ling's hand froze awkwardly in mid-air, her expression slightly taken aback, before she finally had the maid return the remaining fabric.
"Sister, what have you prepared for Consort Geng Yulin at the palace banquet tomorrow?" Qiao Siyu asked Fu Lusi as usual.
"I am now a Consort Zhaoyi, why should I prepare anything for that wretched woman? Besides, my cousins and others are all going on a military expedition this time. What is she? She's just someone who controls the six palaces." For some reason, Fu Lu Si Yue, who never used to compete for favor or put on an act, has now started emphasizing matters of rank.
Qiao Siyu smiled awkwardly, holding a gift she had intended to ask the maid for her opinion on, but now she had no choice but to return it and have the maid keep it.
Xi Yun had absolutely no intention of preparing a banquet. After much deliberation, she finally decided to go to Yu Jing Palace to personally demand an explanation from Ruan Yu Mu.
"Consort Mu, Consort Zhaoyi has arrived!" Ziling announced as she entered.
"Oh?" Ruan Yu Mu thought to himself that Fu Lu Private Key had come, probably because half of the Fu Lu family would be going out to fight soon and wanted to talk to him.
Ruan Yumu tidied her hair and went out to greet them.
Unexpectedly, it was Xi Yun standing in front of him.
"Your Majesty, Xi Yun hasn't visited your palace in a long time. Is there something you're concerned about?" Xi Yun greeted Ruan Yu Mu promptly, but Consort Mu did not allow her to rise.
"Oh, yes, sister, I never imagined... that we both served the Emperor in the Qi family and that we would meet again after entering the palace. Please rise!" Ruan Yu Mu was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered.
Although I don't know what this woman is here for, I won't dwell on it for the sake of appearances.
"Is your injury any better, sister?"
Xi Yun immediately inquired about Ruan Yu Mu's injuries. She had almost forgotten that she had said a few days ago that she had captured an assassin and sprained her hand. She had thought that Qiao Si Yu would come to plead for her or something, but Ruan Yu Mu miscalculated and hadn't seen anyone come for several days.
"It's alright, there's nothing to worry about. I've been practicing martial arts diligently these days, and ordinary assassins can't hurt me. You can rest assured, sister. It's kind of you to still be thinking of me."
"Go and bring a stool for Consort Zhaoyi. It's been a long time since Consort Zhaoyi has visited my Yujing Palace. She seems to be a rare guest now."
Xi Yun smiled awkwardly, offering no explanation, but instead asked Xing'er to bring out her embroidery, saying she had made several outfits for the child.
Ruan Yumu took the clothes and carefully touched them. They were indeed thoughtfully made, and it seemed that they had prepared them for a long time. The doubts in her heart were gradually dispelled.
When Xi Yun first came in and asked about her wound, Ruan Yu Mu was still suspicious, but she didn't expect that it was just routine concern.
"Your Majesty, you are the most blessed person in the entire palace. I think the princess from the Northern Frontier is five months pregnant now, and it is probably a boy. Your Majesty must take good care of your child, lest he be overshadowed by the later princes."
Xi Yun smiled and kindly reminded him, after all, that was the bloodline of the Northern Frontier, and Qi Jingxuan was well aware of this. Ruan Yu Mu didn't need to worry about it; surely Qi Jingxuan wasn't a fool.
"Thank you for the reminder, sister. My two sons are still young; let them play for a while. No amount of teaching will help those who are not destined for success. What do you say, sister? How is the eldest princess doing lately?" Ruan Yu Mu took the opportunity to inquire about the eldest princess, feeling regretful. She had originally intended to speak to Qiao Siyu, but now that Xi Yun held a third-rank position, it seemed unlikely she would be able to speak to her, unless…
"Replying to Consort Mu, the eldest princess is doing well. She can now use the toilet by herself and is very well-behaved and obedient."
Ruan Yu Mu nodded after hearing this, and the two chatted about trivial things. As it got late, Ruan Yu Mu felt that she had nothing more to say. However, Xi Yun seemed to have something to say, but she hesitated to say it.
"Is there anything you want to tell me?"
Tears instantly welled up in Xi Yun's eyes, leaving Ruan Yu Mu completely bewildered. She quickly took out her handkerchief and wiped Xi Yun's face.
Her makeup was also a mess.
"Little sister, just tell me what's on your mind!"
Hearing this, Xi Yun had witnessed Ruan Yu Mu's methods. Now that the young master was in her hands, would she beg for mercy and let him go?
She immediately knelt down, pleading, "Your Majesty, please spare the shadowy figure and spare Liu Changfeng, the young master of the Liu family!"
Ruan Yumu's eyes widened; this was completely different from what she had predicted! What was going on?
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