Yixiu is reborn, fights against her elder sister, and becomes the queen mother

Tongjia Mansion

Tong Jia Suyue was putting on her makeup in front of the mirror. The maid beside her couldn't help but laugh and teased, "Young lady, you are so beautiful! Even this servant would be happy to see you!"

Tong Jia Shuyue lowered her head slightly and said with a sweet smile, "You are becoming more and more talkative."

The maid, Xi Que, said, "How dare I say such nonsense? I am telling the truth! As for your looks, among all the noble ladies in the capital, is there anyone prettier than you?"

Tong Jia Suyue's eyes darkened. What's the use of being beautiful?

If the Crown Prince or the Queen doesn't like you, you won't be chosen as the Crown Princess even if you are extremely beautiful.

Just when she was still worried, Tong Jia Shuyue's mother came in from outside and said with a happy face:

"My son, good news, good news. The Crown Prince wants to bring happiness to the Emperor and is holding a special selection. Now is your chance."

Tong Jia Suyue's heart trembled. Although she was a little bit unbelieving when her grandfather told her that, she didn't expect that the prince would actually hold a beauty contest in such a short time.

She was still very confident in her appearance and talent. As long as she could meet the Crown Prince and the Queen, she would definitely have a chance to make them like her.

At the same time, Longkodo also learned that the prince was preparing to hold a beauty contest. He excitedly met with Su Chou and wanted to ask him if he had thought it over.

How could Su Chou possibly tell him the truth? So he said half-heartedly:

"The Crown Prince is already preparing for the selection. This is the best opportunity I can secure for Lord Longkodo. As for whether you can seize it, that depends on the ability of Lord Longkodo's granddaughter. The selection of the Crown Prince is not something that can be decided by one person. Lord Longkodo, please seize it well and don't miss this opportunity."

Longkodo's face froze, but it was very rare to get such an opportunity.

He put on a serious face and said with a forced smile, "That being said, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince values my granddaughter so much, then the Emperor cannot go against His Royal Highness's wishes! If my granddaughter is chosen, then I, this old minister, will definitely follow His Royal Highness's lead in the future!"

Su Chou stared at Longkodo's appearance for two seconds, and said with a half-smile:

"The selection of the crown prince is a major event, with so many eyes watching from the court. Instead of wasting time on this conversation, I'd better advise Lord Longkodo to go home and prepare!"

Since Lord Longkodo has made his position clear, I'll give you a firm word. If we can get the Empress Dowager's support, then Miss Tongjia's case will have a 50% chance of success. If that doesn't work out, the Empress Dowager will also find a way to secure a concubine position for Miss Tongjia."

Longkodo was shocked. Although the empress dowager had a friendship with him, she would definitely prefer the woman from the Ulanara family.

But the prince's words also gave him a reassurance. If it really didn't work out, the position of concubine was also possible. If the prince ascended the throne, he could always get the position of imperial concubine if he worked harder.

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Shoukang Palace

"Yixiu, there are no men from the previous dynasty in the Ulanara family anymore, only women from the harem. I have never been an empress in my life, and I only became the empress dowager after the emperor ascended the throne. Now that you have become the empress and your status is noble, you must not forget the Ulanara family!"

The Queen Mother spoke earnestly and earnestly to Yi Xiudao, saying that she naturally preferred the woman from the Ulanara family to be the Crown Princess.

Yixiu slowly curled her lips. It was not that she didn't care about her family, but she had exchanged her life for Qingying in her previous life. Now it seemed like a stupid decision.

She now feels a little resistant to all the unmarried women in the Ulanara family.

Yixiu replied, "But the Emperor may not agree! The Crown Prince is old, and as his mother, I cannot make the decision for him."

The Queen Mother said with a look of disappointment, "Where has your usual cleverness gone? Why do you become so limp when it comes to this matter? If the position of principal wife is truly unattainable, then the position of concubine is also a good choice. The glory of our Ulanara family cannot be ruined!"

When Yixiu saw the Queen Mother's anxious look, a bad idea suddenly came to her mind.

She asked the Queen Mother tentatively, "But some time ago, I heard that Lord Longkodo's granddaughter is quite good. The Queen Mother has always trusted Lord Longkodo, and I wonder..."

The empress dowager's face suddenly fell. Just because she liked Longkodo didn't mean she liked his children and grandchildren.

"What? Could it be that the Tonggiya clan also wants to get involved? Do you want the position of Crown Princess to fall to the Tonggiya clan? You are dreaming. I will never allow it."

The empress dowager said with gritted teeth that Empress Xiaoyi Ren had snatched her son away, causing her to be alienated from the emperor for so many years.

He still remembers this hatred, so how could he allow a woman from his family to hold a high position again?

"I'm not entirely sure, but it was the Crown Prince who sent word that Lord Longkodo wanted to marry him and that he wanted to give his granddaughter to the Crown Prince as his principal wife."

The Queen Mother gritted her teeth in anger and said, "Don't pay any attention to this matter."

Out of sight of the Empress Dowager, Yixiu smiled. "Longkodo, your good days are coming to an end."

The news that the prince was going to choose a concubine spread throughout the capital like wings.

Many families with daughters of marriageable age have started to think about this.

The harem also had a lively discussion about this matter, and some concubines even recommended their relatives.

When paying her respects to Yixiu in the morning, Concubine Qi spoke directly and casually, "I heard that the Crown Prince will soon be choosing a concubine. I have a niece in my family who is the Crown Prince's age. She is also good-looking and has a very gentle and docile personality. If she can serve His Highness the Crown Prince, it would be a great fortune for her."

Concubine Qi's idea was very simple. Her family was Han Chinese, so she certainly couldn't expect to be a wife or a concubine, but it would be nice if she could get a concubine.

If she could win the prince's favor and give birth to a son, she could also persuade Hongshi when the prince ascended the throne.

In this life, with the outstanding Crown Prince and Second Prince, the Fourth Prince did not deliberately suppress his edge, but instead made the Third Prince appear even more foolish.

Concubine Qi did not have any great expectations for the Third Prince. She just hoped that whoever ascended the throne in the future would take good care of the Third Prince, make him a prince, and find him a good job.

Yixiu smiled and said, "In that case, then let your niece participate in the selection as well."

What Yixiu wanted was a lively atmosphere. As long as there were more people, the possibility of Longkodo losing the election would be greater.

Qixiang Palace

"Chunmei, have you heard? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is about to hold a beauty pageant. It will surely be a lively scene. Perhaps all the concubines in the harem will be able to attend. It's a pity that we have to serve here. Ru Yixiang..."