novelaction Chapter 397 Wen Yi 26
Chapter 397 Wen Yi 26
Cao Qinmo smiled slightly and said softly, "Your Majesty is absolutely right."
An Lingrong is indeed a very thoughtful person.
She was able to overcome crises during the talent show using her talent and wit.
They left a good impression on everyone and are indeed not to be underestimated.
It seems worthwhile to court them at present.
Nian Shilan neither agreed nor disagreed.
Upon hearing this, the young eunuch brought up Shen Meizhuang's performance again.
As the young eunuch spoke, Wen Yi's thoughts echoed in Cao Qinmo's mind.
"Your Majesty, I have read the 'Rules for Women' and the 'Admonitions for Women,' and I know a few characters."
My mother, Shen Meizhuang, prides herself on being aloof, but she's actually not that smart.
I'd rather die fragrant on the branch than be blown away by the north wind.
They said they wanted to be like chrysanthemums, upholding their integrity and defying frost.
But her words and actions contradicted this; in the dream, she was framed by you and Consort Hua for faking a pregnancy.
Unable to prove his innocence, the Emperor knew the truth.
But Shen Meizhuang foolishly fell into the trap without realizing it, and even when she tried to prove her innocence...
Seeing this, the Emperor had no choice but to demote her and imprison her.
The Emperor's punishment for the heinous crime of deceiving the Emperor was already lenient.
But Shen Meizhuang became disheartened and showed no respect to her father, the Emperor.
Finally, she even dared to have an affair with Wen Shichu and gave birth to a daughter.
It's both laughable and pathetic that they completely disregarded the entire Shen family lineage.
Although she possessed some talent, her temperament was too strong-willed.
Lacking flexibility, if Zhen Huan hadn't become the Empress Dowager...
The fate of the entire Shen family was predictable.
Cao Qinmo was astonished to hear that Shen Meizhuang was so bold.
Anyone who dares to have an affair in this palace will have their hand trembling.
His facial expression instantly became unnatural.
Afraid of being discovered by others, she quickly lowered her head.
This Shen Meizhuang is incredibly bold!
Does her integrity mean disregarding the life and death of the entire Shen family to fulfill her own selfish desires?
Then she said that Cao Qinmo really didn't understand the meaning of the word "integrity".
Does the Empress Dowager prefer women with such dignified appearances?
Wen Yi heard Cao Qinmo's thoughts
He responded in his heart.
"This can be considered a case of birds of a feather flocking together."
Cao Qinmo didn't understand Wen Yi's meaning for a moment.
But Wen Yi did not offer any further explanation to Cao Qinmo.
Cao Qin couldn't figure it out, and didn't think about it any further.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager praises Shen Meizhuang so highly."
They probably want Shen Meizhuang to suppress you.
Upon hearing this, a ruthless glint flashed in Nian Shilan's eyes.
"Hmph, she wants to suppress me?"
They don't even consider whether they have the ability.
Fei Yunyan quickly continued:
"Your Majesty need not worry. Shen Meizhuang has only received a few words of praise from the Empress Dowager."
Nothing can compare to the Empress's position in the Emperor's heart.
Nian Shilan sneered, "That's natural."
However, since Shen Meizhuang is valued by the Empress Dowager, I cannot underestimate her.
"Cao Qinmo, keep a close eye on her."
Cao Qinmo nodded in agreement.
At this moment, the young eunuch started talking about Zhen Huan again, describing her intelligence and wit with great enthusiasm.
Wen Yi saw that Cao Qinmo and the others did not know this.
The origin and meaning of the words Zhen Huan spoke were revealed through her heartfelt expression.
Tell Cao Qinmo that this phrase is also a handle that Zhen Huan has against her.
The phrase "嬛嬛一袅楚宫腰" (Huanhuan's slender waist resembles that of a Chu palace maid) comes from Cai Shen's poem "一剪梅·堆枕乌云堕翠头" (A Spray of Plum Blossoms - Piled Pillows of Dark Clouds and Fallen Jade Hairpins) from the Song Dynasty.
Dark clouds piled up on the pillow, and emerald hairpins fell. I was startled awake from my midday dream, and my eyes were filled with the beauty of spring.
Huanhuan, with her slender waist like that of a palace maid from Chu, now faces the arrival of spring, her beauty fading and her fragrance fading.
