Although the Fujin (principal wife) didn't seem to manage things much, she felt that this was the way the Fujin controlled the lives and deaths of the people in the inner quarters more firmly, so she never dared to offend her.
Just look at the fates of Concubine Cao, Concubine Dong, Concubine Gao, Princess Wuya, and Princess Li to know.
Although there was no conclusive evidence, she knew that it was definitely related to the Fujin (the wife of the emperor).
If He Zhuo knew what she was thinking, she would definitely cry foul. The fact that He Zhuo dealt with the concubines was because they had made mistakes, and one of them was a spy.
Princess Wuya was dealt with personally by Yinzhi, and Princess Li was disliked by Yinzhi because of her unauthorized pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage. These two had nothing to do with the Fujin (the future emperor's wife).
Although she was feeling uneasy, Fan Gege swallowed hard and continued, "This servant knows that I have no right to interfere in the marriage of the Third and Fourth Princesses. However, I did give birth to them and am their aunt. Although my status is lowly, I always want to do something for them."
Once Fan Gege started talking, the conversation flowed more and more smoothly.
“My family is weak and I can’t do anything for the two princesses. I myself have nothing of value, and all I can do for their dowries is my savings over the years. However, the two princesses have dowries prepared by the court, and the master and the wife have always doted on them, which is their good fortune.”
"Over the years, I have been filled with gratitude for my wife. I often chant Buddhist prayers for her, hoping that she will enjoy good health and longevity."
Hearing this, He Zhuo nodded. There was much truth to it. He hoped she would live a long and healthy life. If the primary wife passed away, a secondary wife would inevitably take her place.
He Zhuo never mistreated his illegitimate children, and those in his inner quarters followed the rules and didn't cause trouble, so He Zhuo never sought trouble on his own initiative. Therefore, as long as one followed the rules and didn't cause trouble, life in the inner quarters wouldn't be difficult.
It's hard to say about the second wife.
However, I doubt he will frequently recite Buddhist scriptures.
"This servant has a request today, and I hope that Your Highness will grant it."
He Zhuo watched as Princess Fan knelt on the ground and spoke for so long, and finally she got to the point.
"you say."
When Fan Gege heard the Fujin's voice, it was still so calm and indifferent. At first, she didn't like the Fujin's attitude. It was as if they were just dust in the Fujin's eyes, not worth mentioning.
Or rather, in the eyes of the Fujin (principal wife), these concubines and maids in her harem were not even worth a speck of dust, and were not even worth her attention.
I have to say, Fan Gege, you're absolutely right!!
Back then, she was initially unconvinced and unwilling to accept it.
They're all my women, what's the difference between them except for the title of my legal wife?!
She was foolish enough to want to compete back then, but after a while, when she gave birth to twin daughters, she understood.
So what if she's just a speck of dust? In this backyard, no one can compare to the Princess Consort!
As long as the Fujin (principal wife) doesn't actively cause her trouble, that's fine. And indeed, the Fujin never does. Those who did cause her trouble are all dead. During the two previous purges of servants in the household, the Fujin didn't punish the servants; simply sending them back to the Imperial Household Department was the greatest punishment.
"The Third Princess and the Fourth Princess have married into the northern desert. This servant begs Your Highness to grant them some Mongolian slaves so that they can better integrate into their husbands' families after marriage. This servant is willing to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist prayers every day to pray for Your Highness's well-being."
After saying this, Princess Fan bowed to the ground and knelt down.
He Zhuo stared at her for a while. Before she married into the family, this woman was the most favored in Yin Zhi's harem; otherwise, she wouldn't have given birth to the Third and Fourth Princesses.
It should be noted that all of them were older than Prince Hongyu.
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