Chapter 360.1: Escalating Conflict

Third sister-in-law, whats wrong? Did I say something wrong? Jing Wan nonchalantly continued stabbing.

n.o.ble Consort Su and Rui w.a.n.gfei, this pair of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, never thought that Jing Wan would actually be this daring, daring to say anything. Never mind previously hiding needles in silk, now it can be said to be directly jabbing their reverse scale. But, under normal circ.u.mstances, these words also werent wrong. To dare bring out to dispute, the ones to lose face would just be them. The happiest will probably be the Empress, and afterwards, they will even offend all the imperial concubines that have sons. Thats why, n.o.ble Consort Su didnt even dare to criticize, using filial piety to suppress Jing Wan.

Speaking of which, the biggest problem with Jing Wans words was just, the imperial family cannot be viewed with common reasoning. Aside from this family, the rest, even the imperial relatives, its mostly still the di son inheriting the family property in the end. But, for the emperors throughout history, not many were born as the empresss di son. However, this similarly wasnt something that can be pried apart. In the history of the dynasties, for the most part, it was always the ancestral teaching of establis.h.i.+ng the di and establis.h.i.+ng the eldest. Contradiction existed everywhere, just some were tacitly accepted by people thats all.

n.o.ble Consort Su was a good mother-in-law, never shoving people into Rui Qinw.a.n.gs rear court before. Li Hong Yuan was the foster son, so for some things, she further needed to be careful with. Sometimes, even if out of good intentions, it would still be said as ill intent by others. If not for getting ruthlessly angered by Jing Wan, she wouldnt have used such a muddled move either, and even if using a muddled move, she also wouldnt have directly pointed out it was for warming Li Hong Yuans bed. This kind of matter, everyone all knew needed to be tactful. The reason why she would be this blunt was also because she seemed to have found an outlet. If she really were to say they were just for serving the two of them, perhaps the people sent out will really just be used as ordinary servant girls. As such, how can she achieve her goal? Thus, she decided to be straightforward. Besides, Yuaner not having children at twenty-three, and with his wife also being young, her sending people over, no one can criticize anything. They have been married for half a year, not three months.

Even so, the holes in her words were still caught by this Luo-s.h.i.+, and it was even a place normal people simply didnt dare to touch upon, directly having the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pair both pushed into a pit. While the two of them were gritting their teeth in the pit, she was nevertheless happy and content at the edge of the pit. n.o.ble Consort Su has been battling with the Empress for twenty to thirty years. In this time span, although there were losing and winning, she has still never felt this sullen before like today. The cracks on the good mother-in-law mask seemingly grew increasingly big, nearly about to crumble.

Your Highness, w.a.n.gfei presumably further likes being served by familiar people. This servant sees that theres seven first rank servant girls by w.a.n.gfeis side, so presumably has quite a few people serving. Moreover, each and every one were all beautiful. Rather than separately sending people to w.a.n.gye, why not let w.a.n.gfei pick two from her own servant girls. As ones own, presumably w.a.n.gfei should be very willing. Even if giving birth to children, believe w.a.n.gfei will also view as ones own. An old palace maid by n.o.ble Consort Sus side smilingly said.

Look at me, how come just became muddled, thankfully you reminded this consort. These people were all brought into the palace today, right? Have them all called in for this consort to see. What kind of girls Yuaner likes, this consort is the most clear about. This consort can help look over for you. n.o.ble Consort Su smiled affectionately, even somewhat having the stance of solving the worries for her daughter-in-law.

Rui w.a.n.gfei also began smiling, Indeed, this way, it cant be better. Believe sixth sister-in-law will also be satisfied.

In reality, promoting the first rank servant girls by ones side to tongfangs or concubines, for the female master, was the most disgusting matter, especially servant girls groomed as ones trusted aide, and in the future, will become ones right hand. For the people by Jing Wans side, what the circ.u.mstances were like, n.o.ble Consort Su actually had let someone roughly look into before. Moreover, looking at it now, afraid not a single one was prepared for her son. To dare go against her, as such, why would she need to be polite.

And simply without inquiring Jing Wans meaning, the palace maids serving at the side just directly went out, smilingly congratulating the servant girls outside, and afterwards, practically not allowing for comment, let them enter the palace hall. Today, the reason why they would all enter the palace was mainly because they needed to deliver gifts for the various imperial consorts and concubines in the palace. It wasnt considered a lot, and moreover, there was also consumable items, so naturally it wasnt good to go through other peoples hands, thus having the seven servant girls all brought along, unexpectedly incurring an unreasonable disaster.

For these servant girls, their etiquette naturally wasnt bad, and although nervous inside, for the most part, it didnt show on their face, uniformly kneeling down to bow.

