"What? Impossible!" Princess Qiya knew that something big had happened in the capital, and that a first-rank imperial consort had emerged in the capital.
She had considered many possibilities, but she never expected it to really be Chen Siyuan.
She had heard about it, but didn't take it to heart.
To be granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady, one must be a high-ranking official of the first rank and make significant contributions.
It might be possible if it were General Qiao's wife, after all, General Qiao has fought for the country for many years and made great contributions. The old emperor is seriously ill and about to pass away, so making such a move at this time can be considered as a way to appease the hearts of his subjects.
Who is Chen Siyuan?
She married that kind of person; how could she possibly be a lowly noblewoman?
"If you don't believe me, you can go ask the Emperor." Chen Siyuan said with a smile, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, I just came out of the Imperial Study. If you go there now, you might still find him."
Princess Qiya's eyes widened.
The Imperial Study.
How is that possible?
The place where the old emperor met with his ministers was not a place he could enter or leave casually unless there were important matters to discuss.
How could Chen Siyuan have gone to that place?
Chen Siyuan had lived in the capital in her previous life, so she knew a little about the rules here.
Seeing Princess Qiya's changing expressions, she felt strange as well, but she preferred to see Princess Qiya's changing expressions.
Just now, Princess Qiya deliberately approached me and spoke in a low voice, which told me that she was also a hypocrite.
Perfect timing, she's also an expert in this field, let's see who's better now.
"What, you don't know?" Chen Siyuan clicked her tongue twice. "As a princess, how could you not know about such a major event in the capital? That shouldn't be the case." As she spoke, she lowered her head and smiled, as if she had figured it out. "Oh, I forgot, Princess Qiya is not a real princess."
These words struck Princess Qiya's most vulnerable heart, causing her to change her expression immediately.
"You..." Just as his temper was about to explode, he suddenly saw Tao Yifan turn around and walk away, which provoked him again. "Who do you think you are, daring to challenge this princess?"
"Excuse me, I am a first-rank imperial consort recently appointed by the Emperor. If you are dissatisfied, you can go directly to the Emperor." As she spoke, she stretched her limbs slightly. "Oh dear, a nobody like me has been in the Imperial Study for half an hour and I am really quite tired. I really want to find a place to rest for a while... I wonder what Princess Qiya's place is like. If I go in and lie down for a while, it shouldn't kill me, right?"
Princess Qiya, seeing Tao Yifan leave, no longer restrained herself and raised her hand to slap Chen Siyuan. Chen Siyuan raised her hand, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her closer, smiling as she said, "Princess Qiya, I will return everything you gave me, one by one. You'd better be prepared, lest you be the one who looks bad later."
Others may not know what Princess Qiya had done to Chen Siyuan, but they know it in their hearts.
In the southern city, Princess Qiya nearly took her half a life.
If it weren't for Wang Li, Chen Siyuan would not be in good condition now.
Princess Qiya tightened her wrist slightly, regaining its freedom. "Hmph, what can a First-Rank Lady do? Killing you would be easy."
"Looking forward to the princess's masterpiece, but it's best not to play with fire and get burned."
"I originally intended to let you go that time, but you came to the capital. Since that's the case, let's see how you die."
“Is that so?” Chen Siyuan did not back down.
She's someone who's already died once, so why would she die so easily? Even if she dies, she'll drag some people down with her.
At this point, Chen Siyuan thought too highly of Princess Qiya.
It can only be said that Chen Siyuan was Princess Qiya's nemesis throughout her life.
Chen Siyuan and Princess Qiya were locked in a fierce confrontation, which made those around them uneasy.
They were all noble children from the capital and knew Princess Qiya very well. Seeing Chen Siyuan's weak appearance, they knew that even with Qiao Yuchen's protection, things wouldn't be too good for her.
Considering that Chen Siyuan was a newly appointed First-Rank Imperial Lady, and that they had heard that today's banquet at the palace might be for this purpose, they dared not make any predictions about the future.
With the old emperor around, who would dare say anything?
With just a word from the old emperor, one can trample someone underfoot or elevate them to the clouds.
One is a princess whom the old emperor favored so much that he bestowed a title upon her, and the other is a newly appointed first-rank imperial consort. Who has a better chance of winning?
Upon seeing Chen Siyuan, they couldn't help but think of Qiao Yuchen, and immediately, they dared not say anything more.
Qiao Yuchen is an oddball.
Ultimately, they haven't been taught proper etiquette, so their words and actions are unreliable.
To be honest, if it weren't for the General's Mansion, neither of them would have been considered important. Now... they've turned their lives around.
One was the son of a general, and the other was a newly appointed first-rank imperial consort.
hehe--
Chen Siyuan and Princess Qiya were competing when suddenly a sharp voice rang out.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
Everyone around was surprised. Why did the old emperor arrive at the banquet so early this time?
Thinking this to themselves, they knelt on the ground one by one and began to shout.
Chen Siyuan immediately knelt on the ground as well.
Looking down at the ground in front of her, she felt a mix of emotions.
Others may not know what she did in the Imperial Study, but she knew perfectly well. It was precisely because she knew this that she began to have doubts.
Why did the old emperor summon me but remain silent?
Madam Qiao, who was also kneeling on the ground, was not calm. She turned her head and glanced at General Qiao, who was also kneeling beside her.
General Qiao seemed to sense the gaze around him and slightly curled the corners of his lips, as if to reassure her.
They had endured a very difficult journey, but thankfully they were getting old and could finally relax for a while. However, what they didn't expect was that their son, whom they had just found, would find them such an important daughter-in-law.
The old emperor slowly ascended to the highest position and sat down, while the empress, imperial concubines, and others took their places according to their status.
After the old emperor sat down, the empress led the imperial concubines in paying their respects.
Those kneeling on the ground were in an even more miserable situation.
When the Empress and the others stood up, they began to bow to her again.
After the journey, the old emperor gave a word, and everyone found their place and went.
Madam Qiao knew that with Qiao Yuchen there, she shouldn't have to worry. However, she was concerned that Chen Siyuan, having just arrived at this place for the first time and having had a quarrel with Princess Qiya, might have forgotten the rules she had been taught not long ago and might have gotten up and come straight from here.
"Siyuan, over here." He said, naturally taking Chen Siyuan's small hand.
Chen Siyuan was in a very passive position.
Her grandmother took her hand, giving her a warm feeling. Now, being held by Mrs. Qiao, she felt inexplicably moved.
She seemed to have never felt maternal love, but for a moment, she felt like she had found her mother's child. Even though she was past the age where she needed her mother, she couldn't help but want to get closer.
She had only taken a few steps when another large hand snatched her hand away.
Chen Siyuan noticed that the owner of the hand had changed, and when she looked up, she saw Qiao Yuchen's face.
"Mother, let me do it."
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