Chapter 10 Troublemaker Concubine Deng
In addition to Xu Lanshan, the concubine, there were also Fang Changzai and Jiang Meiren, who were of lower rank than Song Ronghua in the palace. The three of them stood up together and greeted Song Ronghua.
This was a ceremony to pay respects to the Queen in Fengwu Palace, so those of lower rank only needed to stand up and greet those of higher rank when they met them. There was no need to perform formalities or pay respects as we see in daily life - how could one pay respects to others before paying respects to the Queen?
After greeting them, Xu Lanshan sat down with them.
Song Ronghua snorted coldly and glared at Xu Lanshan fiercely.
It was also a coincidence that her seat happened to be above Xu Lanshan, and opposite Xu Lanshan was Fang Changzai.
Although he sat above Xu Lanshan, Song Ronghua did not feel happy at all. Instead, he felt more embarrassed and resentful.
The former maidservant is now sitting next to me and acting as my "sister". Who can be willing to accept this?
Moreover, she originally thought that the emperor would go to Yongchun Palace to comfort her and compensate her yesterday. Unexpectedly, she did not wait for the emperor, but waited for the news that the emperor summoned the slave girl to go to Ganyuan Palace to sleep with her.
Last night, Song Ronghua was filled with jealousy, hatred and grievance, and cried for half the night. When she woke up this morning, there was a black eye and her eye sockets were very red and swollen. She had to apply a thick layer of powder to barely cover it up.
Of course she had to cover it up. Today she was paying her respects to the Queen, and she would definitely not let those people watch the fun. That slave girl must be there too, and she would definitely not let that slave girl see her haggard appearance and feel proud!
Concubine Deng suddenly smiled and said to Song Ronghua, "Congratulations, sister, on your promotion. It's a cause for celebration!"
Song Ronghua's face turned extremely ugly.
She had always dreamed of getting a higher status, but she never imagined that one day her status would be raised, but it would make her feel so embarrassed!
Concubine Rou also laughed and said, "Song Ronghua is the best at training people. Our servants can only do some rough work to serve others. Unlike the people under Song Ronghua, they can earn positions for their masters!"
Everyone laughed, "That's exactly what you said!", "Song Ronghua is so lucky!", "Congratulations, Song Ronghua."
The concubines were happy to watch the fun and also smiled and joined in the congratulations. For a while, congratulations were heard everywhere, and the atmosphere was peaceful and lively.
Song Ronghua was so angry that he was shaking, his breathing was heavy and disordered, and he managed to hold back and not turn around and slap Xu Lanshan in the face.
This slut! She's brought shame upon herself!
Song Ronghua glared at Concubine Deng, the instigator, and said coldly, "If you are envious, I would like to wish you such good fortune. I hope your wish will come true soon."
Concubine Deng's expression changed, and she sneered, "I can't expect such a blessing. I can't compare to Song Ronghua! If I had a servant like that, I would have killed him long ago. What's the point of such a traitorous person like this?"
Shuangxi, the personal maid standing behind her, bowed her head slightly and smiled, saying, "This servant is loyal to my master and knows only to serve him. I would never dare to do such a thing as betraying my master."
For a moment, the eyes of all the concubines were focused on Xu Lanshan again, some with contempt, some with disdain, and some with sneers.
Of course they didn't like the idea of having someone else take away the emperor's favor. Not to mention that she was just a lowly palace maid, was she worthy of being on equal terms with them?
Xu Lanshan had anticipated this kind of scene before she came, so she sat there with her eyes lowered, not saying a word.
Firstly, there was no need for that. Secondly, she was just a small maid, not even enough to fill the gaps between people's teeth. She might as well just lie down and let them talk.
Anyway, as long as she is strong inside, these words will not sound like sharp words, but just nonsense.
Betray your master? Haha, how many people who join Liangshan are not forced to do so? The original owner was such a coward, and he even betrayed his master!
But the emperor happened to see her hands by chance, and she was immediately targeted by Song Ronghua and the vicious palace maid Su Ying.
The original owner's life had already been tortured to death by the master and servant, could it be that they wanted to torture herself again? She, Xu Lanshan, was not the original owner's personality.
In this case, we naturally have to find a way to escape from the dire situation.
In this palace, as a maidservant with a master-servant relationship with Song Ronghua, does she have any choice other than clinging to the emperor's golden thigh?
Could she ask the Queen for help? She might not even be able to enter the gate of Fengwu Palace.
Besides, would the Queen pay any attention to a little maid like her? At most, she would just scold Song Ronghua a few words, and she would still be in trouble after that.
At that time, she was completely passive.
She couldn't afford to take that risk.
They can say whatever they want, and one day, they will tell the truth about their "betrayal" openly.
Although she doesn't mind it much, why should she take the blame?
It seemed that Concubine Deng was deliberately looking for trouble today. She had already found Xu Lanshan again and looked at her with a fake smile: "Why is Concubine Xu not talking? Are you not used to it? Don't be nervous. You will get used to it slowly in the future."
Xu Lanshan cursed inwardly, "Troublemaker."
Having been called out, I had no choice but to speak.
Xu Lanshan glanced at Concubine Deng gently, then quickly lowered her eyes and said softly, "I thank Concubine Deng for your guidance."
Concubine Deng was stunned. She thought, where did I teach you? Did I mean to teach you?
She sneered and suddenly felt bored.
I thought she was so outstanding that she could jump from the status of a palace maid to a concubine, but she was just so-so, dumb and stupid, unable to understand a word. I don't know what the emperor saw in her. Maybe it was just a whim!
Yes, it must have been a spur of the moment decision. Maybe after today the emperor will forget about this person.
Thinking of this, Concubine Deng finally felt relieved and was too lazy to target Xu Lanshan anymore.
At this time, Concubine Shu, Concubine Yu and Concubine Lian arrived one after another.
Everyone stood up and greeted each other one after another.
Concubine Lian was the last to arrive. She was the Empress Dowager's beloved niece. The Empress Dowager had originally intended for the Emperor to enthrone her as Empress. She and her natal family, the Fu family, also believed that she would be the Empress.
Unexpectedly, the emperor refused and finally made the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Lord Shen, the queen.
The Empress Dowager was displeased, and Concubine Lian hated the Empress even more, believing that the Empress had taken her place. With the Empress Dowager's support, she wasn't afraid of the Empress, and she would find fault with her for no reason, and was usually the last to arrive when she came to pay her respects.
As soon as Concubine Lian entered the palace, her eyes fell precisely on Xu Lanshan and she sneered.
Although Xu Lanshan lowered her eyes slightly, she could still clearly feel the sharp gaze like a knife, and was speechless.
Judging from Concubine Lian's reaction, if someone didn't know, they would think that she was originally a member of her Yuming Palace.
But fortunately not.
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