Quick Wear: The Concubine is Seductive and Seduces the Mistress

The next day was the day to pay respects to the Queen Mother.

Originally, the Queen should have gone with them, but the Empress Dowager was vacant, so one just had to go there according to the time. One could go alone or be accompanied by the head of the concubines.

However, if there are new people coming in, they usually have to greet the old people and get to know their faces before going to pay their respects to the Queen Mother together.

That being said, it doesn’t matter if you don’t come.

We are all concubines, so there is no reason for anyone to control anyone else.

However, most of the newlyweds still knew the rules. Except for the Empress Dowager's niece, Concubine Zhuang, the other four arrived at Liu Fuyin's place early in the morning.

"Your humble servant/your humble servant pays homage to Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort."

Liu Fuyin smiled and said, "Rise!" and asked someone to serve tea and cakes. "It's still early. If you are hungry, you can have some food."

She spoke softly and was about the same age as these newcomers, so she seemed easy to get along with.

Some concubines looked at her curiously, but she glanced at everyone present without making any expression.

The four concubines' positions were determined according to their family background. They were Concubine Song, Concubine Chu, Lady Jiang, and Lady Zhao, and each of them was good-looking.

Liu Fuyin felt a little envious for a moment. It would be so great to be an emperor!

"The Virtuous Consort is as beautiful as the rumors say!"

As they watched, one of the concubines spoke blankly, looking very innocent.

The one who spoke was Zhao, one of the two beauties. Her almond-shaped eyes were lively and lovely. She sighed and realized something was wrong. She quickly apologized, "I was stunned by the beauty of the Virtuous Consort and was mesmerized. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

It was clearly flattery, but Liu Fuyin felt uncomfortable listening to it.

She stared at the other person, and Lady Zhao smiled and winked at her.

After all, it was a compliment to herself, so Liu Fuyin didn't say anything. She just smiled with her lips pursed, as if she was curious: "What are those rumors outside?"

Concubine Zhao spoke openly, "It's just some small rumors in the capital. Before, everyone said that the Imperial Concubine and His Majesty had a very close relationship, but His Majesty requested the title for you. People outside are speculating that the Virtuous Concubine must be a fairy-like person, and that's why she caught His Majesty's eye!"

"When I saw Her Majesty today, I realized that the rumors out there were too superficial. Her Majesty is the most beautiful person I have ever seen!"

"Flatterer." Song Zhaoyi rolled her eyes at her.

Concubine Zhao acted as if she could not sense her ill intentions. She continued to smile and even explained to her seriously, "Sister Song, I am not exaggerating. I am speaking from the heart."

Liu Fuyin also laughed, "Miss Zhao, you are too kind. Which of the sisters who can enter the harem is not good-looking?"

When she called out "sister", Liu Fuyin suddenly realized that this Concubine Zhao seemed to have the same personality as she did in the beginning, both of them had the image of a simple sister.

Hey, come on, she's dressed like him.

After noticing this, Liu Fuyin carefully observed the remaining three people, and finally her eyes fell on Chu Jieyu. She had the same style as Lu Xiangwan, and her eyebrows and eyes were even a bit similar when she smiled.

It's funny too. It's just the beginning and the Queen Mother can't wait to find two similar ones to disgust them. She's really anxious!

They were all unfamiliar with each other, and Liu Fuyin was not the queen, so it was not her turn to say any polite words. She just followed Concubine Zhao's words and praised everyone. Then it was time to go to the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace.

As soon as they entered the palace, Liu Fuyin and the other concubines paid their respects together, and indeed they saw Concubine Zhuang standing beside the empress dowager. She waited until she stood up before bowing to her.

The Queen Mother's plain clothing couldn't conceal her majesty. She stared at the concubines for a long time before speaking indifferently, "Please take a seat."

Concubine Zhuang was still standing beside the empress dowager, with a condescending look as if she was superior to everyone else just by standing in front. She even showed a look of pride when her eyes passed over Liu Fuyin.

"Today is your first time paying respects in the palace. It's also the first time you, the sisters in the harem, are meeting each other. Don't be shy. Talk about whatever you want to say. It's better to get to know each other better. You'll all have children for the royal family in the future, so there's nothing wrong with getting along well..."

There was no point in listening to these polite words. Liu Fuyin got up early today and was drowsy after hearing them.

Until the Queen Mother called her name, she suddenly woke up: "De Fei, the Imperial Concubine is ill now, and I, an old man, can't worry about the affairs of the harem. I have to hand it over to you temporarily. Concubine Zhuang is smart, so let her assist you."

Although Liu Fuyin was afraid of trouble, she would not push away the palace power she had obtained. If she was too busy, she would act coquettishly to Xie An and ask him to find someone to help her.

