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

Chapter 569

Because she didn't come to apologize until the next day.

Murong Yu was truly disappointed in his cousin.

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Funing Palace.

The Empress Dowager's health has improved somewhat.

Consort Shu suggested holding a celebratory banquet for the Empress Dowager to celebrate her improved health.

Yun Xiyue said, "Mother is feeling a bit better and shouldn't overexert herself. She should attend the banquet and entertain everyone."

"How could that be? Mother is in very good spirits. Holding a banquet is just for fun and to get rid of bad luck."

"Is Your Majesty reluctant to spend money?" Zeng Rou asked with a smile.

Yun Xiyue had not yet spoken.

Zhou Zhilan spoke first, "Sister Shufei, we know you want to be filial to the Empress Dowager, and that's not wrong. But you can't be extravagant! Now that the national treasury is tight, even the Emperor has ordered everyone to be frugal."

"Her Majesty the Empress believes that if it's not necessary, then there's no need to hold a banquet. If she wants it to be lively, we can just spend more time talking to the Empress Dowager and making her happy."

Zeng Rou was surprised; she hadn't expected that Yun Xiyue would actually help her.

“What Consort De said makes sense.” Yun Xiyue’s lips curled slightly.

Zhou Zhilan stood up straight. She was using scar-free cream, but two boxes weren't enough. She would have to ask Yun Xiyue for help later.

Then you should demonstrate that you can be of use to her.

I have to say she's very savvy.

When it comes to arguing and debating, having another person on the side definitely makes a difference.

Zeng Rou was secretly furious. In the past, everyone had conspired to suppress Yun Xiyue, but now someone had actually turned against her?

She glanced at Pei Fang.

He hoped she would join forces with him.

But Pei Fang didn't sleep well last night and had no energy, so she wasn't in the right state of mind today.

"Fangfang, what's wrong?" The Empress Dowager noticed and couldn't help but ask.

"Aunt, I'm fine," Pei Fang said, too afraid to speak.

Last night, someone summoned the Emperor under the guise of the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager was unaware of this.

She's really messed up this time.

Fortunately, Leng Yan took the punishment for her, and her cousin didn't ask any further questions. He even had someone cover up what happened last night.

"She probably didn't get enough rest." Yun Xiyue instructed someone to prepare bird's nest and bring it up.

"Eating something can refresh your mind."

The palace hasn't had such a sumptuous meal of bird's nest for quite some time.

Because the emperor advocated frugality.

Starting with her own harem, the concubines' meals were much worse than before. A single bird's nest could only be eaten once a day, and if they wanted to eat it, they had to buy it with money.

Zeng Rou and the others were all fined a year's salary.

I'm a bit poor, so I can't usually afford to eat bird's nest.

The Empress Dowager frowned as she looked at the bird's nest, "Why such a lavish spending today?"

"This is the bird's nest that the Yun family recently presented as tribute."

It was tribute, but it didn't involve paying money.

“My brother gave me a lot, and I’ll share some with my girlfriends later.”

These are all top-quality snow bird's nests.

The batch that entered the palace earlier was used by the Emperor as rewards, so everyone received less this month. The majority went to the Empress Dowager, followed by the Emperor, and then the Empress.

The remaining concubines were the other concubines, with those of lower rank receiving fewer.

The Empress Dowager didn't care, and neither did Consort Liu, Consort Qi, and Consort Han, who were all wealthy. After all, they had abundant dowries and didn't care about the cost of bird's nest.

Zeng Rou, Zhou Zhilan, and Pei Fang were different. Pei Fang was better off, as she had the support of the Qi family and the Empress Dowager, and her food, clothing, and daily necessities were always extremely luxurious.

Looking at these wealthy women, Zeng Rou felt a lump in her throat.

"Her Majesty the Empress is truly generous."

Yun Xiyue looked at her and said, "Presumably Consort Shu doesn't need anything from me, so I'll give it to Consort De instead."

Zhou Zhilan was overjoyed. "Your Majesty, I thank you for your generous gift."

Zeng Rou's nose instantly twisted with anger.