The True Empress of the Noble Family
Chapter 22
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Chapter 22 The Fight Between Mother and Son-in-law
“What's going on?” Along with the reprimand, a set of wine-pattern porcelain bowls were smashed from the top of the stairs. The lid of the bowl grazed Qiu Yelan's hair and broke into pieces on the floor behind her.
On top of the stairs, Empress Dowager Gu's eyes had a piercing radiance. His angry face implied his intention to kill.
The emperor and empress who sat slightly lower than the Empress Dowager watched him quietly. The four people kneeling under the stairs had different appearances. Qiu Yelan who had no connection looked down timidly. Gu Yan and Deng Yi tried hard to talk about their grievances. Jiang Yashuang calmed down. Seeing Qiu Yelan looking at him, he was cold enough to give her a smile. She clearly had great faith in the Empress' aunt.
After all, he was the Queen's nephew. And he has a biological grandfather called the Defender of the State.
Qiu Yelan bit her lip anxiously, “What will I do?”
He peeked upstairs. The Empress Dowager must be over 50 years old. But he looks more than 30 years old.
His biological son Jinshang was the youngest son of the former emperor. By the time he was born, his half-brother had been crown prince for over 10 fully mature years. However, the crown prince is suspected of trying to kill his father before his brother turns 3. His entire family was sentenced to death except for a retarded grandson who used to prove the royal family's mercy.
You could tell how impressive the beauty and cruelty of Empress Gu was.
The Empress Dowager sitting on her exclusive seat at the top had changed into a deep red formal dress for dinner. He wears a 12-flower-shaped hairpin on his head. Eternity is revealed in his appearance. His elegant attitude as the Empress Dowager Regent was clearly visible.
Empress Jiang who was sitting a little lower was a little surprised by Qiu Yelan. Beautiful and cute empress. He has a fat oval face. His eyebrows are thin and his eyes are big. The corner of his mouth was raised like he was smiling. Even though she was wearing the empress' formal attire and wearing a phoenix crown, she still made people feel like they knew nothing judging from her appearance.
But the aggressive vibe coming from the small-sized Empress reminded Qiu Yelan of the phrase from her last life “Lolita's appearance, queen”'s vibe.
Between the two empresses, the emperor wore his formal attire and white jade crown. Judging from his appearance, he could be considered tall and elegant. However, he was submissive and moody. He did not look like an emperor. She was more like an envious concubine by the Empress and was suppressed by the Empress Dowager.
“You two are useless,” after hearing Gu Yan and Deng Yi's complaints for a while, the calm Empress Jiang originally showed impatience, “Two to one. And you guys still end up like this. Too bad!”
Empress Dowager Gu said angrily, “Why are you talking like you're on the right side because your niece is hurting others?”
“Shuang did so because she couldn't stand these two Ningyi Princess Commanders bluffing,” Empress Jiang said in disdain, “How dare she! Commando Princess Ningyi is only 12 years old, isn't she? She's a little girl! Mother, please tell me what it was Shuang's fault to help others. In my opinion, the Duke of Guangyang was confused because of his old age. How did he teach his sons and nephews? They dared to bully others in the palace. Who knew what they might do outside the palace? Do they think they have power over our country? ”
The empress said those words quickly and firmly. Hearing him, Qiu Yelan who was kneeling under the stairs wanted to stand up and give a round of applause.
But it was no fun for Empress Dowager Gu. He said with hatred, “Did I ask you? Quiet!”
Empress Jiang is disobedient, “Mother, you are the Empress Dowager. How can you side with them? ”
“Putra?” The Empress Dowager took a deep breath and turned to the Emperor.
The emperor who was sipping the tea he was holding looked up reluctantly. Intimidated by the Empress Dowager's appearance, she showed cowardice and said, “Mother was right ..” Before she could finish it, Qiu Yelan saw Empress Jiang reach out from the side where the Empress Dowager could not see and pinched the Emperor roughly.
The Emperor's face moved. He almost dropped his tea. Finally, she said endure the pain, “Mother! I'm not feeling well. I want to go. I'll leave this to you two. “
After saying this, he immediately stood up. He forgot to put his tea. He bowed with the teacup in his hand and then left.
“You ...” Empress Dowager Gu was stunned. He stared at Empress Jiang viciously, “You did this!” Although he did not see, he could guess because their conflict did not appear in a day or two.
Empress Jiang acted as if nothing had happened, “Mother, what are you talking about? I don't understand!”
Qiu Yelan bit her lips to prevent herself from laughing out loud. The Empress Dowager who had been regent for 30 years was truly formidable. But who knows what his destiny is. He only had to have a daughter-in-law like Empress Jiang. He could remain in the regent position until now and not be angered by his daughter-in-law. The Empress Dowager really wasn't easy!
Empress Dowager Gu gritted his teeth for a while and then banged on the table. He pointed towards Qiu Yelan and shouted furiously, “You, speak up! Did Yan and Yi bother you before or not? “
“Yes, Your Grace. It was because Young Prince Gu mistreated me. ”Although Qiu Yelan was preparing to draw a line with the Jiang Family and sided with the Empress Dowager before she went to the palace, she said, now it would be suicidal if she sided with the Empress Dowager. Of course, he needed to maintain a good relationship with the Jiang Family.
So, Qiu Yelan was about to tell the truth without hesitation.
