Three days later, the Qilong Emperor took Zhang Qing Yan into the palace as the empress with the ceremony of succeeding the empress. The entire country celebrated.
On the third day after the new empress entered the palace, all the noblewomen above third-grade in Jing had to enter the palace. As a super qinwang fei of the Imperial Family, Hua Xi Wan was in the first line to greet the empress. There were other qinwang fei entering the hall with her, but she was the youngest of them all.
"Xian Wang Fei, please be careful of the stairs." The taijian leading the way carefully and attentively led the way. While there was no flattery in his attitude towards Hua Xi Wan, his actions were full of respect.
"Many thanks." Hua Xi Wan entered the hall. Seeing the two old qinwang fei already sitting in the hall, she went forward and bowed as a junior to the two qinwang fei.
"Please sit." Xu Wang Fei smiled amiably as she motioned for Hua Xi Wan to sit next to her. Using the act of drinking tea, she smiled and said to Hua Xi Wan, "The Empress must have woken up late today."
Hua Xi Wan felt something was not right when she heard this. In less than fifteen minutes, all the qinwang fei had arrived in the hall, but Empress Zhang was still nowhere to be seen. The qinwang fei present did not appear discontent at all. Their words and expressions were normal.
Empress Zhang's actions were not appropriate to act like this just after entering the palace. While the empress was the mother of the country, everyone present was a super noblewoman. Logically and emotionally, Empress Zhang should not have made so many noblewomen wait. Did she think that this was a fight between normal families, and making the other wait a little longer would be a show of strength?
What the women of the Imperial House did not lack the most were acting skills and courage. This little trick could only displease the noblewomen, and did not have any power.
After another fifteen minutes, Empress Zhang, dressed in phoenix robes, finally appeared with a retinue of taijian and palace maids. Hua Xi Wan and the other qinwang fei stood and bowed in unison to Empress Zhang.
Zhang Qingyan sat on the phoenix throne and carefully examined the matrons below the jade steps. Finally, her gaze landed on a young woman with hair as black as ink and skin as white as snow. Because the other party's head was lowered, she couldn't see the other party's face clearly. However, just the graceful figure and the hands that were exposed from the sleeves of the robe were enough to captivate one's soul.
Was this the rumored Xian Wang Fei who was devastatingly beautiful?
After the grand matriarchs finished bowing, the female officials standing to the side hurriedly helped these nobles up. Zhang Qing Yan gave these people a seat and took the opportunity to look at Xian Wang Fei. Willowy eyebrows, eyes full of passion, and flower-like lips. She did have the ability to seduce people. But so what? She was still kneeling in front of him.
"Ben gong is very apologetic to have troubled everyone to work so hard for ben gong. Everyone, please have some tea and refreshments to rest." Zhang Qingyan's lips curled slightly as she gave a perfect smile. After exchanging a few polite words with the older qinwang fei, she finally turned the topic to Hua Xi Wan.
"The world says that Xian Wang Fei is beautiful. Ben gong has never had the chance to see her. Today, I finally get what I want. It really is seeing once. Xian Wang Fei's beauty is truly beautiful." Zhang Qingyan jerked her lips and said, "Even ben gong can't help but like her."
The old qinwang fei's eyebrows moved slightly. Empress Zhang was only sixteen or seventeen years old, but her words were too …
To say that Xian Wang Fei was beautiful in front of the Imperial House, they didn't know if it was praise or if there was another meaning. They were not idiots. Thinking of the rumors that Empress Zhang was more beautiful than Xian Wang Fei, they instantly understood. Empress Zhang was using Xian Wang Fei as a comparison.
In terms of appearance, Empress Zhang was outstanding, but she was not as nimble as Xian Wang Fei. In terms of presence, Empress Zhang was from a cadet branch of the Zhang Family. She could not compare to Xian Wang Fei whose paternal family was a prestigious family. So the only thing that Empress Zhang was better than Xian Wang Fei was the phoenix robe she wore.
Also, this advantage could wait until the future …
Ning Wang Fei coughed dryly and said with a smile, "Xian Wang Fei is naturally virtuous and beautiful." In this sentence, the emphasis was on virtuousness and not beauty.
Zhang Qing Yan could hear that Ning Wang Fei was helping Hua Xi Wan out of her predicament and couldn't help but furrow her brow. Didn't the rumors say that Ning Wang and Xian Wang were not close? Why was Ning Wang Fei speaking for Xian Wang Fei?
Noticing the change in Zhang Qing Yan's expression, Ning Wang Fei snorted inside. She really came from a small family. If she didn't even have brains, how could she survive in the inner palace in the future?
Xu Wang Fei also shook her head inside. This Empress Zhang was too rash. She didn't even know what the present situation of the court was like and dared to act rashly. She didn't know whether to praise her for being careless or stupid.
Other people did not know that Ning Wang Fei was expressing goodwill to Xian Wang in private, but she knew. The present situation looked calm, but it could erupt at any moment. The Crown Prince had suddenly died, and the Imperial Grandson was fated to have no fate with the throne because of the rumors and the ill omen of his birth. The Emperor clearly did not like Prince Sheng. Even though this person only treated Xian Wang like that, with Xian Wang's present popularity, the chances of him taking the throne were not small.
When Ning Wang Fei had supported the Crown Prince, his relationship with Prince Sheng's faction had been strained. Now that the Crown Prince was gone, he could support anyone but Prince Sheng. So it was normal for him to favor Xian Wang.
Empress Zhang couldn't even see this and showed her thoughts on her face in front of the matron of the Imperial House. She was too impulsive.
