Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 523

Murong Yu's sharp gaze swept over the women present.

Zhou Zhilan and the others all lowered their heads and said they didn't know.

Their status was lower than Pei Fang's, so they had ample reason to exonerate themselves.

Pei Fang did not, because she was currently in charge of the Phoenix Seal in the inner palace.

"Cousin, it really wasn't me."

"Hmph, you have failed in your duty to manage the harem. Now that the Empress has entered the palace, the Phoenix Seal shall be sent to the Jiaofang Palace immediately."

"You are responsible for thoroughly investigating and handling the aftermath of General Wu's drugging and the death of a palace maid last night. I'm giving you three days. If you fail to uncover the truth, don't blame me for punishing you!"

Consort Pei cried, "Cousin..."

How could he take the Phoenix Seal from her at this moment?

Murong Yu ignored her and pulled his dragon robe back.

"aunt......"

The Empress Dowager's face was already very ugly. She understood that he was doing this to show her that if she was targeting Yun Xiyue, then he would target Pei Fang.

"The Empress has just entered the palace, so she should familiarize herself with the palace rules first."

Murong Yu chuckled, "You'll gradually become familiar with the palace rules. Even Consort Pei, who has been in the palace for so many years, hasn't fully mastered them yet, let alone the Empress, who has just entered the palace?"

"The Empress has always held the Phoenix Seal of the Inner Palace, and I do not see anything wrong with it."

Yun Xiyue tugged at his dragon robe. She didn't want to manage the harem; if Pei Fang wanted to, she could let her.

Not wanting to offend him, I had to subtly hint at it.

Murong Yu knew what she was thinking, but he didn't want to compromise so quickly. He reached out and took her hand, waiting for the Empress Dowager to speak.

"Your Majesty is right. I believe that someone framed the Empress yesterday. We need to investigate this thoroughly and give the Regent of Great Wei an explanation. Why don't we let the Consort investigate first, and after the Empress has rested, we can send the Phoenix Seal to the Jiaofang Palace?" The Empress Dowager deliberately delayed the investigation.

Murong Yu's lips curled into a cold smile. "Then I'll give the Imperial Concubine three days."

As he spoke, he pulled Yun Xiyue along, intending to leave.

"and many more."

The Empress Dowager stopped him, "General Zeng will enter the palace tomorrow and be conferred the title of Consort Shu. The Emperor promised me before, and he cannot go back on his word. Now that the Empress has entered the palace, the positions of the four consorts should also be decided as soon as possible."

Murong Yu said calmly, "The Empress and I will discuss it. Since General Zeng insists on entering the palace, I will not object. We will follow the Empress Dowager's wishes."

"However, I made it clear beforehand that whether or not I receive the emperor's favor after entering the palace depends on my own willingness, and the Empress Dowager cannot interfere."

"Empresses and concubines must also follow the rules and not overstep them. As for the matter of distributing favors equally, it is entirely up to my own will. If anyone dares to use underhanded means, I will order them to be beaten to death."

The women present were all startled.

Pei Fang, in particular, tried to drug him several times, but failed.

If it weren't for the Empress Dowager's protection, she would probably have been beaten to death.

As she left, Murong Yu gave her a cold glance and said, "If you feel this is unfair and you're not satisfied, then don't go to the palace."

"Once you enter the palace, you can never leave. You are destined to live a lonely life. If the Empress Dowager wants to select someone to enter the palace, make this clear to her."

The Empress Dowager was furious, believing that Yun Xiyue was the one who stirred up trouble.

He secretly wished he could cripple her immediately.

Murong Yu pulled the person away.

“Aunt, please calm down. Yunxi Yue can’t have children. After a while, when my cousin finds out, he will depose her. For the sake of having offspring, my cousin will eventually compromise and let her into the harem to share his favors.”

Zeng Rou asked in surprise, "Yun Xiyue can't have children?"

Pei Fang snorted, "That's right."

"When she went to the border, her cousin must have touched her! But a year has passed and she still hasn't conceived, so it's clear she can't have children."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Rou was secretly delighted, thinking it made perfect sense. That woman in the military camp shamelessly seduced Brother Yu.

She was naturally favored.

But she didn't get pregnant; it turned out she was infertile.

That's great.

Zhou Zhilan was also excited. The three women persuaded the Empress Dowager together, and the Empress Dowager felt a little better.

Then Zhou Zhilan wanted the title of imperial concubine, so she worked exceptionally hard for the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager needed to cultivate a few people for her.

So they agreed to give her the rank of concubine, but the emperor and Yunxi Yue still needed to agree.