Although Concubine Yi has long been accustomed to Dongling Yuanhao's irregularities, she usually turns a blind eye to whatever nonsense he makes.
But in front of Ximen Yourong, she couldn't help but slap Dongling Yuanhao on the back with some annoyance, pushed him away and scolded:
"Asshole, you are a great commander, how can you be so disrespectful in front of the Queen?"
Dongling Yuanhao didn't feel any pain after being beaten, but he listened to Concubine Yi's scolding. He turned to look at Ximen Yourong, immediately put on a comfortable smile and said in surprise:
"Ah, I was thinking so much about my mother just now that I didn't notice that the imperial concubine was here too! I thought it was the concubine who was scolding some palace maid who had made a mistake."
Ximen Yourong heard the hidden meaning in Dongling Yuanhao's words. He was either insinuating that she could not get the dignity that a queen should have, or he felt that Concubine Yi should not overstep her dignity and ignore her status.
Concubine Yi also heard the implications of Dongling Yuanhao's words. She understood that her son must be saying that she should not suppress Ximen Yourong's identity.
In terms of status, Concubine Yi certainly knew that Ximen Yourong's status was above hers.
But Concubine Yi pretended not to understand Dongling Yuanhao's hint. She glanced at him and said in denial:
"You rushed in and made such a fuss that all of them, who are usually quite clever, lost their minds. They all forgot to show the queen some tea."
As soon as Concubine Yi finished speaking, the eldest palace maid immediately stepped forward to accuse Ximen Yourong, and then asked her to sit on the other side of the chair with Concubine Yi. Then another young palace maid cleverly placed a cup of tea on the table next to Ximen Yourong.
On the desk.
Ximen Yourong picked up the teacup and took a sip without being formal or pretentious. Then he looked at Concubine Yi and said with a smile:
"Thank you for the tea, Princess Toffee!"
"Thanks to the Queen for not giving up!"
Concubine Yi smiled slightly in return. She could see that Ximen Yourong's sip of tea was actually showing that she didn't care about being looked down upon and neglected.
She originally wanted to give Ximen Yourong a blow, but Ximen Yourong not only accepted the insult of being summoned, but also accepted the following offenses from her. This made Concubine Yi not know how to remain indifferent!
However, Concubine Yi didn't know that at this time, Ximen Yourong didn't care whether she was being slighted or not, but she did care about her wedding in three days.
Regardless of whether Concubine Yi ignored the etiquette and summoned her out of malice, or it was just a simple temptation, she knew that Concubine Yi was not someone she could offend.
So, she forgot that she was the queen and took the initiative to say to Concubine Yi like a junior:
"The concubine just mentioned the wedding in three days. Yourong was worried before that she didn't know what she should do to avoid making mistakes. The concubine just happened to summon her, and you were bold enough to ask the concubine for some advice, so as not to prevent you from not knowing the gift and being embarrassed.
gain royal dignity.”
Concubine Yi looked at Ximen Yourong. If nothing else, at least she could see that Ximen Yourong was not a vulgar person.
Concubine Yi had previously heard that Ximen Yourong took his only maid to raise her nephew in the "Leng Yue Palace" and personally took care of the interior and exterior decoration of the "Leng Yue Palace".
It is said that although "Leng Yue Palace" is still old, it looks vibrant and peaceful.
There were no chambermaids or maids at her disposal, and the food and clothing were at the lowest level. But she did not complain or make any demands. Even when the maids and eunuchs below her were neglectful from time to time, she turned a blind eye and listened but did not listen.
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It can be seen that there must be deeper thinking behind Ximen Yourong's ability to know how to advance and retreat, and to understand current affairs.
Especially now that she really saw Ximen Yourong, Concubine Yi came to the conclusion from her simple and plain clothes, as well as her vague words and demeanor that were unusual for ordinary women, that Ximen Yourong was "indisputable".
It must be "no fight".
But, what is she really trying to fight for?
Concubine Yi is the ultimate winner who emerged from the harem. Is it just luck that she can lead Dongling Yuanhao to this day safely in the palace of right and wrong?
Facing Ximen Yourong with a genuine smile, Concubine Yi ignored the nonsense and said straight to the point:
"Queen, let's not talk about whether to give advice or not. If we put aside Ximen's sins, can you take on the position of the master of the harem?"
"I can't, and I'm not willing to take the responsibility!" Ximen Yourong answered neatly.
"If you can't, forget it. Isn't the word "unwilling" too bold?" Concubine Yi was surprised by her answer.
"It's not shameless to say so. If Ximen hadn't committed a capital crime and ruined the loyalty of Ximen's ancestors, I wouldn't have been chosen by chance and forced to sit on this honorable throne that should have been thousands of miles away from me. In other words
In other words, how can I be the mother of a country? It’s because I am incapable of taking on the responsibility, so I don’t want to!”
"But in three days, you will be the legitimate queen of Dacheng Kingdom. What will you do then? Do you think a queen should just muddle along and hold the queen position?" Concubine Yi said coldly.
Of course Ximen Yourong could hear Concubine Yi's dissatisfaction. She immediately stood up and bowed respectfully to Concubine Yi:
"Forgive me, Your Majesty. You Rong naturally dare not let it go, and I have let down the grace of my ancestors to protect me. But I also think that I am not talented enough, and all I can do is to keep myself safe and abide by my duty!"
