A Crossover of Film and Television: Miao Miao's Life Transmigration

When it was time to pay respects, Su Yunyi, with Banlan's help, got up to wash and dress. After having a simple breakfast, she took Banlan to the main courtyard to pay her respects.

Su Yunyi's Qijing Courtyard is not far from the main courtyard, about half an hour away.

Su Yunyi arrived early for her first time paying her respects. Only Consort Feng and Consort Fei were there yet, as she would need to serve tea to the Fujin later. She exchanged a polite greeting with the two of them. Because she was less senior than them and was the last one to serve the emperor in the mansion, Su Yunyi sat in a position below them.

Su Yunyi sat there without saying much, listening to the two women talking, occasionally responding with a few words. One after another, the women from the back courtyard arrived, except for Consort Nian.

Seeing that the time had come, Yixiu came out from inside. Her gaze swept over the seat of Consort Nian, paused for a moment, and then she said casually, "What are you ladies talking about?"

"This humble servant greets the Princess Consort."

"Everyone get up!"

Consort Li immediately replied, "They're talking about Consort Su. Consort Su is pure and beautiful, and she's finally been chosen to serve the emperor."

Yi Xiu smiled and said, "I felt sorry for Su Gege last night because it was not easy for her to serve the emperor, but the ancestral rules cannot be broken. Since Consort Nian has not arrived yet, let's wait a little longer!" As she spoke, a dark light flashed in Yi Xiu's eyes.

Fifteen minutes later, Nian Shilan finally arrived.

"This concubine greets Consort Nian." The women in the seats all stood up and bowed to Nian Shilan, while Li Jingyan and the consort remained seated.

"Greetings to the Princess Consort." Nian Shilan gave a perfunctory bow, and before Yixiu could speak, she walked to the first seat on the left and sat down.

"Everyone get up!"

Nian Shilan launched into a barrage of sarcastic remarks, first mocking the Fujin (principal wife), then Guo Gege (principal daughter-in-law), and even Su Yunyi (principal daughter-in-law). Finally, it was time to serve tea.

Su Yunyi knelt on the cushion and respectfully served tea to the Fujin (principal wife).

Yixiu said gently, "Once you enter Prince Yong's mansion, you are all sisters. You must behave yourselves and serve the prince well in the future, and strive to have children as soon as possible."

When it was Nian Shilan's turn, she smiled contemptuously: "If you have nothing to do, stay in the courtyard and stop trying to entice the prince to your place."

Su Yunyi then performed the same greetings as the other princesses, thus officially concluding the ceremony.

Seeing that it was almost done, Yixiu added, "There is also a Lady Qi, who usually recuperates in the courtyard and doesn't go out much. You will meet her later."

As expected, Yixiu's words touched a nerve with Nian Shilan. After all, her child had been miscarried because of this wicked woman. When she thought of her already formed male fetus, her eyes widened and she was furious.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." With that, Nian Shilan got up and stormed off.

Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Yixiu did not keep the princesses any longer and announced the end of today's greetings.

Perhaps it was because her first experience of serving the emperor was so good that she served him for the next three days, paying her respects every day. She was almost devoured by Nian Shilan, and the other women were extremely jealous.

Finally, on the fifth day, after being treated to dinner by Nian Shilan, Prince Yong went to Nian Shilan's place, and Su Yunyi could finally breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the "high-profile" manner when paying respects was not in line with her personality. Now, her main concern was raising her child and cultivating an "emperor" who could help her earn merit.

These past few days, Emperor Yongzheng has been resting in Nian Shilan's courtyard.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye. Su Yunyi's life was peaceful. Apart from the first time she served the emperor for four days, the prince came once in the second month.

"Princess, have you heard? People outside are saying that Princess Guo stole Consort Nian's favor yesterday," Banqing said as she walked in.

"Huh? What's going on?" Su Yunyi asked in surprise. Was the conflict between Consort Guo and Consort Nian so intense? No wonder Consort Guo (Consort Fang) miscarried after the plot started and suspected Nian Shilan the most.

“Yesterday, the Prince was planning to visit his concubine’s courtyard, but Consort Guo sang on the way and stole his favor,” Banqing said.

"From now on, Guo Gege's days will not be easy, after all, she is the steward of the Nian Concubine."

"Ignore them. Let them fight it out. I, Princess, can then reap the benefits," Su Yunyi said calmly.

Life in the manor was relatively peaceful, except that Consort Nian was a bit domineering, probably because she wasn't pregnant yet. However, the situation in the manor was probably a bit more murky, which would be more advantageous for her.

"You sluts, you're all sluts." With that, Nian Shilan smashed the teacup on the table. Originally, only she and Fei Yunyan were favored by the prince in the manor, but after she gave them a beating, the prince basically stayed at her place. She never expected that she would be slapped in the face by a newcomer this time.

“My lady, the prince must still have feelings for you, but that slut has stolen them away.” Songzhi knelt on the ground, trembling. Every time the prince went to other women’s quarters, the princess was very angry.

"That bitch, since that's how it is, let her calm down and copy the Diamond Sutra a hundred times. She's not allowed to come out until she finishes copying it."

"Go and instruct the people below that during the period of copying Buddhist scriptures, Princess Guo needs to calm her mind and cultivate her body and mind. She must be devout in order for the scriptures to be effective!"

“Yes, Madam.” Songzhi immediately understood what Madam meant.

"Your Highness, there's been a commotion outside. Consort Guo stole Consort Nian's favor and was punished." Jianqiu said as she entered and bowed.

“This is exactly what I wanted. These are all minor matters, and they're a good opportunity to share Nian Shilan’s favor. Let them fight it out.” Yixiu said with a smile.

"That Consort Nian is too domineering! The prince was coming to your courtyard, and you just punished him by making him copy Buddhist scriptures." Su Mi said indignantly.

Looking at the meal on the table, which consisted only of simple vegetarian dishes such as boiled tofu, pickled vegetables, and steamed buns, the head chef even said that the princess needed to calm her mind and devoutly worship Buddha. He specially fulfilled the princess's sincere wishes according to the request of Consort Nian.

"Princess, don't be angry. It must be that Consort Nian is envious and jealous of you for receiving the Prince's favor," Su Mi comforted her.

"It's been almost two months since the concubine entered the manor this year, and she makes the prince go to her courtyard every day. She practically clings to the prince all the time," Guo Gege said resentfully.

Over the past two months, she has basically figured out the situation, and on weekdays she wants the prince to stay at Lanyou Courtyard for nine out of ten days.

"Princess, should we inform the Fujin? That way, the Consort won't dare to act recklessly," Su Mi suggested.

"Don't you know what's going on these past two months? What's the use of telling the Fujin? She still doesn't care about anything. She just pays her respects and doesn't dare to say a word even when the Nian Ce Fujin contradicts her."

"Princess, are we just going to let it go like this? Besides, the clothes and fabrics that have been delivered these past few days are all old."

“We can’t just sit here and wait to die. We’ll talk to the prince after he returns to his residence.” Guo Gege slammed her chopsticks down on the table.

Next, the rivalry between Consort Guo and Consort Nian in the mansion intensified. Emperor Yongzheng was quite generous to women. Knowing that Consort Guo had been wronged, he didn't make a big fuss on the surface, but secretly used his own share to make up for it. She copied Buddhist scriptures several times, but Emperor Yongzheng lifted the punishment for her on other grounds. This made Consort Guo even bolder in trying to steal the emperor's favor.