roccoschili Chapter 388 Wen Yi 17
Chapter 388 Wen Yi 17
"Yes, were these accidents really accidents?"
These words kept echoing in Nian Shilan and Fei Yunyan's minds.
Like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Nian Shilan's expression gradually became serious.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze sweeping over Cao Qinmo as if scrutinizing something.
Fei Yunyan, however, looked at Nian Shilan.
This infuriated Nian Shilan
"What kind of look is that? Do you suspect that I did it?"
Upon hearing this, Fei Yunyan quickly shook her head. She had been following Consort Hua for several years.
I know her fairly well, and I know that she can't stand anyone competing with her for favor.
But he never harmed a pregnant woman.
Fei Yunyan said, "How could I possibly doubt Your Majesty?"
"I'm just wondering if the Empress did these things?"
Nian Shilan snorted coldly.
"Besides that old woman, who else could it be? She's the most insidious one."
She did something herself, yet she blames it on me.
That fool, Consort Fang, couldn't even protect her own child.
They even dared to try and smear me; they are truly overestimating themselves.
The emperor didn't believe her at all and even put her in the cold palace.
That bitch deserved it.
Cao Qinmo heard Consort Hua say that the Empress framed Consort Hua for Consort Fang's pregnancy.
Cao Qinmo just wanted to say, if the Empress doesn't fall for you, who else will she fall for?
Everyone in the harem knows to stay away from pregnant concubines.
Unfortunately, Consort Hua was used to being arrogant and domineering, and she just walked right into it.
As for whether the Emperor trusts Consort Hua, Cao Qinmo thinks it's unlikely.
The Emperor probably suppressed the matter so quickly because of General Nian.
Cao Qinmo was truly helpless; Consort Hua was sometimes just too naive.
But now, the only person she can rely on is Consort Hua.
Cao Qinmo lowered her eyes slightly, concealing the complex emotions within, and said softly:
"Your Majesty, I think the Empress Dowager might have other motives for proposing the selection of concubines at this time."
Nian Shilan frowned slightly, looking intently at Cao Qinmo.
"What do you mean?"
Cao Qin remained silent; she couldn't just say it directly.
The Empress Dowager came here specifically for you, Consort Hua.
Seeing Cao Qinmo remain silent, Nian Shilan felt even more that this matter was not simple.
Fei Yunyan was the first to lose her temper.
"Consort Cao, why are you keeping us in suspense at this time?"
If you have any ideas, just say them directly. Don't try to be mysterious here.
Nian Shilan looked at Songzhi standing to one side.
Songzhi understood and led the other servants out of the room.
The space was left to Nian Shilan, Cao Qinmo, and Fei Yunyan.
After Songzhi led her people out, she sent the others far away.
Only she and Zhou Ninghai remained at the door.
The room was completely silent, with only the occasional sound of the wind outside the window.
Cao Qinmo raised her head, looked firmly at Nian Shilan, and slowly said:
"Your Majesty, this concubine believes that the Empress Dowager's proposal to hold a selection of concubines this time..."
It's probably not just because the emperor doesn't have many children.
Nian Shilan frowned slightly, signaling Cao Qinmo to continue.
Cao Qinmo said softly, "Your Majesty, who do you think is the most favored in the palace?"
Nian Shilan rolled her eyes; naturally, she was the most favored person in the palace.
What exactly does Cao Qinmo mean?
Fei Yunyan said, "Is that even a question? It's naturally our Consort Hua."
Cao Qinmo nodded and asked again
"Then who holds the power in the palace?"
Nian Shilan's heart stirred, and she said in a deep voice:
"Just say what you have to say."
Cao Qin sighed and then said
"The Emperor favors Your Majesty the most in this palace, and Your Majesty also assists in managing the affairs of the six palaces."
We, the concubines and Consort Li, are naturally very happy to be under your protection.
But some people may not see this situation.
Nian Shilan likes straightforwardness and directness, but that doesn't mean she's stupid.
If she still doesn't understand at this point, then she's stupid.
"You said the Empress Dowager proposed the selection of concubines to counterbalance me?"
Why did you deliberately choose a newcomer to compete for my favor?
Why? Ever since she entered the Prince's mansion,
She was very respectful to the Empress Dowager, who was then still the Consort De.
I wouldn't say I treat her like my own mother, but during holidays...
They also all showed filial piety, sending fine gifts to the palace from their elder brother.
She wants to send one to the Empress Dowager?
She really couldn't understand why the Empress Dowager would do this.
Looking at Nian Shilan's expression, Cao Qinmo sighed inwardly and continued:
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Empress Dowager is going to call the Empress Dowager 'Aunt'."
"Nian Shilan, are you implying that the Empress Dowager is targeting me because of the Empress?"
Cao Qinmo clenched her drooping hand, then said...
"Your Majesty, you are favored and hold power in the palace."
The threat to Her Majesty the Empress is far too great.
The Empress Dowager may not have liked the Empress much, but the Empress was, after all, the Empress Dowager's cousin.
As long as the Empress is alive, the Uya family and the Ulanara family will share both prosperity and adversity.
The Empress Dowager used the imperial concubine selection to suppress Your Highness in order to save face for the Ulanara family and maintain the Empress's position.
The Empress Dowager proposed the selection of concubines partly to counterbalance Your Majesty's power.
On the other hand, it also helps the emperor solve the problem of insufficient offspring.
After the new concubine enters the palace, the Emperor's favor towards Your Majesty will inevitably be somewhat diminished.
At that time, the Empress will take this opportunity to consolidate her position.
"You and the newlyweds are fighting amongst yourselves, while the Empress reaps the benefits."
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan's face turned extremely ugly.
She gripped the teacup tightly, her knuckles turning white.
"What a fine Empress Dowager! All these years of my utmost respect for her have been in vain."
I was always so filial, I never imagined she would scheme against me like this.
Yes, what good things hasn't the Empress Dowager seen over the years?
What she, Nian Shilan, possessed was nothing compared to the Empress Dowager's family.
She had never thought of these things.
It's also because the Empress Dowager is such a good actress; every time she goes...
The Empress Dowager showed her great affection, which made her unconsciously lower her guard.
Just like Qi Yuebin back then, they pretended to be sisters.
But he betrayed her and killed her child.
Although Fei Yunyan was somewhat afraid of the Empress Dowager, she had been following Nian Shilan all these years.
My father and brothers also worked for General Nian.
She could only stand on Consort Hua's side.
"The Empress Dowager has gone too far. How could she treat you like this?"
Nian Shilan grew increasingly angry, and seeing the cups and saucers on the table, she reached out to grab them and smash them on the ground.
Seeing this, Cao Qinmo quickly stopped her, saying:
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Things have already come to this point, and getting angry will not help."
We need to think about how to deal with this.
Fei Yunyan echoed:
"Yes, Your Majesty, we must think of a way to prevent the Empress Dowager and the Empress from succeeding."
Nian Shilan took a deep breath, trying to calm her anger, and slowly said:
"Very well, I'd like to see what tricks they can pull."
Seeing that Nian Shilan had calmed down, Cao Qinmo continued:
"Your Majesty, we must first stabilize the situation."
The draft has been decided, and we can't stop it.
But we can find a way to deal with it.
Your Majesty, you assist in managing the affairs of the six palaces, including the selection of concubines.
The Emperor also entrusted it to the Empress.
"Once the new concubines enter the palace, we can make good use of this advantage."