in2ebook Chapter 58 Newcomers Enter the Harem
Chapter 58 Newcomers Enter the Harem
"What is it?" Su Nuannuan raised her head slightly, her gaze lightly falling on Li Quanmian in front of her, and asked softly.
Upon seeing this, Li Quan's heart tightened, and he quickly bowed, replying respectfully, "Your Majesty, His Majesty has just conferred the title of Noble Lady." His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for Su Nuannuan to hear.
Upon hearing this news, Su Nuannuan merely glanced at Li Quan indifferently, a slight smile playing on her lips. "He's just a minor nobleman. Why are you making such a fuss and losing your composure?" She gently shook her head, seemingly quite dissatisfied with Li Quan's behavior.
However, Li Quan did not relax because of this. Instead, he took a deep breath and continued, "Your Majesty may not know, but this newly appointed Consort Jiang is the second daughter of a concubine from the family of the Vice Minister of War!" As he said this, he unconsciously lowered his voice, afraid that others would hear him.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan frowned slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes. After a moment, she slowly said, "His Majesty has always acted with prudence and would never summon a new concubine to the palace without a reason. There must be something fishy about this. You should quickly send someone to find out the reason."
Li Quan nodded hurriedly and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will personally investigate and find out the truth before reporting back to Your Majesty." After saying this, he bowed to Su Nuannuan again and then carefully bowed as he left the room.
"Honglian, look at our lovely little Yao'er, she's already yawning. Quickly take her downstairs to sleep." Su Nuannuan's gaze fell gently on Jing Yao, and seeing the little one looking sleepy, she quickly instructed Honglian.
Upon hearing the sound, Honglian dared not delay in the slightest and quickly stepped forward, carefully and gently embracing Canglan Jingyao.
The tiny child, exquisitely beautiful and endearing, was already in a dazed state. Honglian, carrying Jingyao, respectfully bowed to Su Nuannuan before quietly leaving the room.
After Honglian left with the little princess, Yaoqin, who had been standing quietly to the side, slowly asked, "Your Majesty, do you feel that something is not quite right?"
Su Nuannuan gently shook her head and replied slowly, "Are you referring to the Emperor's appointment of new concubines? Actually, there's nothing wrong with it. I just sent Li Quan to investigate so that I would have a clear understanding of the situation."
As she spoke, she sighed slightly and continued, "Now that new concubines have entered the palace, the Emperor will have to come to my palace less often. I'd love for more people to drag the Emperor away!"
After a pause, Su Nuannuan seemed to have thought of something and continued, "As for Consort Li... the situation might be a bit complicated. Ever since she raised the two young princes, she has been deeply favored by the Emperor and is in the limelight. But now that a newcomer has suddenly appeared to steal the Emperor's favor, given her temperament, I'm afraid she will inevitably feel somewhat unbalanced."
Changing the subject, Su Nuannuan looked thoughtfully into the distance and said softly, "However, if Consort Li can endure the past and not compete with the new concubines for favor, and take good care of the two young princes, then given the Emperor's love for his children, her promotion to the rank of Consort should be just around the corner."
After all, the emperor might mistreat his women, but he would never mistreat his own flesh and blood.
"Should Your Majesty send someone to remind Consort Li?" Yaoqin frowned slightly and asked her mistress softly.
Sitting on the couch, Su Nuannuan gently shook her head, a meaningful smile playing on her lips: "No need. Someone will naturally remind her."
"That old nanny who serves Consort Li is quite shrewd; otherwise, how could Consort Li dare to come to me and demand custody of Yao'er?"
Yaoqin's eyes widened, and she asked with a puzzled look, "Your Majesty, do you mean that Consort Li did this intentionally?"
Su Nuannuan sneered, a glint of wisdom flashing in her eyes: "Hmph, think about it, if she directly asked the Emperor to entrust the Second Prince and the Third Prince to her care, do you think the Emperor would agree?"
Yaoqin answered without hesitation, "Definitely not. If that were the case, why would His Majesty entrust the two princes to the Empress for upbringing?"
Su Nuannuan nodded and continued her analysis: "That's why Consort Li used this tactic of retreating to advance."
Yaoqin suddenly realized and couldn't help but exclaim, "So that's how it is! This Consort Li is truly cunning. I just didn't expect her to have such methods. I underestimated her before."
"She clearly knows in her heart that the little princess is definitely not going to leave. She just wants to make a scene for the emperor so that he will notice her."
Furthermore, this idea must have come from the nanny who serves her. It's not that I look down on her, but her brain is just that of a pretty face, a mere ornament. Fortunately, this ornament is obedient and listens to advice, which can be considered a virtue.”
"But why would the second daughter of the Vice Minister of War, born out of wedlock, suddenly appear in the imperial palace? This is truly puzzling," Yaoqin asked, her face full of doubt.
Su Nuannuan glanced at Yaoqin and replied irritably, "How could I not want to know the reason?"
After speaking, Su Nuannuan pondered for a moment and then instructed Jinse beside her, "Since this newcomer has just entered the palace, according to the rules, she should naturally go and pay her respects to the Empress and the other ladies of the palace. Jinse, quickly go to the dressing table and carefully put my silk-thread bracelet into the box."
In a little while, you will personally deliver this gift to Her Majesty the Empress's residence and convey to her that I am currently feeling slightly unwell and unable to pay my respects in person. I hope Her Majesty can pass this gift on my behalf.
Upon hearing this, Jinse quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty." Then, she hurried to the dressing table, carefully put the twisted and threaded bracelet into a box, bowed, and took her leave, slowly heading towards the Empress's palace.
Yaoqin watched Jinse leave with the gift box and asked, puzzled, "What does Your Highness mean by this?"