The palace maid never returned, something Yun Chuwei had somewhat anticipated.
Given Empress Wang's temperament, she would definitely have to give her a hard time.
Empress Wang treated Xie Sheng with a slap followed by a sweet treat, like she was training a dog; she treated everyone else the same way.
In her previous life, the only problem was that she didn't fall for Empress Wang's tricks.
Thinking it over, Yun Chuwei simply sat cross-legged beside the steps and began to meditate.
She had plenty of patience; she wanted to see how long Empress Wang would keep up this act!
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Inside the Jiaofang Palace, Empress Wang was indeed deliberately trying to intimidate Yun Chuwei.
The palace maid asked, "Your Highness, shall we call Miss Yun in now?"
Empress Wang shook her head: "Bring the Crown Prince here to see me first!"
The palace servants agreed and soon carried Xie Sheng to the main hall.
Xie Sheng looked up and saw Empress Wang sitting in the main seat, looking at him with a stern face.
"Mother," Xie Sheng called out, sounding somewhat aggrieved.
Empress Wang looked coldly at Xie Sheng, her voice icy: "The Crown Prince doesn't even know to bow to me. Is this the Crown Prince's etiquette?"
Xie Sheng was taken aback, and could only struggle to get up, intending to bow to Empress Wang.
The movement was a bit too forceful, which aggravated the wound.
He fell to the ground, wincing in pain.
Empress Wang looked at him, unmoved.
Xie Sheng endured the pain and finally managed to kneel before Empress Wang, bowing respectfully.
"Mother."
"Do you know you were wrong?" Empress Wang asked, looking at Xie Sheng who was gritting his teeth in pain.
Xie Sheng remained silent.
Empress Wang's face darkened, and she said with a cold smile, "In recent years, your father has favored the fourth prince and has given special attention to the eleventh prince, born to Consort Xi. Under such circumstances, do you think our positions are secure?"
Empress Wang paused, then continued, "Back then, His Majesty was able to depose the late Empress and make me Empress. If he wanted, he could also depose me and make Consort Xi Empress instead. Do you understand?"
Empress Wang looked at her son with cold eyes.
She gave him a detailed instruction yesterday, telling him to follow His Majesty's wishes.
Who would have thought that he would dare to refuse the marriage?
Who gave him the courage?
Xie Sheng frowned slightly, somewhat unconvinced.
Having been given a second chance at life, he knew that no matter what happened now, the throne would eventually be his, so what did he have to worry about?
But he dared not say it directly, and instead said, "Yun Lianhua is more favored by the Yun family father and son. I believe that marrying Yun Lianhua will bring more support from the Yun family!"
Empress Wang's expression changed slightly, and she couldn't help but scold, "Fool! Yun Lianhua is nothing but a parasite, dependent on others. What makes her comparable to Yun Chuwei? Do you think everyone is as stupid as you?"
Xie Sheng's expression changed slightly.
Empress Wang continued, "Furthermore, Yun Chuwei returned to the capital with an imperial edict. Do you think just anyone deserves to be summoned back by His Majesty's personal decree?"
Xie Sheng realized something and asked, "Is there any secret about Yun Chuwei that we don't know about?"
Empress Wang said coldly, "You ask me? Who should I ask? I'll give you three choices today: First, find a way to marry Yun Chuwei. Second, make Yun Chuwei disappear from this world. Third, I'll take action and finish off Yun Lianhua!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Sheng quickly said, "No!"
No matter what, he would protect Yun Lianhua.
Empress Wang sneered, "You don't want it from me?"
Xie Sheng gritted his teeth slightly: "Mother, I know what to do. I promise to make sure you see the results as soon as possible!"
He didn't want to marry Yun Chuwei; Yun Chuwei wasn't good enough for him.
She will kill Yun Chuwei. It might be difficult for him to do it alone, but it shouldn't be difficult to get Yun Qianming and Yun Xian to cooperate with him.
Just like in the previous life!
Empress Wang nodded in satisfaction.
She stood up, reached out, and helped Xie Sheng up.
"Does it still hurt?" Empress Wang asked Xie Sheng gently.
Xie Sheng felt a warmth in his heart and said, "Your subject is no longer in pain!"
Empress Wang smiled slightly: "I will have someone send you some of the best wound medicine later. Remember to have the palace servants apply it to you so it will heal faster!"
Xie Sheng nodded and quickly said, "Thank you, Mother!"
"Silly child, there's no need for thanks between mother and son," Empress Wang said, then beckoned for the palace servants to bring over the palanquin.
She personally helped Xie Sheng onto the palanquin.
Only after Xie Sheng had left did she ask the palace maid beside her, "What is Yun Chuwei doing?"
The palace maid said, "Miss Yun is meditating!"
Empress Wang narrowed her eyes, her face full of displeasure: "Let her in!"
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Soon, Yun Chuwei met Empress Wang.
After she bowed to Empress Wang, Empress Wang did not tell her to rise.
She ignored it and stood up straight.
The old nanny standing nearby scolded, "Her Majesty hasn't told you to dispense with the formalities yet, what are you doing?"
Yun Chuwei spoke coolly, "Your Majesty sent me here despite my illness, so you wanted to test my etiquette? I thought you were concerned about my health!"
Empress Wang glanced at the old woman, who could only lower her eyes and remain silent.
Empress Wang then spoke, "I summoned you here not only to show my concern for your health, but also to apologize on behalf of the Crown Prince. Yesterday, the Crown Prince publicly rejected the marriage proposal; he was wrong, and I have already punished him! I have also prepared a gift for you, and I hope you will accept it."
As Empress Wang spoke, she had someone bring up the headdress and clothes she had prepared.
"These are all gifts from me, as an apology on behalf of the Crown Prince. Do you like them?"
Yun Chuwei's gaze swept over the glittering jewelry and clothing, and she said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I don't understand what you mean. What's wrong with a crown prince, the future emperor, refusing to marry a woman he doesn't like? If there's anything wrong, it's that his refusal to marry is a slap in His Majesty's face! If anyone should apologize, shouldn't Your Majesty apologize to His Majesty?"
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