Chapter 299 Chaoyang's Disappointment to the Harem Women
"Has there been any movement over Xiao Chengen recently?"
"Xiao Chengen protected the Sixth Prince very well." The maidservant lowered her head.
Shen Yunrou lay lazily on the couch, letting the little prince cry.
Frowning, Shen Yunrou threw the tea cup to the ground. "It's so noisy!"
"Slave, please take the little prince away now." The maid hurriedly stepped forward.
"Put him here tonight, otherwise someone will gossip outside again." Shen Yunrou knew that many people in the palace were spreading rumors that the young prince was not her son.
The maid lowered her head. "That's what the Queen said."
It's just that the maid is a little worried about the little prince...
Shen Yunrou usually hates children very much and would annoy her if she cries.
"How is the battle going at the border?" I heard that Sima Lie personally set out to destroy the Mu family army.
"General Sima Lie is at an advantage." The maid quickly reported the good news.
"Well, I still trust Sima Lie's ability." Shen Yunrou nodded, with a rare smile on his lips. "Where is Chaoyang? Dead or alive?"
"Chaoyang... I heard that he went to Dayu."
"Da Yu..." Shen Yunrou's eyes focused again, revealing murderous intent. "Under the Western Region hunting order, Chaoyang's life is wanted?"
"yes!"
Shen Yunrou smiled. She had no idea that Chaoyang was so valuable. "Since someone is paying for Chaoyang's life, why don't we add fuel to the flames."
"What does the empress mean?" The maidservant was a little confused.
"Aren't there people from us in the Dayu Palace?" Shen Yunrou's eyes were filled with deep meaning.
"My slave understands."
The maid withdrew and the inner hall became quiet.
Except for the cry of the little prince, even the palace people did not dare to breathe loudly.
Lying on her side and dozing off, Shen Yunrou was upset by the little guy's noise.
Shen Yunrou stood up irritably and walked to the bed. "Stop crying! It's so noisy!"
The little guy stopped crying when he saw Shen Yunrou, but continued to cry as soon as Shen Yunrou turned around.
"Wow..."
Somehow, Shen Yunrou, who was never used to sleeping on the same bed as others, had no choice but to lie down next to the little guy and reach out to tease the little guy's soft little face.
I thought that children were all annoying beings, but I didn’t expect...
After teasing for a long time, Shen Yunrou actually felt sleepy.
I hugged the little guy and fell asleep. It was the first time I slept so soundly.
…
Dayu, the imperial palace.
Yikun Palace.
"Empress, Feng Jieyu is here to pay your respects." The eunuch spoke in a low voice.
Chaoyang finished washing and walked out of the inner hall.
Except for Feng Jieyu, no one came.
These people are challenging her authority.
Yin Cheng was still in a coma, so as a temporary solution, she could only temporarily put on airs to help Yin Cheng stabilize the former harem.
"Your Majesty, are you still used to sleeping?" Feng Jieyu greeted Chaoyang and hurriedly came forward to serve her. "I have asked someone to stew bird's nests for my Majesty, do you want to try it?"
Chaoyang glanced at Feng Jieyu. "Is there any speech in the court this morning?"
Feng Jieyu was stunned for a moment. Chaoyang was asking her? Is this a test, or... trust?
"Reporting to the empress, no one in the harem except the main palace is allowed to interfere in politics. We..." Feng Jieyu's answer was extremely smooth.
Chaoyang nodded, Feng Jieyu is smart.
"I heard that the Central Committee, Shangshu and others were impeaching me in the court. I have no intention of competing with you for your favor when I come back. Everything is for Your Majesty. Does Feng Jieyu understand?"
Chaoyang saw a fallen leaf in Feng Jieyu's hair and reached out to help her pick it off.
Feng Jieyu raised her head and looked at the rising sun, feeling dazzling for a moment.
She knew what Chaoyang meant. "But... my father is only a third-rank official..."
People in court speak softly.
She also wanted to help Chaoyang, but...
"How many ministers are there in the court who are third-rank or above? Although the third-rank and first-rank ministers are ignored, these people are the mainstay of the court." Chaoyang never believed that having a high position and power would definitely have the right to make decisions and speak.
When people at the bottom unite, they are more persuasive than those in high and powerful positions.
"I understand." Feng Jieyu nodded.
