freenovelworld Chapter 927: Driven out of the palace!
Chapter 927: Driven out of the palace!
Princess Zhaoyang glanced around slightly, and soon, a lady said in an unfriendly tone, "Old Madam Li, it's not that we juniors are disrespectful to you, but isn't the upbringing of your Li family too poor? How dare a mere concubine plot against the mistress?"
Mu Xin Nuan remained silent, only glancing indifferently at the lady, who was probably from the Su family.
The Su family is not considered a prominent family in the capital. It just so happens that the Su family's most favored member, the Second Master Su, is working under the Marquis of Anning.
This Marquis Anning was the elder brother of Consort Luo.
It seems that the Su family is trying to curry favor with the Luo family and Princess Zhaoyang, so they can't even tell who is in charge of Dayong now?
"How dare you! Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, who would dare to be so disrespectful?"
The one speaking was Princess Consort Su.
Princess Consort Su had naturally heard about these rumors. However, in her opinion, if such tactics commonly used among women were to be brought into the inner palace, it would likely be more than just a power struggle for favor.
This is clearly an intentional attempt to disrupt the imperial court.
Upon hearing the Princess Consort's light rebuke, Madam Su naturally shrank back in fright. However, thinking of the benefits that had been promised to her before, she couldn't help but feel tempted again.
“I cannot agree with what Princess Su said. It is precisely because today is the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet that I believe the Empress Dowager should stand up for Princess Zhaoyang and eliminate those who have ill intentions.”
That's a bit of an overstatement.
Madam Li frowned in displeasure, but the Empress Dowager snorted coldly, "Whose wife is this? She is utterly repulsive. Knowing that today is my birthday, she still dares to say such hurtful things to me. Guards, drag her away and punish her severely with twenty strokes of the cane, banish her from the palace, and never let her ever set foot in the palace again."
"Yes, ma'am."
The Empress Dowager's reaction greatly surprised everyone.
In their view, the Empress Dowager should at least express her concern about this matter, since the victim in this incident is Princess Zhaoyang, who is the Empress Dowager's own daughter.
Even if the Empress Dowager doted on the Empress and was close to the Li family, she wouldn't possibly disregard the life and death of her own daughter, would she?
But what did they just hear?
The Empress Dowager actually wanted to drag Madam Su out and punish her severely for twenty years, and then expel her from the palace.
Is this a slap in the face to Madam Su, or to Princess Zhaoyang?
The Empress Dowager was getting old and only wanted to live a peaceful life. Now that she had her grandson around her, she was naturally very content. But Zhao Yang just had to cause so much trouble, which the Empress Dowager naturally couldn't stand.
"It's all my fault, I've caused Mother Empress trouble today." Princess Zhaoyang's face was rather unpleasant; clearly, the Empress Dowager's behavior had greatly surprised her.
She truly hadn't expected that, even at this point, the Empress Dowager would still choose to protect Mu Xin Nuan.
"Well, never mind. You didn't start this. It was just some blind fool who believed a few rumors. Zhaoyang, what do you think?"
Princess Zhaoyang felt utterly disgusted!
This was clearly a slap in the face, forcing her to admit that everything circulating outside was just rumors and not the truth.
Of course, Zhao Yang could choose not to admit it, but in doing so, she would completely lose the Empress Dowager's favor.
Since the Empress Dowager dared to ask her such a question, it's highly likely that the Empress Dowager had already figured out the whole story.
Princess Zhaoyang had no choice. Today was the Empress Dowager's birthday, and she couldn't afford to upset her, otherwise she would surely be branded as an unfilial daughter.
"Your Majesty, you are right. It is all my fault that such rumors, which are detrimental to the Luo family, have spread in the streets. In fact, Aunt Li is not as vicious as the rumors suggest."
This statement left him some room for maneuver.
The Empress Dowager frowned slightly but remained silent.
Mu Xin Nuan chuckled lightly. She could clearly see through Zhao Yang's little scheme.
She's simply deliberately downplaying the issue. How others will interpret her statement is a matter of opinion.
It's likely that some people will think Li Wanhe is unkind, and while she may not be as vicious as rumored, she's probably not much better.
Of course, most of the ladies understood one thing.
That shows how much the Li family held in the Empress Dowager's heart; it was no small matter.
Once you think it through, it's not hard to see that what the Empress Dowager values more is the Empress in front of her.
Although the Emperor never took any concubines, the Empress had given birth to two sons for him, which was already a great contribution to the country.
Then think about the Emperor Emeritus's sons; weren't they all legitimate sons?
Even though the retired emperor took concubines back then, he only had a few princesses born out of wedlock, and there really weren't many.
Thinking about it this way, perhaps the Empress Dowager could understand the Empress's feelings. Therefore, her siding with the Empress at this moment is also an affirmation of the Emperor.
Everyone knows that the Emperor dotes on the Empress beyond measure!
Princess Consort Su changed the subject, "Your Majesty looks several years younger today than when we last met! It's truly remarkable to have such a good daughter-in-law like the Empress helping you take care of your health in the palace."
"What? Are you jealous? Hehe, I am truly blessed. What? You dare to try and take her away from me?"
"Oh! What are you saying, Your Majesty? Even if you dare to release them, I wouldn't dare to accept them! Your Majesty would definitely tear down the Prince Su's mansion."
That one sentence amused everyone.
Madam Li finally smiled a little, while Mu Xin Nuan lowered her head somewhat embarrassed.
"A few years ago, the Empress Dowager's health was not as good as it is now. Look at her now, how confident she is when she speaks! It is clear that the Empress is truly filial."
"Yes, I've also heard that before the Emperor ascended the throne, the Emperor Emeritus had been unwell. Later, thanks to the Empress's personal preparation of medicinal meals for several months, the Emperor Emeritus's health was restored."
"I've also heard that there's a restaurant in the capital that specializes in medicinal cuisine. I've heard that the food there is ridiculously expensive, but people flock there every day. I've heard that it was opened by order of the Empress herself."
"Her Majesty the Empress is indeed blessed. We can see that from the Empress Dowager's robust health."
Listening to the conversations around her, Princess Zhaoyang felt so angry that it was almost rising to her throat!
Why does everyone say Mu Xin Nuan is good?
What does she have?
Isn't it just because she has some medical skills? To put it bluntly, how is she any different from a female doctor?