kingnovel Chapter 398 Wen Yi 27
Chapter 398 Wen Yi 27
Cao Qinmo continued to explain her scheme.
"We need to plant some inconspicuous spies in their palace before they enter it."
"If we just stir things up, I don't believe they won't start fighting."
Nian Shilan nodded and looked at Songzhi.
Songzhi understood and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, this servant will make the arrangements."
Nian Shilan nodded in satisfaction.
Don't be stingy with money.
Songzhi quickly replied, "Yes, Your Highness, this servant understands."
Wen Yi sat in Cao Qinmo's lap, listening to their discussion.
Suddenly I remembered that after the selection of the young ladies, the Empress had the fat orange cat review the assigned ranks of the candidates.
The Emperor and Empress then discussed the arrangement of the palaces for the selected women.
The chubby orange tree intentionally arranged for Zhen Huan to live in Chengqian Palace.
Chengqian Palace sounds like a magnificent palace.
The Empress heard that the chubby orange tree had given Zhen Huan, who resembled the late Empress Chun Yuan, another title.
He was again granted residence in Chengqian Palace, so naturally he felt uncomfortable.
More wary of Zhen Huan
She wanted to suppress Zhen Huan, but she wouldn't do it openly and directly like Consort Hua.
The Empress deliberately arranged for Zhen Huan to stay in Chengqian Palace.
Shen Meizhuang was assigned to Consort Jing's Xianfu Palace.
The Empress made this arrangement on purpose, and then had someone bring the booklet for Consort Hua to review.
The Empress knew that Consort Hua was prone to jealousy.
They certainly wouldn't allow these newly arrived concubines to be assigned to too good a place.
They will not tolerate their excessive prominence in the palace.
It will definitely be changed; Zhen Huan and the others will be relocated to other places.
The Empress could then legitimately use Consort Hua to arrange for Zhen Huan to be relocated elsewhere.
This would also be a good opportunity to sow discord between Consort Hua and the Emperor.
Wen Yi told Cao Qinmo all of this from the bottom of her heart.
Let Cao Qinmo remind Consort Hua
Upon hearing Wen Yi's thoughts, Cao Qinmo frowned slightly, then a glint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, the selection of the imperial concubines is complete. Next, we will determine their ranks."
There were also arrangements for the palace quarters after entering the palace.
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan's face immediately darkened.
She orchestrated everything about this talent show, both financially and physically.
However, the rank and palace arrangements for the selected ladies-in-waiting did not apply to Nian Shilan.
The old empress has done nothing, yet she wields such power.
Cao Qinmo saw that Nian Shilan's face darkened.
I knew she was angry again.
He hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, please calm down. This is the only Joyful Fragrance in the entire palace."
But only the Empress's Lingkun Palace has it.
The Empress's Jingren Palace does not have one.
The Empress was only a concubine before, how did she become Empress?
It still relies on the Empress Dowager, but how long can the Empress Dowager protect the Empress?
What I mean is, I'm afraid the Empress will use this matter of the imperial concubines as an excuse again.
They're plotting against the Empress.
There are some things Cao Qinmo can't say too clearly, and it's unknown whether Consort Hua can understand them.
When Nian Shilan heard that the Empress was plotting against her again, her eyes sharpened once more.
"Explain yourself more clearly."
Cao Qinmo picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and then said...
"Your Majesty, this concubine is only guessing. In fact, our Empress's temperament..."
We've gotten to know her a bit over the years; she's always been extremely calculating.
Using others to achieve one's own goals
Your Majesty should think things through more carefully and not let anger control you.
They fell into the trap set by the Empress.
Nian Shilan frowned at first, and after a moment of contemplation, she said...
"Alright, I understand. I will be careful."
In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the chubby old man was reviewing memorials when Xiao Xiazi came in to report.
"Your Majesty, the Empress requests an audience."
Upon hearing Xiao Xiazi's report, Big Fat Orange frowned slightly, but still said:
"Let her in," Xiao Xiazi replied, turning and leaving.
A short while later, Empress Ulanara Yixiu entered.
Ulanara Yixiu bowed and smiled.
"Your Majesty, I have come to congratulate you on the acquisition of another beautiful woman."
