Ninety-eight consorts and concubines

  "Ah, a marriage...a bestowed marriage..." This dramatic turn of events left Jiu Si'er instantly petrified on the spot.

  It's really too much, isn't it? This sudden and intense stroke of bad luck almost knocked her out. Just now, she played the Yang Guofeng card because she was momentarily desperate and would stop at nothing to find a lifesaver.

  Anyway, thanks to the blessing of the quiet and peaceful place, Empress Yang had some misunderstandings about her relationship with Yang Guo Feng. Now that it's been clarified, can't we...can't we protect Xiao Ming?

  But didn't expect...

  "What's wrong, you don't want to?" She was dazed for a moment, but Empress Yang had already stared at her and spoken again.

  "I'm willing... of course I'm willing, thank... thank the Empress for her kindness!" Would she dare say no? Not to mention being bestowed in marriage, even if it was as a concubine... being bestowed upon as a concubine would be nothing to complain about.

  Coming from a post-2000 generation, she indeed found it hard to accept this fate, but that didn't mean she wouldn't accept it at all.

  She certainly wants to live with dignity, but this dignity can only be put aside temporarily in the face of life and death. Having experienced a life-and-death situation, she truly cherishes this opportunity for survival. Moreover, after some planning, in this alien world, she already has people she cares about.

  Feeling the weakness, powerlessness, desperation and helplessness within herself... Jiū jiě (ninth sister) only felt a surge of intense sorrow in her heart, and she could barely hold back the tears welling up in her eyes.

  Can't cry yet...

  "Hehe... Get up, child. From now on, we're family, no need to be so polite." Yang Huang Hou didn't let the water spirit touch her, but instead came over to pull her up herself.

  Her knees were severely bruised when she fell at the door, and after kneeling for so long just now, they had already become sore and aching, so naturally she stood up.

  "Since Wenjiu doesn't like drinking wine, go and change it to a cup of tea for her." Yang Huanghou said to the palace maid.

  The water spirit heard this and turned around and left.

  Jiuer let out a huge sigh of relief, and it wasn't until her heart had completely calmed down that she realized she had broken out in a cold sweat on this chilly February day.

  "Come, sit down and tell me about you and that cold-faced nephew of mine." Then Empress Yang pulled her down to sit.

  But her words made Jiujie's face suddenly flush red, and she didn't know how to respond.

  "Hmm... alright, nothing to be ashamed of!" The Empress Yang smiled and said.

  ...The ninth sister still lowered her head and didn't speak.

  She's not shy, she's ashamed.

  To save one's life, it would be fine to sacrifice one's reputation, but also dragging others down with them.

  Will the cold-faced prince refuse the marriage? That way... it will be lively.

  But can't manage so much now, things have come to this, only after passing through the current stage...

  "Speak up, I'm not one of those old moralists. Who hasn't been young before?" Yang Empress said, her tone slightly melancholic towards the end.

  Jiuniang was taken aback, very curious about the expression on Yang Huanghou's face at this moment, but ultimately didn't dare to raise her head to look, and slowly told the story of riding with Yang Guofeng twice, all while keeping her head down.

  Although this horse was not a good person in her mind, these two times can be considered as heroic and chivalrous, but she deliberately distorted it, almost becoming a villain, which made her feel uneasy in her heart.

  She herself felt guilty and didn't know if Yang Guofeng found out, would he be furious?

  Finally finished speaking, the listener nodded with interest, but the speaker herself wished she could crawl into a crack in the ground.

  What's wrong with you? Don't be human anymore...

  "The Empress said, 'How did he get a fever from getting rained on that time?' Apparently... Hehe..." Yang Huanghou continued to drag out the matter, determined to make the fact that the two had an affair a reality.

  The ninth sister naturally hurriedly lowered her eyebrows and eyelids, timely shy.

  If she had the ability of Qin Shi Huang, it would be great. In her hometown, there was a legend that Qin Shi Huang was angry about the slow construction of the Great Wall and pointed at the sun, saying "It would be great if you didn't move." As a result, the sun really stopped moving.

  She now also wants to say that if the sun doesn't set, it would be great, and time can stay in this moment forever, and all kinds of possibilities, embarrassments, and impacts will disappear.

  But she was not destined to have the luck of Qin Shi Huang, so she still had to face the aftermath, and the aftermath seemed even more severe than she had imagined, because Yang Huang Hou actually wanted to take her to see the legendary highest person - the Emperor!

  "This marriage thing, I still need to discuss with the Emperor. After all, the Emperor treats this nephew of mine quite well, just like his own son. You come with me and let the Emperor see you too."