Jing Wan has never been stingy towards the people by her side, and as long as it wasnt anything against the rules, or something Li Hong Yuan specially prepared for her, she would all generously bestow down, having them raised delicate and tender, letting them dress beautifully. And since their foundation also wasnt lacking, gracefully kneeling on the ground in a row, they even surpa.s.sed quite a few official family daughters.

n.o.ble Consort Su took it all in, Old sixs wife really is extraordinarily good towards the people serving by ones side. This way was even better.

Consort mother overpraises. They are devoted and loyal towards this daughter-in-law, and also considerate and thoughtful. Nothing more than some materialistic things, so this daughter-in-law naturally wont be stingy. Even if knowing what n.o.ble Consort Su wanted to do, Jing Wan still didnt change face, although she was indeed a bit disgusted inside, but it was also just that, unable to affect anything.

This consort rather want to see how long you can remain calm. All of you, lift your head, let this consort properly have a look.

The seven of them, upon hearing, lifted their head, but all perceptively hung their eyes.

Rui w.a.n.gfei clicked her tongue in admiration, Consort mother, just look, each and every one bright and beautiful, pleasing to the eyes no matter how one looks. Sixth brother, as expected, has quite the luck with women. For a long time now, the beauties by his side have never ceased before. However, these people in the end were raised by sixth sister-in-law, so its more than enough to see that sixth sister-in-law is also a virtuous one.

n.o.ble Consort Su didnt speak, just glancing at Rui w.a.n.gfei. Rui w.a.n.gfei stabbing Jing Wan, she didnt have any objections, but to involve her son, saying her son was l.u.s.tful towards beauties, she naturally wont be happy either. The corner of Rui w.a.n.gfeis mouth stiffened as she averted her line of sight, not daring to look directly at n.o.ble Consort Su.

And for the seven kneeling on the ground, upon hearing, all slightly changed in expression. Regardless whether it was from w.a.n.gfeis perspective, or w.a.n.gyes perspective, or even their own perspective, they all never thought of wanting to serve w.a.n.gye on the bed. They unconsciously tightened their fist, yet didnt dare to say anything, just worrying that they will invite disaster for their w.a.n.gfei.

n.o.ble Consort Sus gaze swept back and forth on the seven of them. A moment later, Just the first one on the left, and the second one on the right.

Fu Xiao (), on the way back to the capital, already changed her name, changing into Fu Rong (). Under normal circ.u.mstances, others probably will think its Fu Rong ()

[1]

. Although not that many people knew of Fu Xiaos ident.i.ty, people that knew of Shannan Prefecture, Chuanzhou Fu, Luoxie Fang Fu Xiaos reputation, among those officials, may not necessarily not exist. Having the same name, it was hard to avoid letting someones imagination roam. The other was Hei Mei. For these two to be picked, Jing Wan wasnt surprised. Fu Rong although came from a brothel, and now a servant girl, Mei Yi nevertheless had spent a great amount of energy instructing her, instructing in the direction of a wealthy family young lady. Even now, she still appeared to have a graceful and elegant air, not to mention that stunningly beautiful face. In the land of fireworks, occasionally having such a woman appear, they would all be exceptionally popular. And Hei Mei further didnt need to be mentioned, being unconventionally beautiful and stunning.

Consort mothers eyes are really good. However, previously at sixth sister-in-laws place, simply didnt see this beauty before. This was one brought back from Jiangnan? All say Jiangnan produced beauties, seems it really is so. Just dont know whether it was sixth brother that took a fancy, or sixth sister-in-law being virtuous and specially sought for sixth brother? Rui w.a.n.gfei hooked the corner of mouth into a shallow smile.

Jing Wan turned and glanced at her, vaguely smiling. She didnt say anything at all, yet the word idiot expressed in her eyes couldnt be more obvious. Rui w.a.n.gfei was angered, but it wasnt good to say anything else. If Jing Wan didnt speak, and she were to continue, wont she just fall to a disadvantage?

The two of you, in the future, should further spare no effort in serving your w.a.n.gye and w.a.n.gfei. Old sixs wife right now is still young, so giving birth to children now, afraid will be harmful to the body, so its best to wait another two years. You two however should quickly give birth to children for w.a.n.gye. You are both capable people by old sixs wifes side, so in the future, after giving birth to children, your w.a.n.gfei will also exceptionally value. You mustnt let down her feelings for you two. Once this child is born, regardless whether its a girl or boy, this consort will all have heavy bestowments, and in the future, also can enter the palace from time to time with old sixs wife.

[1] Fu Xiaos name originally means daybreak or approaching dawn. Her new name kept the first character (Fu) while changing the second character to (Rong) meaning appearance/tolerance/containing, its a very flexible word that has different meaning depending on context. Her new name doesnt really have any meaning as a pair, but it is read the same as (also Fu Rong) meaning hibiscus.

T/N: The contradictions and exception of the imperial family, and peoples tacit acceptance of these contradictions and exceptions are some of my favorite lines in this novel. Although, when it comes to succession of emperors in ancient times, tacit acceptance usually means shut up if you dont want to get executed. Military power is always the determining factor, and it is quite convincing.