I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

The Queen Mother sat on the dragon throne in the main hall of the Cining Palace, her eyes sweeping around with dignity. She waved her hand gently, signaling Gong Zhuxi to let An Lingrong in.

Soon, An Lingrong walked slowly into the hall and bowed respectfully to the Queen Mother: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Her Majesty."

The Queen Mother nodded slightly, a flicker of approval in her eyes: "I heard that you found a prescription to treat the epidemic?"

An Lingrong lowered her head and spoke softly, "Your Majesty, I just stumbled upon an ancient book that contains this recipe."

The Queen Mother stood up, walked over to An Lingrong, and looked her over carefully. "You have made great contributions to the palace. I am very pleased."

An Lingrong looked up, tears glistening in her eyes: "It is my blessing to be able to share the emperor's worries."

The Queen Mother reached out and gently stroked An Lingrong's cheek, saying in a gentle tone, "Good child, you did very well."

The Queen Mother slowly stood up and walked to the window. She turned around and looked at An Lingrong with a sharp gaze:

"We've received good news from the southwest war, and the Nian family has made an indelible contribution. The Emperor is delighted and has promised to promote her to the rank of Consort Hua."

An Lingrong was slightly startled, then lowered her head and said softly, "I am happy for the Emperor and Sister Nian."

The Empress Dowager approached An Lingrong, a trace of kindness in her eyes. "Your contribution to the recipe is meritorious. I have discussed it with the Emperor and have decided to promote you as well."

Tears welled up in An Lingrong's eyes, and she knelt down excitedly: "I don't deserve this. It is my blessing to be able to share the emperor's worries."

The Queen Mother helped An Lingrong up, speaking gently, "Get up. The Emperor and I have seen your efforts. This is what you deserve."

A palace maid's clear voice came from outside the palace: "Her Majesty the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother requests an audience."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother patted An Lingrong's hand gently, her eyes kind and she said, "You may leave first." An Lingrong bowed deeply and slowly left the hall. Her heart was filled with agitation, but her face remained calm.

The empress's elegant figure then appeared at the palace entrance. After bowing to the empress dowager, she couldn't wait to ask, "Aunt, I heard that the emperor is very pleased with the Nian family. I wonder if this is true?"

The Empress Dowager nodded slightly. "Indeed. The frequent reports of victory in the southwest war are in large part due to the contributions of the Nian family."

A hint of uneasiness flashed across the Queen's eyes, and her voice trembled slightly: "Then... has the Emperor made any moves?"

The Queen Mother saw through the Queen's thoughts and comforted her, "The Emperor will not deal with Nian for the time being. He has already decided to promote her to the rank of Consort Hua."

The Queen breathed a sigh of relief, but then she heard the Queen Mother say, "By the way, Concubine Shu's contribution to the recipe has been meritorious. I have discussed this with the Emperor and have decided to promote her."

Upon hearing this, the Queen's expression suddenly changed, and her voice was filled with anger: "What? That little bitch wants to be promoted too?"

The Queen Mother sighed softly and said earnestly, "Queen, you must learn to be patient. All the children in the harem, regardless of whose birth they are, must call you their legitimate mother. As long as you remain calm, the glory of the Ulanara family will not be cut off."

After hearing this, the Queen's eyes flickered with hope, but it quickly dimmed. She lowered her head, her voice filled with resignation: "I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Aunt."

Gyeongin Palace

The queen sat upright in the hall, accepting everyone's greetings with a smile on her face.

"Has Concubine Hua not arrived yet?" the Queen asked softly, with a hint of displeasure in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Hua has not arrived yet." Jianqiu replied respectfully.

The Queen frowned slightly and was about to speak when she heard footsteps outside the palace. Concubine Hua walked slowly towards her, wearing a golden hairpin and a gorgeous red dress.

She saluted the Queen perfunctorily, with a hint of provocation in her voice: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen."

The Queen suppressed her anger and said calmly, "It's good that Sister Hua Fei is here. Please stand up quickly."

Hua Fei stood up, a smug smile on her lips, and slowly walked to her seat and sat down amid the envious and jealous gazes of the crowd.

Hua Fei lazily leaned back on a sandalwood chair inlaid with gold and silver, her eyes sweeping over the other concubines present with contempt. Her gaze finally rested on the Queen, and a provocative smile curled up at the corner of her mouth. Hua Fei feigned concern and spoke, but her voice was filled with obvious sarcasm:

"Your Majesty, I heard that you have been feeling unwell lately and unable to sleep at night. I wonder if you have felt better these days?"

The Queen's face darkened instantly, and a flash of anger flashed in her eyes. Her fingers gripped the armrests of the chair tightly, her knuckles turning white. However, before the Queen could speak, Hua Fei continued, her tone full of hypocritical consideration:

"If Her Majesty is feeling tired, why not let me take care of some of the palace chores? After all, the Emperor has been in good health recently, and I am full of energy."

After Hua Fei finished speaking, she raised her chin triumphantly and looked at the Queen provocatively, waiting for her reaction. The Queen took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart.

She slowly raised her head and her eyes, as sharp as a knife, swept across Hua Fei's smug face.

The Queen's voice was as cold as ice, each word resonating with force: "Thank you, Sister Hua Fei, for your concern. I am in good health, so I will handle the palace affairs myself. No one else will do it for me."

The Queen took a deep breath, suppressing the rage boiling within her. She slowly stood up, her gaze sweeping across the assembled concubines like a knife, finally resting on Concubine Hua's smug face.

"Today's greetings end here." The Queen's voice was as cold as ice, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth. "Sisters, please go back."

As soon as she finished speaking, the queen turned and strode away. The atmosphere in the palace instantly became solemn, and the other concubines looked at each other, not daring to speak.

Hua Fei raised a victorious smile and slowly stood up, leaving slowly amid the envious and jealous gazes of the crowd.

Yikun Palace

Concubine Hua was combing her hair in front of the dressing table when she suddenly heard footsteps outside the palace.

"Empress Hua, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent a gift, saying that the Emperor prepared it specially for you." Songzhi walked in carefully holding an exquisite brocade box.

A glint of surprise flashed in Concubine Hua's eyes, and she couldn't wait to open the brocade box. When she saw the luxurious Imperial Concubine's attire inside, her breath stopped for a moment.

"This... is this the dress of the Imperial Noble Consort?" Concubine Hua stroked the gorgeous dress woven with gold thread with trembling hands, her eyes filled with tears of excitement.

"The Emperor is finally going to make me the Imperial Noble Consort!" Hua Fei said excitedly, completely unaware that this might be a trap.

However, when this news reached the emperor's ears, his face instantly turned gloomy.

"Did Concubine Hua really say that?" the emperor angrily questioned the eunuch beside him.

The eunuch knelt on the ground and replied tremblingly: "Your Majesty, this is the decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs..."

The emperor waved his hand to interrupt the eunuch, a trace of disappointment and anger flashing in his eyes: "Hua Fei is so ignorant of the limits, it really disappoints me!"