Yan Wan is reborn as a legitimate wife: Curing Ruyi's Douyi syndrome

Gyeongin Palace

Now that the Imperial Noble Consort has been appointed, it is natural for the concubines to come and pay their respects on time.

But Ruyi did not get up. Rong Pei stopped the concubines at the door and refused to let them enter the palace, forcing them to stand outside the door.

Su Lujun was extremely angry and cursed in a low voice: "The Queen asked us to wait inside!"

Rong Pei said righteously, "The Empress is the Empress, and the Imperial Noble Consort is the Imperial Noble Consort. It's just that the Empress was too lenient before, which is why the concubines don't know the rules!"

Bai Ruiji was a hot-tempered person and could not stand such humiliation. She stepped forward and slapped Rong Pei twice.

Bai Ruiji angrily shouted, "You little slave! Who do you think you are? How dare you speak so rudely?"

The concubines tacitly made way for Bai Ruiji.

Rong Pei didn't expect that a concubine would dare to take action. She covered her face but still tried to stop him.

Huang Qiying couldn't help herself and said sarcastically, "Sister Chun Fei, you must have forgotten that the person we were waiting for before was the one inside. Isn't that the person we are waiting for now?"

Su Lujun also said sarcastically: "You can't get up as a concubine, and you can't get up as an imperial concubine. If you can't get up, don't let us pay our respects!"

Rong Pei retorted, "Paying respects to the head of the harem is a custom passed down by our ancestors."

Bai Ruiji slapped him twice more and cursed, "The masters are talking, what business do you, a dog slave, have? Shut your dog mouth!"

Rong Pei was extremely angry, but considering that it was Ruyi's wedding day, she endured it.

Jin Xin came out and said, "The Imperial Concubine invites all the ladies in."

After the concubines entered the palace, Ruyi finally arrived wearing her wedding gown from yesterday.

Even if they were unwilling, the concubines still stood up and bowed when they saw Ruyi sitting down, saying, "Your servants (concubines) wish the Imperial Noble Consort good health."

Ruyi sat at the head of the table, looking at the concubines bowing to her with pride, and said with a smile, "Stand up, everyone, sit down."

Everyone: "Thank you, Her Majesty." They all sat down.

Concubine Zhe claimed to be ill and did not come, and the concubines were led by Concubine Chun.

Ruyi was still wearing the same outfit as last night: not only was she wearing a kingfisher feather headband, she also had large golden earrings hanging from her ears, two jade hairpins inserted at the ends of her hair, a bright red wedding gown, kingfisher feather armor on her hands, and four rings on her fingers.

The concubines were not to be outdone. They all had their own ideas yesterday. A Ruo wore a bright red dress, Su Lujun also wore a dress with peony patterns, Huang Qiying pinned a big red peony on her head, and Bai Ruiji wore a Ruyi peony necklace.

Ruyi's face froze when she saw the concubines. They showed no sign of humility and all wore bright red and purple clothes.

The scene of submission that Ruyi had imagined did not happen at all. The concubines even seemed to outshine her despite her elaborate attire.

Shouldn't it be like this? Qin Li, that servile servant who flatters the powerful and bullies the weak, would bow to her, so why wouldn't these concubines?

When everyone saw Ruyi's expression, they felt secretly happy. God knows how much effort they put in rummaging through boxes and drawers yesterday to find these over-the-counter items?

The scene was very embarrassing.

To avoid a dull moment, Ruyi could only force a smile and said, "Concubine Chun, I've just got a coral pen holder and a set of brushes. Yongrong is practicing calligraphy right now. You can take them back later."

Chen Wanyin gritted her teeth: "Give it to Yongrong and not Yongqi? Ruyi, you are so good."

Su Lujun said calmly, "Thank you, Royal Noble Consort."

The scene became cold again.

Ruyi was at a loss for words and kept winking at Yihuan. Yihuan understood and came to the rescue, saying, "The Imperial Concubine's dress is truly beautiful. Was it prepared by the Emperor for her?"

Ruyi smiled and said, "Yes."

A Ruo rolled her eyes.

Yi Huan saw this with her sharp eyes and exclaimed, "What does Concubine Shen mean? To celebrate the Imperial Noble Concubine's appointment, Concubine Shen dressed up so gorgeously?"

Ah Ruo glanced at Ruyi provocatively and said arrogantly, "I only remember that the Emperor said he liked me wearing red. I hope the Imperial Noble Consort won't blame me."

Ruyi gritted her teeth and said, "The Emperor and I are of one mind. Concubine Shen's concern for the Emperor is the same as her concern for me."

Yihuan wanted to retort, but when she saw Su Lujun's clothes, she was surprised and said, "Oh, why is Concubine Chun wearing a peony dress? Peony is the king of flowers, only the mistress of the harem is worthy of wearing it. Is Concubine Chun trying to take over?"