  The authority has spoken, and the reason is so sufficient and just, how dare Ninth Sister not obey.

  Not to mention the emperor's study, even if it were a mountain of knives and a sea of fire, she would still want to venture into it... Uh, to be honest, at this moment, the imperial study looks like a mountain of knives and a sea of fire in her eyes.

  A woman in a boudoir, yet secretly meeting with someone, if she were to be seen by the highest leader of that feudal dynasty, how would he view her? Wouldn't even Wen Jia be implicated?

  Is Empress Yang doing this on purpose?

  But looking at it again doesn't seem like it, if it's intentional then why bother listening to her nonsense, could have just taken advantage of the situation like earlier.

  Could it be something else? Is it possible that this majestic empress cannot even grant her own nephew's marriage?

  At the moment when Jiujie was puzzled, Yang Huanghou had already arranged for someone to go to the Yushufang. In the blink of an eye, the quiet palace was filled with servants and palace maids coming and going.

  Yang Empress quickly changed into a dress of flowing colors and flying flowers, with golden threads and jade sleeves, and came out wearing a full head of pearls and jewels.

  Before leaving, Empress Yang called her over again, "Child, don't be nervous, I think the Emperor also wants to meet you. After all, you helped me prepare such a good congratulatory gift for the Great Yu Dynasty, solving my urgent problem. This achievement should be rewarded."

  "Oh..."

  "If His Majesty asks later on, don't be reserved, just tell him all your ingenious ideas." Empress Yang added.

  "Uh..."

  Let her show off, isn't it supposed to be recommending her for marriage?

  Looking at the queen in front of her, she couldn't help but frown, you guys who are in power, can't you just speak clearly for once, instead of always being ambiguous and making people guess...

  But the ruler didn't seem to want to continue speaking and turned around, leaving the hall surrounded by the crowd, with Ninth Sister hastily following behind.

  She had also thought about it and everything has its pros and cons. After this commotion, Yang Guofeng will probably not be able to refuse the marriage even if he wants to.

  Alas, I never thought that now I would go to great lengths to marry the kind of man I used to despise, it's really a loss of face, how embarrassing!

  Although she had known for a long time that Empress Yang's bringing her own attendants to the imperial study was not going well, when she really understood it afterwards, she was still shocked, because she had actually...unconsciously become embroiled in the palace struggle.

  "Is this the Wen Jiuniang? Hehe... looks so young, is she even twelve years old?"

  A pale pink gauze double-layered cloud- patterned palace attire, the noble and elegant Imperial Concubine Blue smiled sweetly as she looked at her with her head lowered.

  "Your Majesty, I am fourteen years old this year!"

  Facing this imperial concubine in the palace who had power comparable to that of Empress Yang, Jiu Si Er naturally did not dare to be negligent and respectfully replied in a low voice.

  By the time she arrived at the imperial study, Consort Lan had already been there. She didn't dare to look directly, but based on her intuition, Emperor should be grinding ink for reviewing memorials.

  As for this, Yang Huang Hou only slightly frowned, but it seemed that there was not much sign of eating vinegar, and it was unknown whether it was because of the handsome and extraordinary Lou Mu Bai or because this scene had already become familiar.

  "Oh, they're actually all fourteen years old, it's really hard to tell!" The Empress Lan spoke again, looking at the person sitting in the middle wearing a bright yellow robe.

  "Sister, there are many things that can't be seen, do you believe it? The soap used by the women in the palace now is actually from her little brain." At this time, Empress Yang, who was sitting on the other side, chimed in.

  "Really?" This time, Lan Gui Fei's tone was genuinely surprised.

  "Of course!" Yang Huang Hou said, looking at the person in the Ming Huang residence, "I summoned Wen Jiuniang today, actually for the matter of the southwest An Guo's congratulatory gift. I didn't expect this little girl to give me a big surprise, now that the congratulatory gift has been arranged."

  It's clear that Empress Yang is throwing a brick to attract jade, and Ninth Sister hurriedly gathered her spirits, because according to Empress Yang's plan, it was her turn to perform next.

  "Is it?" A low and majestic male voice sounded, but there was no follow-up.

  Lowering her head, Jiu Jie couldn't help but feel a little disheartened, and she couldn't help but think of that handsome, elegant, and carefree Lou Mu Bai. No wonder.

  Just now she had a grand ceremony, and then secretly took a look at him. The fourth prince of the Yang family, Ouyang Rui, looked quite like him, only a bit gloomy... Ah, it seems that this time it's not just looks...

