Xia Changzai, who shouldn't have a mouth: ?!
Originally, she was standing next to Consort Fucha, but now that the positions have been reversed, according to rank and family background, she, who has always considered herself extraordinary, can only stand in the last row, next to An Lingrong.
Upon hearing the voice, she didn't think much of it, assuming that someone was jealous of her immediate popularity with the Empress upon entering the palace and was therefore cursing her.
Although they were waiting outside and had not yet entered the palace, the newly appointed concubines all stood straight, each one solemn and dignified.
Xia Dongchun didn't dare to make too much noise. She glanced at An Lingrong standing next to her with disdain, but still condescended to nudge her arm with her elbow.
"Tell me, did you hear anyone talking just now?"
An Lingrong didn't want to pay her any attention, especially since Xia Dongchun's attitude was so poor she wouldn't even look at her directly. However, she was used to enduring humiliation, and Xiu Xia watched from the side.
If something happened in such a situation, it might implicate her. After thinking about it, An Lingrong shook her head slightly and said softly, "I didn't hear anything."
After speaking, An Lingrong looked straight ahead and ignored her, only waiting to be summoned by the Empress.
"you......"
Xia Dongchun felt slighted. An Lingrong, a lowly concubine of humble origins, was only fit to carry her shoes. She would be in for a beating after the audience with the emperor.
She stood outside for about ten minutes, and during that time, Sun Miaoqing carefully considered what would happen next.
After noticing that Xia Dongchun seemed to be causing trouble, and was even picking on An Lingrong at this time, was she worried that she wasn't dying fast enough?
[An Xiaoniao was absolutely right; Xia Dongchun is indeed valiant, and he doesn't care about the occasion when he's causing trouble.]
[Her actions in the few days since she entered the palace had already annoyed the Empress. She deliberately pushed her out for Consort Hua to kill, both to make the newcomer fear and distance herself from Consort Hua, and to add another charge against Consort Hua.]
[Sister Siji can't see through all this, and she still flaunts the fabric bestowed upon her by the Empress. Doesn't she know that there's only one crime in the harem: the crime of being stupid?]
Sigh, I have such a kind heart, I promised myself I wouldn't meddle in other people's business...
[I need to run faster after the meeting; I can't bear such a cruel scene.]
Xia Dongchun stared intently at Sun Miaoqing's back, his eyes red like a rabbit being lifted up by its ears.
When she realized that the voice was only audible to her and that it came from Sun Miaoqing in front of her, she was so shocked that she fell silent.
The words of the Empress, whom she found extremely annoying, about deliberately pushing her out to be killed by Consort Hua kept echoing in her mind. She also thought about the clothes she was wearing and what she had vaguely heard earlier.
He was crippled by Consort Hua as soon as he left Jingren Palace?
Impossible! She hasn't even seen the Emperor yet!
If she becomes disabled and is moved to the cold palace, how will she ever rise above others?
Although Xia Dongchun still had doubts, he decided to hold back for now and avoid today's events for the sake of his own life.
After waiting for about ten more minutes, Huichun came out to tell them to go in. Once they were standing in the hall, Sun Miaoqing noticed that all the concubines were obviously dressed up carefully, and she was afraid of being outshone by them.
It was almost time to pay respects, but Consort Hua's seat was still empty. The Empress was truly ruthless, and her situation was truly difficult.
The Empress sat at the head of the table, a gentle and kind smile on her face. Like an elder in the family, she asked kindly, "My sisters, you've all arrived so early today. Are you getting used to life in the palace?"
The newlyweds replied in unison, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Everything is fine."
Of course I'm not used to it!
[I can't even sleep in a little longer, and the food is terrible; we can't have more than five chickens and ducks a month.]
[The pay was bad enough, but prices were high, and we couldn't switch suppliers! A decent breakfast cost five taels of silver—enough to last several years for the private savings I brought to the palace!]
The Empress gripped the white jade ruyi she was playing with tightly, her smile almost faltering.
Seeing that everyone else looked normal and there was no change, it seemed that only she could hear it. She wondered who the voice was and why only she could hear it.
Judging from what she said, she seemed extremely dissatisfied with the food and drink in the palace. It seems she must have been very pampered at home, which allowed her to squander money for several years. She was even more generous than the empress.
The Empress focused her attention more on Sun Miaoqing. It seemed that all the young ladies in this year's imperial concubine selection were extraordinary; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them hidden talents.
"Entering the palace is not the same as being at home; you will all find it somewhat difficult to adjust. If you sisters have any difficulties, please feel free to tell me."
Sure enough, no sooner had the Empress finished speaking than that voice was heard again amidst the newlyweds' words of thanks.
I want to eat a Manchu Han Imperial Feast, go home, play on my phone, watch movies, go to an amusement park, ride a roller coaster, and spin 360 degrees in the sky...
Empress...
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