The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Maybe because she didn’t sleep well last night, Xu Keke fell asleep while thinking.

When I woke up, it was already afternoon. I saw Dingdang sitting by the window, staring out the window in a daze.

"Ding Dong."

Xu Keke shouted.

Dingdang turned around, her eyes slightly red.

"Miss, are you awake? Dingdang has been here for a while, but I didn't disturb you because you were sleeping so soundly."

"Ok!"

Xu Keke lifted the satin quilt and stepped on the embroidered shoes inlaid with pearls.

Dingdang hurried over to help her put on her shoes and change into her new dress.

I don’t know how Prince Sheng’s Mansion got such high efficiency, but they prepared dozens of gorgeous dresses for her in such a short time.

Three large boxes of jewellery were even delivered, saying they were brought from the palace by Nanny Wang, and were all rewards from the Queen Mother, the Grand Empress Dowager and other concubines.

Xu Keke asked while helping Dingdang to adjust her sleeves.

"Dingdang, what were you thinking about just now? You seemed so lost in thought."

Dingdang rubbed her eyes and said indignantly:

"Miss, those people in the first house are really too much! They took advantage of us when the family was divided, and they also squeezed us everywhere.

Not only was the master kicked out of the house with nothing, but he was also not allowed to take away any of the things that the mistress had bought for the Xu family over the years.

Even Miss Yuanyuan took away a lot of your jewelry."

Xu Keke sighed softly.

"Grandmother favors the eldest wife, Dad holds a low official position, and Mom, who comes from a merchant family, has never been able to hold her head up high in the Xu family. They think we are easy to manipulate."

Dingdang had tears in her eyes.

"Miss, what are we going to do in the future?"

Xu Keke patted Dingdang's hand.

"Don't be afraid, they're trying to split up the family because I, the young lady, was imprisoned. Now that I'm in Prince Sheng's Mansion, they should be wary.

But the current situation is unclear, and I don't know what the Regent's attitude is. It's better for my parents to move out, at least they don't have to support the eldest wife's family anymore."

Dingdang wiped away her tears.

"Miss, Dingdang is just angry at them for treating the master and the mistress like this. Fortunately, there is the madam's uncle from her mother's family who provided money and labor to help the master and the mistress move."

I knew that the Xie family would not stand idly by, and my mother's dowry was extremely generous, so I thought her future life would not be too bad.

Xu Keke patted Dingdang's hand.

"Let's see what the situation is like and make plans when the time is right."

Dingdang then smiled and nodded.

"Miss, I am so happy to be back to serve you. From now on, I will always be by your side."

"Okay, then you should first familiarize yourself with the various palaces in this palace. Don't let me get lost with you."

Dingdang helped Xu Keke to look at the jewelry.

"Look, Miss, the jewelry here is much more luxurious than the ones Miss Yuanyuan took away. Our Miss is more blessed."

Xu Keke poked her head with her finger.

"These rewards were given to the palace, and I can't take them away."

"At least you can wear it now, miss."

Dingdang said with a smile.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside the house. Xu Keke and Dingdang looked at each other and stopped talking.

Nanny Wang came in with a teaching nanny.

She stayed in the palace to rest last night, and when she came back today, a maid came to report to her.

It is said that the prince had dinner and breakfast with Miss Xu.

There was also a eunuch who served the prince breakfast and came forward to testify that the prince not only hugged Miss Xu, but even kissed her on the lips.

Nanny Wang was immediately overjoyed, as she had gone to ask for a reward for Miss Xu last night.

Early this morning, the concubines paid their respects to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager mentioned this in front of all the concubines.

"I heard that there's someone the Regent Prince admires in his palace. I'm willing to accept the name Xu Ke!"

The young Queen Mother Wei was still sitting there in a daze.

The Empress Dowager snorted.

Concubine Shu, who was very good at observing people's words and expressions, quickly took off a pair of crystal clear jade bracelets from her wrists.

"Mother, this is a small gift from your son to Miss Xu."

The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction, her eyes casually sweeping over the concubines.

The concubines still had something to understand. Some took out their hairpins, some took out their necklaces...

After a while, Rong Mama, who was beside the Empress Dowager, brought back a large plate of jewelry.

Even though Queen Mother Wei was unwilling, she had to take off a pair of gold-inlaid oriental pearl earrings and put them on the tray.

Nanny Wang returned with a full load, and the news that the Xu family girl had moved into the Regent's palace spread like wildfire.

In just half a day, the news spread throughout the streets, alleys, taverns and teahouses of the capital.

The Empress Dowager wanted to use these rumors to dispel the rumors that the Prince Regent and the Empress Dowager had an affair.

The Grand Empress Dowager was also extremely angry with Wei Ling'er, who became the Empress Dowager at such a young age because of her son's status.

The late emperor was the eldest son of the Empress Dowager, and the current regent is her youngest son.

Wei Ling'er married into the royal family and became the queen. Her eldest son died young, and she became the empress dowager.

Twenty years old, feeling lonely and intolerable in this deep palace backyard, she actually dared to covet her youngest son.

The Empress Dowager naturally could not tolerate it.

What's the big deal about a woman deposing the regent? These rumors, which concern ethics and morality, are what will truly damage the dignity of the royal family.

The Empress Dowager discussed with several trusted maids that no matter whether the Regent liked Miss Xu or not, they had to confirm his status first.

So this farce happened.

Before meeting the person, he sent a gift. This was the first time for the concubines to get into a sedan chair.

Xu Keke, as the center of the vortex, knows nothing about all this.

She was learning the complicated palace rules and etiquette from a teaching nanny from the palace.

The teaching nanny had a serious expression and was extremely strict with Xu Keke.

Every movement and every posture must be practiced repeatedly until it reaches a flawless standard.

Xu Keke complained in her heart, but she also understood that this was a necessary measure to endure temporarily in the palace, so she could only grit her teeth and persevere.

Beads of sweat the size of beans slid down her forehead and soaked her hair, but she didn't bother to wipe them off.

I said to myself in my heart, I must adapt to this dynasty, I must bring down my uncle's family, and I must make a wish to pay a price for my crimes that she cannot bear.

At this time, Regent Chu Musheng was sitting in the imperial study reading memorials.

After hearing his subordinates report on the spread of rumors in the capital,

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile.

He naturally knew that the Empress Dowager's little trick was just a temporary measure.

"Your Highness, that Miss Xu..."

The subordinate hesitated to speak.

Chu Musheng raised his hand to interrupt.

"The Empress Dowager said that she is the one I admire, so how can I neglect her? However, her status is indeed too low for me.

Arrange for several influential officials in the court to submit a memorial to raise her father's official rank, but don't raise it too high, just make him the Imperial College Priest!"

"The original Imperial College Priest...?"

The subordinate lowered his head and asked respectfully.

"Someone in the court has impeached the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, Qiu Dekao, for embezzling military funds. The evidence is now irrefutable. This prince has been busy confiscating property these days, so let the former Chief Minister take over this position!"

"Yes."

I'll take my leave and leave.

Chu Musheng rubbed his brows. He would be very busy these days, and he didn't know if the little girl in the palace would miss him.