NFBE Chapter 20: Li's attempt to slap Qin was witnessed.
Chapter 20: Li's attempt to slap Qin was witnessed.
Xie Jue blinked her large, grape-like eyes, which were filled with tears.
With no adults at home, Xie Jing could only nod.
The two lay down on the bed.
Xie Jue continued muttering, "Second brother, why doesn't Mother..."
But before he could finish speaking, Xie Jing reached out and covered his mouth, saying, "Third brother, you're sleepy, go to sleep."
Xie Jue: ?!
He's not sleepy! He wants to talk!
But Xie Jue knew he couldn't go against his second brother's wishes.
In the end, he could only go to sleep feeling wronged, and before falling asleep, he didn't forget to pray in his heart.
God, please let Mother come back!
The next day, early in the morning.
Thank you for last night.
When Qin Jiuwei woke up in the morning, she couldn't help but blush when she thought about what happened last night.
She was actually pulled into Xie Yanli's arms tightly, and he gently comforted her...
Qin Jiu raised her eyes and saw Xie Yanli's face was ashen, his cold and stern expression completely unwavering.
They assumed he was angry.
She explained gently, "I was so scared last night that I forgot about our promise..."
"It's alright, we're husband and wife, there's no need to worry about such things," Xie Yanli said calmly.
Because he forgot last night too...
Qin Jiuwei breathed a sigh of relief when she heard him say that.
After they finished packing, the two went to the main courtyard.
The downpour had stopped, and the air was fresh and humid.
Qin Jiuwei spotted Qin Le'an, who was dressed in a flamboyant manner, at a glance.
She wore her hair in a high bun, with the velvet flower hairpin that had been snatched from her hand inserted in it.
When Qin Le'an saw her, he immediately raised his chin and puffed out his chest.
"Qin Jiuwei, I'm going to the audition soon, and I'm sure I'll make it this time!"
Qin Jiu slightly curved her lips, her smile carrying a deeper meaning. "Of course."
She will definitely be selected.
But the reason might be different from what she thought...
royal palace.
"Qin Le'an is the daughter of Qin Jiang, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites."
As the eunuch's shrill voice rang out, Qin Le'an stepped forward, her voice deliberately softened, "This humble woman, Qin Le'an, greets Your Majesty and pays her respects."
Gao Xian sat on the throne, his handsome face cold and somewhat uninterested.
He only liked Consort Chen and had no interest in the selection of concubines.
But unfortunately, this is a rule passed down from our ancestors, and we have to go through the motions.
Gao Xian merely glanced at Qin Le'an before looking away, which was incredibly vulgar.
They immediately prepared to drop the sign.
But suddenly, his gaze fell on the velvet hairpin in Qin Le'an's hair.
His narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and a smile played on his lips. "Leave the sign."
Everyone present was taken aback by these words.
The imperial concubine selection process lasted for two hours, but the emperor had not chosen a single one.
How could they have chosen such an unremarkable woman?
Qin Le'an's voice was filled with joy, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
She knew it! She knew she would be selected!
Gao Xian's gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on Consort Xian standing to the side.
Consort Xian stared intently at Qin Le'an, a cold, venomous glint flashing in her eyes.
She twisted the handkerchief in her hand so badly that it looked like she was about to tear it to shreds.
Gao Xian curled his lips upon seeing this.
The virtuous concubine came from a distinguished family, with several generations of her family serving as important ministers of the state.
Although he was the emperor, he had been on the throne for less than three years.
Helpless, he had no choice but to take her into his harem.
However, his exclusive favor towards Consort Chen aroused the dissatisfaction of Consort Xian.
Consort Xian then targeted Consort Chen in every way in the harem, which gave him a great headache.
The velvet flower hairpin that Qin Le'an wore was the same as the one worn by Consort Chen, who even praised it in front of Consort Xian.
When Consort Xian sees this hairpin, she will think of Consort Chen and will definitely start targeting Qin Le'an.
