novelden Chapter 205: Standing and Saluting
Chapter 205: Standing and Saluting
Mo Ziyu did not deny it and asked directly: "I don't know when?"
"Everyone in the palace is preparing, but they are worried that you are unwilling, so I came to invite you personally!" Xiao Wanwan had a kind smile on her face, but she was calculating in her heart. If the Queen Mother hadn't said that Prince Xiao took good care of her and she had found excuses to refuse every time, she wouldn't have to come!
"Today?" Chen Zhao was a little surprised. Mo Ziyu was stunned for a moment, not understanding what she was up to, but she always felt that this was definitely not as simple as just asking her out for a meal, and she had already invited the Queen Mother, so it was probably a conspiracy!
But if I don't go, the other party won't let me go, I can't hide forever, thinking of this, I became ruthless and said straightforwardly: "Okay, then I'll go now!"
"Okay, I'll wait for you." Mo Ziyu smiled, asked Xueying to help her sit on the wheelchair, and then pushed her into the inner hall.
Looking at her leaving figure, Xiao Wanwan curled up the corner of his mouth into a sarcastic smile, "You are just a useless person. I wonder what else you can do!"
"Master, are you sure you want to go? However, when the prince asks you to go to the palace, you must get his consent, so he can let you in."
"He's also in the palace. Can't I just tell him directly when the time comes?"
"But, but I still feel something is wrong, Miss, Miss she, she..."
Mo Ziyu understood her concerns and gently patted her little palm, saying, "What are you afraid of? She is not a tiger that will eat people alive! Besides, didn't the prince also enter the palace? I know what I am doing!"
"Prepare something for me, just in case."
"Xiao Muchen, I hope you can keep your promise and don't let me down!" At the end, her eyes became firm, as if she was willing to die for him.
Xueying Xiqiu also became anxious, "Master, we won't go over there! I will pass the message to the eldest lady right away." Xiqiu said again.
"Why not? This princess would really like to see the banquet in the palace and see if it is as delicious as the one in our Prince Xiao's Mansion!" She pursed her lips and spoke with a smile.
"Then you have to go see Mr. Buddha, you..."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Do you think I'd be that stupid?" Her eyes were clear and she could naturally see what this banquet meant.
She was awarded to her by the Emperor. Even if the Empress Dowager was unhappy, she would not dare to do anything to her in public. At most, she could use some tricks, or seek help from other people, such as the spoiled eldest princess.
Now that she has said this, there is no point in hiding it any longer. Sooner or later, she will use tough measures against me, and that will be troublesome. It is better to take action sooner rather than later!
The two of them entered the palace silently, but they didn't expect that this banquet would be held in the palace. When she arrived, many concubines were there. Looking around, there were quite a few concubines of these emperors. He even saw a familiar face, it was Concubine Ruan who said that she had framed the royal children in the parade that day.
Wasn't he imprisoned for a hundred days? Is this going to be released first? Concubine Ruan paused, her eyes fell on her. When she saw her, her originally ugly face suddenly became even uglier. She even raised her voice and said loudly: "Oh, I thought you were some noble! You made her go through so much trouble, but you are just a useless doctor. Tsk tsk, you have the support of Prince Xiao, which is really enviable. Please invite me if you want!"
Her voice has attracted everyone's attention. Dozens of eyes have fallen on Mo Ziyu, with curiosity, confusion, disdain, and disgust. Such a feeling is indeed very uncomfortable, but it is also within Mo Ziyu's expectations.
She had a faint smile on her face, looking very calm. Before he could refute, Xiao Wanwan on the side said first: "Sister Ruan may not know, she was just released, and was canonized by the emperor himself. According to convention, she should attend our banquet."
"What's going on?" Concubine Ruan's face changed, and she jumped down from her seat with a thud, looking very excited. "No way, why would His Majesty marry such a person to Prince Xiao? Could it be because..."
She racked her brains but could not think of any prince who did not have a concubine after he came of age, and the only one was Xiao Muchen.
"Don't ask, Sister Ruan, Prince Xiao is Xiaobao's biological mother. You can't be that you don't even recognize Concubine Yu?" Xiao Mo was surprised, but he already had a plan in mind.
"No way? That woman she..." Concubine Ruan was about to speak, but a maid next to her pulled her sleeve. It seemed that because she spoke a little too radically, she nodded to her while she spoke.
Concubine Ruan's chest rose and fell violently. She tried hard to suppress her anger. Just as she was about to speak, she heard a eunuch shout, "The Queen Mother is here! Your Majesty is here!"
Upon hearing this, several concubines immediately stood up and saluted, saying in unison: "Long live the Queen Mother! Congratulations to Your Majesty, and I wish you good health!"
Mo Ziyu also noticed that some of these concubines brought their sons or princesses to their seats, so there were only about a hundred palace maids and slaves in the entire hall, all of whom saluted the empress dowager and the queen. Only she was sitting alone in a wheelchair, looking quite awkward.
Mo Ziyu watched Jin Sumei supporting the Queen Mother as they walked out of the main hall. He gently waved to Xue Ying, who then stood up and bowed to the Empress Dowager.
Although everyone was looking down, they were still secretly observing her. The old Buddha saw Feng Wu at a glance. She was so conspicuous!
Empress Dowager Su looked at her with some dissatisfaction and waved her hand: "No need to be polite, please take a seat!"
The woman stood up but did not sit down immediately. She waited until the two men were seated before she gave up her seat.
It was only at this time that Xiao Wanwan came back to her senses, walked straight to the Queen Mother, and sat down beside her. Everyone looked at her again.
Mo Ziyu looked around and found that there was only one empty seat next to the queen. However, this seat was not suitable for her, a concubine of a prince. Although she did not understand the rules of the palace, she understood that this was probably the first problem she encountered.
But who is she? If she is not allowed to sit, what is there to worry about? She took it herself!
Under the gaze of everyone, she wanted Xue Ying to send her to the end of the harem. After all, she didn't want to enjoy any delicious food in the palace.
Everyone was looking forward to it, and some were even laughing, wanting to see her make a fool of herself. Xueying felt a little distressed, but she was a maid after all, so she couldn't say much and just watched quietly.