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

Chapter 678

"There is good news, but it's not appropriate to announce it now. Let's wait a while and talk about it later!"

"What pleases me now is that Pei Shang and Young Master Yun have made great contributions to the country by eliminating corrupt officials in Jiangnan! When they return, I will reward them handsomely."

Prime Minister Pei's face showed joy, but his mood was not necessarily good. "Your Majesty, the Pei family has devoted themselves to Your Majesty and served the country with utmost loyalty, which is only right. It's just that Shang'er usually dotes on her younger sister the most... Could Your Majesty, for Shang'er's sake, forgive the Imperial Concubine this once?"

He deliberately referred to the Imperial Concubine.

Pei Fang is no longer a Noble Consort, so where did this Noble Consort come from?

Murong Yu's lips curled into a cold smile. "Prime Minister, let's discuss this matter when Pei Shang returns. Everyone should relax and enjoy ourselves today, and refrain from bringing up state affairs."

After saying that, he made an excuse to leave his seat.

Pei Xiang was extremely uncomfortable because he hadn't been given face in public, so he went to see the Empress Dowager.

"Don't even mention you, even I am not taken seriously by the Emperor. In the end, it was the wings that won."

Prime Minister Pei was taken aback; he was quite surprised that the Empress Dowager would say such a thing. "Then, Empress Dowager..."

A cold glint flashed in the Empress Dowager's eyes. "Let's talk about it after the Empress gives birth! For now, focus on the hunt and keep an eye on Prince Liang."

"The assassination attempt must be investigated as soon as possible, preferably..."

As she spoke, she wrote a word on the table.

Prime Minister Pei understood at a glance, then bowed and took his leave.

Many of the ministers' wives and relatives also accompanied them to the hunting competition.

"Your Highness, Young Madam Zhou has arrived."

I brought my younger sister with me.

After more than half a month apart, Wan Jiaojiao looked better and knelt down as soon as she entered, saying, "Sister Xiyue...can I still call you that?"

"Get up!"

Wan Jiaojiao's expression changed slightly, and her tone was noticeably indifferent, unlike her previous gentle and kind manner. "Your Majesty, I am here to apologize to you."

"Your Majesty, please spare my sister!" Wan Mei knelt down beside her and begged for mercy.

This was the first time Yun Xiyue had looked at her closely; she was quite pretty. "Get up! You did nothing wrong, so why blame me?"

"My sister previously sought out the Empress because of me..."

Wan Mei spoke softer and softer. She was now filled with regret because she had broken off her engagement with the Jiang family, and the Emperor would not allow her to enter the palace. The second young master of the Jiang family had now married the second young lady of the Zhou family.

He doted on his wife, and when they went hunting together, the Second Young Master Jiang took special care of Zhou Zhiruo.

Everyone around her was extremely envious.

As for the incident where Jiang Chao, the second young master, got drunk and molested Zhou Zhiruo, it was all Zhou Yan's doing, because Wan Mei insisted on entering the palace and was unwilling to marry Jiang Chao.

Wan Jiaojiao felt sorry for her younger sister, and Zhou Yan did this because he felt sorry for her. However, he did not expect that even after the engagement was called off, the emperor was still unwilling to take her into the palace.

She immediately promoted Qi Yumin to the rank of Consort De.

This incident caused the Jiang family to hold a grudge against the Wan family, spreading rumors behind her back that she was in love with the Emperor and was making a scene because she couldn't have him.

Overnight, everyone knew that she had someone she loved. Even if the emperor didn't pursue the matter and the Jiang family couldn't find any evidence, they guessed that Zhou Yan had schemed against Jiang Chao.

No one would marry a woman like that; her reputation is ruined now.

Wan Mei couldn't help but cry whenever she thought about it.

"Your Majesty, I beg you, please let Mei'er enter the palace! I just want a title, it doesn't matter if the Emperor doesn't favor her." Wan Jiaojiao felt sorry for her sister and shamelessly knelt down to beg Yun Xiyue.

"Oh, Your Majesty, it's quite lively here!"

This is Consort Xian (Jiang Sijin), Consort De (Qi Yumin), and Consort Han Shufei, who have all come together.