Disguised as a man: Watch me create a new dynasty

The most annoying thing about Concubine Yan is her mouth.

She always said whatever she wanted to say in this palace and never considered other people's feelings.

She would speak out about people and things that she found disgusting as long as she didn't like them.

She relied on her good family background and her family's important position in the court, so she never knew how to restrain herself.

In this palace, she offended many concubines.

The concubines pointed fingers at her behind her back, their hearts filled with disgust, but due to her noble birth and the powerful family behind her, they did not dare to provoke her easily and could only silently endure her sarcasm.

Although Xie Xiyuan had just returned to the palace, the emperor had already told her about this matter.

From the emperor's words, she could deeply feel the emperor's sadness as a father.

He is his own son, the continuation of his bloodline.

Although the emperor disliked the fourth prince's mother, Concubine Yan, and thought that she acted rashly and did not know her limits, he still loved this son very much.

He knew that Concubine Yan was not a vicious person with deep thoughts, at most she was just a stupid fool.

Although her words and actions are annoying, her love for her son is genuine.

Originally, the Fourth Prince was also a young man with high spirits. He was smart and had a strong interest in reading and martial arts.

However, as fate would have it, once he fell from grace, he became a man who could only lie in bed and rely on others to serve him.

Every time the emperor saw his increasingly thin son, he felt as if a huge stone was pressing on his heart and felt extremely uncomfortable.

Concubine Yan sat there, her thoughts returning to her son.

She knew that what her son needed most right now was her company, and she instantly lost interest in competing with others.

She slowly stood up, straightened her clothes, and said, "Sister, I'll take my leave now."

Xie Xiyuan nodded slightly, and as she watched Concubine Yan leave, a complex emotion surged in her heart.

The concubines stayed with Xie Xiyuan for a while. They thought they would see Xie Xiyuan acting like a "successful villain" as soon as she returned to the palace. After all, she was now the Imperial Noble Consort and the Queen was deposed, which was the highest position in the palace at that time.

However, they did not see any such disgusting behavior appearing in Xie Xiyuan.

Xie Xiyuan sat there with a graceful demeanor. Her eyes were gentle and calm, and her movements were generous and elegant.

She spoke in an unhurried tone, her voice soft yet with an authority that could not be ignored.

The concubines were intimidated by Xie Xiyuan's aura and became cautious.

So, when everyone saw that the Imperial Concubine had nothing else to say, they all left.

At the gate of Yongshou Palace, Concubine Shu looked back at the luxurious scene inside, and a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes.

She clenched her water chestnut-like hands tightly in her sleeves, and her finger guards were almost broken due to excessive force.

The delicate finger guard made a slight creaking sound as she gripped it tightly, as if telling of her inner grievances.

But in Yongshou Palace, Concubine Jing had not left yet.

"Sister, you are finally back. It's great to see that you are okay."

Concubine Jing's eyes turned slightly red, and tears slowly filled up in them.

The tears rolled in her eyes like crystal pearls, reflecting her deep concern for Xie Xiyuan.

Concubine Jing's voice trembled slightly, and every word was filled with her thoughts and worries about Xie Xiyuan.

Xie Xiyuan also felt a slight soreness in her nose. Thinking of the hardships she had endured over the years, she sighed deeply.

The hard days in the countryside suddenly came to her mind. She had experienced the attacks of wind and rain, felt hunger and cold, and suffered the cold eyes and misunderstanding of others.

But now, seeing Concubine Jing's sincere concern, a warm feeling surged in her heart again.

"Thank you for your concern. Have you been doing well in the palace these years? When I was away from the palace, were you being tortured by the Queen and the others again?"

"No, after my sister left the palace, the emperor would come to my sister's palace every now and then to sit down, and we would sometimes play a game of chess together. My sister taught my sister how to play chess."

"During that time, the emperor's favorite thing to do was to play chess with me. This way, my sister and the emperor could feel that my sister was still with us."

A faint smile appeared on Concubine Jing's face, in that smile there was nostalgia for the past days and also a special feeling for Xie Xiyuan.

"In the eyes of outsiders, the emperor dotes on me very much. They also have some complaints about this, but I don't care. Anyway, they dare not dance in front of me again."

As Concubine Jing spoke, she had an expression of a little child seeking credit. Her eyes were shining and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised. She looked like a child who had done a good deed and was waiting for praise.

Seeing Concubine Jing's cute appearance made Xie Xiyuan chuckle.

Although he is almost in his twenties, it doesn't seem inappropriate to make this expression at all.

Seeing Xie Xiyuan smile, Concubine Jing stared at her with sparkling eyes and smiled unconsciously.

"Oh, by the way, sister, I heard that you gave birth to a princess, but I never had the chance to see her."

Concubine Jing's eyes were full of curiosity and anticipation. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes sparkling.

Concubine Jing had heard a lot about this little princess and had always longed to see her in person.

"It's okay. She went to court with the emperor today. I'll bring her to you when she comes back. Sheng'er is the most well-behaved. You will like Sheng'er."

When Xie Xiyuan talked about her daughter, her face was filled with pride.

Her eyes became especially gentle, as if her daughter was right in front of her.

The corners of her mouth rose unconsciously, and every word was filled with love and pride for her daughter.

From the pride on the Imperial Noble Consort's face when she mentioned her daughter, you can tell how much she loves the princess.

Concubine Jing looked at Xie Xiyuan and felt happy for her.

In this palace, the friendship of being able to truly rejoice in the happiness of others is rare.

"Well, since the emperor personally brings her to his side and allows her to participate in politics, I think the princess must be much better than those princes."

Concubine Jing nodded slightly, with a hint of admiration in her words.

In the palace, it is extremely difficult for women to get involved in state affairs, but this little princess can win the favor of the emperor and is allowed to participate in court affairs, which is enough to prove her extraordinaryness.

"Sister really wants to run to the previous dynasty right now to catch a glimpse of the Warring States princess." Concubine Jing said half-jokingly, with excitement flashing in her eyes.

As they talked, they both covered their mouths and laughed. Xie Xiyuan tapped the tip of Jing Fei's nose with amusement and said, "You are always so anxious."

This small action is full of intimacy, and the deep sisterly love between the two is fully reflected at this moment.

Their laughter echoed in Yongshou Palace, like a warm spring breeze, blowing away the depressing atmosphere in the palace.