They transferred their resentment towards Consort Chen to Qin Le'an.
Hopefully, Qin Le'an will be smart enough not to be played to death by Consort Xian so quickly.
After Gao Xian, he selected several more women to be selected as imperial concubines.
He twirled the beads in his hand, his narrow phoenix eyes filled with coldness.
The fiercer the women in the harem fought, the more intense their arguments became.
His Consort Chen is the safest.
As for how their final battle will turn out...
He doesn't care, and he doesn't mind.
Their lives were as insignificant to him as ants.
After the talent show ended, Qin Le'an walked lightly and happily on her way out of the palace.
The Empress, she's about to become the Empress!
However, before she could take two steps, a shadow suddenly loomed over her.
"Young Master Qin, the Virtuous Consort requests your presence."
Qin Le'an saw the two sturdy and tall old women in front of him.
Cold sweat instantly broke out on my forehead, and my heart stopped.
Qin Mansion.
From the moment Qin Le'an left, Li Shi began to feel restless.
They finally breathed a sigh of relief when the news of Qin Le'an's selection came back.
"Thank God! My Le'an has been selected!"
Mrs. Li stood up from her chair, her face beaming with joy.
In the three years since the Emperor began his imperial concubine selection, not a single woman has been chosen!
But her Le'an was selected, what does that mean?
This shows that her Le'an is deeply favored by the Emperor! She will definitely become Empress in the future!
Li felt an instant surge of joy and pride.
Her gaze fell on Qin Jiuwei, who was drinking tea at the table.
Her tone was full of boasting, "Qin Jiuwei, did you hear that? Your elder sister has been selected!"
"From now on, she will be the emperor's woman! This is a blessing you could only dream of."
Qin Jiuwei gave a cold, curt smile.
The emperor is ruthless and cold-blooded, the virtuous concubine is vicious and domineering, and there are countless open and covert attacks in the harem.
She doesn't want such good fortune...
Seeing that she remained silent, Li became even more smug.
Her Le'an was only selected through a talent show, yet Qin Jiuwei was so jealous that she didn't even want to speak.
When Le'an becomes empress in the future, won't Qin Jiuwei be so angry that she hangs herself?
Thinking of this, Li straightened her back even more and raised her chin.
"Qin Jiuwei, I was just talking to you, didn't you hear me?"
Qin Jiuwei raised her eyes slightly, "Whether my sister's selection to enter the palace is a blessing or a curse is still uncertain."
Upon hearing this, Li became instantly furious.
What does Qin Jiuwei mean by this?! How dare she curse her Le An!
Xie Yanli was discussing matters with his subordinates and was not in the main house at the time.
Li spoke without any restraint.
She glared at her and said sharply, "Qin Jiuwei, are you even speaking human language?"
"No matter how jealous you are of your sister, you can't curse her! What kind of sister are you?"
Qin Jiuwei slowly put down her teacup. "If my sister is truly blessed, my few words won't make any difference. Why is Mother so angry?"
His voice was calm as he retorted, each word carefully chosen.
She used to live a life of forbearance and meekness in the mansion.
But now that she is married, she no longer needs to live at the mercy of Madam Li.
If I keep putting up with this, I'll really become as frustrated as a turtle!
Upon hearing this, Li became even more enraged.
Qin Jiuwei used to be so timid and cowardly in front of her, but now she actually dares to talk back?
"You little slut, do you really think that now that you've married Prince Xie, I won't dare to teach you a lesson?"
"It's only natural for a mother to discipline her disobedient daughter!"
As Li spoke, she raised her hand, intending to slap Qin Jiuwei.
"Mother-in-law, what are you doing?"
A clear, pleasant voice suddenly rang out.
As Xie Yanli and Qin's father stepped into the house, Li's raised hand froze in mid-air.
Li looked embarrassed and tried to explain, but couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.
"me……"