"The Empress Dowager values you so much. I will do my utmost to manage the harem and live up to your trust." Liu Fuyin stood up and bowed, then smiled and said to Concubine Zhuang, "I am just an orphan. It was thanks to Your Majesty's pity that I was able to reach this position. Concubine Zhuang is of noble birth and must be familiar with the harem affairs. I will trouble you from now on."

When the empress dowager heard the word "orphan", she always felt that it was inappropriate for her to hand over the power of the palace. She even thought that Defei, an orphan, might not even understand basic household affairs. She only wanted to hand it over to Zhuangpin, but unfortunately Liu had a higher position.

"There is no need for Concubine De to belittle yourself. Since His Majesty has given you this position, you must have some merits. If there is anything you don't understand, just ask Concubine Zhuang. It's not good to understand nothing at all." The Queen Mother seemed to be speaking unintentionally, but everyone present knew that as an orphan, there was no way she had any elders who could teach her about household chores.

Liu Fuyin's eyes turned red, and she immediately knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty the Queen Mother is right. I know nothing. When you sisters were being educated and learning, I was still following my cousin around begging for food. How could I know anything? I am sorry for your compliments, Your Majesty the Queen Mother. Please execute me!"

The Queen Mother was obviously stunned for a moment.

She said that not only to tease but also to want Defei to give up and refuse the power of the palace. But now, she just said directly, "I just can't do it, just execute me."

That wasn't what she said, but the empress dowager thought she meant it that way, and even used the emperor to pressure her!

The Queen Mother couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. She had originally thought that having one more person in the Eastern Palace would increase Lu's importance in Xie An's heart, so when Xie An asked for a title for her, she had spoken up for him. She never thought that she would help out such a powerful person!

That person is still under house arrest, but she is favored!

"What are you saying, Concubine De? Auntie meant well, but what do you mean by being so desperate?"

Concubine Zhuang is the legitimate daughter of the family. Unlike those concubines' daughters who were raised as pawns, she has been loved since childhood. Even when she entered the palace, it was because she liked the emperor. If she did not like it, there were concubines who could enter the palace in her place.

I thought she had a good family background and the support of the Empress Dowager, and that she must have the highest position in the harem except for His Majesty's first wife. I never thought that she would be stepped on by an orphan girl. Now I feel uncomfortable when I see her pretending to be pitiful.

Liu Fuyin answered randomly after hearing this, "Is it me who doesn't know what's good for me? Does Concubine Zhuang also want to execute me?"

It was clearly a statement of grievance, but Zhuangpin heard a hint of pride in her words. Just as she was about to retort, the Queen Mother scolded her:

"That's enough! Concubine Zhuang, you should control your temper now that you've entered the palace. And Concubine De, you were fine in the East Palace before, but now that you're in the harem, you should learn some rules!"

"Your Majesty has arrived."

The shrill voice fell along with the Queen Mother's words, and the concubines all showed expressions of surprise. This was their first time to meet the Emperor!

Everyone paid their respects, but Liu Fuyin was kneeling alone on the ground. Xie An saw him the first time he entered the room. He looked at him pitifully. No matter what the reason was, he always felt a little unhappy.

He had just paid his respects to the Queen Mother when he spoke calmly, "But what did Concubine De do to displease the Queen Mother?"

"She wanted to die..."

"It's my fault. The Queen Mother is right. I don't understand the affairs of state. I should learn from Concubine Zhuang."

Concubine Zhuang was interrupted again. She glared at Liu Fuyin angrily, and then met her innocent expression.

Even more angry.

Xie An went straight forward and helped Liu Fuyin up. The man who was used to climbing up the pole held his hand and began to cry.

If you don’t know, you might think someone bullied him.

But the emperor was indiscriminate, and even his words to the empress dowager were somewhat threatening: "Mother, Defei has been with me since she was a child, and I taught her all the rules. She is kind and young, so please bear with her if she does anything wrong. As for Zhuangpin, she is rude and doesn't follow her own rules very well. She doesn't need to be in charge of the palace. Let Defei take charge for the time being..."

The concubines in the palace who were originally somewhat arrogant all took a deep breath. Is Concubine De so favored?

For a moment, they couldn't help but feel fortunate that they were not as arrogant as Concubine Zhuang and refused to visit, thus offending others.

The Queen Mother was slapped in the face, and the smile on her face disappeared. She flicked her sleeves and pretended to be angry and said, "I am old and can't care about so many things. Since the Emperor has his own ideas, I can't say anything. Let these concubines go back, so as not to disturb my rest!"

Liu Fuyin seemed a little overwhelmed by this situation. She only whispered, "This is all my fault, cousin. Please don't blame the Queen Mother. She is the elder, so it's normal for her to punish a junior like me."

