Chapter 932 Obey the Order to Fight
Shao Wanru was more and more favored by the Empress Dowager. She could not only understand her hints but also cooperate with her. Most importantly, she was sincere.
The Empress Dowager had been flattered by many people. She had been the Empress Dowager for so many years and had always been superior from the previous dynasty to the present. Although there was the Empress in the harem, the power in the harem had always been in the hands of the Empress Dowager. Even if she was not in charge of things, the imperial concubines would come to ingratiate themselves with her.
If the Empress Dowager was willing to meet people, the Palace of Benevolent Peace would always be crowded.
The imperial concubines in the harem had different characteristics. Some were beautiful, intelligent, clever, or eloquent, others were delicate or charming. But in the Empress Dowagerâs mind, they were all the same. They were all ingratiating themselves with her so that they could have better access to the Emperor.
However, she had a different feeling towards Shao Wanru. Shao Wanru was virtuous. Although part of this feeling was because of Chu Liuchen, the Empress Dowager genuinely felt that Shao Wanru was close to her. It was the kind of closeness that juniors had towards their elders.
This had nothing to do with personal interest.
âYour maternal grandma will arrive soon. Donât go back now. Sit down and listen to what we are going to talk about!â The Empress Dowager said with a smile.
âWhat is my maternal grandma doing here?â Shao Wanru was certainly happy to see Ruiâan Great Elder Princess, but she was still very surprised that she would come to the palace at this time.
Judging from the Empress Dowagerâs words, she should have specially summoned her maternal grandma to the palace.
âGuess why?â The Empress Dowager asked in a good mood.
Shao Wanruâs lips curved in a smile as she said, âIs it about Commandery Prince Qing?â
What had happened before was about Commandery Prince Qing. The Empress Dowager should have summoned her and her maternal grandma at the same time. She arrived a little earlier through the side door, while her grandma arrived a little late through the main door as she had taken a detour.
âWhy would I summon your maternal grandma because of Commandery Prince Qing? He has nothing to do with your maternal grandma.â The Empress Dowager didnât expect Shao Wanru to be so smart. She became more interested in her and deliberately asked this question.
âImperial Grandmother invited my maternal grandma here because of Old Madam?â Shao Wanru asked tentatively with a smile in her watery eyes, looking like a cunning child.
âYou are so clever!â The Empress Dowager reached out her finger, knocked on Shao Wanruâs forehead gently, and said to her with a smile.
Shao Wanru rubbed her forehead gently and said with a little grievance, âImperial Grandmother, I guessed right. But instead of rewarding me, you punished me. Itâs so unfair!â
When the Empress Dowager talked to her in a pleasant manner, Shao Wanru had already regarded her as Old Madam Qin in her heart. So she said those affectionate words naturally, as if she was her real granddaughter, which made the Empress Dowager burst into laughter.
âShe is a really adorable child.
âHowever, she is also a poor child. Her biological parents couldnât take care of her, and her grandmother didnât treat her as a descendant at all. Seeing that I was kind to her, she proactively got close to me. She is both smart and piteous. What was Old Madam of Marquis Xingâs Mansion thinking? She didnât care about such a good granddaughter but cared about those shameless people instead.
âNot only is Old Madam shortsighted, but she is also too coldhearted,â The Empress Dowager thought to herself.
âEmpress Dowager, Ruiâan Great Elder Princess has arrived!â A eunuch came in and reported.
âLet her in!â The Empress Dowager raised her hand and said.
After a while, the eunuch ushered Ruiâan Great Elder Princess in. Seeing Shao Wanru, the Great Elder Princess was also very surprised. She bowed to the Empress Dowager and then sat down.
Shao Wanru hurriedly got up and bowed to Ruiâan Great Elder Princess.
âLetâs sit down together!â The Great Elder Princess reached out to take Shao Wanruâs hand and sat down with her.
Shao Wanru had only been married for a few days, so she hadnât visited the Great Elder Princess yet. She had to stay in her husbandâs house most of the time, except when she went back to her parentsâ house.
Shao Wanru had originally decided to visit the Great Elder Princessâs Mansion in a few days. Unexpectedly, she met her in the Palace of Benevolent Peace, which made her both surprised and happy.
With the Great Elder Princess taking her hand, she smiled gently, looking a little like a girl spending time with her elders.
She would only show such a charming manner in front of the elders who really loved her.
She had always been delicate, but she used to look cold and distant, which made her look composed at such a young age, lacking the young girlâs unique pettishness and charm.
But now she had shown that part. She looked like an ordinary girl, which made people love her tenderly from their hearts.
âIs everything alright with you and Prince Chen these days?â With the Empress Dowager present, the Great Elder Princess couldnât play straight, so she could only ask Shao Wanru implicitly. However, her question was unnecessary. Chu Liuchen promised her that he would never hurt Zhuozhuo or make her live as a widow at such a young age. At her question, Shao Wanruâs face turned red instantly. The shyness on her face all showed that she was living a good life.
The Great Elder Princess felt relieved.
âGrandma, we are fine!â Shao Wanru blushed and lowered her head. Being stared at by the two elders with burning eyes, she felt that she could not bear it. After all, she was not as cheeky as Chu Liuchen.