It can be said that Yihuan actually had good intentions, but unfortunately her good intentions led to bad consequences. Yihuan did not like to get involved in the affairs of the concubines, nor did she like to go out. Naturally, she did not know that Ruyi had once provoked Langya, "The king of flowers, the master of the harem, lies in the heart of the people."

Su Lujun's smile deepened, and she was about to taunt him, but Ruyi forced herself to be magnanimous and said, "It's just a dress style. Concubine Chun can wear it if she likes. Why bother with this?"

Yihuan didn't understand. She was clearly speaking for Ruyi, so why did she change the subject? Yihuan was furious and unwilling to speak for Ruyi. She lowered her head and said nothing.

Seeing that the concubines ignored her, Ruyi continued, "Rong Pei, go and present the rewards I have for the concubines."

Rong Pei: "Yes."

Soon after, Rong Pei brought out the reward, walked up to Su Lujun with the tray and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Chun is honored. You choose first."

She said it well, but she did not give Su Lujun any room for choice. Rong Pei put down the tray, opened the brocade box on the left and handed it to Lujun. Inside was a pair of agate earrings with pearls.

Rong Pei: "This one was given by the Imperial Noble Consort to Consort Chun."

Su Lujun didn't take it, but Ke Xin stepped forward and took it. Rong Pei originally wanted Su Lujun to take it with both hands, but she didn't expect Su Lujun to give Ruyi no face at all.

But Ruyi had other plans, so Rong Pei could only endure it and not get angry, letting Kexin take the brocade box.

Su Lujun didn't even raise her eyelids and said lightly, "Thank you, Royal Noble Consort."

Rong Pei came to Huang Qiying again with a tray and opened the brocade box in the middle, revealing a pair of gold and jade earrings.

Rong Pei: "This one was given by the Imperial Noble Consort to the Yi Consort."

Shunxin also stepped forward to take it. Huang Qiying said: "Thank you, Royal Noble Consort."

I was too lazy to even make an expression.

Rong Pei was stunned again, and walked to A Ruo with her head held high. She opened the brocade box on the right, and found a pair of large coral earrings, which were also the least valuable of the three pairs.

Rong Pei said proudly, "This one was given by the Imperial Noble Consort to Consort Shen."

Ah Ruo thought Ruyi was going to pull some tricks, but she didn't expect that she would just give her a few pairs of earrings and use them to belittle her? This is too useless.

Ye Xin stepped forward to take it. A Ruo accepted it well and said with a smile, "Thank you, Imperial Noble Consort. To be honest, this is the first time I have received a reward from you."

Ruyi, who had been looking very proud, froze when she heard this. How could Arruo not care?

Ruyi was obviously confused by A Ruo's indifferent look. She glanced at Su Lujun on the left and Huang Qiying on the right, hinting that they should continue the conversation. She was going to take advantage of the situation!

It's a pity that Ruyi threw her seductive eyes to a blind man. Huang Qiying and Su Lujun were crazy enough to help Ruyi target A Ruo, but they had no grudge against A Ruo.

Huang Qiying and Su Lujun pretended to be blind, so Ruyi could only hint to Rong Pei to speak up to complete her perfect plan.

Rong Pei understood and said, "It is a gift from the Imperial Concubine. The ladies should wear it immediately to show their respect for her."

Rong Pei used all her emotional intelligence on Ruyi. When these words came out, the three concubines felt uncomfortable.

Su Lujun sneered, "We dare not accept the Imperial Concubine's reward. This is the first time I've heard of someone forcing someone to use a gift."

Huang Qiying fanned the flames and said, "I've never heard of that either. Could it be a teaching unique to the Ulanara clan?"

Ah Ruo sarcastically said, "I appreciate the Imperial Concubine's teachings, but I dare not obey them. Otherwise, others will think that the Imperial Concubine likes to force things on others."

Ruyi was furious and scolded coldly, "I gave you the earrings to remind you not to cause trouble or betray me. If you don't wear them immediately, how can you sincerely admit your mistake?"

Concubine Chun sneered, "I don't know what I have done wrong to deserve such a reprimand from the Imperial Noble Concubine. If that's the case, Imperial Noble Concubine, are you willing to go with me to the Emperor and have a good argument?"

Huang Qiying and A Ruo echoed, "We are willing to go."

Su Lujun stood up, bowed, and said, "I'll take my leave." Huang Qiying and A Ruo followed closely behind.

Ruyi was furious. Was Su Lujun the master of the harem, or was she? Why did Huang Qiying and A Ruo listen so much to Concubine Chun?!

Rong Pei rushed over to stop the three of them, but Huang Qiying slapped her in the face, and A Ruo also kicked Rong Pei. Rong Pei was kicked to the ground and saw stars.

