OBS Chapter 113 Understanding
Chapter 113 Understanding
"I was just thinking about the Emperor! It was His Majesty who stood up for me and punished them. If I had been so eager to plead for them the moment I returned, wouldn't that have been a slap in the face? Besides, I'm only temporarily removing their green cards and asking them to copy the palace rules. It's a good opportunity to calm their minds and get rid of their impetuous spirit..."
"Alright, I have to go see the Empress Dowager in a bit, so I won't stay any longer. May the Empress be well. I'll take my leave."
After saying this, Yan Wan immediately stood up and saluted.
If she had known Ruyi was so stupid, she would have been the last one to laugh even if she had just quietly competed for favor without doing much.
Whenever she thought of her increasingly foolish behavior after becoming the Imperial Noble Consort in her previous life, Yan Wan couldn't help but sigh.
This memory follows me like a stain that cannot be washed away no matter what I do.
It's really dementia.
"Go."
There is no point in talking to her if she doesn't agree. Seeing that she can't make sense at all, Ruyi can only give up her preaching.
After the others had gone away, Rong Pei, who had been waiting nearby, stepped forward and said worriedly, "Your Majesty, Concubine Ling is becoming increasingly flamboyant. She's no less flamboyant than Concubine Jia back then."
"The feng shui of the Forbidden City nourishes people. Now she is the most popular Concubine Ling by the Emperor's side. She has been favored by the emperor for many years. Naturally, she is no longer the timid little maid she used to be."
Ruyi said this, but she knew very well in her heart that it was not the feng shui of the Forbidden City that made her healthy, but the emperor's favor.
She is favored by the emperor, so she is naturally fearless.
However, this palace has always been a place where the powerful are bullied and the weak are praised. If the two Mongolian concubines cannot gain her forgiveness, it will be difficult for them to rise again.
"Your Majesty, how about I tell the two ladies to come to Yongshou Palace and apologize in person? The Emperor will punish them, but ultimately, they will have to be forgiven by the one in Yongshou Palace. Moreover, if this gets to the Emperor's ears, he will know that the two ladies have grown up and are truly repentant."
Rong Pei was very shrewd. She knew that since she couldn't get Concubine Ling to plead for them, she would let them come forward and apologize. In front of everyone, if Concubine Ling didn't forgive them, it would make her look petty and harping on a small mistake.
At this point, there was no other choice but to do this. Ruyi wanted to resolve the matter peacefully, but Concubine Ling was completely unconvinced. She could only nod and say, "Just do as you say."
Rong Pei was efficient. Yan Wan had just returned from Cining Palace. Concubine Ying and Tong Ke had agreed and were already waiting at the gate of Yongshou Palace.
As soon as the two saw her, they immediately knelt down and apologized.
This kneeling attracted the attention of the palace ladies around.
"Empress Ling Fei, I have been guilty of personal misconduct and offended you in Mulan Paddock. I beg your forgiveness."
"Thank you, Empress Lingfei, for pleading for me and my concubine at Mulan Paddock. My words and actions have been inappropriate, and I beg your Majesty to punish me."
Yan Wan was exhausted on the journey and went to pay her respects as soon as she got back. Now these people are chattering here, which is really giving her a headache.
The two of them knelt on the ground and stared at Yan Wan who was sitting on the chariot pole, without the arrogance they had at the beginning when they claimed to be of noble birth.
Seeing this, Chunchan hurriedly ordered someone to get off the sedan chair. Yanwan, supported by Chunchan, stepped down from the wedding procession. She glanced at the two of them and said nonchalantly, "Sisters, please get up quickly. The Emperor has already punished those who should be punished. I will naturally not say anything more. You two just need to be careful with your words and actions in the future and serve the Emperor well."
What Yanwan said in front of Ruyi was just to vent her anger on her. The more she saw her being humiliated, the happier she felt.
Even if these two people were not on good terms with her, Yan Wan would not hold on to them. The worse she treated them, the more she would push them towards Ruyi.
She would never let Ruyi get this benefit for nothing. Even if she didn't want it, she couldn't let her get it easily.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Ying looked at Ke Da Ying beside her in confusion. She had thought that Concubine Ling would make things difficult for her and had prepared herself to be humiliated, but she did not expect that Concubine Ling would forgive them so easily.
Today, Aunt Rong Pei came to instruct on this matter with a serious face. They were still worried about what would happen if Concubine Ling did not forgive them. Unexpectedly, after just a brief encounter, Concubine Ling lightly let the matter go.
This Concubine Ling is not as difficult to get along with as imagined.
"Thank you, Empress Lingfei. Your majesty is so kind and generous. It was because I and Concubine Ying didn't know the rules that we got into this terrible situation."
"It's okay, young girls, it's normal to be full of youthful energy. I was also reckless when I was young. But you must remember this lesson and be careful with your words and actions in the future!"
"Thank you, Empress Lingfei, for your teachings. I will definitely remember them."
Hearing her say this, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Concubine Ling forgives them, this matter will be over.
Yan Wan looked at them tenderly, smiled and nodded, "It's just that I just returned to the capital and I'm very tired, so I won't invite you two sisters to have tea. I remember that I got a batch of tribute fabrics from the Jiangning Weaving Bureau. There are some pretty colors that are just right for girls of your age. I'll give you a reward to take home and make a few dresses."
"Thank you, Empress Lingfei."
The two smiled at each other and thanked him happily.
Yan Wan nodded and didn't continue to waste time with them. She walked into Yongshou Palace surrounded by the crowd.
"Master, why should you care about these arrogant people? According to me, you shouldn't treat them well. They said such harsh words. Even if you have punished them, you should not let them off lightly. Even if you have to throw away those good things, you should not give them anything."
After entering the inner hall, Lan Cui was indignant. She heard what they said with her own ears. They dared to make up the position of the mistress of the palace just by relying on their Mongolian origin.
They should be severely punished to let them know that Yongshou Palace is not to be trifled with.
"Guess why I just met the Empress and they're here right after? If I were to give them a hard time in front of Yongshou Palace today, I don't know how bad the rumors would spread in the palace in a few days. I've built up a good reputation over the years, and I can't let two low-ranking concubines ruin it."
Seeing Lan Cui’s angry look, Yan Wan smiled and spoke softly to calm her down.
Hearing her say this, Lan Cui was still not convinced: "So they can just get it for free?"
In her opinion, she must find an opportunity to punish them. Since they like to frame others so much, they should be sent to the Ministry of Punishment and have the maids there slap them in the face every day so that they will remember this lesson well.
"Even if the emperor favors these concubines because of their family background, what does it matter? If the emperor doesn't like them, then he doesn't like them. What kind of trouble can they cause? Don't worry, I have plenty of tricks waiting for them later."
Speaking of this, Yanwan's bright eyes rolled around in her eye sockets.
She turned to look at Lan Cui: "Have Concubine Shu and Concubine Mei sent anyone to ask?"