My Cruel Little Empress
Chapter 54

Time went by so quickly, it did not feel like the day that Ma Mei Rong would come. The anniversary of the birth and celebration of the empress Yin Yin's birthday will also be a day of victory as well as happiness for Ma Mei Rong, because he was really impatient waiting for how the expression of dislike that Zhang Mu Lan's daughter would show when he sat side by side with young general Wu Cheng, who was not happy with his daughter, also how shocked the Ma family's expression was when it found out she was Wu's young mistress even though her status was only a concubine.

But despite his status under the furen, at least in the eyes of many people he was still the ruler and financial manager of the Wu family. Because the Wu family residence had no other women besides him, so the Wu family residence was still clean. Although in fact he was not at all considered to exist by the prime minister of Ming and young general Wu Cheng, even though all his needs were met. But that was not a problem at all for Ma Mei Rong, as she believed her son would give her luck and when her son was born, she said, his status which was only a concubine would soon rise to furen and it was only a matter of time, he would accomplish everything when that time came.

"I have to get ready right away from now," broke Ma Mei Rong "Considering the title as young mistress Wu makes me want to perform at my best so as not to disappoint" he added

"Oh come on Ma Mei Rong, when have you performed as shamefully as Zhang Mu Lan's daughter for so many years. Even though two weeks ago you were so despicable in the eyes of the citizens of Zhang kingdom, but your beauty is clearly still imprinted" Ma Mei Rong praised to herself

Although he has a disgrace that despite 2 weeks has passed has not subsided in the discussion of many people, Ma Mei Rong believed that her beauty and talent which she maintained for many years would remain imprinted in the memories of the residents of the royal capital Zhang. All the advantages she has will be easily wiped out with her beauty and all the achievements and talents she has developed and maintained over the years. And today Ma Mei Rong is determined to erase the rumors about her disgrace by showing her talent in the birthday party of empress Yin Yin who will be held later this afternoon.

"Servant..."

Ma Mei Rong shouted to the servants who were standing guard at the door, they all entered when they heard Ma Mei Rong's loud and loud cry. Not wanting to take matters and make the slightest mistake, they quickly came face to face.

"Hamba, young mistress Wu" they said simultaneously

"Prepare warm water for me, I want to soak warm water" ordered Ma Mei Rong "then after that prepare makeup equipment and new gold-colored clothes sewed yesterday on my contest" added Ma Mei Rong who was then directly obeyed by the servants of the residence.

"Ah, it's only a matter of time before we watch what show Zhang Mu Lan's daughter will be watching, and what kind of expressions will Ma Ze Dong and Ma Xiao Qing show!"

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On the other hand, precisely in the pavilium Shan. a beautiful 14-year-old girl was closing her eyes while enjoying a light massage given by a lady on both shoulders. The beautiful girl was Zhang Mu Lan, after she woke up from her nap, he then asked the ladies and waiters to prepare warm water for him to soak and now he was enjoying a warm bath of milk and various kinds of perfumes from various flowers that had been in mashed and squeezed as a fragrance.

"Your majesty, do you enjoy it?" ask the lady who rubbed my shoulders.

"Hmm" I replied with a mutter.

The dayang continued to massage me until I opened my closed eyes because I was too enjoying the massage that the lady gave, I then said "Rest, I feel better" my orders were then obeyed by the lady who immediately resigned quickly so that another lady came over and rubbed my body with a wet cloth.

"Make sure after you help me take a shower to come see the head lady and ask me for a reward bonus for your hard work and service" added me who made the ladies who were in the bath with me accidentally screeched because they were happy.

They quickly closed their mouths for fear of what might suddenly change their minds. I who know it just ignore it and pretend as if - will not hear, but I still smile knowing their happiness. I know this is the first time in my life I've been kind and generous to them.

"You've done enough work, I think I've been soaking long enough" I said, rising from the pool of baths and making two ladies-in-waiting run up to me to dry my body before putting on my bathrobe.

"I'm sorry, my majesty, we're too happy because this time there is a bonus for our work" I'm one of the ladies who helped me dry my body.

"Even though you're happy about the money you're going to get, your safety is the most important thing of all. If you're hurt, then how can you make money?" my question was answered by them "Remember our lives hard, not only in the capital, in the palace is not much different. It could be said that living in the palace is more cruel and terrible than living outside the palace, because your freedom is forcibly taken away even though your salary and family life are guaranteed" I added, which made them quite surprised.

I realized that then smiled and again said "You have to stay healthy, however your family still needs you, as well as me" I said with a big smile that managed to show both dimples of my cheeks.

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The afternoon finally changed. Trains of ministers, Zhang royal officials and nobles began to arrive filling the street in front of the main gate of the palace. Soon the evening will greet, the Zhang royal family will hold a dinner party every year for the 38th anniversary of Empress Yin Yin.

They all came with their wives and children at dinner. No doubt many furen who take advantage of the party that is always held by the kingdom to promote and boast - proud of their sons or daughters while hoping their sons or daughters find a good future.

Guests continued to arrive until it did not feel like the day was going to night and the lanterns that hung and decorated the courtyard of the main hall that had been set up by many tents began to light up. The atmosphere of the main hall courtyard that has been decorated as beautiful as possible is getting more beautiful with flickering colorful lanterns hanging.

Seats are neatly arranged and in accordance with the rank of each minister, officials and nobles almost filled. The eunuchs and ladies-in-waiting began to put a set of tea pots along with cups and snacks and snacks on each table of the guests. The celebration is still about 1 hour away, but to ward off the hunger of the invited guests who attend the celebration party, the royal party provides guests with snacks and snacks first.

Utilizing leisure time, all guests take advantage of this by forming a horde - a horde to tell stories and throw each other compliments and licks that they often do. But their chatter stalled as the announcement of the arrival of such a shocking guest stole their attention.

"Young general Wu Cheng and Lady Wu have arrived...!"

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**TBC

Monday, 14 July 2020**