“Wait!” Before she could finish her sentence, the Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes and looked at her worn-out dress, “As the Command Princess, how could you come to the palace in clothes like this? Don't tell me the Duchess of Xihe raised her niece like this. Not to mention you are the official Command Princess. “
Qiu Yelan's heart trembled. Empress Jiang was also stunned for a while. An old maid beside the Empress Dowager bowed and said, “Your Majesty, you don't know this. According to rumors, the hostess of the Prince’s Mansion of Xihe is not the Duchess of Xihe. It was Duke Xihe's sister Qiu Yuqing and his daughter Kang Lizhang. “
Kang Lizhang's? The Empress Dowager sneered and then looked at the Empress, “It seems that the ordinary girl Yongfu invited to dinner tonight has the same name?”
“Very inappropriate! The New Year's dinner is to reward officials by our royal family. Only officials above level 5 can attend with their families. Those below level 5 cannot attend unless they have special permission. Allowing ordinary girls to come to dinner because trivial things have broken the rules. I can let go if the girl is nice, ”The Empress Dowager is very angry. He banged on the table and shouted, “You dare invite a girl who takes over her aunt's power and oppresses her cousin.”
Empress Jiang said coldly, “Helper Lu said that it was a rumor that the hostess of the Prince Xihe House was not the Princess but Qiu Yuqing and her daughter. Can such rumors be true? It was a joke told by ordinary people. If you as the Empress Dowager believed it, it would be a real joke! “
“You, tell us why you came to the palace in clothes like this,” Empress Dowager Gu does not want to fight with her daughter-in-law. He chased after Qiu Yelan again, “Are you the one who humiliated the royal family, or did someone persecute you? Don't worry about what just happened. I will bring justice for you. “
Ignoring the Empress Dowager's threat of insulting the royal family, Qiu Yelan immediately replied, “Because my mother has just died. I have been sad the last few months. I do not customize new clothes.. ”.
“Girls her age are growing fast,” Empress Jiang immediately cut her off, “However, Duchess of Xihe made a mistake too. Even though you are grieving, she should have prepared a simple outfit for you if you need to get out. Oh right, mother, since Princess Commando Ningyi is still grieving and today is New Year's Eve, you called her here? “
After these two events, Empress Dowager Gu realized that Qiu Yelan had decided to side with the Jiang Family. Her appearance became gloomy, “Our royal family is protected by Gods. There's nothing to be afraid of! You come from a family of generals. You're not a coward, are you? ”
Empress Jiang said casually, “Of course not. I just think you don't like Princess Commander Ningyi. You called him here and scolded him even while he was grieving and taking care of his grandfather, ”they revolved back to the conflict outside Liuchun Pavilion. The Empress glanced at Gu Yan, “However, the maid in the palace was responsible for teaching the Princess Commando. Why bother Young Prince Gu? “
Empress Dowager Gu sneered, “She said that Yan was bothering her. So, we have to take his word for it? Did you ask the waiter at the Liuchun Pavilion? ”
Gu Yan felt that the Empress Dowager was on his side. She said loudly, “Although Princess Commando Ningyi is young, she is very cunning! Your Majesty, please torture him. So that he can tell the truth. “
“Shut!” Just as she stopped talking, Empress Jiang shouted, “Daughter Commander is a girl. His Majesty avoided punishing him. How dare you tell me and Mom how to do it? “
Empress Dowager Gu banged on the table angrily. Seeing the Empress acting like she wasn't looking, she took a deep breath, “Hamba! Take Ningyi away and whip her 30 times! I will continue to interrogate him after this. “
Empress Jiang was about to say something. Empress Dowager Gu shouted, “What? Do you want to teach me how to punish the Command Princess? ”
“How dare I?” Empress Jiang said coldly.
The Empress Dowager thought she was admitting her failure. Seeing the servants walking towards Qiu Yelan, he felt less sulking. However, Empress Jiang said flatly in the next second, “But I think even a Command Princess has a lower status than a Princess. She was still the daughter of a Duke who was given the title by Emperor Gaozong. We must decide after consulting Empress Dowager Ye. “
Empress Dowager Gu's face color became red-brown after hearing three words “ Empress Dowager Ye”.
“Suri Ye's mother dislikes these mundane things and stayed in Ganli Palace for many years to avoid this problem. But!” Empress Jiang said seriously, “ Empress Dowager Ye is the wife of the former Emperor and the official mother of His Majesty. Isn't that right, mom? ”
Empress Gu looked at Empress Jiang firmly while Empress Jiang smiled sweetly.
After a while, Empress Dowager Gu gritted her teeth and said, “Then send her to Ganli Palace!”
“There is Empress Ye in the palace?” Qiu Yelan was stunned at this moment. He was convinced that he remembered all the lives of the former owner of that body. But when were the two Empress Dowager in this country? And Empress Dowager Ye was the right person!
“Your Majesty, please calm down,” Qiu Yelan has not been taken away. A waiter came to ease the tension and said carefully, “Evening will begin soon. Um... ”
“Nijin, take Princess Commander Ningyi and her maid to Ganli Palace,” Empress Jiang turned around and instructed a servant in colorful clothes behind her, “Ask Empress Dowager Ye's advice on how to punish Command Princess Ningyi.”
Qiu Yelan was relieved. Empress Jiang helped him along the way earlier. Although it was because she sided with the Empress repeatedly when she answered the Empress Dowager's question, it showed that Empress Jiang protected her side well.
Now the Empress suggested to send him to Ganli Palace. No matter what kind of person this unknown Empress Dowager Ye was. It should be safe for now, right?
However, when he looked up after bowing, he saw Empress Dowager Gu sitting there gloomy but calm. He didn't know why, but his heart was racing.
“Widow Empress Gu will not do anything to me secretly in Ganli Palace, right?”
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