diskusbooks Chapter 497 Do you regret being the queen?
Chapter 497 Do you regret being the queen?
"Empress, His Majesty is in such a state right now. We are sitting here waiting, and we are getting so anxious."
Fengming Palace.
After the emperor, Fei Wan and He Shuangying left, most of the concubines stayed here and waited for the follow-up.
During this time, Concubine Qing and Imperial Concubine Zhishu left first after taking sick leave. Zhishu had a cold expression on her face and briefly apologized to Empress Yan before leaving. Several minor concubines also followed her and left, but the rest of the people did not leave.
Firstly, they were worried about the emperor's illness.
Secondly, He Shuangying continued to accompany the emperor even after committing such a big mistake, so they really wanted to see if she would regain his favor.
However, as time went by and lunch time was approaching, with no news coming from the emperor, everyone was becoming increasingly restless.
Defei was the first one who couldn't bear it any longer and spoke.
He also suggested that Queen Yan send someone to Chenqian Palace to inquire whether His Majesty's health condition had improved.
"Noble Consort Zhao is in the Imperial Court. If there's any news, she'll tell us immediately. She hasn't sent anyone to pass on a message, which means His Majesty is stable and probably resting. Don't worry." Empress Yan smiled softly, her tone gentle, "I feel much better knowing you're here talking with me. It's almost lunchtime, and I'd like to invite you all to dinner, but I'm not sure about your tastes. I'm afraid you won't be used to the food at Fengming Palace. So, if you want to stay, you can eat here, and if you want to leave, you can leave. We're all one family, sisters, so there's no need to be so formal. Let's just be at ease."
When the concubines heard this, they were all a little surprised.
Fengming Palace is spacious and has many rooms, but there is still not enough space for so many people to dine together.
When Empress Yan was crowned as Queen, the inner palace banquet was held here. It was very inconvenient because of the crowded environment. But because it was a new queen, they wanted to increase the popularity of the palace, so everyone squeezed in and made it lively, which was considered a warming up of the house.
Today is not a festival, nor a special day. It’s so uncomfortable to squeeze in here to eat.
Although Queen Yan said that everyone could go back if they wanted and there was no need to stay, her tone and demeanor did not seem like she wanted everyone to do as they pleased.
It seems like a test for everyone.
why?
Some smart people among them have already reacted.
Your Majesty, are you trying to challenge His Majesty?
Your Majesty has embarrassed the Empress because of He Shuangying. Now, Your Majesty is resting in Chenqian Palace, and the Empress will be dining with her concubines in Fengming Palace...
The wind direction is not right.
Then Empress Yan continued, "Your Majesty has been unconscious for a long time, and after waking up, he was not very clear-headed, and he mistakenly thought that He was a kind person. I will make a suggestion later, urging Your Majesty to stay away from treacherous people. If you sisters are willing, please help me persuade him. Let's discuss the rules of admonishing Your Majesty while we eat today, okay?"
Everyone became more certain of their guess.
It turns out that the Queen is dissatisfied with Your Majesty, and I'm afraid she will go against you in the future!
"Your Majesty, I have had a headache since I woke up this morning. I can't hold on any longer. Please forgive me. I have to go back and rest for a while. I will come back to talk to you later."
"Your Majesty, there is a sick lady in my palace. I will go back to see her."
"My lady..."
Someone took the lead, and then some people stood up and left with various reasons.
Queen Yan smiled and agreed to everything.
Soon, 40% of the people in the hall left.
The rest mean that they will stay for dinner at Fengming Palace.
Queen Yan then ordered the palace maids to prepare the meal.
"After yesterday's incident, the spies in the palace have been eliminated. I have strictly ordered the imperial kitchen to conduct a self-inspection and will not tolerate any further mistakes. Therefore, sisters, please rest assured and enjoy your meal today."
Queen Yan spoke with a smile, her eyes sweeping over everyone present.
These people account for nearly 60%.
In other words, more than half of the concubines in the palace were willing to follow her.
Even if it would make the emperor unhappy, they would still join her in admonishing her.
This is enough.
Compared with Zheng at that time, she was more popular as the queen.
Queen Yan had no hope of any advice or remonstration.
If the emperor had really accepted the advice, he would not have embarrassed her in the first place.
She now finally saw clearly that this Majesty did not hate her, or even Zheng, but hated his wife.
A wife is different from a concubine. She has to take responsibilities, be in charge of the household, and help and advise her husband.
But our Majesty hates being interfered with the most.
Once she assumed the duties of a queen and desired the dignity of a queen, she naturally became his enemy.
Unless she obeyed him completely, allowed him to act recklessly, or even helped him to act recklessly...
He must be complaining that the queen is incompetent again!
When Empress Yan was the virtuous concubine, she always hoped to be crowned as the queen and become the most honorable woman in the entire harem.
Now, I understand that the highest status and the most honorable are actually two different things.
The emperor treats her now even worse than when she was a virtuous concubine!
At that time, favor was weak, but at least there was still some respect.
Now, even that respect is gone.
But, do you regret it?
"No regrets!"
She was very clear about this.
If she were to choose again, she would still choose to be the queen.
How can the tiny grace and respect given by men be more satisfying than the power in your hands?
No matter how limited the queen's power is, it is protected by ancestral rules and laws.
It is one of the few legal rights that women have in this world where men are supreme and women can only obey and be subordinate.
It is the power bestowed by men.
It is a power they can take back at any time.
so what?
Queen Yan's eyes were bright.
As long as she sits on this phoenix chair, she will use chicken feathers as her authority, abuse her power by relying on her status as queen, and try her best to expand her meager authority!
Try your best to do what you want to do and what you should do.
"Sisters, I will serve tea instead of wine and drink this cup with you. When His Majesty recovers, I ask you sisters to unite with me and do your utmost to serve the king. I will also purge the palace of evildoers and perform the duties of a concubine to advise the emperor. I hope to restore the clear and bright sun and moon and the bright and clear world to our Daliang harem!"
In a moment, the dining table was set.
Queen Yan suddenly stood up, holding a teacup, and loudly urged everyone to drink.
After saying this, he raised his head and drank it all.
Turning the cup over, she scanned the room with a calm gaze, waiting for their response.
"Your humble servant will faithfully obey the Empress' orders and will work together with Her Majesty to serve the King and stabilize the harem!"
Everyone did not disappoint her. They stood up one after another and drank the tea together.
"Very good, everyone, please enjoy your meal."
Queen Yan smiled and sat down, asking everyone to sit down as well.
She knew that there must be some people with weak wills, but it didn't matter. As long as they were here, she would list all of them in the subsequent memorial of advice.
Her first letter of advice and remonstration since she was crowned queen is about to be released.
It was not to make the emperor listen to her advice, but to let the whole world see what a virtuous queen she was.
Later, historical records show that the emperor was obsessed with women, and Empress Yan was a devoted wife...
It starts from today.