"If you and Consort Li could be more capable, I wouldn't need to set my sights on the newcomers."
Cao Qinmo lowered her head in shame. She was not as beautiful as others, had no talent, and her family had long since fallen into ruin.
Becoming a concubine was already her best choice, and having a well-behaved daughter like Wenyi was her greatest blessing.
Everyone wants the Emperor's favor, but she was completely invisible to him. Even under Consort Hua's watchful eye, she dared not resort to any underhanded means to vie for his affections.
As long as she and Wen Yi are safe and sound, and she can be promoted to the rank of concubine, what does it matter if she suffers a few humiliations? She can just bear the humiliation.
Consort Cao said in a low voice, "It is my incompetence that has disappointed Your Majesty."
Consort Hua said, "It's good that you know. Isn't Consort Wan and Consort Jing favored? You should learn from them."
"Also, keep an eye out for me to see if there are any suitable palace maids, the kind who are obedient, understand?"
Consort Cao replied, "Your Majesty, I understand."
Consort Hua said, "Since you understand, go and do it. Be careful not to be discovered."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."
After Consort Cao left, Zhou Ninghai said, "Does Your Majesty think that Consort Cao is scheming and has given birth to a princess? If she is made a concubine, she will be difficult to control in the future."
"Why did you promise to help her get promoted today? Aren't you afraid she'll have other ideas?"
Consort Hua said, "If she dares to have such thoughts, I can take her life with a wave of my hand."
"Most princesses were destined to marry into Mongolia. Among the daughters of the late emperor who married into the capital, only Princess Wenxian was married."
"She couldn't keep her daughter, but I'm different. For that reason, as long as the Nian family doesn't fall, she won't dare to have any disloyal thoughts."
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