Consort Hua was caught off guard and a hint of surprise flashed across her face, but she quickly regained her composure.
She has managed to maintain her position as a Noble Consort in the harem for so long and has been able to manage the entire harem, so she must have the ability.
He glanced at Chen Siyuan, then fixed his gaze on the Empress Dowager. "Mother, the First-Rank Lady is indeed young."
Too young and doesn't know the rules.
A smile, though hidden in her eyes, flickered in the Empress Dowager's gaze as she looked at the woman kneeling before her. "Rise, and take a seat."
Chen Siyuan stood up and sat down in the empty seat next to her.
She is now a first-rank imperial consort; given her status, even if she doesn't personally attend, her position must be reserved for her.
Today, it seems someone indicated that the seat had been reserved for her, so Chen Siyuan didn't need to worry too much and simply sat down.
If I can sit, I will never stand; if I can stand, I will never foolishly kneel.
She knelt with composure because of her status as Empress Dowager, and rose swiftly because she would not mistreat herself.
At this moment, Chen Siyuan stood up, and with the Empress Dowager's smiling face, the atmosphere improved slightly.
The Empress Dowager took a sip of tea and looked at Chen Siyuan, "I have heard that this incident was largely thanks to the First-Rank Lady."
These words left some people scratching their heads. Hearing this, they were slightly bewildered. What was going on? What had they missed?
Consort Hua spoke up at the opportune moment, "I have also heard that if it weren't for the First-Rank Lady's selfless act, the young general would not have been able to return to Huzhou so quickly."
This is true; Sheming was clearly referring to his visit to the art gallery.
They know quite a lot.
Qiao Yuchen tried his best to cover up some things, but in the end, this old woman found out.
Was this said by someone using Consort Hua as a pretext, or was this exactly what she meant?
The people around then realized what had happened.
It turns out they were talking about things in Fuzhou.
Did Consort Hua make a mistake? It should be Fuzhou, not Huzhou.
The Empress Dowager's eyes flashed and she smiled, "The First-Rank Lady has performed an extraordinary service and deserves a generous reward."
Chen Siyuan frowned deeply. Last time she had rewarded her handsomely with a poisonous bracelet. This handsome reward was probably meant to take her life.
Thinking of this, Chen Siyuan smiled to herself.
Sure enough, after being in the position of Empress Dowager for too long and being flattered, she suddenly found herself a troublemaker, and even with her profound skills, she couldn't accept it.
Chen Siyuan was secretly pleased, but on the surface she appeared extremely sincere. She stood up and said to the Empress Dowager, "Your Majesty, it is Heaven's blessing on our Shang Kingdom, and it has nothing to do with this humble woman."
"The First-Rank Lady is too modest," the Empress Dowager said, glancing at the old woman beside her.
Granny Yu left and soon returned carrying a brocade box.
The brocade box was presented to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager took the box in her hand and opened it, revealing a red jade hairpin inside.
The hairpin was quite ordinary, shaped like a raindrop, but it was translucent, giving it an air of nobility.
The Empress Dowager picked up the hairpin and looked at Chen Siyuan. "First-rank lady, no matter what, you risked your life to rescue your husband. You are an example for all of us."
Chen Siyuan could not control the surge of anger in her heart.
She makes it sound so easy, but the moment she saw this hairpin, she knew it was different.
This hairpin and the jade bracelet should be the same thing.
I don't know how the Empress Dowager could have so many harmful things. Today, she really can't be too obedient.
Chen Siyuan knelt on the ground and bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. This humble woman dares not claim any credit."
"The Empress Dowager's gift is something a First-Rank Lady should accept," Consort Hua said from the side.
Chen Siyuan raised her head slightly, looked at Consort Hua, and raised the bracelet in her hand slightly so that everyone could see it. "The Empress Dowager has already given each of us a bracelet last time. How can you be so greedy?"
Seeing this, most people looked at Chen Siyuan with envy.
Why do all the good things happen to Chen Siyuan?
What abilities does she have? She's just a girl from a small town, yet she's become the young mistress of a general's mansion, received an imperial title from the emperor, and now even the empress dowager favors her so much.
Why are so many people paying attention to her?
Those who knew the situation all changed their expressions when they saw the bracelet in Chen Siyuan's hand.
It seems as if my memories have been suddenly pulled back to a long time ago.
They never imagined that they would see the bracelet again after so many years.
Upon seeing this, they were all shocked, but dared not make any statement.
After all, many people knew about it back then, and they heard many rumors later. As for whether they were true, they didn't know, but seeing this bracelet seemed to remind them of a woman who was no longer alive.
Mrs. Qiao frowned deeply.
She knew about it.
The Empress Dowager gave this bracelet to Chen Siyuan as a reward, but in reality, she wanted to take her life.
This girl knew about it, so why did she bring it out today? What is she trying to do?
Having Qiao Yuchen by her side was already a headache enough, but seeing Chen Siyuan like this, was she about to cause a major disaster?
The Empress Dowager's quarters are filled with noblewomen and ladies of high rank; none of them are of simple status. Chen Siyuan's actions at this moment are clearly...
My heart was pounding as I thought about it.
Realizing that this was the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace, and that her own people couldn't possibly get here, she could only force herself to calm down.
No matter what, even if it means causing a major upheaval, she will protect this child.
At this moment, Madam Qiao finally understood that Chen Siyuan had come with this intention.
Little did she know that she had truly come to regard her as her own child, and how could she possibly remain uninvolved?
The Empress Dowager was still holding a red jade hairpin, while Chen Siyuan's bracelet was showing. During the stalemate, Consort Hua was also drawn into the situation.
Soon, they realized something was wrong.
They were envious and jealous of Chen Siyuan's incredible luck, but they still admired some of the things Chen Siyuan did.
It seems that people from a small town who are so ungrateful are not entirely ignorant.
Even if she doesn't understand the rules, she shouldn't be so self-righteous.
As the Empress Dowager's expression gradually changed, one should have seen fear on her face at this moment.
Why not? Instead, there's a hint of anger.
“A first-rank lady has quite the airs,” Granny Yu suddenly said.
Having served the Empress Dowager for many years and being deeply favored by her, Granny Yu was practically a mistress at this time.
Chen Siyuan looked at the Empress Dowager, who did not speak, but the dog beside her could not help but speak up.
very nice!
Very good!
Targeting Granny Yu is the key to breaking through the Empress Dowager's defenses. This opportunity was presented to her, so why didn't she seize it?
"Granny Yu, you have quite the airs. With so many masters present, when is it a servant's turn to speak?" Chen Siyuan remained kneeling on the ground, her aura now fully unleashed.
The shockwave startled those around them.
The diva sitting on the throne had a glint of pleasure in her eyes.
"Guards, drag him away!"
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