The chubby orange cat, however, wasn't particularly happy; his gaze towards the Empress was gloomy.
It was this wicked woman before him who made his son so frail.
He wanted nothing more than to tear her to pieces, but unfortunately, the Empress's incapacity was of great importance.
Moreover, his decision to depose the empress so soon after ascending the throne inevitably drew criticism.
Now is not a good time to depose the empress.
However, he absolutely could not accept allowing the Empress to do whatever she wanted in the harem.
After some time, once Zhang Mi has fully explained everything the Empress has done over the years...
He then decided how to deal with the Empress.
The chubby orange cat said calmly, "Why does the Empress say such a thing?"
Ulanara Yixiu laughed.
"The news has spread throughout the palace that the imperial concubine selection will take place today, and His Majesty is overjoyed."
When will I be truly pleased?
The big fat orange's meaning is unclear.
"Among these mediocre individuals, there are at least one or two whose conduct is reasonably competent."
Ulanara Yixiu said, "Not only is it acceptable, but I've also heard that Shen Zishan's daughter has the demeanor of Consort Jing from back then."
But Zhen Shi looked exactly like...
The Empress said that Shen Zishan's daughter has the demeanor of Consort Jing.
Big Fat Orange didn't think that Shen Meizhuang looked rather dignified.
But they may not be as respectful and intelligent as Consort Jing.
As for Zhen Huan, she does resemble Chun Yuan, but that's precisely why she's more suspicious.
It's not a question of whether it was arranged by Lao Ba and his group, or by those remnants of the White Lotus Cult.
"They only look somewhat alike in terms of their eyebrows and eyes."
Ulanara Yixiu had no idea what the big fat orange was thinking.
He smiled and said, "It's already quite rare to find someone who bears even a slight resemblance."
"Forgive my impertinence, but what rank does His Majesty intend to bestow upon Lady Zhen?"
Oh, so the Empress came to test Zhen Huan's rank.
Please help me find a benefactor.
Ulanara Yixiu's face stiffened upon hearing this.
The Emperor truly still thinks of his sister, though she's just a substitute.
The Emperor granted him the rank of Noble Lady.
If Zhen Huan were pregnant, wouldn't she be promoted to concubine and then consort?
She could use Zhen Huan to deal with Consort Hua, but she would never allow Zhen Huan to climb too high.
Become her threat
"A benefactor, alright, a benefactor it is."
Apart from the Fuca clan, whose banners were full of military flags, who were noblewomen,
The Borjigit clan of the Mongol banner were also nobles.
Two of the Han Banner women have also been chosen as consorts.
Big Fat Orange frowned
"And the other one is?"
"Consort Shen is the daughter of Shen Zishan, whose official rank is higher than Zhen Yuandao's."
Big Fatty Orange suddenly realized, although he didn't particularly like Shen Meizhuang.
But we still have to give Shen Zishan face.
"Although the Emperor values the Han Banner Army, intermarriage between Manchus and Mongols is an old custom."
The Han army banner has two nobles on it; isn't that too conspicuous?
Big Fat Orange originally wanted to give Zhen Huan a higher rank so that those behind the scenes would lower their guard.
Make Zhen Huan the target of public criticism, then lure the enemy out.
But then I thought, it's not good to make it too conspicuous right now.
"Then let's give Zhen Huan the rank of a sixth-grade maid. It's indeed inappropriate for someone from the Han Banner to be admitted to the palace at such a high rank."
Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Ulanara Yixiu's smile became more genuine.
"Your Majesty's wise judgment"
The big, fat orange cat was naturally displeased.
If the empress is happy, he is unhappy.
"Although she is only a low-ranking concubine, I would like to grant her a title."
Ulanara Yixiu's face stiffened for a moment, then she quickly adjusted her expression.
"Then let the Imperial Household Department draft an official title for us to see."
"No need, I've already made up my mind."
The chubby orange cat beckoned the queen closer. "Come!"
When Ulanara Yixiu saw the big fat orange beckoning, she quickly went over to it.
The chubby orange cat asked the Queen to extend her hand, and then carefully wrote the character "莞" (wan) in her palm.