  "Yes, Your Majesty!" Empress Yang continued.

  Although she didn't show much affection towards her emperor husband, she still showed her most beautiful and gentle side.

  The Emperor of Showa looked at Empress Yang for a moment, seemingly moved, and lowered his head to look at the ninth sister sitting below, wanting to ask.

  "Your Majesty, sister is always so capable and arranged everything so properly, it really makes me admire her." But at this time, the Blue Noble Consort suddenly spoke up.

  The Emperor of Showa listened and looked at Empress Yang, then looked at Consort Lan, nodded because of the harmony between the empress and the consort.

  Empress Yang couldn't help but clench her fists secretly, because some of her powers were taken back a few days ago, and this morning Blue Consort found an excuse to come to her place and made a scene, making her have another heart attack, and now she's speaking like this, really good at pretending.

  However, for the greater good, she endured it and hoped that she wouldn't ruin her own big deal.

  "Hey, it's nothing, sister. It's only right." Empress Yang said lightly to Consort Lan, then turned to Emperor Showa and again steered the conversation towards Ninth Princess, "Actually, when you think about it, it's all thanks to this little girl's efforts. This little girl is indeed clever and resourceful."

  "Ah!" The Emperor of Showa lowered his head and took a glance at Jiuniang, nodding slightly.

  The Empress Dowager nodded, and the Empress Yang immediately looked encouraged, continuing, "This girl is not only clever, but also steady in her actions. I really like her, so I was thinking of arranging a good thing for her, which is to give her to Feng'er."

  Finally, she said it out loud, Empress Yang let out a sigh of relief, while the ninth sister lowered her head even further.

  When she finished speaking, Empress Yang looked at Emperor Showa, and Emperor Showa's scrutinizing gaze fell on Jiu again.

  After a long time, Emperor Showa finally nodded slightly.

  Yang Huanghou felt relieved as soon as she saw him.

  It seems that nephew's marriage has finally settled down. Who knew that his own nephew, the powerful King Wang, would be so bad at choosing a wife.

  To put it bluntly, isn't it all because of oneself's own doing? If not for being related to the imperial family, why would the emperor need to be so cautious? Among many noble ladies, couldn't he just choose one to take home?

  It's all because of their own reasons that Xia's family has been dead for a year, and yet her nephew is still delaying his marriage. Isn't it because he's afraid that the family they're marrying into won't align with the Emperor's thoughts, affecting Zhi'er? Doesn't this mean the Emperor has already started supporting Consort Lan and her son?

  Zhi's poor health is one aspect, but the most important thing is that he is too suspicious. What he fears most is that one day the Yang family will become dominant and powerful, overthrowing the Ouyang family's reign.

  This really chilled her to the bone, the Yang family had always been loyal and heroic, but now they had ended up being suspected.

  It seems that the ninth girl chosen today has won the emperor's heart, but she is from a humble background, a small commoner daughter, and her status is indeed inferior to Feng'er, but the threat to imperial power is relatively smaller.

  Of course this is one of them, the second is to let a person use it for himself, which is much better than killing him. This girl really has some value, if not...if it weren't for today's events, she would really be reluctant to take drastic action.

  In addition, she also counts as a past handover to her nephew. As for whether it is really like what the little girl said, there are private feelings between the two, but at least one point is that her own nephew treats this little girl differently.

  Yes, being different is a good omen...

  "Your Majesty, speaking of Prince Wei, I suddenly remembered something. Does Your Majesty still remember that foreign girl from the capital who was raised by Old Man Yao?"

  Yang Huanghou was savoring her thoughts with joy, while on the other side, Lan Guifei had already spoken up.

  What's going on again? Upon hearing this, Empress Yang raised an eyebrow instantly.

  How did we bring up this Korean girl? Could it be...

  The ninth sister suddenly thought of that sunset street, the beautiful girl with a white veil, like an immortal.

  She suddenly wanted to take a look at the expressions of the three people in power, but her gaze finally stopped on a certain yellowish-brown collar.

  It's better to listen, there is no place for oneself to take charge here...

  "What did you say?" Emperor Showa turned his head and asked Consort Lan.

  "A gentle, intelligent and beautiful young lady. I heard that Yao Ge Lao has always intended to marry her off to the Weiyuan Wangye." The Empress Lan added.

  Empress Yang's face stiffened slightly upon hearing this.

  At first, she really didn't consider Han Jingniang because Han Jingniang and the crown princess were also close, and that girl was indeed a good one. Feng'er had a good impression of her too.

