Travel To The World Of Ca Li
Topics of Debate In Harem Palace
Capital of the Shen Empire, Feng Xian He Hall, Empress Gao Palace.
The figure of a young lady with a fragile radiance of elegance was walking down the main corridor to head towards the empress hall. The entourage of servants and eunuchs accompanied his steps, showing a status full of dignity and honor that seemed to be in disdain.
However, as he stepped foot. The faces of all those who were breathing looked unhappy even though they tried to hide behind the guise of a smile.
"Don't mind them, Your Majesty!" His closest companion tried to calm down. "We must hurry because the Empress calls you to give her morning greetings!" said it.
She was Rui Minglan, the Imperial Crown Princess of Shen. Among the female crowd, her appearance looked even more prominent.
Like a beautiful cloud floating. He can attract the attention of everyone. Lips as red as cherries and eyes as brilliant as stars. His skin was clear like bright autumn water. But, a touch of sadness was evident in his slender figure.
Like a wailing resignation. Rui Minglan spoke flatly. "Did the Crown Prince come too?"
"Answer, Your Majesty. The Crown Prince is in court this morning." An old servant said straightforwardly in response.
Rui Minglan's eyes grinned bitterly. Before the fall of his family. The Crown Prince always accompanied her to give her morning greetings to the Empress. After his entire family was executed. Rui Minglan became under house arrest and hardly ever did the Crown Prince come to visit.
At this moment, he was allowed to step out because suddenly the Empress called out to him.
Arriving at the Feng Xian He Hall. The palace servants lifted the curtain to allow him to enter and then greeted with a formal smile. " His Royal Highness the Crown Princess. The queen is waiting for you."
Rui Minglan smiled back lightly in her steps, she quickly walked in.
At the end of the large room, a red chair crowned with a golden phoenix tail was seen exuding its majesty.
The figure of a woman who was no longer young was sitting on the throne, her face was filled with elegant dignity. So pressing people.
"This son-in-law greets the Imperial Mother." Rui Minglan immediately put on a bowed posture to give her greetings.
Empress Gao had thick brown hair that became a source of pride in appearance. His face that had a slight frown was smiling faintly. "Rise." He said with a wave of his hand.
Rui Minglan woke up and thanked me. Soon an old servant came to help him sit comfortably in a chair that had been suguhi tea and light snacks.
"This daughter-in-law prepared something, hearing that the Imperial Mother had recently been exposed to a cold wind and had no appetite whatsoever." Rui Minglan said with a bright smile, he waved a command code form to his attendant servants to hand over the box they were carrying.
The old servant received and opened the box containing a refreshing plum cake, showing it to Empress Gao.
Empress Gao nodded in satisfaction and said; "You have a lot of sincerity preparing this for me."
"The imperial mother was overly praised. It's a blessing to serve you!" Rui Minglan said humbly. After speaking, he walked to the side and picked up a teacup, taking it to Empress Gao.
Empress Gao noticed how respectful and dignified she was. Not saying a word, Empress Gao received and drank a mouthful of tea.
"I heard Xiao Guan fall while trying to climb a tree." Empress Gao said calmly. Take on a heavy topic.
Rui Minglan's face froze. However, he still said calmly as if it was no big deal. "The bad boy is fine. Just scratched twigs. Thank you Imperial Mother for asking about Xiao Guan."
Shen Guan Ding, the empress' first granddaughter who is currently three years old. He was the son of Rui Minglan and the Crown Prince.
"Get your son well. You're smart because you can survive. If the Crown Prince wants to. A concubine can also nurture Xiao Guan by personally taking it from your hand." Empress Gao said sharply
His words sounded like a warning of concern. However, his eyes emitted an indifference that made people depressed.
Listen in. Rui Minglan's face turned dark. His eyes drooped. But, he still smiled even though it was a bitter lip line.
Suddenly Empress Gao rose up, she came down from the top of the throne by taking Rui Minglan who followed her from behind.
The entourage of eunuchs and maids came marching unrollably which turned out to be portraits of various faces of beautiful girls in several corners of the empire.
"The election competition for the prince's consort will begin soon. You as the Crown Princess will accompany me and the other Emperor Consorts as judges." Empress Gao said clearly, telling. She continued, "The girls in these paintings are the most prominent of their family lineage, their popularity, appearance and talent."
Rui Minglan's heart raced fast. His mind guessed which way this conversation would go.
With a forced smile, Rui Minglan said as she pretended to focus on staring at the portraits one by one. "The Ninth Prince will definitely like your choice."
Empress Gao said coldly; "The top priority is indeed Qi'er. But, I will also choose one for the Crown Prince's Concubine."
deg. His words were like a sharp dagger that unsheathed Rui Minglan's innermost heart, he said so straightforwardly regardless of his daughter-in-law's feelings.
Rui Minglan said quickly, feeling objection; "Imperial Mother, in our Eastern Palace there are already several women. I brought them to meet the needs of the Crown Prince. It scared his—," Paused him.
Empress Gao immediately cut in, not intending to listen to Rui Minglan's grievances.
"Your Rui family is dead with shameful stains! you are useless! What contribution can you give to my son?!" Empress Gao said sharply pointing towards Rui Minglan. A gloomy glint of fury pressed down, making the air around them become congested.
"Indeed the obscure and ordinary women you carry can be compared to these girls?!" Empress Gao said with a slight snarl. "Look!" He pointed to one of the paintings. "If his appearance and face look bad. She is the Grand Miss of the General Family who can support and contribute to the succession of my son!"
The painting of a girl who had a smile too wide looks creepy. Also his glaring eyes looked terrifying from any angle. Ha, that's really a bad picture.
Rui Minglan's face became cloudy. His eyes showed suffering. He breathed a sharp breath and smiled regretfully. "This son-in-law understands. Please Imperial Mother don't be angry!"
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Dian Yong Shi Hall, Shang Shufei Palace.
"See Shang Shufei niang niang." I heard greetings from his closest aide.
In the middle of the curtain-covered gazebo, the figure of an older beautiful woman was sitting upright, her hands moving skillfully tidying up the flower branches in a pot that she cared for wholeheartedly.
"Speak!" Shang Shufei said in a subtle tone.
Straightly, his aide spoke in a low, secretive voice; "Reporting, niang niang." He continued. "Wei Guifei's entourage has re-entered the Capital. Rumors spread that during his time in Ping'an City, Wei Guifei persuaded the General to take sides."
Shang Shufei raised his face. He smiled gently. "Oh, sounds fun! Continue on!" his orders.
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N/T:
Ranking/Details of the Empire's Main Concubine:
Grand Concubine (Guifei)
Consorts of Virtue (Shufei)
Honorary Consorts (Defei & Xianfei)
Who's painting in the garden looks bad? wkwk😂