Traveling to the ancient harem

Chapter 215: Lady Gao's Complaint

Kunning Palace.

Because of the delay, when Huang Ye and Hong Dou arrived at Kunning Palace, several people had already arrived. The four talented people were all there. When they saw Huang Ye come in, they all stood up and saluted.

Huang Ye asked them to sit down, then turned around and saluted the two beauties. There was no other way, this was how it was in the palace. When a queen of lower rank met someone of higher rank than herself, she had to salute and greet them.

Lady Ai kindly asked Huang Ye to sit down. No one knew what was wrong with Lady Gao. She disliked Huang Ye as soon as she saw him. She would not be polite to people she disliked, especially since Huang Ye was of lower status than her.

"Tsk tsk tsk, some people are so cunning, thinking they can gain favor by currying favor with the retired emperor. They didn't expect that our emperor is so smart and he was resting in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity last night. Some people's efforts are in vain." Lady Gao said sarcastically, rolling her eyes in cooperation.

Huang Ye didn't even glance at her. He just picked up the tea that the palace maid had just poured for him and took a sip. It was too cold outside, and drinking the hot tea made him feel a lot warmer.

Concubine Gao had been mocking Huang Ye for two mornings in a row, but Huang Ye hadn't responded. She felt a little embarrassed and was about to start trouble when Concubine Du and Concubine Liang came in one after another, and everyone stood up and saluted again.

Just like yesterday morning, it was Concubine Liang who asked them to get up. Before they could sit down, another person came in. This person was none other than Xu Rou, who was dressed very exquisitely.

Seeing Xu Rou come in, the four talented people hurriedly bowed, and the others returned to their seats, and no one spoke to her.

Xu Rou looked at the four people who saluted her and snorted: "Get up." She said arrogantly as she walked to her seat.

Who is Lady Gao? She is someone who is looking for trouble even when there is nothing to do. Concubine Xu does not respect the concubines of higher rank, which means she does not take them seriously. "Concubine Xu, who taught you the rules that you should not respect people of higher rank than you?"

Xu Rou glanced at her with contempt. This Lady Gao was a bully at home. Yesterday in her aunt's Cining Palace, she was like a turtle, not daring to say a word. Now she was acting arrogantly again in Kunning Palace.

It would be unfair to say that Xu Rou didn't know the rules. She had been in and out of the palace since she was a child, so how could she not know these things? It's just that one of the two concubines was her mortal enemy, and one of the two beauties, Lady Gao, had a feud with her yesterday. She didn't want to show weakness in front of these two people, so she thought of fooling around by not being polite.

How could Concubine Gao let her go? She was still remembering yesterday's grudge: "Concubine Xu, where are your rules?" she asked sternly.

Before Xu Rou could say anything, another person walked in. Huang Ye took a look and thought, wow, isn't this the real-life version of Lin Daiyu?

The person who came had a pair of beautiful curved eyebrows, a pair of almond-shaped eyes that seemed to be hesitant to speak, a straight nose, a cherry-like mouth, and a frail body. When she walked, it seemed as if she would fall down if the wind blew.

Concubine Lin walked up to the two concubines and bowed: "I am late, please pay your respects to the two sisters."

Concubine Du and Concubine Liang both stood up: "You are weak, please sit down." They all came from the Eastern Palace, so naturally they have more friendship than others.

After Concubine Lin sat down, Huang Ye and other people in low positions quickly stood up and saluted, including Xu Rou who stood up with them. Concubine Lin was obviously a person who was easy to talk to. She asked them to stand up again and again, and everyone sat back in their seats.

Before Lady Gao could start another attack, another person came in from outside. She was pretty, slightly plump, and had a friendly look on her face. However, she looked a little out of spirit, as if she had not had a good rest.

"I am late, please pay my respects to all the sisters." Although Concubine Yi said polite words, her expression was a little arrogant. Huang Ye thought about it and it made sense. She was the one who gave birth to the emperor's only prince. Although her position was not high, her son had a high status.

After everyone had greeted each other and sat down, Huang Ye looked around. These concubines all had their own merits in appearance. It could be said that none of them were ugly. But the emperor's appearance was so bad that he would not be able to show off if he was too ugly. To be honest, the queen's appearance was dignified but her beauty was a little disappointing. However, as a queen, dignity was the most important thing, and the queen was indeed worthy of this title.

Well, everyone is here today. She suddenly feels that the emperor has so many concubines and a principal wife, so he should be very happy.

Before Huang Ye could think more, the Queen Mother came out. Everyone in the hall stood up again and greeted the Queen in unison.

After the queen asked everyone to sit down, she asked Concubine Yi with concern: "How is the eldest prince's health? Is he feeling better? If he is not well, you don't have to come here so early in the morning. Just send someone to tell him. The heir to the throne is more important."

Huang Ye really felt that the queen was a good actress. Looking at her concerned eyes, someone who didn’t know would think that Concubine Yi was her relative.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The eldest prince was just weak and caught a cold. The imperial physician prescribed some medicine and he felt much better after taking it." Concubine Yi quickly stood up and replied. Huang Ye thought, he is also a good actor.

"It's good that she's fine, it's good that she's fine." The queen said repeatedly, and turned to look at Concubine Lin: "It's been a long time since I saw Concubine Lin come out. How is your health? Can you stand this cold weather?"

Lin Jieyu stood up, but couldn't help but coughing twice with her hand covering her mouth: "Normally, I dare not go out in this weather, but I really want to see the new sisters... cough cough, I'm sorry to make you laugh."

"You... still have the mentality of a child. Don't do this in the future. Your health is important." The queen spoke like a kind elder to a willful child, making people feel intimate for no reason.

"Empress, I have something to report." Concubine Gao had been patient for so long. Seeing that they had finished exchanging greetings, she couldn't wait to stand up. She couldn't let Concubine Xu escape. Today she was not in the Cining Palace and no one would protect her. She must report to the Empress and punish her severely.