That period of time was Princess Royal Yue Wan's nightmare, and it was also Kaiyan's nightmare. Later, Princess Royal Yue Wan got married to General Zhang, who had fallen in love with her on the way. General Zhang really liked Princess Royal. With his company, Princess Royal Yue Wan slowly recovered the smile of the past.
To them, the Zhang Mansion was like a closed Peach Blossom Spring. General Zhang had an idle position. Moreover, as the husband, he knew best whether his wife was a virgin or not. Sometimes, he even rejoiced at inappropriate times. If not for this, how could he marry Princess Royal with his status? So he did his best to treat Princess Royal Yue Wan well.
Old Madame Jia was just a simple peasant woman. After working hard for most of her life, she suddenly got a princess daughter-in-law one day. Thanks to this daughter-in-law, she wore clothes and jewelry that she had never seen before and was served by maids. This princess daughter-in-law was very respectful to her. Old Madame Jia only felt that she was living in a dream. How could there be other mother-in-law and daughter-in-law fighting? Besides, she didn't dare to embarrass a princess.
Everything was clearly going well and they were living their own happy days behind closed doors. However, other people just couldn't bear to see Eldest Princess Yue Wan live better and better. When Eldest Princess Yue Wan was pregnant, they actually came and ridiculed her in every possible way. It was all because that person thought that Eldest Princess Yue Wan should tactfully commit suicide to prove her innocence.
Kaiyan was so angry at that time that she didn't care about seniority and rushed to slap that person's face. Of course, she was also pressed to the ground by that person's people and was slapped several times. However, she left a long bloody mark on that person's face, which was enough for her to not go out for a month. It was worth it!
If it weren't for that person and that person's stinky mouth, Princess Royal would have been well. Zong Ji would also have her own parents' love. With Zong Ji, Princess Royal would definitely recover and become the bright and beautiful Luo Wanwang again.
"Concubine, concubine," Zhang Jieyu's voice slowly called concubine Zhou back to reality, "What's wrong with you?"
Concubine Zhou followed her gaze. Only then did she realize that she had unknowingly dug her nails deep into her palms. The blood had dyed the tips of her nails an enchanting crimson. "This lowly concubine was just lost in thought for a moment."
Seeing Concubine Zhou change the topic, Zhang Jieyu pulled her back and said, "Concubine Zhou, I'm not a child anymore. I should know what happened that year. How did Mother die? Who killed him? "
Concubine Zhou tried her best to smile and appease her, "Your Highness, it's all in the past. Princess Royal hopes that we won't pursue this matter …"
"I don't believe it!" Zhang Jieyu stood up. "I don't believe that Auntie will let this matter pass like this. It's not like I didn't notice your little tricks all these years. I didn't say anything. Firstly, I'm very timid and I don't know what to do. Secondly, I believe that Auntie can handle it well.
But ever since I entered the palace, I've seen too many things. I also realized that only I can seek justice for Mother. I'm also the most qualified person! What Auntie can do is ultimately limited. But I'm different now. I'm a lower third rank Jieyu, and Gu Xueqian is just a good-for-nothing. Auntie, I need you to help me. Only then can I start with Gu Xueqian and tear a wound on that bitch Yue Heng that will never heal! "
Concubine Zhou was shocked and asked, "Who told you this? Was it the Empress Dowager?"
Zhang Jieyu shook her head and said, "No one told me. It's just that I'm not stupid. I have eyes and I can see for myself. I have ears and I can hear for myself. I also have thoughts and I can judge for myself. It's not a coincidence that someone from the previous dynasty appeared by Gu Xueqian's side! When I was in the palace, I secretly investigated. Madam Ban gained Yue Heng's trust just after Mother's accident. This made me have to guess that there's a connection.
Now, Auntie, only you can help me confirm my guess. Only if you and I work together can we beat that bitch Yue Heng down to the ground and avenge Mother! "
Tears welled up in Concubine Zhou's eyes. She opened her mouth, but still said, "Niang niang, it's not easy for you to get what you have now. Why do you have to get involved in these old matters? Leave Princess Royal's revenge to this lowly concubine. This lowly concubine will definitely avenge Princess Royal. Please believe in this lowly concubine!"
"No, Auntie, I want to take revenge on them with my own hands. Why can that pair of mother and daughter shamelessly step on my mother's pain and live like dogs! Why should they use the flesh and blood squeezed out from my mother's bones to support their glory?! Ever since I became sensible, I've endured for thirteen years to wait for this moment. I can't just let it go like this … "At this time, Zhang Jieyu had already gone crazy. She had completely lost her previous timid and patient appearance. She had become crazy and ruthless. Perhaps this was her original appearance.
A good actress could make a character become her. Everyone would think that she was the character and the character was her. People wouldn't be able to tell who was on the stage and who was off the stage. And how many thirteen years did a person have to perform a play? In the end, they would forget what they were like.