Su Lujun said coldly: "You are just a bully."

The three of them went to the Yangxin Palace together and knelt outside the palace crying.

When Ruyi saw the three of them leave like that, she was so angry that she had a headache, but she still had to maintain her composure and pretend that nothing had happened to continue to comfort the other concubines.

Ruyi rambled on for a long time, and when she saw that it was almost time, she was about to dismiss them. Then Wang Qin arrived. Without even glancing at Ruyi's expression, Wang Qin said directly, "The Emperor has asked the Imperial Concubine to go to the Yangxin Palace."

Yangxindian

Hongli frowned as he listened to Su Lujun and the other two complaining about their grievances. Just when he was still discussing matters, Su Lujun, Huang Qiying and A Ruo knelt outside the hall and cried, telling them everything.

This made the ministers look at him strangely.

Hongli could only send people to inquire about the whole story. The servants in Jingren Palace told him everything for some silver, which Hongli found ridiculous.

He had never lacked food and drink for Ruyi, hadn't he? Why was he so stingy when it came to rewards? He gave her a few pairs of earrings and then lectured her concubines. He could have lectured her, but he had no reason to do so.

Su Lujun and Huang Qiying are both honest and decent people. In order to punish A Ruo, Ruyi dragged them into the water and scolded them without any reason. Who wouldn't feel wronged?

A Ruo has never done anything to harm Ruyi except for her bad mouth. Ruyi had tolerated it for so long, so why can't she tolerate it now that she has become the Imperial Noble Consort? It is clear that A Ruo has been like this since she served Ruyi in the Qiandi Palace.

Hongli was puzzled and could only ask Ruyi to come and help settle the lawsuit.

Ruyi stormed in angrily and asked coldly, "Your Majesty, why did you summon me here?"

Hongli didn't know how he had offended Ruyi again, so he said simply and clearly: "The three concubines Chunfei said that you are unkind to the emperor."

Su Lujun and the other two: Your Majesty, you are capable of summarizing.

Ruyi became even angrier. The emperor had called her away in front of the concubines for Su Lujun and others, and she had lost face in front of the concubines. Now he was favoring Concubine Chun and others. As the master of the harem, she was just reprimanding the concubines a few words. What was wrong with that?

Ruyi said coldly, "I just want Concubine Chun and the others to learn the difference between right and wrong, what is right and wrong, and what it means to be law-abiding."

Hongli: Huh? Weren't you the most unruly person in the palace before? You're saying this now?

Hongli glanced at Su Lujun and the other two, and seeing their resentment boiling, he suddenly felt guilty and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Ruyi, you may be overthinking it. Concubine Chun, Concubine Yi, and Concubine Shen are all veterans of the Qiandi Residence, and they are the most obedient and law-abiding. You shouldn't scold them too much and hurt the reputation of the old people in the Qiandi Residence."

Ruyi glanced at Hongli angrily. Is the emperor going to favor them?

Ruyi said sarcastically, "I dare not reprimand them any further. I've only said a few words, and they've already come to the Yangxin Palace crying and complaining. If I say one more word..."

Hongli interrupted, "It's good that you know. Be more lenient to the concubines in the future and learn more from the empress." At least this kind of thing never happened when the empress was around. What Ruyi did was much more serious, but the empress didn't get angry.

Hongli actually asked her to learn from the Queen? Ruyi was angry again and said coldly: "I understand, I will take my leave."

Then Ruyi turned around and left, leaving Hongli, Su Lujun and the other two looking at each other in bewilderment.

Taking advantage of Hongli's lack of reaction, Su Lujun, Huang Qiying, and A Ruo also saluted and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for upholding justice for us. I will take my leave."

Hongli waved his hand helplessly and said, "Everyone, leave."

Gyeongin Palace

Ruyi stormed in and stayed in the inner room, refusing to come out. Jinxin and Sanbao were confused and told the servants to go about their business. Only Rongpei followed her in worriedly and tried to comfort Ruyi.

Starting today, Ruyi unilaterally declared a cold war with Hongli. When Hongli asked Ruyi questions, Ruyi ignored him.

Hongli was not the type of person who liked to seek trouble. If Ruyi ignored him, he would go to other concubines.

Ruyi and Hongli were so sweet yesterday, but now they seem like strangers.

Hongli didn't care. His birthday was in twenty days. Jingqin and Jingse would come to Beijing to celebrate on that day, as would other princes and ministers. He was very busy.

In order to celebrate the Wanshou Festival successfully, Hongli asked Concubine Yi and Concubine Chun to assist in managing the six palaces, and asked Ruyi to take them with the arrangements. This made Ruyi angry again, and the cold war lasted indefinitely.