Concubine Zhu originally wanted to act as considerate and gentle as before today, but a few words from Ah Man forced her true colors to show up.
Or rather, she no longer cared to pretend. In the harem, her greatest rival was already dead, and her son was in her hands. What could her daughter do even if she was proud and domineering? When the time came, she would have to make the decision on her own.
"My Lady Concubine, you are such a powerful ruler of this palace. It's ok to ignore the palace rules, but now you even want to interfere in the dethronement of the empress. I wonder if Concubine Zhu has heard of Taizu's will that the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs."
Ah Man spoke slowly and softly, but just a few words made Concubine Zhu's face change.
Any one of the three major crimes was enough to cost her life. Princess Jiaoyang was really powerful. With just a few words, she put the unforgivable crime on her head.
"Your Majesty knows who I am best. I dare not do such a bold and reckless thing."
"Your Majesty, do you think it is necessary to go to your father to discuss this matter? Most of the court officials have arrived, right? You should go and do your business first. I will go and have a chat with the ministers." Ah Man saw that Your Majesty Zhu's face changed and she wanted to tease her more. After she finished speaking, she turned around and left.
Concubine Zhu looked at Ah Man's back, chased after her anxiously, and shouted: "Princess Jiaoyang, I was wrong, I was wrong, you are a great man and don't bear grudges, you..."
After chasing for a few steps, Concubine Zhu realized that she could not keep up with A'man, so she quickly gave in.
She knew very well that the officials in the court did not like her. If Princess Jiaoyang really spread her words, they would never let it go.
The harem is not allowed to interfere in political affairs, which applies to the concubines and also includes the princesses living in the harem.
Ah Man was in a difficult situation, so she would not seek troubles, and would never go to see the court officials. So when Concubine Zhu called her twice, she smiled and turned back, slowly walked to Concubine Zhu, and said, "Concubine Zhu, don't think that my mother is gone, you are the master of the harem, be obedient and be your concubine, I will not embarrass you, if you dare to mess around, be careful or I will chop off your outstretched claws."
Concubine Zhu didn't expect that at this point, A'man would still threaten her.
But after Ah Man said this, she felt guilty, because no matter whether Ah Man could do what he said or not, she did have the intention to do something wrong.
"I..." Concubine Zhu wanted to explain, but after she opened her mouth, she realized that there was really no need to explain to her, so she simply shut up and turned away.
It is said that a fallen phoenix is no better than a chicken, but she still couldn't get the slightest advantage from Ah Man.
Concubine Zhu was extremely angry, but she could do nothing about it.
For so many years, Princess Jiaoyang has always been a domineering figure in Bei'an's harem. Even though the queen is not here now, her aura still makes her afraid.
She could only pretend to be calm and tried to maintain the smugness and pride on her face, making people feel that she was the winner in the confrontation between her and Princess Jiaoyang.
Princess Jiaoyang didn't bother to pay any attention to Concubine Zhu. She just came to show off her success, but her success didn't catch her eyes at all.
Ah Man hurried to the road that his father had to take to attend the morning court, waiting for his father. Longing, resentment, and all kinds of emotions intertwined in his heart. The cold wind blowing in his face made him feel sour and unbearable, making him want to cry uncontrollably.
However, before Ah Man's tears could fall, in the dim morning light in the distance, his father, dressed in bright yellow, slowly walked towards him.
(End of this chapter)