C9

When the concubines heard Xiao Shushen's voice, they all kneeled down, thinking to themselves that they should have done something more than a moment ago.

Zhao Yuerong did not expect Xiao Shushen to appear at this moment. She looked at Shen Qingwan angrily, then kowtowed to Xiao Shushen in a slightly flustered manner, "Your concubine spoke too much. Please forgive me, Empress."

"Consort De, you are an old man in the palace. Don't tell me you don't even know this little bit of rule?" Xiao Shushen stared at Consort De and said. Her eyes were filled with a cold gleam, making him seem fearsome.

As soon as Xiao Shushen finished speaking, the aura that Consort De had towards Shen Qingwan instantly disappeared. Her face was filled with panic as she sneaked a glance at Shen Qingwan. Consort De suddenly thought of Imperial Consort Liu and an idea flashed through her mind.

"Why mention her? Just now, I already said that you are an old man in the palace, why are you still so indifferent?" When Xiao Shushen heard the two words "Imperial Consort Liu", he immediately scolded him with a look of displeasure.

Consort De originally wanted to borrow the Imperial Consort Liu's power to divert Xiao Shushen's attention. After being scolded by Xiao Shushen, Consort De once again lowered her head.

Seeing Consort De like this, Xiao Shushen's heart felt much more comfortable. Therefore, her face could be considered to be much more amiable than before, and her tone was also not as intense as before. "You're not allowed to bring this matter up again in the future.

"Chenqie shall obey." Consort De said weakly.

Xiao Shushen saw that the hair on Consort De's head was in a mess. She held onto her phoenix crown and said with a forgiving tone, "Get up, all of you.

Almost all of the concubines let out a breath of relief before standing up and saying, "This concubine thanks the empress."

Xiao Shushen had a fitting smile on her face, looking dignified and graceful. Only Shen Qing Wan knew how evil the people in the harem were.

"Grant Seat!" Xiao Shushen's voice echoed within the great hall, and the following steps seemed to be well-planned.

There were female eunuchs who took out chairs and placed them behind each concubine, placing them one by one according to their rank.

However, due to the matter of the Consort De, it had been delayed to this day. As a result, before the concubines sat down, they had to pay their respects to Xiao Shushen once more, "This concubine pays their respects to the Empress, and wishes the Empress good health and well-being."

"There's no need to be so polite. Sisters, take a seat." Although Xiao Shushen said that, she was actually happy in her heart. This was the Queen's right. How fascinating.

The concubines sat down in succession, and the hall fell into silence. The concubines were all afraid that they would offend Xiao Shushen if they said something wrong, hence they all chose to remain silent.

"Why are you all not saying anything? Didn't you say it would be fine when I came here? " Seeing this, Xiao Shushen frowned, the displeasure on his face was not concealed at all.

"Your concubine is terrified." The concubines immediately stood up, and just as they were about to kneel down, they were interrupted by Xiao Shushen.

"If everyone is in the palace, then we are all sisters. There is no need to kneel." Xiao Shushen glanced at her concubine sitting below him. These new concubines who had just entered the palace all had a beautiful appearance, which made the Empress jealous.

However … Xiao Shushen's gaze fell on Shen Qing Wan's body, only to see her calculating eyes.

Because of one of the empress's words, the concubines were no longer silent, each of them talking about some interesting things that had happened in the palace. The main hall became lively once more, as if nothing unpleasant had happened.

"The peonies in the imperial garden are opening very well." She then looked towards Xiao Shushen, and seeing that she did not object, she continued.

"It's as little sister said. We can go to the Imperial Garden to admire the flowers when we're free." Shen Qingwan replied. After she finished speaking, she looked at Shen Qingwan, gesturing for her to continue.

The two began talking, one after the other. The other concubines also joined in to discuss the flowers. Seeing that the atmosphere had become lively, Shen Qing Wan retreated to the side and heard what they said. Xiao Shushen sat on the stage and looked at Shen Qing Wan, a look of appreciation flashing past his eyes.

"Flowers can only bloom so well with the nurturing of a craftsman, so one must not forget one's roots." Xiao Shushen suddenly said, her gaze stopped on Shen Qing Wan for a while before moving away.

"The empress's words are extremely true. One mustn't forget one's roots." With her beginning, the rest of the concubines fell in with her.

Shen Qingwan lowered her head and did not say anything. How could the intelligent Shen Qingwan not know the Empress's intentions? These words were probably said to her, Shen Qingwan sighed in her heart.

Seeing that Shen Qing Wan did not say anything, Xiao Shushen asked: "Consort Xian, do you think so?"

Shen Qingwan became the focus of everyone once again after being called out in public. Everyone's gaze turned towards Shen Qingwan. There were those who were jealous, those who were envious, and those who did not care …

"The empress is right, chenqie has received her teachings." Shen Qingwan knew that since she had embarked on the Queen's boat, she could only do whatever she wanted.

Wasn't the reason for the Empress's actions just to signal that she would fulfill her promise to carrageenan and help her with the matters of the past? Shen Qing Wan smiled bitterly in her heart, it seems that there will be no peace in the future.

"Yes, little sister has just entered the palace. In the future, come visit the palace more often." Xiao Shushen said with a smile, then held onto the mama's hand and stood up, then said again: "I'm a little tired, so let's leave first. Sisters, please feel free to go."

"Yes, chenqie obeys the decree." Shen Qingwan stood up and bowed.

Shen Qingwan suddenly received the empress's attention. The Consort De was jealous of Hengsheng, and hated her from the bottom of his heart.