Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 203

Chapter 203 Xiao Ya’s Heart

Her words were very eloquent, highlighting the difference between themselves and them, He suppressed everyone. Look, although everyone is also the Emperor’s woman, it is very difficult for you to meet him, but she can call the Emperor back and forth. You deliberately want to get close to him, but he doesn’t even know who you are. This is a slap in the face.

Of these people, Xiao Ya was the highest ranked, She was both the emperor’s concubine and his cousin, Therefore, everyone looked straight at Xiao Ya. Hopefully, she’ll come out and help us out, However, Huyan Mingshuo suddenly said, ‘”The Empress is not completely correct. Although I don’t recognize the others, I still recognize Ya’er. She is my cousin, the imperial daughter of the Youxian Palace. I remember that I mentioned to you that the Empress is not in the palace after the Consort Sealing Palace. She has always been in charge of the West Palace. The Empress just wants to know what to ask Ya’er.”

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. No one expected the Emperor to stand up for Ya Fei. Hearing this, could it be that the Emperor was planning to accept Ya Fei? Does this mean that they also have a chance? However, before they could be happy, Huyan Mingshuo’s next sentence directly shattered everyone’s fantasies.

He said, “Ya’er, come and see your sister-in-law. Since she is back now, she should be in charge of the harem. If there is anything in the West Palace that you can’t handle in the future, you can just look for her directly. No, this is the token for entering and leaving the East Palace. Keep it yourself.” Huyan Mingshuo tossed a token to Xiao Ya. The words on the token were especially conspicuous, and it was not just a grade higher than the token with the western characters engraved on it.

Xiao Ya took the token and went forward to greet Fu Yingran. “Ya’er greets sister-in-law. Sister-in-law is very fortunate.” Sister-in-law called out willingly. She knew that once Sister-in-law called out, her identity would no longer be Ya Fei, and she would be free.

Fu Yingran stepped forward and helped her up. “Cousin, quickly get up. Since you are one of us, don’t bother with these false gifts. Cousin took care of Xi Gong for me, but it saved me a lot of trouble. I should thank Biao Mei. In the future, this Xi Gong will be handed over to Cousin. If you need anything, just come find me directly. Cousin, don’t worry. Sister-in-law will definitely not treat you badly. I hope that Sister-in-law will help you accomplish it.”

After saying that, he looked at Xiao Ya and smiled meaningfully. Xiao Ya’s face turned blood red. The last time Huyan Mingshuo went to Tianshui Kingdom, he had told her that Xiao Ya’s sweetheart was Prince Bingjian Nalan Jinhong. When he heard this news, Fu Yingran was still conflicted for a long time.

Because at that time, she had already given Jin’er to Nalan Jinhong. Regardless of whether it was for Jin’er or Xiao Ya, Fu Yingran felt bad in his heart. He knew that Huyan Mingshuo would definitely do what he agreed to. Xiao Ya would definitely marry Nalan Jinhong as his imperial concubine in the future, and he had given Jin’er to Nalan Jinhong first. Since ancient times, a dispute between wives and concubines was inevitable. In the future, there would definitely be a dispute between the two of course.

The so-called “don’t do to others what you don’t want to do to them”, she really doesn’t want to see such a situation. Jin’er’s temperament is clear in her heart. She has always been competitive. In the future, when Xiao Ya enters the manor and suppresses her for nothing, she will definitely feel unhappy in her heart. She is afraid that she won’t be able to think of it for a while and will do something wrong.

Xiao Ya needless to say, the direct daughter of the Youxian Prince’s Mansion had a cousin who was the emperor. No matter what, he was always arrogant and supreme. In the future, the two of them would probably suffer a lot. It was just that Nalan Jinhong struggled in the middle.

Later, Huyan Mingshuo’s words made her understand. He said, “Do you think everyone is like you and me? It’s normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Moreover, with Prince Bingjian’s current status, do you think Jin’er can rest easy with him? With Nalan Jinhong’s current status, if there wasn’t a princess who could suppress the situation, it wouldn’t be easy for her to stand side by side with the palace. Even I have many difficulties after ascending to the throne, let alone Nalan Jinhong, whose identity is already quite sensitive.

No matter how outstanding Jin’er is, she is only a maidservant. She came with you from the Great Wei Empire. There is no powerful mother clan behind her, nor does she have any power in her hands. Apart from helping Nalan Jinhong, she can also be said to be of no help to the side-by-side palace. Moreover, she has a strong personality, so it is very easy for her to cause trouble for the side-by-side palace.

However, if Ya’er were to become the imperial concubine of Prince Bingjian, not to mention her status as the imperial daughter, she would be able to intimidate the backyard. Even the Right Virtuous Palace would become the backing of the side-by-side imperial palace. Although Prince Bingjian’s grade was one level higher than the Right Virtuous Palace, after all, the side-by-side imperial palace had just been built, and its foundation was too shallow.

“The Youxian Palace is different. That’s the Empress Dowager’s mother’s family. My mother’s family is also an aristocratic family that has operated for several decades. As long as the Youxian Palace is supported by the Youxian Palace, anyone who wants to touch him in the future will have to consider it.”

After hearing Huyan Mingshuo’s words, Fu Yingran’s mind turned around and slowly accepted the fact that Xiao Ya married Nalan Jinhong. Besides, she was originally a very selfish person when facing feelings. Instead of letting Xiao Ya stay in the palace to block her eyes, it was better to give Nalan Jinhong an out-of-sight look. As long as it didn’t harm her, who would she harm? What did it have to do with him?

