"Your Highness, you have just recovered, you shouldn't be angry!" Seeing Xiao Shushen's eyes filled with anger, Aunt Gui couldn't help but stand up to comfort her, "This is Concubine Xian's plan, Your Highness must not fall for it!"
Her eyes narrowed slightly. She knew that Shen Qingwan might use this matter to plot against her, but she still couldn't let go of the hatred in her heart.
Seeing that her emotions had stabilized a little, Nanny Gui stepped forward and advised: "The emperor only felt a little sympathy for her because she lost her maid. Your Majesty is the biological mother of the prince, how can she compare to her!"
Xiao Shushen calmed down a bit after hearing this, and snorted coldly, "I am the emperor who rules the country, and she is just a concubine, so naturally she can't compare to me!"
There was a look of relief in Nanny Gui's eyes. Fortunately, the Queen listened to her advice, otherwise her temper would have been discovered long ago.
He brought a cup of tea to Xiao Shushen and whispered a plan, "Besides, the emperor entrusted this matter to the queen, which shows his trust. If the emperor didn't trust the virtuous concubine's ability to do things, why didn't he let her choose it herself?"
Nanny Gui's words of comfort made her feel much better. She smiled smugly with a fierce look in her eyes, "Since the emperor trusts me so much, I naturally cannot let him down."
Since the matter was handed over to her, all personnel changes would have to go through her hands, so it would be easy for her to play tricks on her.
"I have thought of a good idea." The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, full of traces of conspiracy.
Xiao Shushen asked Nanny Gui to personally select a group of new palace maids, including those who looked honest and obedient, and some who were the targets of her special training.
Money makes the world go round, not to mention that this is in the harem. If he wants to survive, he has to consider the face of the queen. So he picked a few people who were quick and clever and sent them to the queen's palace.
Glancing at them, they all looked eager to try, but there was some fear in their eyes.
She leaned lazily on the beauty couch, her phoenix eyes fell on Nanny Gui, "Are these the smartest ones picked?" In fact, she was not very satisfied with these ones. Although they looked smart, they made people uncomfortable because they were too sharp.
Nanny Gui nodded and said, "This is the smartest and most obedient among the palace maids."
The best person is the one who can be used by them.
"Did you hear clearly what Nanny Gui told you?" She glanced at a few people coldly. Although she was not satisfied, compared to those honest ones, Shen Qingwan should still choose these smart ones.
"I heard it clearly."
She let Nanny Gui help her to stand up and looked them over carefully. "Then I will not repeat myself. What I want you to do is to do your best to let Concubine Xian choose you and then work for me."
With the Queen as their support, they could walk with their backs straight in the harem. They were naturally happy and each of them said they were willing.
After arranging the spies, she told Fu Yuheng that the palace maids had already been selected and they were just waiting for her to choose.
Fu Yuheng was very satisfied with her efficiency, "The Queen is really capable."
Xiao Shushen smiled dignifiedly and generously, "I have done my best, I just hope that Sister Xianfei will be satisfied."
Although Shen Qingwan is a difficult person to talk to, she is also a reasonable person and will probably not make a big fuss about the palace maid matter.
The next day, she led a group of palace maids to the Imperial Garden and sent someone to invite Shen Qingwan. Although she was reluctant, she endured it for the sake of the smooth selection of palace maids today.
"Sister, I spent a lot of effort to select such a group of palace maids." Xiao Shushen sat on the stone bench, raised her eyebrows, and her words were very affectionate but revealed a cold tone.
Shen Qingwan just smiled it off. Even though she was trying hard, it was only for Fu Yuheng's sake.
Lianyun followed behind her and helped to take a quick look at the palace maids. Some of the braver ones dared to raise their heads and take a few peeks, while some of the more introverted ones just wanted to bury their faces in their necks.
"Sister, these palace maids are all smart, you can choose with confidence." Xiao Shushen said again.
This made Shen Qingwan frown. If she was doing this to show off in front of Fu Yuheng, it would be understandable, but why was she so enthusiastic towards her today when he was not here
When he looked at the palace maids, there was a hint of curiosity on his face. He must have thought that these palace maids were not simple either.
"Your Majesty, I see something is wrong." Lianyun reminded quietly. She just glanced around and found something wrong. "Your Majesty, I see that some of the palace maids are wearing bracelets or hairpins on their wrists or heads..."
When she reminded her, Shen Qingwan looked up and her eyes narrowed immediately. Those were all top-quality jade artifacts. How could an ordinary palace maid have such treasures
Considering Hsiao Shu-shen's abnormal behavior today, it became clear that those concubines must have been bribed!
The corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, revealing a mocking smile. Do you want to place spies around her
He gave up on the group of palace maids over there and his eyes fell on an ordinary palace maid. She didn't have any precious items on her body. She kept her head down and didn't dare to look up at her.
"Your Majesty, I have made my choice." Then she pointed at the maid and said, "Stand out, what is your name?"
The maid was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening. Seeing that she was the one chosen, she quickly stepped forward and said in a stammering voice, "My name is Xiao Ruo."
"Xiao Ruo, I like you." Shen Qingwan smiled faintly, "Thank you for your concern for me."
When Xiao Shushen saw that she had only chosen one person, and that he was not the one she bribed, she was about to persuade him, but she saw that she had already stood up and bowed to her, "I will take my leave first."
After saying that, he took Xiao Ruo back to the palace, ignoring Xiao Shushen who had an unhappy expression on her face behind him.
Although she didn't look smart, she wanted someone reliable. Seeing that she was quiet and introverted, she spoke in a lighter voice, "From now on, you will be a member of my palace. If you are loyal, I will not treat you unfairly."
Xiao Ruo responded in a low voice, "I know."
He glanced at Lianyun beside him and said, "Go and help Xiaoruo find a place to live. I will learn from you for the next few days."
"yes."
Xiao Ruo bowed to Lianyun, "Thank you, Aunt Lianyun."
Lianyun arranged some simple tasks for her first, asking her to help clean the vase, but she accidentally broke the vase and immediately knelt on the ground begging for mercy, "Madam, please spare me! I didn't mean to do that, please spare me!"
Shen Qingwan sighed, not knowing why she was so afraid of herself, "Get up, I didn't say what I'm going to do to you."
“My Queen…” She pinched the corner of her clothes nervously, still not daring to get up.
"It's just a vase. I won't punish you. You don't have to be so timid. Just remember that I'm your master and you should serve me wholeheartedly." Shen Qingwan had no choice but to pull her up from the ground and reached out to pat the dust off her body.
Xiao Ruo pursed her lips, but the emotion in her eyes could not be concealed.