Yongcui Palace.
Because of insufficient lighting, many lights were turned on.
Madam Dong was carefully dressing up. She would attend today's banquet with great seriousness.
She didn't lose. Those who want to see her make a fool of herself should open their eyes wide.
So what if she's an Imperial Noble Consort? As long as her son ascends the throne, she can do whatever she wants.
She has a good son, so naturally she wants to give him face. Let those who want to see her son make a fool of himself laugh too.
However, with the King of Qi present, Lady Dong suddenly slapped him across the face!
The palace maids and eunuchs were all startled, and everyone became extra cautious.
When the Imperial Noble Consort is angry, she is capable of anything. It is said that the Eastern Palace is very comfortable. It would be better if the Crown Princess took charge of the harem someday.
The King of Qi was eighteen years old, with a face as handsome as jade, and he remained unfazed even when Lady Dong beat him.
Mrs. Dong was so angry that her chest ached! She felt so suffocated that she wanted to tear her son apart!
She had worked so hard for her son: "You actually want to marry a village girl? Say it again, do you want to be with the Crown Prince?"
Qi Wang looked at his mother with a serious expression: "Secretary Kong Tingsen is a two-time Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), upright and honest, the best candidate, and will not be a hindrance. Although Miss Kong and her grandmother have always lived in the countryside, they are well-read and no less so than Miss Wen."
Madam Dong didn't want to hear it! She thought Xu Shi didn't know: "You think the Dong family is holding you back? That Xu Shi is just a vulgar country bumpkin!"
King Qi stubbornly insisted: "Madam Xu married Kong Sikuan, and she was a good wife and mother to her children. Kong Sikuan was a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). She had two sons and two daughters. Her eldest son, Kong Tingsen, is not worth mentioning. Her second son, Kong Tingbin, has already passed the provincial examination and is studying and teaching at the same time, which is a good deed. Madam Xu saw that it was not easy to live in the capital, so she chose to live in the countryside, which is truly admirable. A virtuous wife brings prosperity to three generations, and Madam Xu is just like that."
Madam Dong glared angrily; was she implying that she wasn't virtuous enough?
The King of Qi then presented the facts to her: "The Kong family has everything that the Crown Prince has."
Mrs. Dong snapped, "So what?"
She has nothing she wants! That country girl is more suited to be a concubine!
King Qi frowned: "Isn't this for your own good? You think Pei Huanyue is good, but why don't you think Miss Kong is good? From now on, Miss Kong and Pei Huanyue will be sisters-in-law."
The Dong family was not happy!
King Qi did not back down: "The Chang family are true country girls, the Kong family are not! Old Madam Xu has always lived in the countryside, the Chang family cannot compare! As for the Secretary Assistant, can you underestimate someone who has passed the imperial examinations twice?"
Mrs. Dong stared at her son, wondering if Kong Tingsen had some other ability.
Both lists of successful candidates were selected by Dong Xu, and after so many years, it takes some ability for someone to rise to the position of Secretary Assistant.
Finally, the Prince of Qi said in a low voice, "What we need now is stability. Who is more stable than Kong Tingsen? Look how reckless Qing'e Palace is. Let her jump around. Who is more innocent than Miss Kong? Don't ask her to do anything anymore. Just keep the Prince of Qi's residence in order."
Dong squinted her eyes.
Her son wouldn't let her manage things, and her daughter-in-law couldn't control her either.
There can only be one winner between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law.
Madam Dong sneered. Could it be that this village girl, Kong, has already got the Prince of Qi under her thumb before even entering his residence?
What a good son!
The King of Qi assured him, "Miss Kong can manage the King of Qi's mansion well, and it won't be in such chaos again."
This is something that cannot be delayed.
Pei Huanying, Pei Huanfeng, Xin Huixi, Huai Yuling, and several other beauties—if they were to cause trouble, it would be a disgrace to the Qi Prince's mansion.
Mrs. Dong asked, "Have you made up your mind?"
King Qi bowed his head: "Please grant my request, Mother."
Mrs. Dong made her point clear: "I will not agree."
The King of Qi glanced at her.
Undeterred, Dong confronted her son.
King Qi left silently. A strong wind blew outside, making him even more resolute. He wanted more than just perfection.
