frightfiction Chapter 1402: Brine and Tofu, One Thing Overcomes Another
Chapter 1402: Brine and Tofu, One Thing Overcomes Another
Shen Zhinian looked into the diamond-shaped mirror, a smile slowly curling up at the corners of her lips. The person in the mirror had charming eyebrows and eyes, but a clear and bright look.
"I originally thought that anyone in the palace who could control someone like Concubine Zhuang would need a more sophisticated scheme or a more ruthless method."
Her voice was light, with a hint of mockery in it: "Now it seems that I was mistaken."
"The eldest princess' mind is as pure as a blank sheet of paper. Once she makes up her mind, no one can change it."
"All of Concubine Zhuang's usual scheming and scheming tactics were completely useless in front of her."
Think about that scene. Concubine Zhuang was so upset by the eldest princess's innocent "persuasion" that she felt like her heart was bleeding. But she couldn't vent her anger and could only hold it back.
This is really like the saying "one thing conquers another" where brine and tofu are added.
No matter how cunning and skilled Zhuang Yumian was at disguising himself, when he encountered the kindhearted and stubborn princess, it was like a heavy punch into cotton.
Not only did it fail to hurt the other party, but it also caused his internal organs to be dislocated.
The cause and effect in the deep palace are sometimes so ironic.
……
Yikun Palace.
"what?!"
After listening to Xiao Tianzi's report of the outside news, Concubine Dun's beautiful face was slightly distorted with shock and anger: "Has that stupid girl, the eldest princess, lost her mind? She actually went to plead for mercy for the bitch who poisoned her?!"
"She's just like her short-lived mother, her head is full of mush!"
As she said this, Concubine Dun's chest heaved violently.
Thinking back to the time when Baharguli was in favor, all the losses and grievances she had suffered at her hands, both openly and secretly, all the new and old grudges flooded into Concubine Dun's heart!
Xiao Tianzi was so frightened that he quickly stepped forward and urged her urgently, "My queen, please be careful with your words! Be careful with your words!"
"No matter what the eldest princess is like, she is still your Majesty's eldest daughter, and your Majesty has always been kind to her. If your words were to reach your Majesty's ears, I'm afraid..."
Concubine Dun also knew that she had spoken out of turn, and she stopped talking angrily.
She gasped, her eyes blazing with anger. "Am I just going to watch that foreign tribute come back so brazenly?"
"Thinking of Baharguli's arrogant look, I just..."
Seeing that Concubine Dun's anger had subsided a little, Xiao Tianzi hurriedly moved closer and said flatteringly, "Your Majesty, please calm down!"
"Think carefully, what is Baharguli's situation now?"
"She was charged with the crime of murdering the heir to the throne. Even if Your Majesty spared her life for the sake of Qi Fu and the eldest princess, would he still give her any respect?"
"In my humble opinion, it was a blessing from heaven that she was even granted the rank of a court lady. At best, it was a promise. Now, without the emperor's favor to protect her, and without an heir to rely on, she is like a toothless tiger."
Xiao Tianzi observed Concubine Dun's expression and continued, "When Baharguli comes out, won't it be at Your Majesty's disposal? How Your Majesty wishes to 'entertain' that old friend is entirely up to you, isn't it?"
"She's now getting back at the Empress for all the things she's done to her, even with interest!"
As Concubine Dun listened, the anger in her eyes was gradually replaced by ruthlessness, and a cold and gorgeous smile appeared at the corner of her lips.
"you're right."
Her voice returned to its lazy tone, but with a chill in it: "I forgot. Times are different now."
"That foreign concubine has nothing now. I can do whatever I want to her!"
Xiao Tianzi nodded and said, "Isn't it?"
"Only when Baharguli comes out will Her Majesty have the chance to settle old scores with her!"
……
The emperor's grace was like a spring breeze, which eventually blew into the cold palace.
Some of the emperor's deposed concubines who had committed minor crimes or were old and mentally ill were moved out one after another and sent to the temporary palace outside the capital for recuperation.
As for Baharguli...
Even though the eldest princess believed in her and pleaded with tears, the charge of poisoning the royal heir was still recorded and was set in stone.
The emperor pardoned the man out of pity for his daughter's prayers and pleas, but he could not escape the punishment of life.
After all, she had served the emperor and could not be a normal palace maid. In the end, Baharguli was given the lowest status of an official lady.
The title of "guan nying" was just a nicer one, but in reality, they were no different from ordinary palace maids. They had no official status as ladies, no independent residence, and no additional allowance.
Everything depends on others and the assignment is made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
When this news reached Yiku Palace, a cold smile slowly appeared on the corners of Concubine Dun's rosy lips.
"Official girl... heh..."
Concubine Dun sarcastically said, "Those servants in the Imperial Household Department are always judging people by their status. What good place can a court lady born of a criminal family get? She will just be sent to some corner to fend for herself."
Xiao Tianzi bowed his body with a flattering smile on his face: "Your Majesty is right."
"However... I'm thinking, instead of letting the Baguan woman stay somewhere else in an unclear situation, why not... bring her to our Yikun Palace? It's safest to keep her under our watchful eyes, isn't it?"
Princess Dun naturally understood what Odazi meant.
If it is placed somewhere else, it would be bad if the foreign tribute were to use some seductive tricks to seduce Your Majesty or be used by others.
Only by holding it in your own hands can you ensure that the other party will never be able to turn over!
"You're quite clever."
Concubine Dun snorted softly, "Go and spend some money to get everything settled. I just happen to be in need of a sensible maid to clean the palace."
"Yes! I'll go right away and take care of it!"
Xiao Tianzi understood what he meant and immediately bowed and retreated, his steps revealing a hint of eagerness and enthusiasm.
……
Changchun Palace.
The eldest princess felt a little disappointed when she learned that Baharguli was only pardoned as an official's daughter, but she soon cheered up.
As long as Empress Chun can leave the cold palace, that will be enough!
Empress Chun is in a difficult situation now. If she could come to Changchun Palace and be protected by her, the princess, she would never be bullied again.
Thinking of this, the eldest princess excitedly went to the main hall to ask to see Concubine Zhuang.
When Concubine Zhuang heard that the eldest princess had arrived, a hint of extreme annoyance flashed across her eyes, but she quickly returned to her gentle demeanor.
She twirled the newly replaced agarwood Buddhist beads, a gentle smile on her face.
"Yun'er is here? Come to mother quickly."
Concubine Zhuang's voice was kind, as if the conflict two days ago that almost angered her to death had never happened.
The eldest princess leaned over and snuggled up to Concubine Zhuang. She raised her little face and said her purpose with anticipation: "Mother, Yun'er wants to ask you a favor."
Concubine Zhuang asked gently, "What's the matter?"
The eldest princess laughed and said, "Mrs. Chun... is the daughter of Baguan. Now that she has come out, she has nowhere to go."
"Yun'er wants to take her to her side to serve her, so that she can see her every day and take good care of her to prevent her from being bullied by others."
"Mother, could you please help Yun'er and tell the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"
Concubine Zhuang: “…”