Chapter 180 Betrayal
Speaking of Consort Wan, Old Madam Huangfu knew even more about her than Hua Yueniang.
"That Consort Wan is a woman from Jiangnan. She is petite and speaks softly. Not to mention her beautiful face, she also loves to laugh."
Her tea ceremony skills were unparalleled in the imperial harem.
Our late emperor met her when he went to Jiangnan. He fell in love with her at first sight and brought her back to the palace. As soon as she entered the palace, he made her a Noble Lady.
It was said that she was the daughter of a merchant. When the court officials saw this, they said, "It's fine to take a merchant's daughter as a concubine, but don't give her such a high rank!"
Then the court officials offered their opinions.
As a result, whenever the court officials made a big fuss, the late emperor would promote Consort Wan to a higher rank.
She rose from a lowly concubine to the rank of imperial consort, but not with the title of "noble, virtuous, and wise," but rather with the name "Wan" which she herself had chosen.
Upon seeing this, the court officials immediately fell silent.
Madam Shangguan, wasn't your husband, Lord Shangguan, also involved in all of this back then?
However, everyone in the court participated, though it was of little use.
Whoever the late emperor wanted to favor, he could favor.
Later, the court officials stopped making trouble, and Consort Wan became pregnant with the emperor's child.
I remember my old master saying that the late emperor was so happy that he even thought of a name for the emperor.
Whether they were princes or princesses, the late emperor bestowed titles upon them.
It's such a pity! When she was five months pregnant, for some reason, Consort Wan miscarried, losing both her baby and her head.
I heard that the unborn child is a dragon's son!
It was because of this that the late emperor was saddened for a period of time.
However, from that time onward, the late emperor rarely visited the concubines in the harem.
As soon as Madam Huangfu finished speaking, everyone sighed.
Hua Yue Niang blinked, then deliberately asked.
"How could the dragon fetus just disappear? Aren't the best doctors in Dayu supposed to be in the palace?"
"Are there really no medical professionals in the palace who can do anything? Can't they save Consort Wan and the imperial unborn child?"
Madam Huangfu and the others smiled.
"Look at what you're saying, there are many things that aren't simply black and white."
There are many reasons why a woman's health is poor or her pregnancy is unstable.
It's possible that the person's health is not good.
Another thing is that it gets in other people's way and blocks their path.
When they bump into each other, an accident is bound to happen.
Some illnesses can be cured by imperial physicians.
There were some illnesses that even the imperial physicians dared not treat.
Who knows, maybe by curing the illness, I'll offend someone I shouldn't have!
Upon hearing this, everyone smiled knowingly.
Who hates Consort Wan the most? It's definitely the one in the palace right now!
Consort Wan was favored; how could Empress Dowager Zheng have competed with her back then?
Furthermore, Empress Dowager Zheng had been in power for many years but had never conceived.
Knowing that Consort Wan was pregnant, wouldn't she hate him so much that she would be stabbing people with voodoo dolls every day?
"However, Consort Wan was still too young and didn't know how to be wary of people."
If any of the concubines came from noble families, wouldn't they all bring their own family members with them when they entered the palace?
That Consort Wan was quite something; the people around her were either appointed by the late Emperor or planted by Empress Zheng.
Other concubines would also send people there.
The entire palace was leaking like a sieve.
They're not even our own people. If they get sick from eating something bad, isn't it bound to happen sooner or later?
I later met a former head palace maid who, after Consort Wan left, went to several palaces before finally returning to Empress Zheng's palace.
As soon as Madam Huangfu finished speaking, Madam Xu, who had been silent all along, also spoke up.
"Yes, yes, yes, it's that head palace maid surnamed Sang."
It seems she's like Consort Wan, a native of Jiangnan, and her name is Sang Qinghuan.
Because both of them were from Jiangnan, Consort Wan took special care of this palace maid, entrusting her with all important matters.
Later, when Consort Wan was about to leave, the late emperor was heartbroken, and Consort Wan even pleaded for the palace servants.
They said it wasn't their fault and asked the late emperor not to blame them.
"What a pity, such a kind heart was wasted."
"It's that head palace maid. I saw her last year when I went to the palace for the Lantern Festival banquet."
She is currently a head maid in the Empress Dowager's palace.
"Although she has aged quite a bit, I still remember that face!" said Madam Huangfu.
The elderly ladies all sighed in sympathy.
Both Hua Yueniang and Shangguan Jin remembered the name of that head palace maid.
Sang Qinghuan...
Perhaps the key lies in this person...
Leaving that topic behind, the ladies chatted about other things.
At this moment, Shangguan Jin also noticed.
It turns out that Qianli's shrewdness really did come from Huayueniang.
Hua Yueniang, a rough and unrefined woman from the martial arts world, managed to make these old ladies laugh heartily.
Madam Huangfu was a Buddhist, and Huayueniang could discuss Buddhist scriptures with her.
Madam Xu loved painting, and Hua Yue Niang started by discussing the paintings of the Four Great Masters of Jiangnan, managing to get the Prime Minister's wife to nod in approval.
Furthermore, Madam Shangguan enjoys embroidery, and Hua Yueniang can demonstrate her superb double-sided embroidery skills on the spot...
As for Old Madam Shen, who came from the countryside, Hua Yueniang was able to talk about farm matters quite well.
What crops to plant in what season...
Shangguan Jin knew none of this...
Shangguan Jin sighed, marveling at Hua Yueniang's reputation as the owner of the number one brothel in Jiangnan.
This ability to be adept at social interaction truly transcends gender and age!
It's just so pitiful for Hua Wanli!
How much will this mother force a girl who dreams of becoming an assassin to learn?
After chatting with these old ladies for a while, it wasn't until the afternoon that they were finally seen off to their respective carriages.
Shangguan Jin then discussed with Hua Yueniang what to do next.
Whether it's someone from the palace or someone from the Empress Dowager's palace, Empress Xu has to step in.
Although Hua Yueniang also said that if all else fails, it's not impossible for her to have Lian Qianli and Hua Wanli's father come forward and kidnap that Sang Qinghuan.
"No need. Since someone can solve this problem, then let's solve it!"
"However, I estimate that Master Hua will earn a little less," Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Hua Yueniang quickly waved her hand.
"Madam Shen, to be honest, that Mr. Ye is also a regular customer of our Wan Hua Lou."
They've helped us a lot in the past.
He offered his help, and I will definitely help even if I don't have the money.
"There are some things I can do, and if this matter is settled, I'll give the 100,000 taels of silver to whomever I want."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jin exclaimed, "Oh, that makes things much easier!"
Within two days, Mr. Ye arrived in Beijing.
Moreover, under Shangguan Jin's arrangement, he actually met the Crown Prince with 100,000 taels of silver...
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