Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

Chapter 156: Promotion of Concubine Wan to Concubine Wan ①

If she had the chance, she would definitely whip Zeng Huan a few times to vent her anger.

But in reality, she will never have this opportunity.

Her dream was shattered, and Meiruo placed her hopes on the child in her belly. She hoped that she could give birth to a prince after the full-term birth. If her brother made many military achievements and showed loyalty to Hongli, he could push her son to the throne. In this way, she would be the supreme empress dowager. Then, it would not be impossible to dig Zeng Huan out of the ground and whip his corpse a hundred years later.

Meiruo returned to the palace to copy scriptures.

But she always boasted that she was a daughter of a rich family, so how could she be willing to copy scriptures and pray for those untouchables? With no one to supervise her, she asked someone in the palace to write for her and went back to her room to sleep.

The eunuchs and palace maids were gossiping.

That day, many eunuchs and palace maids passing through the palace witnessed Meiruo assaulting Wanyin and her son, and being punished by Zeng Huan. Within a single night, the story of Meiruo's humiliating Wanyin spread throughout the Forbidden City. From one person to another, and from ten to a hundred, the accounts varied widely.

When Yuyan learned about this, she was playing with Yongxuan and Yongyan. Lixin rushed in and whispered a few words in Yuyan's ear. Yuyan suddenly turned her head towards Lixin, showing a hint of joy, and said gloatingly, "Really?"

Li Xin nodded, "I heard it with my own ears."

The two princes were young, and Yuyan didn't want them to hear these dirty things, so she asked the wet nurse to help the princes sleep, and then took Li Xin back to the main hall.

Yuyan covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "I thought Concubine Ying was a fool, but I didn't expect her brains were like her mother's. I don't know what sins King Balin committed in his previous life to have a pair of living Bodhisattvas at the same time. He even dared to speak disrespectfully to the Queen Mother. In my opinion, Concubine Ying's glory and favor are probably over."

Li Xin: "Of course. Concubine Ying is as dumb as a pig, relying on her family background to bully others. The Empress Dowager and the Emperor have been completely preoccupied with the affairs of Junggar and Princess Duanshu these past few days. But she, on the other hand, is taking advantage of her pregnancy and not only hasn't she gone to Anhua Palace to pray for the princess and the soldiers on the front lines, she's actually more concerned about her family's affairs than the Emperor."

Yuyan picked up her tea and sneered, "Someone who keeps talking about the forty-nine tribes of Mongolia all day long, to put it nicely, has low emotional intelligence. To put it more seriously, she treats our emperor as a son-in-law. It's strange that she would be liked by others."

In Yuyan's eyes, Meiruo was like a kite string, snapping at the slightest snip. It wasn't surprising. In reality, she held a noble status, backed by the Balin tribe and the support of the forty-nine Mongol tribes. If she had behaved like Concubine Ke, Hongli would have treated her well. But ever since she entered the palace, she had disregarded everyone, making enemies everywhere and finding fault with everyone.

If it weren't for the King of Bahrain, Hongli might not have paid any attention to her.

Li Xin gently reminded: "My lady, Concubine Ling's pregnancy..."

Yuyan put down her teacup, her brows furrowed slightly. She didn't dislike Yanwan, but she also despised her for using her seductive tactics to lure Hongli to power.

From a palace maid to a concubine.

If Meiruo was a hand of good cards that she played badly, then Yanwan was the lucky one who was reborn from the bad cards. In other words, Yanwan was able to endure hardships and work hard. If she really gave birth to a prince, given her status as a lowly servant, would the child she gave birth to be worthy of being compared with Yuyan's?

As Yuyan thought about this, her brows slowly relaxed.

She lazily said, "Is Concubine Ling worthy? How can her child compare to my son Yongsheng?"

Li Xin: "But... Concubine Cheng is also helping her..."

At the mention of Lan Qi, Yuyan's heart suddenly tightened. Yan Wan had no backing, yet Yuyan had no fear. But Lan Qi was different. She had the support of the Nianhulu clan, a descendant of the Empress Dowager. She refused to believe that Lan Qi and Zeng Huan had no secret dealings. If Zeng Huan was intent on cultivating a Nianhulu woman, then her son, Yong Sheng, would have no chance. Fortunately, Lan Qi wasn't pregnant.

If Lan Qi cannot conceive an heir to the throne in this lifetime, then...

Yan Wan, who was resting in Yongshou Palace, was also surprised to hear this.

Yan Wan: "Really? No wonder the Queen Mother didn't go to Anhua Palace to pray today. It turns out she was pissed off by Concubine Ying. Honestly, Concubine Ying is so bold. Not only does she look down on others, but she even dares to confront the Queen Mother. Doesn't she want to live anymore?"

She paused and said sadly, "Even so, the Queen Mother didn't get angry. She just punished Concubine Ying by making her copy the Bible. It seems that having a strong family is really important."

Wang Chan comforted her, "My lady, don't worry. The most important thing right now is to give birth to your unborn child safely. The matter of Concubine Ying must have spread throughout the palace by now. I'm sure the Emperor is also angry with her."

Although Yan Wan was sad, she could do nothing about it. Seeing that it was getting late and thinking that Lan Qi would be here soon, she told Wang Chan to go down and prepare Lan Qi's favorite snacks and tea.

Back in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Hongli didn't even read the memorials, but sat on the dragon throne, sighing or staring blankly. For the first time, he realized he was wrong.

Just as Jinzhong was about to offer tea, Hongli opened his mouth and said, "Jinzhong, do you think I was wrong? I shouldn't have allowed Concubine Ying to enter the Forbidden City. If she had stayed in the Old Summer Palace, there wouldn't be so many troubles in the palace, right?"

Jinzhong knelt humbly and said slowly, "Your Majesty, I am a servant and should not speak ill of Concubine Ying behind her back. However, everyone has witnessed Concubine Ying's behavior since entering the palace. Your Majesty values ​​Concubine Ying and sent Aunt Yuhu to teach her the rules of the palace. He also asked the Empress Dowager to send someone to teach her the palace rules. But Concubine Ying doesn't understand your Majesty's painstaking efforts. Not only has she been unreasonable in front of the other concubines in the harem, but now she has dared to be presumptuous in front of the Empress Dowager. She is so unruly and unruly that I think Your Majesty should teach her a lesson..."

Hongli remained silent.

He doesn't really love Meiruo.

But now was a critical moment in the Dzungar War, and he could neither touch Meiruo nor the Balin tribe. But Wanyin and Yongqi...

Hongli felt guilty.

Hongli: "How are Concubine Wan and the Fifth Prince?"

Jinzhong: "Your Majesty, I sent someone to check at Zhongcui Palace. Concubine Wan and the Fifth Prince only suffered minor injuries and are not seriously injured." Jinzhong raised his eyes slightly and saw Hongli's face was ashen. Thinking of the last time Meiruo almost hurt Yanwan and his unborn child, he became angry and exaggerated, "It's just a pity for the Fifth Prince. Hai promised to make a mistake and be under house arrest. The Emperor..."

"I finally found Concubine Wan as my adoptive mother, but after just a few days of peace, I was bullied again because of my status. Your Majesty, although Concubine Ying is your concubine, the Fifth Prince is your biological child after all..."

Hongli glared at Jinzhong fiercely. Although Jinzhong was selfish, he was not without conscience.