Chaoyang nodded and smiled with satisfaction. "I believe there is a reason why His Majesty favors you."
Feng Jieyu's body stiffened for a moment, her eyes lowered and she stopped talking.
Outsiders thought she was loved, but everyone dared to bully her.
She had no say in the harem. Although she held the title of sole favorite, she knew her position clearly in her heart.
Knowing that Yin Cheng would not really pamper her.
It's just because her natal family has a balanced power and can be used as a shield in the harem.
"Hey, we're here to pay our respects to the Queen. It turns out that Jieyu has arrived a long time ago?" Feng Jieyu just walked out of the courtyard when she bumped into Concubine Ying and others.
"Morning and dusk have their own time, and so does I..."
"What? You mean we are too late and you are showing off your ability, right?" Concubine Ying relied on her position as the highest in the harem and slapped Feng Jieyu in the face.
Feng Jieyu's eyes were red and she didn't say anything.
Before entering the palace, my father had told me not to offend other people, especially Concubine Ying.
Concubine Ying is the legitimate daughter of Shangshu and has a distinguished status...
Yin Cheng's 'only favorite' will only make her walk on thin ice in this harem, and she can only learn to be patient.
"Concubine Ying, calm down." Feng Jieyu lowered her head and spoke louder.
Concubine Ying was used to being domineering, not to mention that they had long complained about Feng Jieyu and bullied her openly and covertly. However, Feng Jieyu had a tolerant temper, which encouraged these people's evil habits.
"Do you know you are wrong?" Concubine Ying said coldly, as if she regarded herself as the master of the harem.
Yin Cheng was unconscious. Originally, she was the woman with the highest status in the harem.
"I know my mistake..." Feng Jieyu brushed her body.
"Since you already know that you are wrong, then just kneel here. Let's take care of each other in the morning and dusk, and kneel until dusk to say hello together." Concubine Ying sneered.
Inner Temple.
Chaoyang sat quietly, looking at the prescription in his hand and thinking carefully.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Ying and others are bullying Feng Jieyu outside the courtyard, you..." the eunuch secretly guarding reported in a low voice.
"Don't worry, just wait." Chaoyang didn't raise her head. She guessed that those people couldn't vent to her and would definitely find an outlet.
Feng Jieyu was favored, but the power of her mother's family was low, and she was smart and tolerant, so she naturally became a soft persimmon in the hands of these people.
It's a pity that even a soft persimmon still has a lot of anger in his heart. The last straw is the one that breaks the camel's back.
When Feng Jieyu realizes her hatred, will she be willing to do so.
"Queen... Ying'er and the concubines from the harem have come to greet you." Outside the palace, Concubine Ying came in with someone and spoke with a smile, which was full of probing.
Chaoyang looked at the prescription in his hand quietly and rubbed the center of his eyebrows. "What time is it for morning and dusk?"
The eunuch glanced at Concubine Ying and said in a low voice, "It's past the hour..."
"What are the rules in the palace, what is the etiquette for getting up in the morning?" Chaoyang spoke again.
"Kneel down and serve tea." The eunuch spoke again.
Chaoyang then put down the prescription in his hand and handed the corrected prescription to the eunuch. "Let the eunuch cook it."
His eyes fell on Concubine Ying, Chaoyang said lightly. "In that case, kneel down."
Concubine Ying frowned, and several people glanced at each other, wanting to give them some power?
This woman really doesn't know how to live or die.
"Mother, my father sent someone to send a message today, saying that someone in the court questioned your identity, His Majesty was in a coma, and the appointment to the throne was too hasty..." Concubine Ying narrowed her eyes and clenched her hands.
"Does this have anything to do with you kneeling down and offering tea now?" Chaoyang raised his eyes.
Concubine Ying gritted her teeth.
"If His Majesty wakes up and finds out about you..." Chaoyang moved out of Xiao Junze.
Concubine Ying clenched her hands to see how long she could remain arrogant.
The ministers of the third rank and above in the court are all preparing to impeach the queen. She will see how long she can stay in this position.
"We can kneel, but it depends on whether the queen can hold this position firmly." Concubine Ying spoke arrogantly.
"Where's the tea? Serve it to them!" Chaoyang tapped his fingers on the table.
The maid quickly placed the full cups of hot tea in the hands of several concubines one by one, and asked them to kneel and hold the teacups.