That's right. Although she is now a Jieyu (a high-ranking concubine), she is still not as prestigious as the Regent's Consort Wen Nong Nong.
The other person was not required to bow to her, but she was the one who had to bow to them.
But she would never bow her head to a good-for-nothing like Wen Nongnong.
Wen Nongnong, seemingly oblivious to the gloom hidden in her eyes, continued, "The sun is so strong; it must have been difficult for Consort Liu to endure this scorching heat just to see me. Has Consort Liu had lunch yet?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Ruyi was about to speak when someone beat her to it.
"But I'm quite full. I can't help it, the Empress Dowager dotes on me. Seeing how thin I am, she insisted I eat more and even personally served me a lot of food. I couldn't refuse her kindness... *burp*" Wen Nongnong said, letting out a burp.
Wen Ruyi almost crumpled the handkerchief in her hand, but she managed to keep her composure and prevent her face from darkening.
Is that bitch Wen Nongnong showing off to her now?
"The Regent's wife is truly blessed to be so loved by the Empress Dowager," she said insincerely.
Wen Nongnong nodded, as if afraid the other party wouldn't see the box in her hand, and deliberately held it up and rubbed it. "Yes, this princess is indeed very lucky. Not only did the Empress Dowager invite me to dine with her, but when she left, she insisted on giving me something. This is a whole box of South Sea pearls..." As she spoke, she opened the box and picked out a South Sea pearl.
The South Sea pearls shone brilliantly in the sunlight, making Wen Nongnong's slender, fair fingers appear even more beautiful and delicate.
"Such large and beautiful South Sea pearls, I'm sure Consort Liu has seen them before. After all, you are now highly favored by the Emperor. Not to mention a box of South Sea pearls, the Emperor should be willing to bestow even more valuable gifts upon you."
Wen Ruyi felt a metallic taste in her throat and was so angry that she almost vomited blood.
Although Gu Heng promoted her rank and bestowed some gifts upon her, he only gave her a few of those precious South Sea pearls.
Compared to the whole box of South Sea pearls in Wen Nong Nong's hand, she suddenly felt that Gu Heng didn't love her that much.
Thinking of this, the gloom hidden in her eyes was almost overflowing.
Wen Nongnong saw her pale face and found it somewhat amusing.
Wen Ruyi suddenly waited here, probably wanting to show off her skills, but unexpectedly, she was silenced by a few words from her.
It seems Gu Heng didn't give her anything good, otherwise why would her face look so pale?
She carefully put the southern jewels back into the box, then added, "To be honest, not only does the Empress Dowager value me highly, but even our Prince treats me extremely well." As she spoke, a blush crept across her face. "He even wants to have a child with me soon. Yesterday, he specially gave me a Guanyin statue symbolizing fertility. His intentions are so obvious..."
At this point, Wen Ruyi could no longer maintain her composure, and her eyes welled up with intense jealousy and hatred.
After a long pause, she stammered, "Is that so? Then congratulations, Your Highness."
Wen Nong Nong suddenly stepped forward and said softly, "Wen Ruyi, are you jealous? The man you longed for is now my husband, and he dotes on me. And you? You can only lie next to a man you don't love."
These words undoubtedly struck a nerve with Wen Ruyi.
Her pupils contracted, she lost all reason, and suddenly raised her hand, slapping it at Wen Nongnong's face.
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