Jiu Ran Ling swaggered into the Hall of Splendor, Nalan Xice following behind her. The girls who had been gossiping in groups all came forward and bowed.""ChenQie pays her respects to Your Highness."
"No need for formalities." Jiu Ranling waved her hand and walked towards Noble Ping without bowing to the Empress. She had a big smile on her face."Noble Ping, this princess heard that you gave birth to a little princess and specially came to take a look. It has been so many years since this princess has had a younger sister. This time, I am truly overjoyed!”In the palace, newborns could only be given a name by the Emperor or Empress Dowager at the one-month-old banquet. The little princess had only been born for a few days and did not have a name yet. They could only call her little princess for a while.
Seeing that the little tyrant Jiu Ranling had never made things difficult for Noble Ping, the various consorts could not help but feel shocked. Noble Ping was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. He quickly accompanied Jiu Ran Ling and smiled fervently."Your Highness is too kind. ChenQie thanks Your Highness on behalf of Little Princess. However, it was not easy for ChenQie to give birth to this daughter. On the day the little princess was born, the roses outside the palace instantly bloomed. It could be said to be beautiful. ChenQie thinks that in the future, the little princess will definitely be as likable as His Highness, and His Majesty will definitely dote on her very much.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Concubine Li, who was playing with the little princess, suddenly cried out in surprise! Her hand slipped and the little princess almost fell to the ground. Noble Ping's maidservant quickly caught it, and the swaddled child immediately burst into tears.
Noble Ping was so scared that his soul almost flew out of his body. He hurriedly took the child and carefully coaxed him.
However, Concubine Li was still jeering at the side, shirking her responsibility completely."Noble Ping, this cannot be blamed on BenGong. It's clear that your words are too shocking and scared bengong. Even the noble Princess Ling did not dare to say that it was an auspicious sign when she was born.”
The concubines immediately burst into laughter. Someone even took the opportunity to ask," Noble Ping, I'm really curious. You've been pregnant for ten months, but there hasn't been much news. I wonder if His Majesty knows?"”
Noble Ping lightly replied,"His Majesty and the Empress Dowager both know. It's just that ChenQie's stomach is small, so she can't see clearly."”
Concubine Li chuckled. She thought that she had mentioned the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, but not the Empress. It seemed that Noble Ping had always been wary of the Empress. However, she did not have the guts to joke with the Empress. Concubine Li raised her eyes and looked at the woman who had been sitting quietly at the head of the table, watching the people below fight.
The Empress glanced at the consort who had just spoken. That person immediately lowered his head and retreated to the side. She played with the small jade Ruyi and suddenly said with her usual dignified face and gentle tone,"Noble Ping gave birth to a little princess, which added merit to the royal family. Bengong has nothing to express. This jade is carved from the best nephrite. Although it's not anything valuable, it can be considered a lucky draw. Su 'er, go put it on the little princess."
"Yes, Empress." The empress's personal nanny took the jade scepter and went down to put it on the little princess 'neck.
"ChenQie thanks the Empress for her grace on behalf of Little Princess.”Noble Ping hugged the little princess and knelt down to thank her.
"It's fine. Get up quickly. We're all sisters.”The Empress smiled elegantly and turned her gaze to Jiu Ran Ling, finally drawing away the attention of all the concubines in the room. She was no longer constrained by mocking Noble Ping." Ling 'er, why didn't I know that you changed a servant today?”
The empress was naturally referring to Nalan Xice, who had been following behind Jiu Ranling.
Jiu Ranling snorted." Thank you for your concern, Empress. You are in charge of the harem. It is not up to you whether I change my manservant or not."”She rolled her eyes and laughed."However, I don't know if it's because you have forgotten or your eyes are blind, but you actually don't recognize Consort Ying's face.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a scream was heard. A few servant girls frantically held Concubine Li. Concubine Li pointed at Nalan Xice, her face pale, her small mouth opening and closing, unable to even speak.
Jiu Ranling glanced at her and then looked at the Empress. She saw that her expression was the same. However, Jiu Ranling smiled slightly because the nanny beside the Empress was wiping the table, but the Empress maintained the gesture of holding the teacup.
It seemed that the Empress, who had always been as steady as Mount Tai, had also lost her manners in public.
Just like Jiu Ranling, Nalan Xice, who had noticed everyone's reaction, respectfully walked to the Empress and bowed.""Your son pays his respects to mother."
" Look." Jiu Ran Ling was still fanning the flames." Isn't Seventh Brother as polite as Concubine Ying?"”
" Yes." The Empress smiled and put down the empty teacup in her hand." Xi 'er is not dead because our ancestors have blessed our Jiuran family." In the past, bengong and consort Li, consort Ying, and consort Rong were good sisters. After so many years, bengong was very gratified to see our children grow up so healthily. Su 'er, bestow tea to the Seventh Prince."
"Yes." Nanny Su picked up her teacup and walked towards Nalan Xice. Nalan Xice looked coldly at her approaching figure, and his hands under his sleeves gradually clenched into fists.
"Seventh Highness, please have some tea." Nanny Su bowed and handed her a teacup.
Nalan Xice stared at the teacup for a long time before he let go of his clenched fists.
The moment he reached out to take the teacup, a pair of hands were faster than him.
"Your Highness!" Nanny Su exclaimed as she watched the teacup being snatched away by Jiu Ran Ling. Jiuran Ling smiled and lifted the lid of the tea cup to take a sniff. She sighed,""As expected of the Empress 'tea, it's truly top-grade.”
The Empress narrowed her eyes slightly, but her expression remained unchanged.
" But…" Jiu Ran Ling glanced at the Empress and slowly tilted the porcelain cup. The tea was immediately poured onto the floor of the Pinghua Palace. "How could I dare to let seventh brother drink something bestowed by the empress? Back then, the Empress had crippled Brother Qing with a little trick.”
"Princess, don't slander me!”Concubine Li finally steadied herself and glared at Jiu Ranling unhappily.
"Oh?" Jiu Ranling tilted her head and looked at her." If the incident back then had nothing to do with the Empress, then could it be that Concubine Li was involved?"”
"You…"
"Don't bring up these old things.”The Empress gently stroked the finger cot on her little finger. No one noticed the bulging veins on the back of her hand." It was BenGong's eldest servant girl who committed the sin back then. BenGong also punished her and gave an explanation to Consort Rong. All these years, Bengong has been thinking of ways to let Qing 'er stand up. Ling' er must not misunderstand Bengong's intentions.”
"Forget it." Jiu Ran Ling waved her hand." I've heard your excuses for more than ten years. I'm tired of them." This princess is tired and doesn't want to listen to your stories. I'll go back and rest first.”
Nalan Xice bowed to the consorts and said,""Your son will also take his leave."
The moment the two of them stepped out of the Hall of Splendor, Nalan Xice clearly heard Jiu Ranling's sigh. He lowered his head, and her eyes flickered.
"What's wrong?"
"That little princess won't live long. It was a pity that he finally had a sister who was born safely.”Jiu Ranling walked very slowly." Noble Ping is usually a very cautious person, but now you've forgotten your manners. I hope that my words to the Empress will make her wary.
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