  It's just... I didn't expect that my son Rui would fall in love with this Han Jingmang after meeting her once, so she was eliminated.

  Uh... that's certainly not her own son, but rather Bo Xilai's nephew. If it were true, it would inevitably damage the relationship between these two brothers.

  Now Blue Fairy actually brings this up, it should be... intentional, right?

  Empress Yang involuntarily clenched her fists.

  "Is that so? I really haven't heard of it, very good!" The Shōwa Emperor's lips curled up in a smile as he turned to look at Empress Yang, "Zi Tong, if I were to give this Korean princess and this Wen Jiuniang together in marriage to Fēng'ér, what do you think?"

  "Uh... of course... all right!"

  What else can she say? The emperor's mind is set on undermining the power of the East Palace, and undermining the Yang family's power. Isn't this a good opportunity?

  It's just... this Queen is really overbearing, she even dares to interfere in her nephew's affairs.

  She couldn't help but cast a cold glance at Lan Fei.

  That blue consort did not stop there, but instead smiled provocatively and triumphantly, then turned to the Emperor Showa who was instructing the gate servant and drafting an imperial edict, "Your Majesty, it is indeed a good thing that these two girls are granted in marriage to this Prince Wei, but have you thought it through, which one will be the main wife and which one will be the concubine?"

  The Showa Emperor was taken aback.

  Yang Empress Dowager was furious, she naturally understood what Consort Lan meant, which was to make Han Jingniang the official empress.

  Actually, Jiu's status is a bit lower after all, she's a concubine-born daughter, being a secondary consort is the most suitable position for her.

  But this not only slapped her in the face, but also made this calamitous woman Feng'er's legitimate wife. How will Feng'er and Rui'er interact with each other from now on?

  "Of course..." The Showa Emperor hesitated for a moment before speaking up.

  "...I express his allegiance to the Ming Dynasty..." But at this time, a crisp and small voice suddenly came from below.

  Not just Emperor Showa was stunned, everyone else was too. Then they all lowered their heads and looked at the speaker - Wen Jiu sister.

  The ninth sister, however, seemed to have not noticed the crowd and was still looking down at a single memorial that had been thrown aside, quietly reading it.

  The sudden, excessive quietness all around finally made the slow-witted Ninth Sister raise her head. When she met everyone's gaze, she couldn't help but change color and with a "thud", knelt down on the ground.

  "Your Majesty, please forgive me, my daughter didn't... didn't intentionally spy on the secret, it's just... her brother at home has a book of Western literature, which was left behind many years ago. When she had nothing to do, she took a look... looked at it for a bit, and now seeing this language again, she forgot herself in surprise and recited it out loud..." Ninth Sister tightly kowtowed on the ground, with an appearance of being terrified and at a loss.

  Empress Yang frowned, this maid was always steady, how dare she sneak a peek at the memorial, and even made a sound to be discovered.

  The beautiful face of Lan Fei once again floated a cold smile, and she really thought that she had gotten herself a treasure. Humph, it turned out to be another good-for-nothing who couldn't even accomplish anything...

  "Do you understand this language?" But unexpectedly, the Showa Emperor sitting in the middle did not show any signs of anger, but instead asked Jiuniang.

  "Hmm..." Jiujier softly responded, not daring to raise her head.

  "Good!" Emperor Showa suddenly slammed his hand on the table and said.

  "Huh......" Everyone was taken aback.

  "Empress Dowager Cixi, since you understand, can you help me respond to it?" Emperor Guangxu asked again.

  The ninth sister naturally nodded quickly.

  She certainly can, and has been waiting for this sentence from Emperor Showa. In her previous life, she had passed the English four and six levels.

  "Haha......" The Emperor of the Showa era was overjoyed upon hearing this, "These barbarians intentionally set up these tricks, but they didn't expect that a little girl from our Great Vietnam could counter them!"

  The result is that Jiu Jie'er once again made good use of her knowledge from her past life and shone brightly, this can't be considered plagiarism, it's all thanks to her hard work in her past life.

  Later, the marriage was settled, she became the main wife, and Han Jingniang became the secondary wife.

  She couldn't help but smile secretly, suddenly feeling a numbness on her scalp, turned her head and instantly met Yang Huanghou's sharp and beautiful eyes.

  She immediately changed her expression, becoming solemn and respectful, but unexpectedly, Empress Yang burst out laughing...

  ……

  Digression

  That's enough words, hehe...

  Does this count as our little Jiu Yang Guofeng's one move, but this one move cost him his whole life, alas...