Concubine Zhou's white hand trembled so much that she almost couldn't hold the light silk handkerchief. She really didn't know what to say. She could only call out dryly, "Niang niang …"
Zhang Jieyu took a deep breath and closed her eyes. When she opened them again, she was that weak and gentle person who looked easy to bully. However, the words that came out of her mouth made people tremble with fear. "Ben gong had forgotten. The people outside are all the Empress Dowager's people. However, ben gong thinks that they also know what to say and what not to say.
After all, the Empress Dowager is already old. How long can she protect them? Ben gong can't endure for another thirteen years and then dig them out one by one to settle accounts. In any case, ben gong doesn't believe that the Empress Dowager will abolish ben gong's position just because of a few words from them! "
The handkerchief in Zhou concubine's hand finally fell to the ground. In that moment, she was three parts afraid and seven parts regretful. Eldest Princess, Kaiyan failed you. Kaiyan didn't protect your flesh and blood well. Kaiyan didn't let her grow up happily and carefreely.
Even Brocade and Tourmaline, who were listening to the whole story, felt their hair stand on end. How could a person who could act all the time not be scary? The most frightening thing was that before today, everyone only thought of her as a weak and harmless little white rabbit. Now, it seemed that she was clearly a venomous snake hibernating in the grass, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Once entangled by her, she wouldn't stop until death.
At this time, in the Wind Moon Hall in the palace.
Manao sat stiffly on the edge of the dragon bed. She was inexplicably nervous at this time. She couldn't tell why. When the most distinguished man in Da Qing walked in front of her, he looked at her coldly and said, "Take off your clothes."
Manao's first reaction was to touch Luoshuanga's waist belt. Then, she retracted her hand as if it was burned. Luoshuanga saw this and said faintly, "If you regret it, you can leave here now. It's the same."
Hearing this, Manao calmed down and said firmly, "This servant doesn't regret it. This servant's life was saved by the Zhang family. They gave this servant enough food and warm clothes. Although this servant doesn't know many words, this servant knows the idiom of repaying kindness. Even if the Empress wants my life tomorrow, this servant will give it to her! Now, it's just asking this servant to sleep with a man and give birth to a child. What's the big deal? "
Luoshuanga raised his eyebrows and said, "It's easy for you to say."
Manao didn't hesitate to accept this as a compliment. She even took the initiative to step forward and said, "This servant will take off Your Majesty's clothes."
Luoshuanga said with an unknown emotion, "You still know that I am Your Majesty."
Manao said, "It's because Your Majesty is the ruler of the world. Your words are golden and your promise is worth a thousand gold. That's why this servant is standing here today. This servant only hopes that Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager can keep their promise and give the Empress Dowager a second-rank concubine."
Luoshuanga had always been generous to unimportant people. He allowed Manao to take off his clothes and said, "After Concubine Jing gives birth, there will naturally be a concubine. The empty position will be filled by someone anyway. Why can't I give it to Your Majesty?"
The next day, the news that Manao of the Silver Makeup Hall had seduced the Emperor and climbed into his bed while her mistress was away spread throughout the palace. Some people cursed Manao for being shameless. Some laughed at Zhang Jieyu for being tricked by a servant girl. There were also people who didn't care. For example, Bai Suyan. She used recuperation as an excuse to avoid the evil intentions of the harem because of the downgrading of her rank. She had the time to calm down and organize the new palace rules and etiquette.
Ning Guipin naturally helped at the side, but she would still tell Bai Suyan everything that had happened outside. "Today, Your Majesty greeted Concubine Mu and wanted to accept Manao as a concubine. Concubine Mu didn't nod and said that Zhang Jieyu wasn't here. She couldn't overstep her authority to accept and sent Manao back to the Silver Makeup Hall."
Bai Suyan dipped her brush in ink. Her swollen face was still swollen, but it didn't affect her ability to speak. "What's done can't be undone. Even if it was delayed until Zhang Jieyu came back, she would still have to accept. Concubine Mu clearly did this on purpose. On one hand, she wanted to distance herself from Your Majesty. On the other hand, she wanted to give Zhang Jieyu a favor."
Ning Guipin carefully read the instructions that Bai Suyan had written. She raised the brush in her hand and circled or commented on the areas that she felt were problematic. "I don't understand. It's always been the concubines who come forward to cling onto His Majesty. There are actually others who do the opposite and distance themselves from His Majesty."
Bai Suyan glanced at her and said: "You're talking about others. You yourself are one. Speaking of which, including the time in Qiumi, it seems that you haven't seen His Majesty for three months. Aren't you worried?"
Ning Guipin didn't answer directly and only said: "Now that niangniang has said it, pinqie has realized that all the xiunu this year have avoided His Majesty. It really is strange."
Bai Suyan heard her speak like this and understood that she didn't want to talk about the past. She didn't bring it up again. Inside, she thought, as long as she treated her sincerely, she would treat her sincerely. As long as she was here, she wouldn't let anyone bully her.
Ning Guipin saw Bai Suyan carefully peeking at her face. She found it funny and also felt heartache. Clearly, her position was so much higher than hers, but because of a trace of displeasure that she showed, Ning Guipin had to be cautious.
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