Only the winner is perfect. In what way is he inferior to Xie Zhou?
Fucui Palace.
Cui wanted to smash things! Xie Yu wouldn't let her leave!
She had it all planned out. Since she was sitting behind the curtain anyway, she could still look beautiful and slowly regain favor.
But Xie Yu didn't want to see her at all! Madam Cui was furious!
The palace maids trembled with fear. For over twenty years, Lady Cui had enjoyed the emperor's favor, her aura rivaling that of the empress.
Lady Cui asked, "What's the name of that one who's recently gained favor?"
The lady-in-waiting whispered, "Qian Sha."
A palace maid whispered, "It is said that she looked especially beautiful when she wore the colorful gauze, so the emperor bestowed upon her many pieces of fine gauze."
Cui was so angry that her head ached!
The female official quickly helped her up.
Cui was so angry she wanted to curse and vomit!
The female official called to the eunuch, "Go and fetch the imperial physician!"
The eunuch returned slowly and said, "The imperial physicians have all arrived at Linde Hall."
Those who come for the Double Ninth Festival are mostly elderly people, and they have aches and pains all over their bodies, so we can't neglect them for even a moment.
Cui had recovered, but suddenly her headache returned!
She couldn't even persuade a single imperial physician! Before, everyone used to beg her on their knees! The more Cui thought about it, the more her head ached!
The lady-in-waiting hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, don't think about it anymore, try to think more positively."
The palace maid was quite bold: "Even if Qian Sha is favored, she will only be given the title of Liangren."
Cui is also a good man!
The palace maid thought to herself, “Cui Liangren lives in Fucui Palace, while the other concubines at most live in one or two rooms.”
Therefore, the saint was just in a moment of pleasure and did not intend to bestow much grace.
Perhaps it's because the empress has just been deposed and they don't want to make any big moves?
There's a lot of speculation in the harem. But generally, no one takes any action, unlike Consort Cui who's so bold.
Cui's anger!
Countless people are laughing at her! She doesn't want anyone to see her like that!
A palace attendant ran in to deliver a message: "Princess Yongmu has gone to Huanbi Palace."
Cui was stunned: "What are you going to that slut's place for?"
The eunuch was speechless. How could Consort Xian be considered a lowly person?
Moreover, the position of the Imperial Noble Consort is not yet stable. It is said that the Virtuous Consort had a difficult first half of her life, but now her fortunes are about to turn around.
The most important thing is the favor shown by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. This guarantees their future.
Aside from the newly promoted Consort De, Consort Xian's position is probably the most stable; this is fate.
Cui was so angry she had a headache: "Call Yongmu over here!"
The eunuch ran away. Whether he could be summoned or not was not his concern.
Lady Cui asked those around her, "What is Yongmu going to do?"
The palace maid spoke the truth: "Consort Xian is also a stepmother, and she and Consort De are in charge of affairs, so there might be something going on. Princess Yongmu also has a job now, which is great."
Cui was so angry she vomited!
She hardly ever interfered in affairs, so how could Empress Dong allow anyone to meddle?
That vile woman, Shen, is brazenly taking charge! I can't tolerate it! I can't tolerate it!
If it were now, and Dong Shi were finished, it would be her chance. Cui Shi cried, cried loudly, cried incessantly.
The autumn wind carried the sound of weeping everywhere.
Countless people in the harem were laughing.
Xing Cairen swayed out.
She's only twenty-four! It's not too late for her. It's not about vying for favor; it's about the long road of life!
If I could survive until I reach the Crown Princess's hands, perhaps I'd have a better life. No need to cry, I've already cried.
Everyone cries eventually; it's just a matter of time.
An official came and told Consort Xing, "Madam Ruan has entered the palace and is now resting in the Imperial Household Department."
"My grandmother?" Xing Cai Ren's tears streamed down her face!
The palace maid was watching from the side; wasn't she crying?
However, this is a good thing. Consort Xing's life in the palace isn't very good, so it's difficult for her to see her relatives. Old Madam Ruan is over seventy years old, so it's fair to say that every time she sees them, it will be one less time she can.
Consort Xing hurriedly thanked the eunuch and then knelt down to express her gratitude to the Emperor, for this must be His Majesty's favor.
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