Hua Xi Wan Fei detected that Zhang Qing Yan seemed to be targeting her, but she did not show it on her face. She stood and curtsied slightly towards Zhang Qing Yan. She said with a faint smile, "Empress is too kind. Qie is just a commoner and does not deserve such a good reputation."
"Xian Wang Fei Fei does not have to be modest," Zhang Qing Yan said with a fake smile, "This is something that all of Jing knows."
Hua Xi Wan Fei's smile did not change. "How many people in Jing have seen qie? It's just people following the crowd. Also, appearance is just a worldly possession. A beautiful woman's bones will turn to dust after a hundred years. "
"Xian Wang Fei Fei Fei Fei is very broad-minded," Zhang Qing Yan laughed disdainfully. "No wonder Xian Wang loves you so much."
Hua Xi Wan Fei Fei raised her head to look at Zhang Qing Yan. Her tone was neutral as she said, "Originally, we were married and loved each other. His Majesty brought qie and Wang Ye together through marriage. Qie and Wang Ye are very grateful. How can we not love each other? "
Seeing that Hua Xi Wan had mentioned the Emperor, Zhang Qing Yan didn't dare to speak carelessly. She could only pick up her teacup and say indifferently, "It's getting late. It's not convenient for me to keep you. Take care."
Hua Xi Wan had a smile on her face. She and the other Qinwang Fei bowed to Empress Zhang before retreating.
After Hua Xi Wan and the others left, Zhang Qing Yan put down the teacup heavily, gritted her teeth, and cursed, "How frivolous."
The serving girls and eunuchs in the hall lowered their heads, unable to breathe. They stood quietly where they should be, as if they did not hear Zhang Qing Yan's curses.
Two hours later, Zhang Qing Yan's words and actions in the hall reached Qilong Emperor's ears. After the Qilong Emperor listened to the palace servant's report, he frowned with dissatisfaction. After a while, he said in a neutral tone, "You don't have to force yourself to come from a humble family."
The words did not seem to be a reproach, but it pushed Empress Zhang into the mud. Originally, the Zhang Family was a prestigious family. While Empress Zhang was not of the main branch, she was from a cadet branch. But the Emperor's words were looking down on the Jang family's birth.
A cadet branch was a cadet branch. How could it compare to the main branch?
"Didn't the small countries in the east present some new things a few days ago? Have someone send a copy to Xian Wang Fu." The Qilong Emperor impatiently closed the painting scroll in his hand. "Empress Zhang is still young. Zhen does not have the heart to tire her. Shu Fei will be in charge of the affairs of the palace. She has been in the palace for a long time, and has a gentle personality. She will be able to take care of these chores. " He thought and then added, "The phoenix seal will also be with Shu Fei. It will be more convenient for her to act."
An empress who could not control the inner palace or the phoenix seal. What kind of awkward position would she have in the inner palace?
Shu Fei stilled for a long time when she received the Qilong Emperor's decree. After the taijian left, she found someone to inquire and learned what had happened in the morning. Empress Zhang had spoken improperly in front of the matriarchs?
Was she seeking death or was there something wrong with her brain?
A second empress who had just entered the palace did not learn to be gentle and magnanimous. Instead, she put on the airs of an empress. Did she really think that the other members of the Imperial House were decorations? How was the relationship between Xian Wang and Xian Wang Fei, was it something that a second empress of unknown birth like her should mention?
Even the deposed Empress Fang shi had been very courteous to the matriarchs of the Imperial House. How could she be as frivolous as Empress Zhang?
No wonder the Emperor did not want Empress Zhang to hold power. If an empress like this was in charge of the inner palace, who knew what kind of chaos would occur?
"Xian Wang Fei has been wronged. Ben gong, as an elder, cannot pretend that nothing has happened." Shu Fei thought through the crux of the matter. She had someone find an excuse to send the things from her private storehouse to Xian Wang Fu. Even though she did not say what had happened, those who knew the course of the matter knew that Shu Fei's actions had the Emperor's intentions.
This also confirmed everyone's guess that the Emperor valued Xian Wang.
Many of the people who were watching the spectacle became excited. But Yan Boyi of Prince Sheng's fu was becoming more and more restless. Because of the Hou Clan, many of the leaders of prestigious families had distanced themselves from him. In addition, the Emperor was finding excuses to suppress the power he had secretly arranged. He was worried that if this continued, he would not have any chance of victory.
Looking in the direction of the Imperial Palace, Yan Boyi was deep in thought for a long time. He turned and said to the person behind him, "After the Crown Prince died of illness, the Emperor has been in a bad mood. Maybe soon, he will be seriously ill and unable to rise. What do you think?"
The person behind him was silent for a moment. Then he slowly said, "The Emperor's body is already weak. It is normal for him to suddenly fall ill."
Yan Boyi nodded. "Then let's go with the flow."
He could not act like Yan Jinqiu, nor was he as lucky as him to meet an outstanding in-laws. But he was more daring than Yan Jinqiu. If a man wanted to achieve great things, he had to be ruthless enough.
Yan Jinqiu, who was not ruthless enough, knew how to act, and was lucky enough to have a good in-laws, smashed a teacup at this time.
"What is that Jang? He dares to make things difficult for Xi Wan?!"
Mutong silently took a step back and swallowed the rest of his words.
He did not have time to tell Wang Ye that Wang Fei had stabbed the Empress in the back.
"Nubi Bai Xia greets Wang Ye. Wang Ye, Wang Fei invites you over. "Bai Xia's voice sounded from outside.
Yan Jinqiu's hand that had reached for another teacup stopped. Then his tone was as calm as usual. "Go back and tell Wang Fei that I will be there immediately."
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