Xing Cairen sat quietly in the corner.
She had little presence; in fact, if it weren't for meeting the Crown Princess today, she wouldn't have been noticeable at all.
Xing Cai was only twenty-four years old, but she looked older than Empress Dong. That's just how life is.
In fact, she entered the palace at the age of sixteen, was favored for two years, and became pregnant twice.
The people in the empress's palace even asked her explicitly whether she wanted to live or not.
Consort Xing was afraid of death, so she deliberately aborted her child. After falling out of favor, she simply eked out a living.
Later, Consort Ge gained favor. She was bolder and came from a better family than Consort Ge, but she died faster and was even slandered by Empress Dong.
Fortunately, people today are wise, and the Empress Dowager at that time was also wise, so Consort Ge's departure was relatively dignified.
Consort Xing didn't talk about herself, but looked at Consort Xian.
Currently, only Empress Dong and Consort Cui are by my side; Consort Xian is not worthy of them.
Even though Consort Zhu gave birth to the fifth prince, she was still only a half-mistress in ordinary households, and her status was not as high as that of the emperor's children.
Therefore, Consort Shen, Consort Zhu, and all the other palace concubines sat together in the back.
Xing Cairen thought it was nice to sit in the corner, as it would be convenient to watch the play.
The Crown Princess is truly amazing! If she can defeat Empress Dong, it will be a great relief for everyone.
Consort Xing harbored resentment!
Not only was Empress Dong poisonous, but Consort Cui was no better.
Consort Cui and Empress Dong have a strange partnership. They previously killed Empress Mingde, and now they're working together to fight the Crown Prince. While the favor of other concubines is insignificant, the two of them give no one else a chance.
Consort Cui couldn't outmaneuver Empress Dong, and she didn't want anyone else vying for her favor. Therefore, she wasn't well-liked.
Although she looked down on her defeated rivals, the imperial harem was divided into four parts, with Consort Cui accounting for three parts, the current emperor accounting for at least two parts, and everyone else combined accounting for less than one part.
Princess Yongjia angrily shouted: "The Empress Dowager is concerned about the Crown Prince's Palace, but does Lady Pei not want anyone to be added to the Crown Prince's Palace?"
Huan Yue looked at her with bright eyes, no longer a threat: "Your Majesty is eyeing the Eastern Palace again? Do you think His Majesty is too old to worry about? Then why keep an eye on the Eastern Palace? Why not just force the abdication in one go? Seventh Prince is still young. If one day he takes a knife and stabs it into His Majesty's heart, that's just because he's a child and doesn't know any better."
Consort Xing felt it was all over! The Seventh Prince was completely ruined!
How could an emperor dare to pose the slightest threat?
It's not unheard of for someone to commit patricide. The current King of Qi is probably extremely wary of such acts.
A cold smile played on Consort Xing's lips. "Go, Crown Princess! I'll offer my support if necessary."
Xie Zhou had to say, "Qing'e, don't overthink it. Your Majesty is kind, and we are all just being filial to you."
Huan Yue held his head, it hurt.
Do you think she likes it? The position of Crown Princess is like being on a volcano.
There's no way to cool off unless the Crown Prince is deposed and the Crown Princess is replaced.
Xie Zhou continued to say to his father, "The Duke of Rong has twelve sons. Father should not have lost to him."
Consort Xing's smile held a hint of melancholy. It was clear the Crown Prince wasn't as weak as she seemed; the meaning behind his words about defeat was worth pondering.
The Duke of Rong's favorite concubine even went to the palace; she must have been extremely favored.
Consort Xing's life was incomparable to hers, and even Consort Xian couldn't compare.
The emperor's concubines were not as good as the concubines of the Duke of Rongguo. How did the empress maintain the emperor's dignity?
Huan Yue, rubbing his head, then called out to Consort Cui again: "Your Majesty can't be relied upon. This matter will require more attention from Consort Cui. Consort Cui, don't worry about who's vying for the Emperor's favor. You've served His Majesty for so many years, do you not trust him? Even if His Majesty has more children, they're still your children. You already have four children, are you worried about not having enough to care for? Consort Xian and Consort Zhao are both available, aren't they? More people, more fun."
As long as the harem becomes lively, Huan Yue can enjoy the spectacle.
Although Empress Dong and Consort Cui will still keep an eye on the Eastern Palace, their energy is certainly limited.
Someone in the corner blurted out, "It was better when the Empress Dowager was alive."
Huan Yue supported this, saying, "The Empress Dowager is a saint; Her Majesty and His Highness both grew up under her watchful eye."
The spring breeze blows, and I miss my mother.
Xie Zhou thought of his grandmother and suddenly cried: "If my grandmother were here, she could teach Qing'e a good lesson."
The modern response is: "The green moth has no good fortune."
Huan Yue said, "The Empress Dowager's blessings are still with us, a blessing for the world. I am very content."
Consort Cui is about to collapse!
Not only was she forced to place people in the hands of the current emperor, but she was also required to protect them.
Especially forcing her to confront Lady Dong! Although it is said that Lady Dong is unworthy now, Lady Dong is still the Empress.
Huan Yue knew she was a bully who preyed on the weak, so he endured his headache and said, "Whether it's the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, or the Virtuous Concubine, none of these positions are easy. If you want to wear the phoenix crown, you must bear its weight."
The question we face today is: "If you want to wear the phoenix crown, you must bear its weight?"
Huan Yue said, "With great power comes great responsibility, and a single word can move the world. Your words are not a sign of great power, but rather a reminder to be mindful of your words."
Today's reflection: "That's right."
Huan Yue, clutching his head as if it were splitting with pain, still insisted: "Your Majesty works hard every day, so you should relax in the inner palace. The inner palace offers you worldly riches so that Your Majesty has no worries. In this way, you can enjoy fine clothes and delicacies without any guilt."
Everything you said is correct.
Today, Erlang said, "You've married a good wife."
Xie Zhou said in a panic, "Qing'e is straightforward and speaks her mind too much. Please forgive her, Father."
Huan Yue perked up and seized the opportunity: "A daughter-in-law will also be filial to her parents-in-law."
The emperor laughed loudly: "I am waiting for you and Erlang to be filial."
Xie Zhou requested permission: "Should I return with Qing'e first?"
Let's go, let's go, even today's people are gone.
Let's leave today's matter behind.
As for that oval-faced woman whose eyes are practically glued to him, honestly, I wouldn't be interested in her these days.
Even if he doesn't manage the harem much, this kind of woman will only cause trouble.
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