Even if that person was Jin’er, so what? Originally, it was because she secretly revealed her whereabouts that she deliberately gave her to Nalan Jinhong. In Fu Yingran’s opinion, no matter what the reason was, betrayal was betrayal. Since Jin’er could betray even herself, no one dared to guarantee that she would betray Nalan Jinhong in the future.

Thinking like this, it was good to have a powerful imperial concubine pressing down on her, letting her clearly know her identity. Just how many kilograms did she have, in order to avoid provoking great calamities to harm herself in the future. Xiao Ya was undoubtedly the best candidate, and the most important thing was that she was already happy with Lan Jinhong.

Therefore, it was much more pleasing to look at Xiao Ya now. Seeing that she was giving herself a junior gift instead of a concubine gift, she was even more satisfied. It seemed that she was also a persistent person. She knew what she wanted in her heart. This was very good. Such a person was not easily tempted by external factors. Fu Yingran decided to help her.

Hearing Fu Yingran’s assurance, Xiao Ya felt grateful in her heart. She couldn’t help but blush and say, “Thank you, sister-in-law. If that day comes, Ya’er will definitely be grateful to sister-in-law.” As long as she could leave the West Palace and marry someone she liked, she would be willing to do anything.

Although Brother Shuo had told her that the Empress had already given her personal maidservant to Prince Bingjian, even if he did marry Prince Bingjian in the future, he was destined to serve with someone else. The only thing he could help himself was to become the princess of the side prince’s mansion and marry into the side prince’s mansion in a glorious manner.

Although Xiao Ya’s heart was sour, it was better than missing out on her entire life. She was at a loss in the West Palace alone. Even if she was to serve a husband with someone, it would be better than loving him. Moreover, she was the imperial concubine when she entered the manor. She had the final say in the entire backyard of the manor beside her. What else could she care about? Based on Nalan Jinhong’s identity, Xiao Ya did not expect him to have only one woman. After all, not everyone could be like the Emperor’s cousin for a lifetime.

Seeing Xiao Ya’s gloomy expression, Fu Yingran pulled Xiao Ya’s hand and asked her to stand beside him. Then, he looked at the other people and said, “Since the Emperor has already said it, then this palace will not make things difficult for my sisters. In the future, everything in the West Palace will be handled by Ya Fei alone. If you need anything, please tell her directly.”

“Originally, it was customary for my sisters to go to Yikun Palace every morning and evening to pay their respects to me. However, the Emperor is happy to be quiet and does not like people coming and going. Therefore, I will let go of these vulgar rituals. As long as my sisters keep to their duties and stay in the West Palace, I will do my best.”

Although Huyan Mingshuo had already issued an injunction, Everyone in the West Palace had no choice but to leave the palace without permission. Furthermore, he was not allowed to take half a step into the Eastern Palace, But she had to repeat it again, Because she was very clear about the little thoughts between women. Earlier, it was because there was no master in the harem palace and no one in the middle palace. They had no excuse, but now that she had returned, there was a difference between them since ancient times. As concubines of the emperor, they were concubines, and Fu Yingran was the empress. According to the rules, they had to wait on her in her room.

The concubines of large families were half masters and half servants, Although they were concubines, She was also a concubine, These rituals also need to be observed, Of course, it was selfish of them to be willing to obey. Only when they stepped into the Eastern Palace would they have the chance to see the Emperor. Only when they saw the Emperor would they have the chance to turn around. However, the Empress had actually said that this was not necessary. In other words, they would still not be able to take half a step into the Eastern Palace, nor would they see the Emperor, nor would they have the chance to turn around.

Also, why did Ya Fei call the Empress sister-in-law instead of the Empress just now? Logically speaking, only the emperor’s younger sister could address the empress like this, and she actually addressed the empress like this as a concubine. Furthermore, the empress also agreed. Does this mean that Ya Fei has already given up and is willing to be the emperor’s cousin? She doesn’t want to be the emperor’s concubine anymore? If even Ya Fei gave up, then what hope did they have?

As a result, everyone could only say with disappointment, “I will obey the Empress’ instructions and remember them in my heart.”

“Mm, that’s good. Let’s do this today. It’s all over.”

“Yes, I’m leaving.” As everyone spoke, they left the main hall in order. Ever since Mu Lian was taken back to the manor, the main hall had been empty. Originally, Xiao Ya had the highest status and should have stayed in the main hall. However, she felt that Mu Lian had lived here before, so she agreed in her heart. In addition, she had never wanted to stay here, so she still stayed in the east side hall.

Fu Yingran’s purpose in coming to the West Palace today was to dispel this thought in everyone’s hearts. Now that her goal had been achieved, she was too lazy to continue pestering her here. After all, there were more important matters waiting for her to deal with outside.

After everyone else had left, Fu Yingran grabbed Xiao Ya’s hand and said, He said apologetically, “Ya’er, sister-in-law is here to apologize to you, Sister-in-law doesn’t know you like Prince Bingjian, Jin’er was given to Prince Bingjian first, but don’t worry, sister-in-law knows the distance. You are the emperor’s cousin, and also my cousin. When you enter the palace next to me, do whatever you want. She is just a servant. Back then, I deliberately sent her away because she betrayed me, so you don’t have to worry about anything.

It’s just that the situation is tense, The previous dynasty was in chaos, If anything happens to the harem, This palace and the Emperor are facing enemies on both sides of the stomach, “So sister-in-law will keep you for a while. When the situation in the harem stabilizes, sister-in-law will definitely let you marry into the side palace. Don’t worry, this palace has already ordered someone to give Jin’er a child avoidance powder. Before you enter the palace, you will definitely not let her give birth to Prince Bingjian’s heir. She won’t let you get in the way. This is also considered sister-in-law’s apology.”