After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

The next morning, the sun had just risen from the east, and soft sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Tang Wenshu slowly opened his eyes, stretched out in bed, and then slowly got out of bed to start his day.

The maids stood quietly by, their hands laden with toiletries and clothing. They had received special instructions from His Majesty not to rush Tang Wenshu, so they could only wait patiently for her to complete each step. Tang Wenshu slowly washed her face and applied her makeup, her movements graceful and deliberate, as if time held no meaning to her.

Finally, Tang Wenshu sat down at the table and began to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast. A variety of exquisite pastries and porridge filled the table, the aroma filling the air. The palace maids carefully served her, frequently adding more food or replacing her tea. However, Tang Wenshu ate without haste, savoring every bite and relishing the moment's tranquility and comfort.

Just as Tang Wenshu was about to finish her meal, a palace maid lowered her head and whispered, "Your Majesty, it's almost time to pay your respects to the Empress Dowager." Tang Wenshu nodded slightly, but didn't stand immediately. She picked up her teacup again and took a sip, savoring the refreshing aroma. After a moment, she set the cup down and slowly stood up.

By this time, Kuang Tie was already waiting outside the door. Tall and imposing, he stood there with a solemn expression, like an unshakable mountain. Seeing Tang Wenshu come out, he bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, please." Tang Wenshu smiled slightly, said, "Let's go," and walked towards Ci'an Hall.

Along the way, Tang Wenshu walked briskly, completely unconcerned about whether the maids and eunuchs behind her could keep up. She was preoccupied with other matters and had no time to worry about such trivial matters. Moreover, as long as Kuang Tie was by her side, she felt extremely safe. After all, Kuang Tie was a skilled martial artist and could protect her even in danger.

When Tang Wenshu stepped into the vermilion gate of Ci'an Hall, she could hear bursts of cheerful laughter from within the hall from afar, as clear and melodious as silver bells. She couldn't help but quicken her pace, wanting to find out what was going on.

As I approached the hall, I looked up and saw the four consorts: Xianfei, Liangfei, Shufei, and Defei. Dressed in gorgeous palace attire, they sat around the empress dowager, recounting witty and amusing stories with eloquence. The empress dowager, on the other hand, beamed with joy, her eyes narrowed into slits as she let out hearty laughs, clearly immersed in the joyful atmosphere.

Tang Wenshu couldn't help but feel a hint of doubt upon seeing this scene. After all, these four concubines had just recently been confined to the palace by His Majesty for their misdeeds. How could they appear in Ci'an Palace so soon? However, despite his doubts, Tang Wenshu remained silent, not even glancing at them.

She walked lightly and expressionlessly, heading straight for the Empress Dowager. When she reached her, Tang Wenshu bowed respectfully and said softly, "Your daughter-in-law pays respects to the Queen Mother." Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, reaching everyone's ears just right.

The Queen Mother raised her head at the sound, her gaze landing on Tang Wenshu. A kind smile immediately spread across her face. Without waiting for the Queen Mother to speak, Tang Wenshu straightened herself. Then, with graceful steps, she moved to the seat below and to the Queen Mother's left, and slowly sat down. Her movements were smooth and seamless.

The virtuous concubine, who had originally been seated in this position, shifted slightly to make room for Tang Wenshu. At this moment, she was concentrating on massaging the empress dowager's legs. Her technique was skillful and her strength was moderate, as if she was afraid that the slightest mistake would displease the empress dowager.

However, with the arrival of the venerable Empress Tang Wenshu, the four consorts present had to quickly stand up and greet her. This left the seat originally reserved for Consort Xian vacant.

After Tang Wenshu sat down, she looked around, then raised her lips and said slowly, "These maids in my mother's palace are so tactless. They didn't even serve a cup of tea when a guest came. When His Majesty returns from court, I will definitely have a good talk with him about this matter, so that I can replace your servants with some caring and lovely maids."

Hearing this, the Queen Mother was slightly taken aback. She had deliberately refused to serve tea to Tang Wenshu, intending to use this as a slight show of force for the newly appointed Queen. Unexpectedly, Tang Wenshu not only refused to accept her offer, but even launched a counterattack, which caught the Queen Mother completely off guard. Helpless, the Queen Mother quickly signaled to the maidservant standing nearby.

The head maid immediately understood what was happening and quickly stepped forward, kneeling and apologizing. "To answer your Majesty, this is my fault. The Empress Dowager had previously instructed us to offer you tea as soon as possible upon your arrival. However, I was so busy today that I forgot about this. I hope your Majesty will forgive me!"

Following Ruyi's words, Tang Wenshu raised the corner of her mouth slightly, looked at the empress dowager with a sharp gaze, and opened her red lips to throw out another sharp remark: "Look at the servants in your mother's palace, their memories are really ridiculous! Why not just let the Ministry of Internal Affairs select a few smart ones to serve you, so that you won't be unable to serve you in time every time it's mealtime. If you starve, it will be a great sin!"

The Queen Mother groaned inwardly upon hearing this, but knew that if she said anything more she would only put herself in a passive position. So she swallowed her anger and abruptly changed the subject, saying, "Queen, look at these four virtuous concubines bowing to me. They are all very considerate people."

At this moment, Concubine Xian quickly responded, "That's right. When the Queen Mother and His Majesty were away on the expedition together, it was us sisters who served her wholeheartedly."

However, how could Tang Wenshu easily let this virtuous concubine who dared to interrupt her go? Her eyebrows shot up, her eyes wide, and she shouted angrily, "I'm talking to my mother, how can you interrupt me? You don't know the rules, you deserve a good lesson!" Then, she raised her hand mercilessly and slapped the virtuous concubine's beautiful face. With a crisp "slap," five bright red fingerprints appeared on the virtuous concubine's fair cheek.

Since she ascended the throne of empress not long after entering the palace, Tang Wenshu had not yet fully adapted to the many cumbersome formalities of the inner court. When talking to people on weekdays, she was still accustomed to calling herself "I" instead of always referring to herself as "this palace" like other concubines.