Beneath the willows, a vermilion gate stands beside a small bridge. Several times, through the red window, I mistook the sound of horses' hooves for their neighing.
A heartbreaking night of romance and desolation. How can I bear to be listless and bored in two places?
The King of Chu favored slender waists, and many starved to death in the palace.
Mother, Zhen Huan is really bold. Not only does she dare to flirt with Father Emperor in broad daylight, but she also...
They even compared the Emperor to a foolish ruler like the King of Chu.
She's really bold; in her dream, she was punished for using those words.
Cao Qin listened to Wen Yi's thoughts and was secretly pleased, but she remained outwardly calm.
She leaned closer to Nian Shilan and whispered:
"Your Majesty, Zhen Huan seems intelligent, but in reality she is bold and reckless."
She actually used such words during the palace selection.
Comparing the emperor to a foolish ruler like the King of Chu is a huge weakness.
When Nian Shilan heard that Zhen Huan dared to compare the Emperor to a tyrant, she was shocked.
A flicker of surprise and anger flashed in his eyes, followed by a cold laugh, and he said:
"This Zhen Huan is indeed quite audacious, daring to be so presumptuous during the palace selection."
It seems she knows absolutely nothing about the rules of the palace.
The Emperor actually flirted with Zhen Huan in public.
The Emperor really liked Zhen Huan that much.
At this moment, Nian Shilan felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.
Nian Shilan had a premonition that Zhen Huan would become her greatest enemy in this life.
Nian Shilan's fingernails were digging almost into her palms, but she forcefully suppressed the urge to smash the cup.
She raised her eyes, her phoenix eyes icy: "Since Zhen Huan dares to compare the Emperor to a tyrant..."
"I'll make her understand—this Forbidden City isn't a place for her to indulge in romantic musings."
Fei Yunyan also disliked this Zhen Huan.
I couldn't wait for Nian Shilan to teach Zhen Huan a lesson.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Zhen Huan comes from an ordinary family and doesn't know anything about the rules of the palace."
Once she entered the palace, the Empress gave her a slight punishment.
"Let her know how powerful the Empress is, and she will naturally dare not be presumptuous anymore."
Nian Shilan snorted coldly: "Hmph, that's for sure. I won't let her off easily."
Cao Qinmo was also helpless; these two had completely forgotten what she had said earlier.
"Your Majesty, if we make this move, we'll fall into the Empress Dowager and the Empress's trap."
The Empress Dowager and the Empress definitely want us to clash with Zhen Huan; we can't let them succeed.
This time, Nian Shilan was clearly not so easy to persuade.
Her eyes were sharp. "So I'll just watch this vile woman run rampant right under my nose?"
Cao Qinmo, stop boosting others' morale while diminishing your own.
Seeing that Nian Shilan was truly angry, Cao Qinmo quickly tried to quell the flames, saying:
"Your Majesty, it is not advisable to confront Zhen Huan directly at this time. We can act secretly."
Nian Shilan looked at Cao Qinmo
What do you suggest we do?
Cao Qinmo touched Wen Yi's forehead.
"Your Majesty, as a concubine, you are going to deal with Zhen Huan?"
That's really beneath my dignity.
The selected women in this batch are the best choices.
Which of these young ladies-in-waiting entered the palace and received the highest rank and the best palace?
Who was the first to serve the emperor, and how many times did they serve him?
These are all things that the women in the palace fight over.
If Zhen Huan truly wins the Emperor's favor, it will inevitably arouse the jealousy of the other concubines.
We can use them to deal with Zhen Huan.
Let her find it impossible to move an inch in the palace, and experience what it's like to be the target of everyone's criticism.
Upon hearing this, a sly glint flashed in Nian Shilan's eyes.
A slight, sinister smile played at the corners of his lips as he nodded slightly and said:
"Yes, you're right."
The harem is a battleground where one cannot survive with mere cleverness.
"I'd like to see just how long Zhen Huan can hold out."
Cao Qinmo breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Nian Shilan had agreed to his plan.
She knew that once Nian Shilan got truly angry, things would be difficult to resolve.
She and Wenyi still needed Consort Hua's protection.
Only then can one slowly carve out a path in this palace.
The more stable Consort Hua's position is now, the safer she and her daughter will be in the palace.