Lu Mingyu really knew Su Zhaorong too well.

No need to observe or speculate, she could guess what evil thoughts Su Zhaorong was planning.

Lu Mingyu’s eyes fell on Su Zhaorong’s face, and her voice was neither high nor low: “Congratulations to Su Zhaorong. However, the Empress’ decree is not yet clear, so it is inappropriate to change my words now. Come to think of it, Su Zhaorong won’t mind.”

With all the courage Su Zhaorong mustered, the moment she saw Lu Mingyu’s indifferent gaze with a hint of coolness, everything disappeared. The panic of being targeted by a beast and about to die at any time quickly seized her chest and she found it hard to breathe.

Su Zhaorong’s pale complexion could not be hidden from everyone’s sharp eyes.

Even Empress Qiao was a little surprised.

This thing was very strange.

Something didn’t feel right between Lu Mingyu and Su Zhaorong from the first time they met. It was like enemies from a previous life meeting each other. ^[1]T/N Oh you are so right Empress

After Lu Mingyu married into the Royal family, she only met Su Zhaorong on the day of the Tea Ceremony. Strictly speaking, she didn’t even exchange a few words. There were only a few people in Jiaofang Hall today, and everyone could see Su Zhaorong’s strange behavior towards Lu Mingyu.

Empress Qiao coughed lightly.

Lu Mingyu smiled slightly, saluted Su Zhaorong, and then took a seat at Empress Qiao’s signal.

Empress Qiao talked about Su Zhaorong’s promotion to the concubines again: “…I will issue an order shortly. There will be a palace banquet in the palace two days later. Don’t forget to prepare generous gifts to congratulate Su Fei.”

Lu Mingyu responded with a smile.

A respectful and docile “I am an obedient daughter-in-law” look.

Su Zhaorong rolled her eyes in her heart.

Anyway, with Lu Mingyu here, Su Zhaorong was in no mood to stay any longer. After sitting for a while, she stood up and left.

Qin Fei had other thoughts and quickly got up and left.

…

Meng Guifei pointedly smiled and said: “Qin Fei must have gone to Shouning Palace to serve the Queen Mother’s lunch. After more than ten years of being respectful and filial, no wonder the Queen Mother loves her!”

Empress Qiao said calmly: “I am busy handling palace affairs every day. I feel comforted by the fact that the Qin Shi is filial to the Queen Mother on my behalf.”

Meng Guifei replied with a smile: “The Empress is right. Maybe, there will be another happy event in the palace soon.”

Meng Guifei could certainly guess Qin Fei’s thoughts.

As soon as Su Zhaorong was promoted to Fei, she became equal to Qin Fei. Qin Fei felt unhappy, and she must have wanted to talk to Empress Dowager Zhao, give her a promotion, or something like that. No matter what, you have to overpower Su Zhaorong.

For Empress Yu Qiao, the promotion of concubines was never a pleasant matter.

Empress Qiao glanced at Meng Guifei and said casually: “I am also looking forward to more happy events in the palace.”

Meng Guifei still wanted to instigate, but Lu Mingyu’s voice rang out: “I heard that Yang Gongren lives in Yanxi Palace. Why didn’t Guìfēi niángniáng bring Yang Gongren with her today?”

Meng Guifei: “…”

Meng Guifei smiled at this abrupt interruption. When she reacted, she felt quite unhappy.

The fact that Yang Gongren was taken into the Yanxi Palace to raise a fetus was of course inconsistent with etiquette. Meng Guifei would never admit that her hands were too long and she would reach into her son’s inner house to stir up trouble.

Therefore, although Meng Guifei was proud of the fact that Yang Gongren was pregnant, she did not want people to bring up this topic casually.

Not to mention, Lu Mingyu’s calm and deliberate provocations were even more apparent.

Meng Guifei glanced at Lu Mingyu indifferently: “When I talk to the Empress, there is no room for juniors to interrupt. Second Huangzifei should also learn the rules.”

In an ordinary family, the father-in-law’s concubine, even if it was a Guifei could not show off her elders’ reputation in front of the Di daughter-in-law.

But when it came to the Royal Family, all the concubines in the palace were of high rank. Meng Guifei didn’t even pay attention to Empress Qiao, but she felt somewhat wary of Lu Mingyu. However, she would never back down.

Lu Mingyu smiled slowly and said: “I learned the rules of the palace before I got married. After I got married, my mother never found fault with me. Surprisingly, Guìfēi niángniáng values ​​the rules so much.”

“According to the rules of the palace, a palace lady who was pregnant in the First Prince’s Palace should raise her baby in the First Prince’s Palace and should not enter the palace.”

“Could it be that this is a unique rule in the Yanxi Palace?”

Meng Guifei’s expression darkened and she glared fiercely at Lu Mingyu.

Lu Mingyu looked at Empress Qiao as if she hadn’t seen her, and asked curiously: “Mother, my daughter-in-law has only been married for a short period, and she doesn’t understand many things. Are the rules in Yanxi Palace different from those elsewhere?”

Empress Qiao looked at Meng Guifei’s not-so-pleasant expression and felt very happy. She responded gently: “The palace rules were set by běngōng according to the previous dynasty, and they were approved by the Emperor. Everyone has to abide by the palace rules, and Yanxi Palace is no exception.”

Lu Mingyu showed a sudden expression and then looked at Meng Guifei with a half-smile.

Meng Guifei was furious as this pair of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law joined forces to squeeze her out.

Empress Qiao’s methods were gentler, but that didn’t mean she was easy to bully.

In the past, it was evenly divided, with each winning and losing. Now there was a sharp-tongued Lu Mingyu. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sang along, and she was immediately at a disadvantage.

Meng Guifei responded with a smile: “These things are all approved by the Emperor. The rules in Yanxi Palace are always a little different from other places in the palace.”

This time, it was Empress Qiao’s turn to be consumed by anger.

Meng Guifei was relying on her pampering to be coquettish, holding up the banner of Emperor Yongjia to suppress others.

In fact, Meng Guifei was right. In this harem, Yanxi Palace was protected by Emperor Yongjia, and many rules did not need to be followed.

Lu Mingyu smiled faintly: “Flowers cannot be red for a hundred days, and people cannot be good for a thousand days. Beauty ages easily, and there will always be a day when beauty fades. When people are proud, they should also take a longer view, so as not to be unable to bear the disappointment. This saying Guìfēi niángniáng, do you agree or not?”

Meng Guifei’s expression suddenly changed.

Beauty aged easily, color faded and love faded.

These words were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into her heart.

Her status and glory all stemmed from the protection and favor of Emperor Yongjia. Despite her splendid position, it was impossible for her not to have worries. At over thirty years old, no matter how well she maintained herself, she was gradually losing her youthful charm.

Meanwhile, Emperor Yongjia was in the prime of his life and held the prestigious title of Emperor of Da Wei. He could enjoy the company of beauties in the harem. If one day Emperor Yongjia’s feelings changed, then at that time…

Lu Mingyu asked with a smile: “Why does Guìfēi niángniáng’s face suddenly look so ugly? Is there something wrong with what I just said?”

Meng Guifei stood up suddenly and stared at Lu Mingyu.

Lu Mingyu remained unmoved, a hint of surprise appearing on her face. “It’s just idle chatter, why is Guìfēi niángniáng so agitated? If I’ve spoken out of turn, Guìfēi niángniáng, please speak plainly, and I will apologize. Guìfēi niángniáng, you’re older, there’s no need to argue with someone of my junior status.”

(End of Chapter)