Quick Transmigration: Leisure

When the banquet ended,

Only the three selected girls remained.

When Hongxiao went to invite Gu Xin'e alone, a minor embarrassment occurred.

Even after saying Gu Xin'e's name, the two sisters still subconsciously thought they had mispronounced it and called Gu Xinyan to follow them.

It wasn't until Hongxiaochu remained motionless and refused to follow Gu Xinyan to the back hall that they realized they had misunderstood the choice.

Although Hongxiao acts in a low-key and steady manner.

However, due to the favor shown by Consort Tong and her special recommendation of Li Wanran,

Almost all the customers who paid attention to this matter tacitly accepted the fact that the eldest daughter of the Gu family had been selected.

Gu Xinyan once again refused the suggestion to stay in the Empress Dowager's palace to accompany her, although they remained inseparable to show their intimacy.

This time,

Everyone could only return home filled with doubt and disappointment at not seeing any excitement.

There were even people specifically sent to inquire whether Consort Tong had any old grudges with the Empress Dowager. Some of the more astute sources even found out about the Empress Dowager's past friends, such as Consort Jing, who had a few quarrels with Consort Tong, but they couldn't find any conflict with the Empress Dowager.

in this way,

The only explanation is that Gu Jia is to blame.

Xia Youmi was unaware that her selection criteria had slightly hurt the female lead's self-esteem and pride.

Although there was a hint of deliberate intent in it, if the Empress Dowager hadn't danced in front of Li Wanran like that, she wouldn't have been so embarrassed that everyone would know, and in the end, she would have ended up empty-handed.

This sparked a heated discussion in Beijing.

Xia Youmi then instructed Lan Xiu to spread the commonalities of this selection process, emphasizing the word "respect".

They quietly shifted the public opinion tide.

According to sources, the three selected candidates—Mu Ying, Gu Xin'e, and Wang Yuhuan—had all proactively communicated with Xia Youmi.

She was to serve as a companion to the emperor's beloved daughter, attending to her studies.

Then,

If you don't even respect this half-master, how can you be qualified to be selected?

As soon as the news spread,

This made Gu Xinyan, who was grieving alone, cry even louder.

Even Lord Gu, who was preparing to go to the palace to ask the Ninth Prince for face and arrange for a replacement, stopped in his tracks.

This reason may seem naive, but it's undeniable!

The other girls who were not selected, just as Li Wanran had arranged, remained relatively calm and composed. They exerted their efforts on the Dowager Consort without being criticized for ignoring Xia Youmi.

It can be explained as just joining in the fun, and it won't make you lose face.

Now, the Dowager Princess, who meant well but did something wrong, is in a bad mood!

She personally pushed Gu Xinyan forward, making her the center of attention at the banquet, and even drew attention to Xinyan's older cousin who was already over the age limit.

At this moment, he remained in the Empress Dowager's palace to await instruction, and there was no longer any chance to replace him.

Oh dear, my expectations have all come to nothing!

Consort Tong was busy expressing her regret.

Completely unaware that her nanny also showed disdain, she knew perfectly well that her mistress was being foolish. That precious little Gu family child was not someone a mere concubine could raise; he was clearly aiming for the Empress Dowager!

She didn't even glance at the person who had taken her seat.

All I can say is that the old nanny who helped her dim-witted master avoid countless risks was truly capable.

Gu Xinyan did indeed think so; her eyes were filled with Li Wanran's tenderness.

Regarding the selection of a study companion, all he remembered was that he could receive instruction from the Empress Dowager and remain in the palace.

Once she identified her target, the Empress Dowager's gentle touch became a needle.

They're so young, they probably haven't even learned what jealousy is yet.

But she was extremely unwilling to see Xia Youmi's existence, to see her openly enjoying the pampering.

So he deliberately avoided looking at her.

Even when bowing, she followed her cousin's lead, but only addressed the Empress Dowager.

