PDLP Chapter 345 Don’t Be Jealous
Chapter 345 Don’t Be Jealous
Imperial Concubine Jiang said, "Alright! I'll give you one chance. If it doesn't work out, I'll let go and immediately arrange a marriage for you. Then you'll just have to obey my arrangements wholeheartedly!"
Jiang Yuxian never thought that she would fail. She was so happy that she didn't care about the real meaning of Concubine Jiang's words.
Jiang Yuxian happily left Concubine Jiang's bedroom.
The senior palace maid asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, why did you agree to Miss Jiang? Aren't you uncomfortable?"
Imperial Concubine Jiang said expressionlessly, "She might not succeed at all. Why should I stop her? Just let her try!"
The senior palace maid asked worriedly, "Try it? What if Miss Jiang really succeeds?"
After all, Jiang Yuxian is very beautiful, and from the perspective of the women in the harem, she is also one of the top few.
Concubine Jiang was silent for a while, then curled her lips and said, "It's a success! That makes it even better..."
Concubine Jiang paused and said softly, "Impossible!"
It’s just because that man, who is the supreme emperor, has a heart as firm as a rock. Once he makes up his mind, there will be no turning back!
The day after tomorrow was the day when Empress Dowager Li would entertain the imperial concubines and imperial concubines. She arranged the banquet directly in the main hall of Quanhe Pavilion.
As soon as the imperial concubines and imperial concubines arrived, Lan Qingwu led the imperial concubines above the rank of concubine to the Quanhe Pavilion to pay their respects.
Queen Dowager Li was really satisfied, and took the opportunity to invite the empress and concubines to have a banquet together.
Of course Lan Qingwu went along with it and stayed to have fun with the Empress Dowager and the concubines!
Jiang Yuxian had been taken to Quanhe Pavilion by Empress Dowager Li early on. She was at her side, serving dishes and pouring wine for her, attentive and considerate. Lan Qingwu watched coldly, then gave Concubine Jiang a meaningful look. Concubine Jiang was savoring the wine, sipping it mouthful by mouthful, completely unaware of the Empress's gaze.
In the middle of the banquet, the Sixth Prince led a group of princes and princesses to the Quanhe Pavilion, and the atmosphere in the Quanhe Pavilion was pushed to its climax.
Empress Dowager Li was genuinely happy when she saw her grandchildren. She called the Seventh Prince to her side and asked him repeatedly about his food, clothing, housing and transportation.
The eldest prince, the second prince and the third prince have all married and brought their wives with them. Only the fourth prince had a dark look in his eyes. His biological mother was not qualified to attend such an occasion. Yes, his mother was just a small noble. How could he not regard this as unfair and a shame!
On the second day after the banquet, Emperor Shenwu went to Quanhe Pavilion to pay his respects to Empress Dowager Li.
During the routine greetings between mother and son, Jiang Yuxian slowly walked out and respectfully served Emperor Shenwu a cup of tea.
Emperor Shenwu only frowned slightly, not understanding why the girl from the Jiang family was still in Quanhe Pavilion at this time.
Empress Dowager Li noticed the Emperor Shenwu's confusion and took the initiative to say, "This child stayed with me all night, so she's here so early. Your Majesty, what do you think of this child? It would be great if she could stay with me all the time. Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Emperor Shenwu raised his phoenix eyes and looked at Empress Dowager Li: "Why? Mother, do you want Prince An to marry this daughter of the Jiang family? That way, she can come to the palace to visit you anytime."
Jiang Yuxian's pretty face turned pale in an instant. How could she not have heard of Prince An's status as a figure? Moreover, Empress Dowager Li was also worried about Prince An's marriage.
Empress Dowager Li was also stunned for a moment. God knows, she really didn't think about her eldest son this time. She only thought that Emperor Shenwu hadn't had a new wife for a long time, and she wanted to find a new wife for this emperor son.
Empress Dowager Li waved her hand to let Jiang Yuxian leave. After Jiang Yuxian bowed, she walked out.
Empress Dowager Li then spoke earnestly, "Emperor, I am thinking of you. The harem has not had any new concubines for a long time. You have insisted on your own way and stopped the imperial selection for many years. Don't try to fool me with the tricks you used to fool the ministers of the previous dynasty. You are just stubborn. In this case, there is no need for an imperial selection. I will make the decision. You can take the daughter of the Jiang family. The Jiang daughter is of noble birth and has a beautiful appearance. It is not an insult to you! Or are you always worried about the Empress? If so, I will tell the Empress that as the master of the six palaces, you cannot be jealous or intolerant!"
Emperor Shenwu looked at Empress Dowager Li intently: "Mother, she is the niece of Concubine Jiang!"
Empress Dowager Li didn't care: "Noble Concubine Jiang wouldn't mind either, she..."
Emperor Shenwu interrupted Empress Dowager Li and said, "Mother, Imperial Concubine Jiang is already an Imperial Concubine, and she has given birth to the second prince. It is impossible for a noble family to have two high-ranking concubines. Even a second family member cannot enter the palace. If a daughter of the Jiang family enters the harem again, she should be prepared to stay in the position of a concubine for the rest of her life!"
Li Taiguo really didn't expect this. Being a concubine for life! No promotion! Isn't this equivalent to wasting Jiang Yuxian's life!
"This... I didn't expect this."
Emperor Shenwu continued, "If the daughter of the Jiang family is determined to enter the palace, then I would like to ask the Jiang family what they want to do! A daughter of the Jiang family is already a noble concubine and has given birth to a grown prince. Do you want another daughter of the Jiang family to enter the palace? Do you want to dominate the harem? Don't mention this matter again. I will not agree!"
Emperor Shenwu left Quanhe Pavilion. Empress Dowager Li thought about it again and again, and finally felt that what Emperor Shenwu said made sense. She called Jiang Yuxian to her side and said, "Xian'er, your aunt has told me that if the emperor has no intention of taking a new wife, she will find you a good marriage. You should stay in the palace for a few days, and I will make the decision for you."
Jiang Yuxian returned to Baifu Pavilion with a pale face. She bowed hastily to Concubine Jiang and returned to her room.
Concubine Jiang didn't care about her and just asked the head maid to prepare lunch. The Second Prince and his wife were coming to have lunch at noon!
The senior palace maid couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, look at Miss Jiang..."
Imperial Concubine Jiang didn't care much: "Don't worry about her. She just can't accept it right now. Let her think it over slowly! Send someone to the kitchen to check. Jin'er and the Second Prince's wife are coming to eat. We can't be careless."
The head maid also smiled: "Yes, this is the serious matter. I will go there myself right away. When the Second Prince's wife is pregnant next year, Your Majesty will no longer have to worry about other things! Just focus on entertaining your grandson!"
Only then did Concubine Jiang smile sincerely.
However, Concubine Jiang underestimated Jiang Yuxian's tenacity. Another day, Lan Qingwu brought the princes, princesses and concubines from the six palaces to pay their respects to the Quanhe Pavilion. Empress Dowager Li liked the hustle and bustle more as she got older. She held the Seventh Princess in one hand. The fair and tender little granddaughter made Empress Dowager Li very fond of her. Empress Dowager Li teased her granddaughter, and the whole hall was filled with laughter.
Empress Dowager Li was in high spirits and said to Lan Qingwu, "The Queen will leave later. I want to keep Xiaoqi and the Seventh Princess for a while longer."
Although Lan Qingwu was a little doubtful, he still agreed. However, the Sixth Prince's mind turned slightly and he raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly.
After the concubines of the six palaces and the rest of the princes and princesses had left, only Lan Qingwu, the sixth prince, the seventh prince, and the seventh princess were left in the palace.