The Queen Mother sneered.

She was not the smartest one in the palace, otherwise she would not have killed her own prince son, but she was not a fool after being immersed in the harem for many years.

This Defei is really a resourceful person! No wonder Lu Shi suffered so much.

The Queen Mother looked at Liu Fuyin who was pretending to be pitiful, then glanced at her niece who looked dissatisfied, and she couldn't help but feel regretful.

If I had known that the emperor liked this kind of thing, I would have chosen a girl from a side branch and would never have agreed to let this stupid daughter of the legitimate family enter the palace!

It’s fine for the banker to send one daughter in, but if he wants to send another one, she is already the queen mother born in the banker’s family, and his family has many enemies. If he sends a few more daughters from the banker’s family in, I’m afraid that the next day someone will say that this is their banker’s harem!

"I'm tired, let's all go back." After saying this, he glanced at Zhuangpin who didn't move, and sighed, "You should go back first too."

The concubines all stood up and bowed to take their leave.

"Cousin." Liu Fuyin shook Xie An's hand, wanting him to go back with her.

Some newcomers wanted to see His Majesty a few more times, so they lingered or waited at the door of the Empress Dowager's palace. Others, seeing Liu Fuyin like that, knew they had no chance, so they bowed and left.

"I have something to say to my mother, you go back first." Xie An squeezed her hand to comfort her.

"Ok."

When only the two of them were left in the hall, Xie An spoke more directly, "Mother, the Fourth Prince plotted treason and was executed that day. I hope our mother-son relationship can continue. You will always be my mother."

is a threat.

A naked threat!

Remind her that the cooperation has ended, and if she still wants to be the queen mother, she must behave herself!

The Queen Mother gripped the armrest a little harder, her face filled with anger.

She was a little confused whether the emperor wanted to suppress the banker or was doing it for a woman.

But no matter what the reason is, she is really frustrated as the queen mother! After all, he is an adopted son who came halfway through. He doesn't care about her and even bites her!

*

As soon as Xie An left the Cining Palace, he saw Liu Fuyin standing under a tree, pulling leaves out of boredom.

"Why don't you go back first?"

Xie An asked with a smile, thinking that his cousin would say some sweet words again and then throw herself into his arms clingingly.

Unexpectedly, she stood still, clenching her hands nervously, "How can I go back first? There are other beauties waiting for me. If I don't hurry up, I'm afraid I won't be liked by my cousin."

The sour smell is about to come out.

Xie Anben hadn't noticed it until she mentioned it, and he noticed the newcomer who was still bending over. He stared at the person for a long time but had no impression of him.

When he looked at her, Liu Fuyin also looked at her, and her tone became even more sour, "Cousin, Zhao Meiren is indeed a good person."

Concubine Zhao couldn't interrupt the two of them, so she spoke with a look of panic after hearing this, "The Virtuous Concubine is a beauty of heaven, and I am only one tenth of her. How can I deserve your praise?"

Liu Fuyin raised her chin slightly, as if agreeing with her words, and hugged Xie An's arm and asked, "Your Majesty, what do you say?"

He didn't want to comment too much on the issue of girls competing for beauty, but Liu Fuyin grabbed his hand and insisted that he explain the reason.

Xie An sighed softly and rubbed her head helplessly, "Don't you just want to hear me say that you are beautiful?"

Liu Fuyin took it for granted, "Cousin, don't you think I'm pretty?"

Being excluded as if she were invisible, Lady Zhao felt a little embarrassed listening to the intimate words between the two.

"Madam Zhao, my cousin is going back to the palace with me. Do you still want to follow him?" Liu Fuyin hugged Xie An's arm, like a loving couple.

Concubine Zhao wanted to follow. She was a newcomer and had few opportunities to see His Majesty, so naturally she wanted to hang out in front of His Majesty more often.

She bit her lip, as if she couldn't see that Liu Fuyin was going to drive her away: "I have just entered the palace, and I should go and visit Sister Defei."

Pretending in front of her?

My status is not as high as hers, so there is no need for me to endure it.

Liu Fuyin's words were blunt. "Is it not possible to visit anytime I want? Can't Concubine Zhao see that Your Majesty is going back to the palace with me? Is it possible that Concubine Zhao will also watch me when I get on the couch with Your Majesty?"

Concubine Zhao was still a virgin, so she couldn't understand what was said. Her face turned red immediately and she stammered, unable to speak.

"Defei!" Xie An also scolded. What a bad temper his cousin had. She told everything to others.

"Your Majesty, I am telling the truth. When we get back, let's sit on the couch and talk. Does Concubine Zhao also want to watch? What kind of fetish does she have?"