Can’t the two noble concubines in the palace be called dignified and virtuous?”
As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Tan's face immediately stiffened, and Aunt Zhuqing standing next to her frowned and looked at her sternly.
"I...that's not what I meant. The imperial concubine is naturally different!" Mrs. Tan explained in a panic.
"That's not what you said just now. Isn't that what you kept saying about the main room and the side room?"
Aunt Zhuqing said coldly: "Mrs. Tan, are you dissatisfied with the two noble concubines in the palace?"
Mrs. Tan's face turned even paler: "I...I didn't!"
She originally just wanted to ridicule Xie Yurui, but she forgot that there was no main queen in the palace for a long time, and there were only two noble concubines in charge.
But judging from the status, no matter how high the imperial concubine’s status is, she is not His Majesty’s official wife.
It's also just a side room.
To put it mildly, she is His Majesty's concubine.
Mrs. Tan's satirical remarks about Xie Yurui's identity also alluded to the two noble concubines in the palace, and even belittled the entire concubine in the harem.
It would be fine if no one paid attention, but when Xie Yurui pulled her out and said something, the charge of disrespect was immediately pinned on Mrs. Tan's head.
A contemptuous smile appeared on Xie Yurui's face, with viciousness hidden in her eyes.
Bitch!
If you dare to ridicule my identity, I will make you walk around with nothing to eat!
Seeing that Mrs. Tan was no match for Xie Yurui, Mrs. Zhang said: "Concubine Xie, what you said is too ridiculous. As the master of the harem, the imperial concubine is the biological mother of two princes and a princess.
How can the people at home be compared to the side rooms of ordinary people's homes?
Even before entering the palace, Concubine Shu was the legitimate daughter of the family, and both her father and brother were officials in the court.
How could such a noble status be compared with Concubine Xie's concubine who is not worthy of being honored by ordinary people? This is a real insult to the Concubine, right?
Concubine Xie, you should be careful when speaking, even if you have some verbal arguments with Mrs. Tan, you should not involve the imperial concubine. You cannot afford this price."
Mrs. Zhang spoke in an unhurried manner, with a ladylike accent, yet extremely sharp.
Mrs. Tan cast a grateful look at her, and her annoyance towards Xie Yurui increased by 10%.
"You..." Xie Yurui stared at her angrily and hatefully.
"enough!"
Aunt Zhuqing no longer wanted to hear any more. She glanced at both parties with a warning look and said displeasedly: "Today is the birthday of the imperial concubine. It is a happy day. Since all ladies have come to the palace to congratulate the imperial concubine on her birthday, please be kind to me."
Be careful with your words and actions, I don’t want to hear any inappropriate remarks again on such a good day!”
Aunt Zhuqing is Concubine Shu's confidant, and she naturally protects Concubine Shu's reputation and interests.
It's not that she couldn't see Xie Yurui's thoughts, and she also knew that Mrs. Tan's words did hurt the concubine's dignity, but in today's situation, it was not appropriate to pursue it further.
Aunt Zhuqing just hopes to stop the dispute. If there is any debt, she can settle it slowly after the birthday of the imperial concubine.
Aunt Zhuqing opened her mouth, and Xie Yurui, Mrs. Zhang and others all wanted to give face and quieted down.
What a farce!
Xiao Lingyue stood aside and watched the show mockingly.
Just as she was about to turn around and enter the palace, Mrs. Tan suddenly saw her, raised her finger and exclaimed: "Hey! Aren't you the woman who was intimate with His Highness King Yi at the palace gate before?"