Su Wanwan frowned: "There are strange celestial phenomena, and people are filled with anxiety."
"The Emperor should stay at home as little as possible to avoid being taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives."
Lu Xingjian's expression was distant:
"My safety is none of the Empress's concern."
He pointed to the girl in red and said, "I am very satisfied with this woman. The Empress should worry about what rank to give her."
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
This is the first time since the Empress entered the palace that the Emperor has come to ask for a rank on behalf of another woman.
Even Maggie, who caused such a stir back then, was never given a title.
This shows how much the emperor loved this woman.
The palace servants of Kunning Palace, as well as the eunuchs around Lu Xingjian, could hardly believe that this was the same emperor who had recently been inseparable from the empress.
Is the Emperor truly not possessed by some evil spirit?
Su Wanwan was also taken aback.
Compared to her ignoring her the last time they met, this time she came to her door aggressively to cause trouble, showing her no respect whatsoever.
have to.
It's her fault for worrying about things that don't concern her.
She no longer cared about his attitude, but instead smiled faintly:
"Your Majesty can simply issue an order to bestow a title and send someone to inform me. There is no need for you to make this trip in person."
Lu Xingjian's expression grew even colder.
His hands, resting on his knees, unconsciously tightened, wrinkling the fabric of the dragon robe.
The tone was sarcastic and cold.
"Is the Empress's duty to be shirked to others?"
Su Wanwan: "..."
You'll always have something to say.
I came to your door yesterday and you ignored me, but today you brought your new lover over to show off and deliberately make things difficult for me.
However, she was prepared and sat down opposite him to talk at length.
"According to custom, below the Empress, there are Imperial Noble Consort, Noble Consort, Consort, Concubine, Concubine, Zhaoyi, Jieyu, Beauty, Talented Woman, Selected Attendant, and Lady."
"Miss Yutang comes from a commoner family. She should be given the title of Lady on her first night with the Emperor, and then promoted gradually in the future."
The more she spoke, the uglier the man's expression became.
Su Wanwan knew he was unhappy, probably because he felt the level of a lady was too low, so she calmly smiled and tried to smooth things over:
“But if His Majesty really likes it, it is not impossible to promote him by special favor. The six palaces in the east and west are empty and should be occupied.”
Lu Xingjian didn't even look at her, and went straight to ask the girl in red:
What do you think?
The girl in red, named Wang Yutang, trembled slightly, somewhat incredulous.
The Emperor let her choose her own rank?
Of course, it would be the Empress... no, the Imperial Noble Consort would be the best!
But the emperor's face was too cold, as if he were looking at an enemy, so she dared not speak.
Su Wanwan sat there, her expression calm and quiet as if she didn't exist.
Wang Yutang finally made up her mind to take a big gamble:
"Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress, I wish to become a Noble Consort and serve Your Majesty day and night."
Lu Xingjian narrowed his eyes, his tone tinged with malice, and gave a cold laugh.
"Why don't you say you want to be empress?"
"Huh?" The girl in red opened her mouth slightly in surprise, looked at the Emperor, and then timidly glanced at the Empress.
Is this another way to choose?
But she didn't see the Emperor at all last night, let alone spend the night with him.
Today, you dare to ask for a title, which is already an overstepping of the bounds. How dare you say to the Empress that you want to be the Empress?
Are you afraid you won't die fast enough?
But.
Could it be that the Emperor intends to depose the Empress?!
Her eyes lit up instantly as she looked at the Emperor and Empress, as if seeking confirmation.
However.
Lu Xingjian caught a glimpse of Su Wanwan's still smiling face, his expression turned icy, and he stood up and stormed off.
After descending the steps of Kunning Palace, he paused slightly, closed his eyes, tilted his head back, and took a deep breath.
In terms of ruthlessness, how could he compare to her?
He walked with steady and elegant steps, slowly leaving the inner court and returning to Xiaoyuan.
Su Wanwan looked at the girl in red still kneeling on the ground, pondering how to arrange things, when Meng Yue came to deliver a message:
"His Majesty summons Miss Yutang to accompany him at Xiaoyuan Garden."
Su Wanwan smiled and said, "Very well. As for what rank Miss Yutang should be given, please give me your instructions so that I can make the necessary arrangements."
Meng Yue did not shirk responsibility: "This servant will go back and consult the Emperor, and then report back to Your Highness with a reply."
Su Wanwan decided to put an end to the matter: "It would be best to give an answer today, so that I can report back to the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager."
Meng Yue respectfully agreed and led the girl in red away.
As evening approached, Meng Yue came to report:
"Miss Yutang plotted to assassinate the Emperor and has been punished by being sent to the laundry department to do hard labor."
Su Wanwan was a little surprised: "How could that be?"
The girls selected through the talent show all come from respectable families, with clear and well-documented family histories for three generations.
Assassinating the emperor is a serious crime that will implicate one's family.
The Laundry Bureau was located outside the palace, near Deshengmen, and was the only one of the twenty-four bureaus not located within the imperial city.
Once someone enters the laundry department, there is absolutely no chance of regaining favor.
In the morning, he spoke with great conviction, saying that he was very satisfied with Wang Yutang.
Why was she sent to the laundry department in the evening?
Meng Yue lowered his head and looked meek.
“Wang Yutang fell into the Emperor’s arms while dancing with her sword, slashing his body. We cannot rule out the possibility of assassination.”
"Fortunately, the Emperor did not have her serve him in bed last night, otherwise, who knows what might have happened."
"His Majesty is merciful and has spared her the death penalty, but she cannot escape punishment."
Su Wanwan breathed a slight sigh of relief. If it was truly a premeditated assassination attempt, then she, as the empress who organized the selection of concubines, would not escape responsibility.
I never expected things to develop to this point.
Meng Yue tentatively asked, "Would Her Majesty like to go and visit her?"
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