With the arrival of new people, Geng Gege felt like an old-timer. Instead of worrying about losing favor to the newcomers, she felt a bit like she was finally able to act like a senior and finally show off her power.
Because she wasn't favored to begin with, and didn't think these three people could beat the concubine.
Geng Gege thought that even someone as clever as her had no chance of winning against the Consort, let alone these little girls.
In fact, at first, Geng Gege wanted to rely on the concubine, but Changning didn't give her a good look, thought she was stupid and clumsy, and complained that she was like a leech, so she directly punished her by making her sweep the courtyard, which is how the feud started.
However, after being reminded by her maid, Geng Gege realized that she was no match for the concubine, so she gave up on the idea.
But she was bored!
Liu Gege always likes to flaunt her seniority, Tang Gege acts like a child, and Wu Gege is always at odds with her.
Geng Gege thought to herself, with her seniority, surely these three girls would call her "elder sister" by now?
It's okay to show off a little, right?
Therefore, she chose the most beautiful foreign woman, Lady Gao, also known as Princess Gao.
When she paid her respects that day, Geng Gege couldn't help but mock Gao Gege's silver-red cheongsam.
"I remember a few days ago when Sister Gao first paid her respects to the First Lady, the Second Lady wore a silver-red dress. Why are you wearing it today? Could it be that you're already imitating the Second Lady before the Prince has even met you?"
After saying that, Changning glanced at Madam Geng and sneered.
"What's wrong, Princess Geng? Do you miss your master? Has your master come to see you?"
Geng Gege was speechless again, thinking to herself, "How did I offend her again? Isn't this just praising her for being favored?"
Princess Gao appeared quite respectful, dressed in silver-red, which accentuated her alluring fox-like eyes. She said calmly, "How could I dare to compare myself to the concubine? I only wore this because it was part of my sister's dowry."
The implication is that she already owned this dress and it had nothing to do with imitating someone else.
Geng Gege was still somewhat persistent.
"Why didn't you wear it earlier or later, but you wore it only because the concubine wore it? Isn't that deliberately disrespectful? Sister Gao, you've just entered the manor and don't know many of the rules. As your older sister, I have to teach you more. Otherwise, how can you win the prince's favor?"
Changning couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Why is Princess Geng so well-mannered?"
Geng Gege was rebuked by her again and was too timid to reply.
Princess Gao didn't know how she had offended Madam Geng. However, she also knew the importance of keeping a low profile after entering the household.
Originally, according to her plan, if she could seduce the Fourth Master, she would be able to wield immense power and influence.
If she fails and the Fourth Prince doesn't favor her, then she'll wait for an opportunity to seduce him and win his favor, and then she'll be in power again.
But for now, it hasn't succeeded yet; a tiger fallen into the plains will never roar.
So, Gao Gege resignedly got up and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Sister Geng and Consort Geng, for teaching me manners."
Before Changning could say anything, the Fujin came out from the inner room.
Everyone fell silent, except for Niohuru, whose eyes were deep and unfathomable, lost in thought.
"Next month, our Prince will be going on a spring hunt at the Mulan Hunting Grounds with the Emperor, and this time the Consort will accompany him."
At this point, the Fujin picked up her teacup and took a sip. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw that Changning remained calm, while the other women's expressions changed.
Geng Gege couldn't contain herself any longer and asked, "May I ask, Your Highness, is it only the Concubine who is accompanying you?"
The Fujin put down her teacup and nodded, "Yes." She then looked at Changning and said, "Sister, you have served the master for a long time and are the one who pleases him the most. You must take good care of the master's daily life on this trip."
Changning nodded and replied with a smile, "Of course, I also promised Honghui and Yierha that I would bring them a little lamb!"
The princess's expression remained unchanged; she simply smiled faintly.
At this moment, Consort Liu suddenly spoke up: "It is safe for the Consort to serve the Prince, but the Consort is also pregnant with the Third Prince and the Second Princess. The two children are still young. I don't know how to arrange it?"
Wu Gege nodded in agreement: "Yes, the Princess Consort still has the First Prince and the Eldest Princess to take care of, which is already very tiring."
The Princess Consort surely knew what those two were up to.
A toad trying to eat swan meat? Doesn't it know its own place? And it dares to think about taking care of the prince and princess?
She was the mistress of the Fourth Prince's mansion, the legal mother of all the princes and princesses, so naturally all the children could be raised in her main courtyard, and it was impossible for the two of them to be raised there.
The newly arrived Lady Zhang is talented and seems to have a cold and aloof personality. She usually doesn't say much when she greets the household, but today she surprisingly said something.
"I suppose Your Highness has already made arrangements for the primary wife and secondary primary wife."
Princess Niohuru chimed in, "The Fujin manages the household very well, so she is naturally capable of taking care of the children. Moreover, the Fujin is the legal mother of the prince and the princess, so it is only right and proper."
At this point, everyone understood what she meant. It seemed that Princess Niohuru had only been in the manor for a few days, but she had already found her way out and was wholeheartedly trying to rely on the Fujin (principal wife).
Fujin Yanhua was satisfied, but Changning rolled her eyes.
Goodness, it really is a battle for the female lead, huh?
The natural opposite?
As soon as Princess Niohuru entered the mansion, she sided with the Fujin (principal wife), clearly making things difficult for herself.
However… Changning snorted coldly and said indifferently, “There’s no need for you sisters to worry about that. You’d be better off staying in the manor, eating vegetarian food, chanting Buddhist prayers, and praying for peace in the world! As for the Third Prince and the Second Princess, I’ve already said that they will be sent to the palace to accompany Consort De, so you don’t need to worry about them.”
Changning's words were blunt, and the faces of the group turned red and then pale.
Geng Gege felt a little schadenfreude, because being roasted by Changning herself and seeing others being roasted by Changning were two completely different feelings.
Thus, Geng Gege unusually sided with Chang Ning.
"I think the concubine is right. Why don't the younger sisters spend a few days in quiet meditation in the small Buddhist hall in the mansion? They can pray for good weather and peace for our Great Qing Dynasty. I'm sure the master will be very happy to hear that. Maybe he can even take the younger sisters with him on the spring hunt!"
Upon hearing this, Changning held Geng Gege in higher regard, surprised that her words were quite eloquent and showed improvement!
Niohuru Gege's expression was a little stiff, but she quickly recovered.
"Of course, it is appropriate, but we will follow the Princess's arrangements."
Yan Hua's expression darkened slightly. She glanced at Niohuru Gege and knew that this woman with the surname was no ordinary person. So she rejected the suggestion: "Why go to the Buddhist hall? You can just copy a scripture if you have the time."
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