Qiao Yuchen saw that the woman insisted on going, and it seemed that she had no choice but to go. Just as he was getting anxious, he suddenly thought of Qiao Zhen.
Qiao Zhen is a more reliable woman than Qiao Yang. Based on his observation, she seems to be of decent character.
"How about letting Qiao Zhen go in your place?"
Chen Siyuan was unwilling, but after seeing the man's appearance, she finally agreed.
Qiao Zhen attended the hot pot restaurant on behalf of Chen Siyuan.
Chen Siyuan had no choice but to agree.
She had a good impression of Qiao Zhen, and felt at ease sending her there. However, having missed this opportunity, she didn't know when she would have another chance.
Chen Siyuan was bedridden for three days due to her illness.
Chen Siyuan was bursting with frustration.
Later, a palace banquet saved Chen Siyuan's life from collapse.
Chen Siyuan still hasn't completely forgotten what happened at the last palace banquet. This time, because she wanted to get some fresh air, she went anyway, even though she didn't want to.
This is one of the advantages of being a first-rank imperial consort.
If you enjoy the glory that comes with being a first-rank lady, you must make corresponding sacrifices.
Just like this banquet today.
Last time it was a banquet hosted by the old emperor, but this time it was hosted by the Imperial Concubine, the birth mother of the third prince.
Chen Siyuan dressed up in her finest clothes and went to the palace with Madam Qiao and Qiao Zhen.
Without Qiao Yang, the trip to the palace was very quiet. The three women sat in the same carriage and barely spoke a word.
Madam Qiao has always been this way; otherwise, Aunt Guo wouldn't have taken over some of the affairs of the General's Mansion.
Qiao Zhen had always been a rather quiet person, and she didn't notice anything unusual along the way.
Chen Siyuan would occasionally glance at Madam Qiao while looking outside.
Chen Siyuan could never see through her.
It's plausible to say that this person harbors hostility towards her. When she first met Madam Qiao after marrying into the family, Qiao Yang confronted her, but she remained silent.
Regarding the death of Aunt Wang, she took the initiative to step forward and reveal her identity as the young mistress. Also, when she was taken away, she gave her a handkerchief.
Chen Siyuan had always lived in Beiyuan and had almost no contact with Madam Qiao.
Immediately, Chen Siyuan felt that it was fine to maintain the status quo in her relationship with Madam Qiao, and there was no need to make herself unhappy all the time.
Upon arriving at the palace, without Eunuch Huang leading the way, Chen Siyuan quietly followed behind Madam Qiao into the palace.
Along the way, Chen Siyuan once again felt the magnificence of the palace.
Even the smallest place is extremely prosperous.
As she looked, she imagined whether those people who had nothing to do all day in the palace were scheming against others.
Just like now.
This banquet hosted by Consort Hua.
The event was very intriguing. It took place some time after the Empress's death, during the rivalry between the Third Prince and the Seventh Prince. What appeared to be an ordinary banquet was actually quite mysterious.
As Chen Siyuan walked and pondered, the journey was relatively easy.
The further they went in, the more people there were. Mrs. Qiao knew many people, and whenever someone struck up a conversation, she would politely introduce Chen Siyuan and Qiao Zhen to them.
Chen Siyuan had experience dealing with these people, and with Madam Qiao's guidance, she could handle such a small situation.
Qiao Zhenxian seemed somewhat absent-minded.
I clearly made an appointment with Li Kun, but I didn't see him that day. I secretly went out to look for him several times afterward, but I couldn't find him. I didn't even see him at the places where they usually met.
Qiao Zhen vaguely knows something, but she still refuses to believe it.
She was clearly preoccupied, and being naturally timid, she was bullied again when Madam Qiao and Chen Siyuan were not watching.
This person is none other than Princess Qiya, who made things difficult for Qiaozhen last time.
Chen Siyuan followed next to Madam Qiao and had just exchanged a few words with the other young wives who had married into the family. Because of their equal status and the fact that Chen Siyuan was a first-rank lady, they were very polite to her.
Gradually, Mrs. Qiao started associating with older women, while Chen Siyuan's social circle became increasingly composed of younger people.
Chen Siyuan noticed several unfamiliar young ladies among them. After thinking it over, she figured they must have been idle lately, so the ladies from various households brought their children out to find a good marriage partner.
Chen Siyuan saw through the thoughts of some people, and she also intended to use her memories from her previous life to talk and chat with some of the more powerful people in the future.
Time flies. When Chen Siyuan was tired and wanted to find a place to catch her breath, she saw Qiao Zhen being bullied in a corner.
It's Princess Qiya again.
Is this person sick? Why does he always bully Qiao Zhen?
Looking at Qiao Zhen, she found it hard to believe that such a weak woman would eventually be able to contend with the next empress.
Thinking about how things are happening now are so different from what happened in my past life, could Qiao Zhen also be one of the changes in this life?
With that thought in mind, she walked towards Qiao Zhen.
Hearing Princess Qi Ya's commotion from afar, and remembering Qiao Yu Chen's reminder, she felt that she couldn't stand by and watch Qiao Zhen be bullied.
They're all from the General's Mansion; bullying Qiao Zhen is a slap in the face to the General's Mansion.
Now that she is a first-rank imperial consort, she is considered a person of status. Whether Qiao Zhen becomes a noble consort or not is not very important to her. What matters most is that she likes Qiao Zhen the most in the entire General's Mansion.
She remembered Qiao Yuchen's reminder, but these were extraordinary times.
Chen Siyuan walked to a nearby spot, crossed her arms, leaned against a small tree, and gave a faint smile.
She didn't have a good reputation in the capital, and there was no need for her to bother maintaining it.
They have a personal grudge against Princess Qiya, so if they don't act now, will they wait until it escalates?
"Princess, you have quite the air of arrogance." Chen Siyuan said as she slowly walked towards them, her gaze falling on Princess Qiya, a hint of coldness creeping into her eyes.
Several palace maids surrounding Princess Qiya froze in shock upon seeing the newcomer.
She's just a first-rank imperial consort, yet she dares to put on airs in the palace—she's asking for death!
Qiao Zhen was stunned.
She had just prayed that someone would come to save her.
She was grateful to see Chen Siyuan arrive, but she did not agree with her actions.
Princess Qiya is acting strangely today, clearly different from usual. Chen Siyuan's arrival at this time is not a good thing.
I heard that Chen Siyuan has been sick these past few days. Seeing her like this, her face was much paler than before. I felt sorry for Chen Siyuan, but also grateful.
Last time I came to the palace, it was Chen Siyuan who came to my rescue, and it's the same this time.
"How dare you!" The palace maid Jinzhi began to speak, but before she could catch a glimpse of Princess Qiya beside her, she immediately lowered her head.
Jinzhi had served Princess Qiya for so many years, but these past few days Princess Qiya had become quite formidable, so Jinzhi dared not say anything.
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