"How do you stay calm and do your duty?"
Concubine Yi flashed her eyes, Ximen Yourong was really not that simple, she could instantly detect that she was testing her.
Therefore, Ximen Yourong also cleverly said that she only wants to keep her position and has no intention of seeking power! This is precisely the reason why she can survive!
Ximen Yourong raised her bright eyes and looked at Concubine Yi, and she said sincerely:
"I know that my status is embarrassing, and it was not Your Majesty's original intention to make me your queen. But I don't hide it from the concubine. Since I am lucky enough to live, I naturally want to live. But I don't know what to do in order to live up to my ancestors.
Your Majesty’s kindness will not be wasted if you love me deeply. Therefore, after much thought, I feel that it is best to follow the teachings of Your Majesty and the Dowager and not to speak and act arbitrarily.”
"The queen will be the official master of the harem immediately. Although I am the concubine, I am also under your control. How dare I dictate to you."
Concubine Yi's tone was calm, but Ximen Yourong could still hear Concubine Yi's alienation.
During this time living in the palace, although Ximen Yourong did not step out of the "Leng Yue Palace" a few times, she still heard about Concubine Yi's painstaking efforts in planning Dongling Yuanyong's return to the imperial city.
Therefore, even if we ignore the unrelated mother-son relationship between Dongling Yuanyong and Yi Taifei, considering that Yi Taifei risked her life to help Dongling Yuanyong wholeheartedly, Ximen Yourong can also imagine that Yi Taifei must also hate Ximen.
Of the clan.
Therefore, Ximen Yourong did not expect that Concubine Yi would treat her fairly.
However, she didn't want to say too many high-sounding words hypocritically to please Concubine Yi. She said bluntly again:
"Taifei, if I seize the power of the Queen, how can Your Majesty let me live? But I... just want to survive!"
Concubine Yi was stunned. She looked into Ximen Yourong's pure and flexible eyes while thinking about it. After a while, she said:
"The Queen is extremely intelligent. It seems that there is no need for me to bother myself in front of the Queen. With a Queen like you who knows how to judge the situation, the harem will not become a mess even if it is inevitably full of right and wrong."
"You Rong thanked the concubine!"
Ximen Yourong knew that the conversation between her and Concubine Yi had reached a tacit understanding, and it was just right to stop talking.
After Concubine Yi had people escort Ximen Yourong away, Dongling Yuanhao, who had been almost silent, sat down next to Concubine Yi and raised his eyebrows with a smile:
"Mother, how's the test going? Is this royal sister-in-law capable enough to hang out in the harem?"
"What do you think?" Concubine Yi smiled profoundly!
"I think it's more than enough."
"You think so highly of her?"
"It's not that I think highly of her, it's her intelligence that makes people think highly of her."
Dongling Yuanhao's praise of Ximen Yourong came from the bottom of his heart. Every time he listened to her speak, even if she sometimes spoke too humbly, the listeners could not feel her hypocrisy.
This is the hidden brilliance of Ximen Yourong. She acts naturally and does not act in every way. Therefore, even if what she says is not entirely true, others cannot say that she is false.
But precisely because she was true and false, false and true, Concubine Yi was even more worried and said:
"If she were mediocre, people wouldn't care so much. But the calmness she exudes from the inside out is taboo! With her strategizing nature, if she wants to cause damage, it won't be difficult at all."
"According to the mother-in-law, if she wants to cause destruction, that's another matter. But if she doesn't want to cause destruction, then her ability may be a help to the emperor brother, right?"
"Your Majesty has killed the Ximen family, how can she not have any grudges? If she has hatred towards His Majesty in her heart, how can she sincerely help His Majesty?"
Concubine Yi only saw one side of Ximen Yourong. Although she understood that Ximen Yourong was content, she did not give any other hints.
But the most unpredictable thing is the human heart. At a young age, Ximen Yourong knew how to assess the situation and avoid sharp edges in order to survive safely. This shows how calm her nature is!
It is not difficult for such a woman to succeed if she has her mind set. Similarly, it is not easy for Dongling Yuanyong to control her!
To be honest, Concubine Yi had indescribable worries when she met Ximen Yourong. She felt that the charm of Ximen Yourong was too influential, and she didn't know what the harem would be like in the future.
Concubine Yi's worry was revealed unconsciously. Dongling Yuanhao knew what she was worried about at a glance, and he said with clear relief:
"Mother, concubine, why don't we give the emperor's sister-in-law a chance. When the time comes, it will be known whether she is a human or a ghost. When the time comes, whether to kill or keep her, the emperor will make his own decision. Mother, concubine, let's not worry about the matter of the eight characters now.
, you might as well worry about your own son first."
Dongling Yuanhao changed the topic, and Concubine Yi really changed her mind. She glanced at her son's much darker face and said without any distress:
"You are so strong that you can fly and jump, and you eat well and sleep well. What do you have to worry about?"
"Mother concubine, your son used to be a handsome man with tender skin and tender flesh. He was recognized as a fascinating sight when he walked in the palace! Look at me now, I am dark and thin, and there is no trace of the elegant and suave Prince Hao.
What does it look like?”
Dongling Yuanhao picked up his sleeves and showed his wheat-colored arms to Concubine Yi, proving that what he said was true!