In fact, Empress Dowager Zhang had no impression of Lady Wang at all. She had only seen her once before at a palace banquet. At that time, Shen Yun was the Protector General of the State, and Empress Dowager Zhang did not even give her a second glance.
"Rise!"
Empress Dowager Zhang's voice was neither warm nor cold. She merely glanced at the two people on the ground, and continued walking forward without stopping, at a leisurely pace.
Only when the group was further and further away did Madam Wang dare to raise her head. "See? They are so arrogant now because they rely on men. If you become successful in the future, you can be just as arrogant."
“Aunt, Yuanyuan doesn’t need any noble status. Yuanyuan only wishes that Aunt can live a long and healthy life.”
Wang Yuan sensibly helped her up and then reached out to brush the dust off her clothes. "Aunt, Yuan Yuan has a bit of a stomachache. Please give me the treat first. I'll be right back."
While wanting to impress the Empress Dowager, Wang Yuan was also extremely curious about the identity of the ethereal woman she had just met.
After bidding farewell to Lady Wang, Wang Yuan took a detour and followed behind Empress Dowager Zhang and her entourage.
Many noble ladies were admiring the flowers today, and they didn't pay much attention to Wang Yuan.
After walking for a while, Empress Dowager Zhang felt tired and thirsty, so she sat down to rest at the Zhuiyun Pavilion.
Her shoes seemed a bit stuffy today, and after walking quite a bit, her legs and feet felt a little sore and swollen.
Empress Dowager Zhang took a sip of watermelon juice and beckoned to Ning Yin, "Ning Yin, come and have some too."
All the concubines stood respectfully to the side waiting, and even Consort Chen was not entitled to sit down.
As soon as the Empress Dowager said this, everyone turned their unfriendly gazes toward Ning Yin.
Ning Yin was well aware of the consequences of being praised to death; it would bring her countless hates.
She quickly bowed and declined Empress Dowager Zhang's offer. Empress Dowager Zhang had only said it casually, and since Ning Yin had refused, she didn't say anything more.
At this moment, the palace maid squatted down to massage and knead her feet, but Empress Dowager Zhang turned her attention to Ning Yin.
Wasn't her purpose today to make her understand the hierarchy and become a well-behaved woman in the harem?
"Imperial Physician Ning, I've heard that your medical skills are superb. Even His Majesty and the Crown Prince have praised you highly. I'm feeling weak in the legs right now. Could you take a look at me?"
As soon as Empress Dowager Zhang finished speaking, Consort Chen, who had just been gritting her teeth in hatred, suddenly widened her eyes.
Anyone with eyes could see that Empress Dowager Zhang didn't want to test Ning Yin's medical skills; she just wanted to humiliate Ning Yin in front of so many people.
Let her know that although she has moved into the East Palace, her status is still that of a lowly servant.
She was not even as good as anyone else present; everyone had a title, while she was merely a nominal crown princess.
Has she acknowledged herself as the grandmother?
Before Ning Yin could speak, she heard someone urging her from behind.
"Hurry up! Didn't you hear what the Empress Dowager said?"
It's just giving an old lady a foot massage, nothing serious. She rolled up her sleeves and stepped forward. Just as she was about to squat down, she realized that someone had put their arm around her waist and pulled her away a few feet.
She turned around and saw Xiao Xuan staring coldly at Empress Dowager Zhang opposite him.
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