In the end, when she left the palace heartbroken, Gu Xinyan couldn't even remember what Xia Youmi looked like.

Now, the reason of not taking the initiative to talk has become such a crucial blow.

One can't help but suspect that the Empress Dowager was actually already interested when she heard the story told by the Consort Dowager. She was only rejected because she was unreasonably targeted.

Even my grandfather said it couldn't be Xinyan's fault.

A person who doesn't incur jealousy is mediocre; she needs to learn to endure and to control people's hearts.

From then on, Gu Xinyan diligently accepted her grandfather's careful guidance.

They can swallow any kind of bitterness.

However, human joys and sorrows are not shared.

now,

Gu Xin'e in Chang Le Palace was in a state of turmoil. Even the Empress Dowager's gentle warning couldn't erase his silly, joyful smile.

Normally, the people around Xia Youmi are secretly trained by Sheng Ze.

But this time, Li Wanran took the initiative to pull her away.

She had a serious talk with Xia Youmi and understood that Mi'er didn't want three maids, but rather companions.

People of insight who are of one mind with her.

Therefore, Li Wanran needs to step forward first and lay a solid foundation in the early stages.

Then, Mi'er was tasked with pruning the branches until it grew into a towering tree as expected.

In the hearts of all the women, Li Wanran was the one worthy of respect, and all the stories about her that were passed down were positive.

Ruthlessness can be described as strength, and cunning can be praised as resourcefulness.

Although the current emperor was born to Consort Jing, she has not yet received the title of Empress Dowager, and her birth mother is clearly listed as Li Wanran in the records.

This point was personally revised by the late emperor.

At that time, Li Wanran's position as Empress Dowager was decided first, and then the successor prince was chosen.

Lu Shuo was a nobody; his birth mother's death was not exactly honorable and she was never taken seriously. After his birth, he was left to be cared for by a concubine who was waiting for seniority.

They lived a relatively stable life.

Until Li Wanran and Sheng Ze's attention and tests came crashing down on him.

Lü Shuo gladly accepted this ladder, wanting to climb it, which led to the new emperor we know today.

Therefore,

There was little opportunity for the mother and son to develop a relationship.

Moreover, the old concubine who was once raised is still alive, and there is now a new daughter, Xia Youmi.

If the story follows the original plot, he would at least receive some affection while playing with his adopted daughter.

But now, Xia Youmi,

I won't give them that chance.

Didn't she even consider isolating the male and female leads together, allowing them to grow together, and making their love even stronger?

That would only cause more trouble.

To say how a wild child like her rose to power is a stretch.

Xia Youmi was truly distressed. The thought of having to fight against political monsters and various forces made her feel utterly powerless.

It's like a low-energy baby forcibly preparing for the ladder exam.

The more I understand my parents' habits, the more useless I feel.

Grand pronouncements last no more than three minutes.

Then I was enveloped by the soft, fragrant blankets.

Finally, she coaxed him year after year, "Youmi, don't be anxious about the future! You're still young, you have plenty of time, and you can make full use of other people's strengths to achieve your goals. As for leading a team, with me, Xia Youyu, here, there's nothing to fear! Even if we don't succeed in the end, we can still train hard now, at least we'll have the option of running away with our parents."

In this way, she was quickly appeased.

While the three companions received meticulous education from the Empress Dowager, Xia Youmi knelt on the Ninth Prince's desk, choosing her identity.

Li Wanran was exceptionally efficient. Upon noticing something amiss, she immediately discussed with Sheng Ze about bestowing a title upon Mi'er.

He was completely unfazed by the opinions of his court officials.

And looking at the rows of princesses, county princesses, and other titles.

Xia Youmi suddenly felt a mischievous urge and looked at Sheng Ze, who was deep in thought, with a sly smile.

"father!"

"Hmm? Mi'er, have you thought it through?"

"I got it!"

"Why are you grinning like that? Tell me, what do you want to be?"

"I... I want to be Lü Shuo's aunt!"