mesbooks Chapter 283 Ambition
Chapter 283 Ambition
Winter came after she was conferred the title of Imperial Noble Consort. In the spring of the 26th year of Qianlong's reign, Yan Wan specially picked a day with a warm spring breeze and took Yongyan to the Cining Palace to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager.
Not long after, the two of them dismissed the palace servants and exchanged their experiences in palace fighting.
"Royal Concubine, I was right about you. You actually have such great abilities. From a little palace maid, you climbed to the position of Royal Concubine..."
The empress dowager teased the plump and fair Yongyan in front of her and spoke nonchalantly.
Her vision was pretty good, except that she had misjudged the emperor and his wife.
The two men sat opposite each other, wearing the most noble bright yellow fabric in the world.
"I have to thank the Empress Dowager for her cultivation. Without you, how could I have reached my current position?"
Yan Wan held the handkerchief in her hand, her slender filigree and gold armor inlaid with kingfisher feathers scratching against the bright yellow fabric. Her whole demeanor was completely different from that of the little concubine who was timid in front of her back then.
The two of them sitting together seemed to be on equal terms.
"I just did a small favor. If you were that useless person, you wouldn't be able to reach your current position. It's a pity. You were born into the family of bondsers. This position is the end of the road."
The Queen Mother shook her head and said with some regret.
It would be such a pity if such a capable woman ended up being an imperial concubine.
"Really? I don't think so. Everything depends on human effort. Now my whole family has been admitted to the Bordered Yellow Banner. This step is just a matter of thought."
Since the emperor cannot confer a title on her, then force him to do so.
Is there always a situation that would force him to crown himself as queen?
"It's just a matter of a thought. Don't go astray. Don't blame me for not warning you. When you're full, you'll lose. You must learn to stop when you're ahead. Otherwise, don't blame me for not helping you later."
Hearing the cruelty in her words, the Queen Mother half narrowed her eyes.
Her ambition was much greater than she had imagined.
Too rampant.
"The Empress Dowager has experienced two dynasties and been immersed in the harem for many years. She is naturally discerning. It is not certain that she will dominate the world for three dynasties in the future..."
Yan Wan looked up at the Queen Mother with a burning gaze and spoke meaningfully.
"you?"
"You or him? Imperial Concubine, your ambition is even greater than I imagined. I didn't care how you tormented the Empress in the past few years, but if you dare to lay a hand on the Crown Prince, I will never let you go."
After saying the threatening words, the Queen Mother raised her head and looked at the woman in front of her who was neither humble nor arrogant and even had a bit of pride.
The reason why she allowed her to make trouble for so many years was because she didn't touch the royal heir.
The emperor's favorite son is Yongqi. He is the most outstanding and filial of the emperor's sons. If she dares to lay a hand on Yongqi, she will not turn a blind eye.
"Your Highness, you are worrying too much. I have many tricks up my sleeve, but I will never use them on the heirs of the throne. Just wait and see. I have received so much kindness from you over the years. In the future, you will also enjoy the wealth and glory I will bring you."
She spoke to herself without showing any sign of fear.
Even if the royal heir was not moved, Yongqi would not be able to become emperor in the end.
In her previous life, she was too impatient and was eager to take action against the royal heir, which aroused the empress dowager's suspicion. It took a lot of effort to get the empress dowager to stand on her side. She was not that stupid.
Her arrogant tone caused the Queen Mother to sneer.
"Huh? Wealth and splendor? I now hold the most prestigious position among all women in the world. How dare you promise me wealth and splendor? Imperial Concubine, are you stupid? How dare you speak nonsense in front of me?"
Based on her few words, the Queen Mother vaguely guessed her purpose.
Really, so bold.
On the contrary...she still has some of her former style.
"Whether it's true or not, Her Majesty, just watch. I still have many abilities that I haven't used yet... No matter how powerful you are, what's the point if you can't live as you please? I'm different. I'm very obedient."
At least more obedient than your son.
Yanwan met the Empress Dowager's gaze calmly.
Of course, she was not afraid that the empress dowager would report her to the emperor. The two of them were in the same boat. Logically speaking, their relationship was even closer than that between the emperor and the empress dowager.
After all, the emperor is just an adopted son who can disobey her at a critical moment. Although she is currying favor with him, he can stand by her side unconditionally.
After all, there is no conflict of interest between the two and they can stand together.
"Then I'll be waiting. I want to see how capable you are and how to overturn the sky."
A surge of emotion flashed through the Queen Mother's heart. After retiring to the harem for many years, she had long forgotten the battles she had fought to achieve her goal. Seeing her arrogant and determined look, she was truly moved.
The royal family doesn't talk about family affection, they only talk about interests.
Ever since Yanxi gave birth to the fifteenth prince Yongyan and was named Imperial Noble Consort, she completely replaced Ruyi as the master of the harem.
The concubines would still pay their respects to the emperor in the morning and evening according to the rules, but the palace they were to visit was changed to Yongshou Palace.
Separated by a palace wall, on one side is a peaceful and harmonious scene, while on the other side is a lonely and cold scene with a decadent look.
The sounds of laughter from the concubines could be heard every day in Yongshou Palace, while the sounds of scolding and reprimanding from the maids could be heard in Yiku Palace.
The emperor had people come to his house every day to list Ruyi's crimes in person, and asked her to kneel in front of Buddha and pray for three hours. Finally, he had to copy the female training and precepts. Her day was packed.
Ruyi lived her life day after day and became a little numb.
Ever since the quarrel that day, the emperor never set foot in the Yiku Palace again, and the two had not spoken to each other for nearly two years.
The last time they met, Han Xiangjian entered the palace and the emperor asked everyone to appreciate the Baoyue Tower.
She had only watched from the sidelines, having seen him sober up a bit since he was so infatuated with someone else. He was a playboy and amorous, but she was the only one trapped by these palace walls.