sbdcsierra Chapter 1588 From having no rules to having no rules to having no rules to say
Chapter 1588 From having no rules to having no rules to having no rules to say
No matter how noble a concubine is, she is still just a concubine.
Concubines are, in the end, just concubines.
Surrounded by a life of luxury and extravagance, this identity seems vague and unclear.
However, when foreign envoys came to pay tribute, only the Imperial Noble Consort could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Emperor and receive the homage of officials and foreign ministers, thus highlighting the difference in their status...
Consort Zhuang recalled that when she first entered the Prince's residence, she had also fantasized about one day being able to stand in that position.
Later, when he gave birth to Prince Huai, his hopes grew even greater.
But King Huai died young, and half of her dream was shattered...
Later, when His Majesty ascended the throne, she gradually rose to the position of Imperial Concubine. She seemed to be enjoying immense prestige and was not far from becoming Empress.
But these two steps are like an insurmountable chasm...
His Majesty granted Shen Zhinian the honor of being a vice empress and the power over the six palaces.
Now, even the supreme honor of accompanying the emperor to receive foreign envoys, which was reserved only for the empress, has been given to Shen Zhinian.
This is no longer just simple pampering; it's a symbol of status!
Consort Zhuang held her prayer beads, lowered her eyes, and suppressed all her emotions.
The other concubines in the palace had different thoughts.
Consort Xian's expression remained aloof, completely detached from the matter.
She had long since lost any desire to win the emperor's favor, and it made no difference to her who accompanied the emperor to meet foreign envoys.
Consort Xuan was naturally happy for her elder sister, the Imperial Noble Consort!
Consort Kang showed no expression on her face after hearing the news.
Just thinking about the current glory of the Imperial Noble Consort, and looking at her own body, which had become sensitive to cold since her miscarriage, a bitter feeling welled up in her eyes.
The smile on Consort Mei's beautiful face remained unchanged, but her eyes were somewhat cold.
That position... she wanted it too.
But she knew that at this moment, she didn't even have the right to look up to them.
……
The gates of Princess Yun'an's residence, which had been closed for months, finally opened slowly.
When the news spread that the Emperor had issued an edict to lift Princess Yun'an's confinement, the entire household was filled with jubilation.
The servants quickly swept the courtyard and wiped the pillars.
The head maid carried the newly made palace dress and walked briskly towards the inner courtyard.
The birds hanging under the covered walkway seemed to be chirping exceptionally clearly.
His Majesty has finally lifted Princess Yun'an's confinement and even allowed her to enter the palace to attend the banquet for receiving the Xiongnu envoys!
This means that the emperor still cherished the bond between siblings, and Princess Yun'an could return to the public eye.
This long-silent mansion will once again regain its former dignity.
Inner room.
Princess Yun'an sat in front of her dressing table, slightly stunned, still somewhat unable to react.
The bronze mirror reflected a face that had thinned slightly, and those eyes, which always held arrogance, were now somewhat red.
"Brother... has he finally forgiven me?"
Princess Yun'an's voice was filled with disbelief.
During her days of confinement, she was filled with fear and confusion.
For the first time, Princess Yun'an realized with such clarity that all her honor and dignity depended on the emperor's decision.
Without her elder brother's protection, she was nothing...
Princess Yun'an truly regretted it.
I regret my past reckless and willful behavior.
The old woman's face also showed joy as she softly urged, "Princess, hurry up and get ready, don't be late."
Princess Yun'an took a deep breath and nodded vigorously: "Please do my makeup!"
She wanted to enter the palace in a dazzling manner, so that the world would understand that she was still the incomparably noble princess!
After carefully dressing up, the person in the mirror looked stunning.
Crimson palace dress, dazzling jewels, and spirited eyes.
Princess Yun'an looked at herself in the mirror, her chin slightly raised, and that familiar air of pride returned.
But... after experiencing so much, a hint of caution appeared in the depths of her eyes.
The carriage traveled through familiar streets, heading towards the majestic palace.
Princess Yun'an lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, gazing at the receding scenery outside the window, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
She had walked this road countless times, sometimes surrounded by admirers, sometimes full of vigor, but never before had she felt so uneasy.
Halfway there, another carriage of similar design merged into the main road from a side road and drove ahead at a leisurely pace.
The coachman's voice rang out from outside: "Your Highness, look at the insignia, the carriage ahead belongs to Princess Wenshu."
Princess Yun'an frowned immediately.
The name instantly triggered all her unpleasant memories.
She would never forget that it was Wen Shu who devised the plan to lure the myna out.
Her resentment towards Wen Shu never dissipated.
If it weren't for Wen Shu, how could she have ended up in such a humiliating situation?
Princess Yun'an snorted coldly and was about to instruct the coachman to overtake the carriage in front when she saw that the side curtain of that carriage was also gently lifted.
Princess Wenshu's gentle face was revealed, and her gaze met that of Princess Yun'an.
Seeing Princess Yun'an's overly elaborate and conspicuous attire, Princess Wen Shu's eyes flashed with a complex emotion. She nodded slightly and called out, "Third Sister..."
Normally, Princess Yun'an might have turned her face away haughtily, or made a few sarcastic remarks.
But having just received her brother's forgiveness, and with her nanny constantly reminding her to be careful with her words and actions, Princess Yun'an was at a loss for how to react.
Continuing to hold a grudge against Wen Shu would make one appear petty.
I responded frankly, but I still felt really choked up inside.
In the end, Princess Yun'an simply kept a straight face and quickly lowered the carriage curtain.
Out of sight!
Inside the carriage at the front, Princess Wenshu slowly lowered the curtain and sighed softly.
She naturally knew that her third sister had been released from confinement and had been invited to a banquet.
After careful consideration, Princess Wenshu understood.
Although the third sister is arrogant, her status is undeniable; she is the legitimate eldest princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Now the Xiongnu envoy has arrived...
Judging from the expression on Third Sister's face just now, she probably really thought that her brother had forgiven her and was deeply moved.
Princess Wenshu felt a pang of pity.
Third Sister's thoughts have always been straightforward; she probably wouldn't even consider this aspect.
The Emperor's "forgiveness" has always been related to the political situation at court...
Princess Wenshu dared not think any further.
Everyone has their own destiny.
She had reminded and advised her third sister, but the other sister wouldn't listen and even turned against her. What could she do?
Two carriages, one after the other, approached the palace gate in the deepening twilight.
The vermilion walls stand tall and imposing, while palace lanterns hanging under the eaves are lit one after another.
The carriage came to a smooth stop.
Princess Yun'an took a deep breath, adjusted the hairpin at her temple, took the hand of her maid, and stepped down from the carriage with her head held high.
She deliberately avoided looking to the side, while Princess Wenshu's carriage, which had also stopped, stared straight at the brightly lit palace gate.
Princess Wenshu also alighted from the carriage, dressed very appropriately.
She glanced at Princess Yun'an's back, but did not try to approach her again, instead silently following behind.
The two sisters eventually went from sharing everything to having nothing to say to each other...
Upon arriving at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Princess Yun'an and Princess Wenshu, led by palace servants, went to their seats and took their places.
Many intelligent people's gazes fell upon Princess Yun'an, and there was something subtly about it...