"Sister-in-law, do you really think of yourself as some kind of first-rank lady?" Qiao Yang said arrogantly again.
Chen Siyuan raised an eyebrow. "Your injury is healed."
"You..." It was no secret that Qiao Yang had been injured by the subordinates of Dongyuan. Besides, her injuries had been related to this woman several times. Thinking of what that woman had told her, she didn't need to verify it. Some words just blurted out, "Chen Siyuan, you are just a lowly merchant's daughter. What is there to be proud of?" She then leaned close to Chen Siyuan's ear and said, "I've heard that you have an improper relationship with the servants and are extremely jealous. You even angered your aunt to death. How dare a merchant's daughter with such a bad reputation like you have the face to enter the General's Mansion?"
This person went to jail once and knows quite a bit.
She knew that her secrets would eventually be found out, but she never expected that Qiao Yang would be the first to know.
Looking at Qiao Yang in front of her, she realized she had underestimated her.
Just as Chen Siyuan was about to do something, Qiao Zhen came to the door and gracefully approached her.
He bowed deeply in respect.
"Greetings, First-Rank Lady."
Qiao Yang found Qiao Zhen's bent-over posture an eyesore.
They're both daughters of a general's family, so why would someone demean themselves like this?
“Sister Zhen, we are all family, why bother with so much formality?”
Chen Siyuan had a very good impression of this future imperial concubine.
Unfortunately, it seems that she didn't like the Third Prince, but a man whose status was far below hers.
At this moment, Chen Siyuan wanted to offer a reminder, but then felt that some things could be changed, and perhaps Qiao Zhen's future could be changed as well.
Besides, when it comes to many things, a woman's excessive obsession with love means that until the very last moment, no one can say for sure.
Qiao Zhen stood up and smiled slightly at Chen Siyuan, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
The change was so quick that Chen Siyuan burst out laughing.
This laugh is absolutely hilarious.
Chen Siyuan was originally beautiful, but when she smiled, everything around her paled in comparison.
Qiao Yang glanced at the two hypocritical people and quickly climbed into Madam Qiao's carriage.
In the past, when she went to the palace, she would ride in the same carriage as Madam Qiao, and it seems that she did the same today.
After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Siyuan and Qiao Zhen found that they got along well and that Qiao Zhen wasn't as arrogant as people outside had said.
Even after getting into the carriage, Qiao Zhen was still thinking that Chen Siyuan didn't become arrogant because of her being conferred a title; on the contrary, she felt much closer to her.
Thinking of Aunt Xu's instructions before she left, the smile in her eyes dimmed again.
Chen Siyuan sat in the car, waiting quietly.
Chunlan and Chunping were serving each other, their hearts still pounding.
That was the imperial palace. Even if they couldn't enter, just thinking about the scene inside and the fact that the young mistress was going to enter the palace filled them with excitement.
While sitting quietly in the carriage waiting, I suddenly heard a shout.
Even though Chen Siyuan was sitting in the carriage and didn't look, she could still get the gist of it.
"Get down."
This is not a place for you to sit.
This was the voice of Zhang Ma, who was by Madam Qiao's side. Then I remembered that when Qiao Yang got into the carriage, he got into Madam Qiao's carriage.
I originally thought they had a good relationship, but now it seems that it's not all that great.
Those outside only saw Qiao Yang being ushered off the carriage by Zhang Ma, who was standing next to Madam Qiao. Madam Qiao remained silent, which was considered an acceptance of the situation.
Qiao Yang got off the carriage, looking disheveled, and went to the last carriage.
After this farce, Qiao Yang became much quieter upon arriving at the palace, and his gaze towards Chen Siyuan always held a sharp edge.
Chen Siyuan didn't care. The entire palace was not as simple as it seemed. She had just arrived today, and had only recently been conferred her title. This banquet seemed to have come out of nowhere, making many people think that it was prepared just for her.
Such an honor, on such a special day, and because of her being conferred the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady, has ruined many people's plans. At this moment, everyone is watching her, and she must be extremely careful.
Fortunately, Chunlan and Chunping didn't have to go in with her, which put her at ease.
The entire palace is a giant melting pot; a slight misstep could mean losing your life.
So many people have died here; the deaths of a few here are nothing compared to what's to come.
Chen Siyuan had many things on her mind, and she knew that today's banquet was a trap.
Like Princess Honglian, like Princess Qiya.
Thinking about it, I suddenly realized that all the women in the capital were incredibly fierce.
Like Qiao Yang, like Princess Qi Ya.
Following Madam Qiao quietly to the palace gate, Madam Qiao had already alighted from the carriage with the help of Zhang Ma.
Chen Siyuan, Qiao Zhen, and Qiao Yang also prepared to disembark from the carriage.
Suddenly, Huang Gonggong, a favorite of the old emperor, rushed over in a hurry. The people around were very surprised to see Huang Gonggong like this, but no matter how surprised they were, they still did not forget to pay their respects.
Unfortunately, Eunuch Huang couldn't see any of this. He jogged all the way to Chen Siyuan's carriage and said, "Madam, please wait."
Qiao Yang had already gotten off the carriage, and upon hearing this, he immediately looked over.
Serves him right!
So what if she was just conferred the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady? She's already in trouble so quickly.
Last night, she was furious and secretly met with the Third Prince. She overheard from someone close to the Third Prince that there was something fishy about this investiture.
Originally, it was the Third Prince's achievement, but Chen Siyuan intercepted it halfway. The Third Prince was furious about this, and no one around him dared to say a word.
I suspect someone will be unlucky at today's banquet.
Sure enough, not long after, Eunuch Huang arrived in person. She wanted to see how someone could be stopped like this at the palace gate and where they could put their face.
Thinking about it, he glanced around and saw carriages arriving one after another, but Chen Siyuan's carriage was stopped.
She wanted to see if anyone would commit suicide out of shame and indignation in public.
Qiao Zhen got off the carriage and immediately saw Eunuch Huang standing next to Chen Siyuan's carriage.
Upon seeing that action, Huang Gonggong noticed something different about him compared to the other day.
On the day the imperial edict was read, he was high and mighty, but now he's bowing and smiling. I've seen this man several times, and even when I saw my father, he never acted like this.
Thinking about it, he couldn't help but look at the carriage, wondering what kind of expression Chen Siyuan would have.
Logically speaking, Chen Siyuan came from a small town and had never even been exposed to the rules of the palace. However, her composure when she got on the carriage caught my eye. How would she react to the current situation?
Chen Siyuan had already lifted the carriage curtain and saw Eunuch Huang standing in front of her. She smiled slightly and said, "Lord Huang?"
"You flatter me, Madam. I have received His Majesty's order to invite you to the Imperial Study."
Chen Siyuan was startled.
What's going on?
She wasn't overwhelmed by such good fortune; on the contrary, she felt her head was about to explode from the Emperor's actions, making her move even faster.
"Thank you, Eunuch Huang." Chen Siyuan said, preparing to get off the carriage, when Eunuch Huang spoke again.
"It's all because I'm the dumbest servant. I forgot to mention that a First-Rank Lady's carriage can go directly into the palace."
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