novelhk Chapter 387 Wen Yi 16
Chapter 387 Wen Yi 16
Cao Qinmo subconsciously began to scheme, perhaps she could get closer to Consort Qi.
It also allows Wenyi to get closer to the Third Prince.
However, she still needed to ask Wen Yi about this.
Consort Qi noticed that Cao Qinmo bowed respectfully to her and had only given birth to a daughter, Wenyi.
I found Cao Qinmo a bit more pleasing to the eye.
Consort Qi smiled slightly and raised her hand, saying:
"Sister Cao, please rise quickly. Why are we sisters being so polite?"
Cao Qinmo stood up and said softly:
"Sister Qi Fei, I am only acting according to the rules and dare not slack off in the slightest."
My younger sister came today, firstly to pay her respects to the Empress.
I also want to talk to Sister Qi.
Wenyi has just gotten a little better, and my sister feels more at ease now.
The younger sister saw that Consort Qi had taken good care of the Third Prince, ensuring his good health.
He's tall and strong; I'd like to ask Consort Qi for some advice.
Upon hearing Cao Qinmo praise her son, Li Jingyan...
His face was full of pride
"The Third Prince has indeed grown taller; he's now taller than me even when I'm wearing platform shoes."
Upon hearing Li Jingyan's words, Cao Qinmo's smile froze for a moment.
Consort Qi is really not smart, and the Third Prince is also...
If she and Wen Yi get too close to Consort Qi and her son, will there be any problems?
Consort Li, Fei Yunyan, almost burst out laughing.
Cao Qinmo is usually too timid; behind them is Consort Hua.
Why be so polite to Consort Qi, an old woman who has long been out of favor?
Consort Qi was so foolish and stupid, but she was lucky enough to give birth to the Third Prince.
Cao Qinmo's expression changed very quickly.
"The Third Prince is so outstanding, all thanks to Consort Qi's excellent teaching. I admire him greatly."
My younger sister Wenyi is frail; I hope that Consort Qi can offer her some guidance so that Wenyi can also grow up healthy.
Consort Qi, Li Jingyan, did not notice the change in Cao Qinmo's expression.
Seeing Cao Qinmo's sincerity, he was quite pleased and smiled slightly, saying:
"Sister Cao, you're too kind. Raising a child is..."
Ultimately, it depends on your own efforts.
However, since Sister Cao has spoken, I can't keep it to myself.
The two women started chatting about parenting, and Consort Li, sitting between them, was so bored that she kept pulling at her handkerchief.
Soon, more and more concubines came to Jingren Palace to pay their respects.
Cao Qinmo and Consort Qi's conversation also came to a temporary end.
When Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, arrived late, the Empress finally emerged from the inner room.
As soon as Empress Ulanara Yixiu appeared, everyone stood up and bowed, saying in unison:
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Empress, may Your Majesty be blessed."
Everyone in the harem bowed respectfully to the Empress.
Only Nian Shilan waved her handkerchief dismissively.
The knees didn't even bend.
Cao Qinmo watched, thinking that even if she were the Empress, she probably wouldn't be able to tolerate Consort Hua.
The Empress felt suffocated looking at Nian Shilan like this.
She wasn't having an easy time, so naturally she wouldn't let Nian Shilan have an easy time either.
After saying "No need for formalities," the Empress inquired about Nian Shilan's participation in the imperial concubine selection.
"Consort Hua, how are the preparations for the imperial concubine selection going?"
The Empress knew that what Consort Hua cared about most was the Emperor's favor.
Once this young lady enters the palace, Consort Hua's favor will definitely diminish significantly.
The Empress deliberately brought up the matter of the imperial concubine selection at this time.
It's about hitting Consort Hua's sore spot.
As expected, Nian Shilan became unhappy upon hearing about the talent show.
But she didn't want to lose face in front of the Empress.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. His Majesty trusts me, which is why he entrusted the selection of concubines to me."
Your Majesty's expectations will certainly not be disappointed.
"Your Majesty, I have made all the arrangements and am just waiting for the day of the imperial concubine selection."