âItâs good that you two are fine. I heard that you went to Marquis Xingâs Mansion again today. What were you doing there? You are now married, so you can live a good life with Prince Chen from now on. The affairs of Marquis Xingâs Mansion have nothing to do with you. They didnât treat you as a family in the past, so you donât have to care about them. They have treated you badly before, how dare they have the nerves to ask you for help!?â The Great Elder Princess sneered and said rudely.
She really hated the people from Marquis Xingâs Mansion. Starting with Old Madam of Marquis Xingâs Mansion, she disliked every one of them. Of course, her grandson and granddaughter were different from those people.
âGrandma, itâs about Commandery Prince Qing!â Shao Wanru said implicitly. Since the Empress Dowager had asked her maternal grandma to come over, she must have something to say. She could not become the center of attention.
âEmpress Dowager, why did you summon me here? Is it because of Marquis Xingâs Mansion?â Ruiâan Great Elder Princess nodded and turned to the Empress Dowager. The eunuch who read the imperial edict had told her that it was because Commandery Prince Qing went to Marquis Xingâs Mansion, but she didnât know the specific details.
âGreat Elder Princess, Wanru is now the legal wife of Chenâer. Marquis Xingâs Mansion should not always ask for help from Wanru. Itâs inconvenient for me to say it, but itâs convenient for you to do so!â The Empress Dowager didnât intend to be reserved and said straight.
She didnât want Shao Wanru to be involved in the affairs of Marquis Xingâs Mansion and got Chu Liuchen involved at that time.
The Emperor increasingly disliked Marquis Xing Shao Jing. He even got angry the other day at her palace and called Shao Jing a villain.
If the next generation of Marquis Xingâs Mansion was good-for-nothing, Marquis Xingâs Mansion would be deposed. The Emperor disliked Marquis Xingâs Mansion very much now.
First, it was Shao Yanru, and then it was Shao Huaâanâs wedding. The Emperor was satisfied with all these things, and they were Shao Jingâs children. It was said that they had the best reputations before.
Of course, Shao Jingâs wife, who had an excellent reputation, was now proved to be kind on the outside but selfish and vicious on the inside.
The Emperor was not satisfied with anyone in Marquis Xingâs Mansion now. The next generation of Marquis Xingâs Mansion started with Shao Huaâan, but the Emperor disliked Shao Huaâan because of what had happened on the wedding day.
The Empress Dowager was afraid that once Marquis Xingâs Mansion lost its power and influence, Shao Wanru would be involved. This was extremely unfavorable to Chu Liuchen.
âEmpress Dowager, do you want me to make trouble in Marquis Xingâs Mansion about this matter?â Ruiâan Great Elder Princess understood the Empress Dowagerâs meaning as soon as she heard this. She sat up straight and asked.
She was happy to do this kind of thing. She had disliked Old Madam of Marquis Xingâs Mansion for a long time!
âWe should expose todayâs matter and let people see that Old Madam forced Wanru to do this. Wanru has married into Prince Chenâs Mansion and has nothing to do with Marquis Xingâs Mansion. She has not been raised in Marquis Xingâs Mansion. She has been framed again and again before, so she has no feelings for Marquis Xingâs Mansion. In the future, sheâd better stay away from Marquis Xingâs Mansion, in case Prince Chenâs Mansion gets involved again!â Ruiâan Great Elder Princess said.
The Empress Dowager nodded. She had come up with this idea just now. Shao Wanru did not need her familyâs resources, but she could not be pestered by Marquis Xingâs Mansion. As a junior, she could not say these words. How could she say such unfilial words?
However, Ruiâan Great Elder Princess could do that. She had been at odds with Old Madam of Marquis Xingâs Mansion. Even if she exposed this matter now, others would not say anything about her. On the contrary, they would get to know Marquis Xingâs Mansionâs selfish behavior. In the future, Marquis Xingâs Mansion could not use Prince Chenâs Mansion to achieve its goals.
Marquis Xingâs Mansion had been leveraging filial piety to make Shao Wanru submit to their intentions.
Since Shao Wanru was the girl chosen by Chu Liuchen, and that had not changed for three years, the Empress Dowager knew that Chu Liuchen favored Shao Wanru, so she had to protect her for him.
She would not let Marquis Xingâs Mansion ruin her reputation!
There was a good opportunity at the moment. There would be such an opportunity in the future. Of course, the Empress Dowager would not let Shao Wanru cut off her ties with Marquis Xingâs Mansion immediately. However, after a few more incidents like this happened, Marquis Xingâs Mansion could no longer leverage righteousness and order Shao Wanru at will.
âEmpress Dowager, I understand. Iâll go now, in case a long delay causes trouble!â Ruiâan Great Elder Princessâs eyes lit up. This time was different. She had the Empress Dowager support her and was not afraid of the imperial censor speaking evil of her in front of the Emperor. She stood up and felt that this matter could not be delayed.
âYou are in such a hurry!â The Empress Dowager burst into laughter.
âI am indeed in a hurry. I have waited for this day for more than ten years!â Speaking of this, Ruiâan Great Elder Princess thought of her daughter and son-in-law who had died young, and her eyes turned red. If she could, she really wanted to go and fight with the vicious Old Madam of Marquis Xingâs Mansion to vent her anger that had been held back for so many years!
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