After the censor's wife's defeat, the other women, though resentful, dared not say anything more, fearing that the Fourth Prince's wife would seize on their weakness and implicate their husbands. The Fourth Prince's protection of his wife had reached an abnormal level, and they were very careful in scheming against her, trying their best to use Lady Jue Luo's hand to clean up the banquet.
Although the ministers' intentions were good, Fei Yanggu and his two sons, along with Yin, were not to be trifled with. They would often take direct action to suppress the ministers just as they were about to do so.
"Fourth Princess Consort, you've gone a bit too far. Madam Yu was just concerned about you. Madam Ulanara also worked hard for many years to raise you to adulthood. Now that you've found such a good match, you're not going to take care of your mother anymore?" Madam Yang's mouth was very sharp. Seeing that Qingyan was speechless, she was smug and felt that her plan should succeed.
This Lady Yang and Lady Dong'e were cousins. Before they were married, they had a very good relationship. After they had children, they shared their experiences in taking care of children.
"Hehe, this lady looks familiar!" Qingyan sized up Madam Yang, who was speaking. Her appearance was somewhat similar to that of Dong Eshi. Could it be that this woman was related to Dong Eshi?
Does she look familiar?
Some of the noblewomen who had spent a long time with Madam Yang understood Qingyan's meaning. This was Madam Dong'e's cousin, and she was very similar to Madam Dong'e in both her methods and tone of voice, and even bore a resemblance to the Third Prince's wife.
Many people associate her with the Third Prince's wife when they see her. Rumors circulate in the capital that the Third Prince's wife is a jealous woman who has always controlled the Third Prince's offspring.
Neither the Third Prince nor the Fourth Prince had any children. People wouldn't talk about the Fourth Prince's residence. The Fourth Prince himself disliked having many female relatives, and his wife tried to persuade him, but he coldly refused. The Fourth Prince's wife was an outstanding example of adhering to the precepts for women.
In terms of reputation, the Fourth Prince's wife was far better off; the Third Prince's wife was simply cannon fodder abandoned by Consort Rong and the Third Prince.
"Fourth Princess Consort, you probably don't know, but this is related to the Third Princess Consort. She should be the Third Princess Consort's aunt!" A lady who had a very good relationship with the Jue Luo clan explained to her.
Qingyan gave a cold laugh. Dong E's people only know how to cause trouble. They just finished dealing with the Third Princess Consort, and now the Guo Luoma family is starting to cause trouble.
"Aunt?!" Qingyan smiled. "I've never heard that Third Sister-in-law has an aunt?"
The court ladies and socialites exchanged glances. Madam Yang valued her relationship with the Third Prince's wife highly, and many court ladies were on good terms with her because of this relationship. A remark made near the temple made many people prepare to examine Madam Yang.
“That’s right. My relationship with Third Sister-in-law isn’t good, but her relationship with the Crown Princess is excellent. You must be very familiar with the Crown Princess, right?” Qingyan tilted her head and looked at Madam Yang. This kind of woman must be dealt with.
Madam Yang was put in an awkward position by her, which instantly improved Qingyan's mood. She had just entered the house and had already been framed by her own mother, which made her very depressed.
"Fourth Princess Consort, is it possible that your relationship with your sisters-in-law is not good?" Madam Yu asked directly. Since they were at odds with Jue Luo Shi and Qing Yan, it was acceptable to make the atmosphere tense.
Qingyan glanced at her, then at the other women beside her, and couldn't help but feel strange. Every woman was very concerned about her reputation. The selection process hadn't even started yet, so why were they already looking for a new employer?
"These beautiful young women must be the candidates for the imperial concubine selection this year, right?" Qingyan asked directly. The ladies-in-waiting were somewhat frightened. According to royal regulations, candidates for the imperial concubine selection were absolutely not allowed to participate in matchmaking gatherings beforehand, and this gathering was no exception. Ostensibly, it was a birthday celebration for Lady Jueluo, but in reality, it was a place to recommend helpers for the Fourth Prince's wife.
"Fourth Madam is too kind. We only brought our daughters. They've been studying etiquette quite hard lately, so we brought them out for a stroll to relax." Madam Yu had certainly considered this issue, and her words were presented in a respectable and dignified manner, ensuring that no one would have any leverage against her.
Fourth Prince's wife is a smart woman. Anyone who tries to cause trouble in front of her will ultimately suffer losses. The affair between Da Run Supermarket and Princess Nian has spread throughout the capital. Princess Nian's reputation is completely ruined. Fourth Prince went even further and handed the person over to Nian Youling, allowing him to personally oversee his daughter's upbringing.
His actions shattered the hearts of many young girls who had been eager to pursue him. They had seen the young Nian Shi at their previous gatherings and knew that in a few years, Nian Shi's appearance would be absolutely stunning.
By then, the Fourth Prince's wife was getting older, which gave the beautiful women in the family a chance.
"You've learned the rules so well, do you still expect to pass?" she said coldly.
The noblewomen's circle is very well-informed. These past few days, Qingyan has been under the care of Consort Tong, handling all the official matters related to the imperial concubine selection. Qingyan is extremely familiar with the rules for the candidates. Consort Tong always says that Qingyan has never participated in the selection process and does not know the abilities of these candidates. Therefore, she has made Qingyan memorize all the rules and has the matrons cover them up for Qingyan according to the standards.
Now, Qingyan looked down with pride at the young women who were training diligently, but the results were not so obvious.
The court ladies were constantly anxious. Their children were all very intelligent, and they wouldn't compete with the legitimate daughter for the emperor's favor. As long as they focused their attention on the princes, they would all be on the same starting line. Whoever became the next emperor would make their investment worthwhile.
"Yes, Fourth Princess Consort is right!" The young ladies-in-waiting all stood up and bowed to Qingyan. It has to be said that none of them were as well-mannered as Qingyan.
"Alright, today is Mother's birthday, I can't let Mother be in a bad mood. Your rules were all taught by the governesses. If you want a good home, it's best to choose a good governesse!" Qingyan's governesses were personally selected by the Imperial Concubine.
However, as soon as Qingyan married into the prince's household, Yin dismissed all the nannies around her.
"Fourth Princess Consort, I noticed that you don't have any nannies with you?" Madam Zhang found it very strange, as the Third Princess Consort had quite a few nannies.
Qingyan smiled. This was still the part that Yin was most concerned about. The nannies were basically from the Imperial Household Department and definitely had their own families. Yin was worried that these people would eventually choose their own families, so he simply sent the nannies away. Those nannies who were invited to the mansion all had something on them, otherwise, they would definitely not be so loyal.
Whether it's the Prince's residence or the Prince's mansion, some women are eyeing them covetously. Starting from the Prince's residence, many people are working behind the scenes to ensure that palace maids keep emerging. Even in the Prince's mansion, some palace maids are taking advantage of her pregnancy to try and climb into her bed.
Su Peisheng and Erlu were specifically tasked with protecting Yin. His instructions made it clear to the servants that the Fourth Prince's study was a strictly forbidden area, and no unauthorized personnel were allowed there. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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