The Empress's lips curled slightly upwards, and she said in a half-smile:
"I naturally trust Consort Hua to handle things."
"Once the imperial concubines enter the palace, we'll have a few more younger sisters."
The Empress's words not only upset Consort Hua, but also caused her to look displeased.
The other concubines also didn't look too good.
In the imperial harem, the arrival of new concubines signifies a potential threat to the favor shown to the existing consorts.
Especially those concubines who have fallen out of favor,
She was even more worried that this would make her more marginalized.
With new women entering the harem, they may find it difficult to even see the emperor again.
Seeing the change in everyone's expressions, the Empress felt much better.
The greetings quickly ended, and Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, snorted coldly, rising first to take her leave.
Consort Li, who was under Consort Hua's command, followed closely behind.
Cao Qinmo was also in Consort Hua's camp, but she was usually very cautious.
Her rank was only that of a Noble Lady, and she was not favored by the Emperor.
Even for her daughter's sake, she dared not offend the other concubines too much.
Especially the Empress
After Consort Qi and Consort Jing left, Cao Qinmo bowed to the Empress and took her leave.
Only then did he hurriedly go after Consort Hua and the others.
Cao Qinmo quickly caught up with Consort Hua and her entourage.
Consort Hua, seated in her sedan chair, merely frowned upon hearing Zhou Ninghai's report that Cao Qinmo had caught up.
Suddenly thinking of Wen Yi again, Nian Shilan asked...
How is Wenyi?
Cao Qinmo was naturally very happy to see that Nian Shilan cared about her daughter.
Cao Qinmo quickly said:
"Your Majesty, Wenyi is much better now."
She slept soundly last night, and when I visited her this morning, she looked much better.
Seeing this, Nian Shilan stopped asking questions.
Her concern for Wenyi was only because Wenyi was being raised under her name.
If Wenyi were to suffer any further mishaps, I fear the Emperor would once again be filled with worry.
"That's good. You must take good care of him and make sure nothing else goes wrong."
Cao Qinmo quickly agreed.
After the group arrived at Consort Hua's Yikun Palace
Nian Shilan instructed Songzhi to arrange for palace maids to serve tea to Consort Li and Cao Qinmo.
"That old empress will do anything to please the emperor."
Who in this harem would want new women?
Consort Li, Fei Yunyan, was naturally also very dissatisfied, as the Emperor rarely visited her palace anymore.
If new women enter the harem again, she will have even less of a chance.
"Yes, the Empress has long been disliked by the Emperor."
This was the only way they could think of to please the emperor.
Unlike Your Majesty, who enjoys the Emperor's favor and possesses this unique Joyful Fragrance.
Hearing this, Nian Shilan felt much better.
He smiled slightly, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.
Cao Qinmo then said
"I heard that this talent show was proposed by the Empress Dowager."
Consort Li, Fei Yunyan, said upon hearing this
"Yes, isn't that something everyone already knows?"
Nian Shilan glanced at Cao Qinmo, unaware that she had suddenly brought this up.
Cao Qinmo said softly
Why did the Empress Dowager propose a selection of concubines so soon after the Emperor ascended the throne?
Fei Yunyan said, "Didn't they say it was because the Emperor's son is not wealthy?"
Did the Empress Dowager just propose the selection of concubines?
Cao Qinmo's eyes were dark.
"Then how come when Consort Fang and Consort Xin were pregnant..."
Why doesn't the Empress Dowager seem to care much?
If the Empress Dowager truly cares about the Emperor's son,
Why doesn't the Empress Dowager show us any more concern?
If the Empress Dowager shows a little more protection, she will surely ensure our safe production.
"If the Emperor gets two more princes or princesses, how could he not be prosperous?"
As Nian Shilan listened to Cao Qinmo's analysis, she unconsciously sat up straight.
Cao Qinmo was gestured to continue speaking.
Cao Qin paused for a moment.
From the Prince's mansion to the Imperial Palace, pregnancy is always accompanied by numerous unforeseen events.
Were these accidents truly accidents?