Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

The situation in Yichun Palace is different.

Wu Liangyuan's mother, Mrs. Dong, was a daughter of the direct branch of the Huarong Dong family. She was brought up in a century-old family and was most concerned with being a quiet and graceful woman who did not show off her feelings.

But as soon as she entered Yichun Palace and smelled the medicinal scent coming from the East Palace, Dong's brows furrowed tightly.

Wu Liangyuan originally wanted to lie in her mother’s arms and act like a spoiled child, but seeing her expression, she immediately sat up straight and explained to her mother in a soft voice: “…then Zhou Fengyi fell into a coma.

"He has been unconscious for three years, and his condition has gradually improved. I heard that in the past he could only drink medicine juice and ginseng and rice soup. I heard that they tried to feed him a thin yam paste the other day, and he was able to swallow it."

Dong looked at her coldly.

Juanjuan understood the situation, lowered her head and went out, taking all the servants in the hall with her. She closed the door herself, and she and Mingming stood guard outside the door on either side.

"What does Zhou's life or death have to do with you? That's the Mohist's sin." Dong scolded, "A gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall. Do I need to teach you this principle?

"In the past two years, you insisted that your grandmother come to see you, and I let you do it. This time, I didn't let your grandmother come because I heard about the Crown Princess.

"Why, if I hadn't come, would you have continued to hide such an important matter from me?!"

Wu Liangyuan immediately stood up, lowered her head and whispered: "My daughter doesn't dare..."

"What are you afraid of? Do you dare to say that you didn't wear the clothes that violated the regulations when you went to Daming Palace last night, and only changed into a whole set of colorful skirts and jackets after being told by the female officials?

“What was that place yesterday? Was that when you were in the spotlight?

"The emperor sitting above has been the emperor for fifty years. He is wise and powerful. He has seen all kinds of people and things. Do you expect to deceive him with your little tricks?

"Thinking back to when he personally brought you into the Eastern Palace, he originally hoped that you would be able to establish yourself and help the Crown Princess manage the Eastern Palace.

"What's the result? You, the eldest lady, have a bad temper, you are treated like a noble lady, you compete with Mei Liangyuan for her favor, you do everything, but you are unwilling to take on the slightest hardship and grievance, and take care of the miscellaneous affairs of the Eastern Palace.

“I’ve been extremely disappointed in you for a long time!

"Aren't you ashamed of yourself for still being so petty about such a little thing?!"

Dong became angrier and angrier as she spoke, and poked Wu Liangyuan on the forehead with a finger.

Wu Liangyuan bit her lip in grievance and whispered back, "But the prince didn't give me the power to manage the household! I can't just go up to him and ask for it, right?"

"Before Zhou Fengyi got into trouble, the three of you came in together. You were the first to be favored. Do you think it was the Crown Prince giving face to your grandmother? No! It was the Crown Prince giving face to the Emperor, saying that he was willing to let you try to touch the Crown Princess!

"What about you? When Zhou Fengyi got into trouble, you just shrank your neck and closed the palace door!

"First, you never went to the Crown Princess to get in touch with her, second, you refused to take care of Zhou Fengyi's daily health, and third, you were intent on suppressing Mei Liangyuan and Geng Chenghui.

"Let me ask you, if you were the prince, would you still allow such a stupid and lazy woman to manage your backyard instead of your original wife?

"You're lucky enough not to demolish their back hall!"

Mrs. Dong was really angry and couldn't stop talking once she started.

The more Wu Liangyuan listened, the more aggrieved she felt. Her eyes turned red and she began to cry. She muttered, "Are you my mother or my boss? I haven't seen your daughter for three years. When we met, you didn't ask about my well-being or my sadness or happiness. You only scolded me for not fighting for your honor and boasting for her..."

"You!" Mrs. Dong was so angry that her hands were shaking. "There are rules for women from outside the royal family to stay in the Eastern Palace! Without the Crown Princess's special order, I can only stay for one hour. I've already exchanged those nonsense words with you, how can I teach you the truth?!"

Wu Liangyuan opened her eyes wide in surprise: "Impossible! Grandma always ate with me before leaving!"

"That's your grandmother, Princess Kangle! As soon as she came in, the Crown Princess had already prepared the guests' meals! How can I do the same?!" Faced with such a daughter who was the best at pretending to be stupid, Dong was so angry that her liver hurt, but she had no idea what to do.

Wu Liangyuan uttered an "oh" and reached out to scratch the itchy spot on her cheek that was touched by the hair near her ear. She stood up again and closed her mouth to listen to the lecture.

No oil and salt.

Mrs. Dong was speechless: "It's exactly like your father!"

At heart, they are all scoundrels.

Wu Liangyuan then became lively again, pouting: "Mom, I understand the truth..."

"You just don't want to do things according to reason. Right?" Mrs. Dong wanted to punish her with family rules like she did when she was a child!

Wu Liangyuan did not wait for Dong to pull her, she lifted her skirt and sat down next to her mother again, whispering: "The prince has no women in his heart, only the country.

"So the Crown Princess never made any mistakes again and behaved according to the rules. There was no way I could take the power of ruling the Eastern Palace from her.

“Yesterday was a good opportunity.

"The concubines of the Eastern Palace have never been invited to the Daming Palace to attend the New Year's Eve banquet, and there is no such rule.

"If they suddenly called us there, there must be something else. That is, His Majesty or the Queen wants to see one of us.

"If it was the three of us, why didn't we meet in the past two years? It's obvious that someone wanted to see Wang, who had just been released.

"How could I let this lowly maid step on my head? That's why I wore those extravagant decorations and the green skirt and jacket yesterday. I admit, I just wanted to make it impossible for the emperor and empress to ignore me.

"Even if their intention was just to take a look at Wang.

"But who could have imagined that she would win the prize in last night's commotion - not only was her daughter recognized, her position was promoted, but right after she came back, she immediately used her new position to obtain the right to assist the rear palace of the Eastern Palace..."

Mrs. Dong's expression slowly relaxed as her daughter analyzed the situation carefully. She whispered back, "Since you knew the truth, how come stupid rumors about you spread out?"

"Is it bad that I'm stupid?" Wu Liangyuan smiled. "At least no one dares to bully me, and no one dares to ask me to be kind and gentle! Didn't I come to the palace just to live a comfortable life?

"We haven't even entered the Daming Palace yet, so whoever wants to be tired can do so! I don't have that hobby anyway!"

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The main hall of Yi Qiu Palace.

Mei Ruoqin's mother, Qi, not only came herself, but also brought Mei Ruoqin's six-year-old younger brother, Mei Ruochen: "I heard that the young prince is looking for a study partner? Look how suitable your brother is! They are the same age, and I think they are equally smart!"

Mei Ruoqin stared at her for a long while, then coughed and told Mei Shu, "Take Chen'er to go to Sister Geng's place. I heard that He Ke is playing at her place, so let Chen'er go and join in the fun."

Qi was overjoyed: "That's right! The young prince listens to the young princess the most. If the young princess likes Chen'er, then the young prince can just say it and it will be done."

Mei Shu lowered his eyes and walked out holding the ignorant Mei Ruochen's hand.

Mei Ruochen looked back at Mei Ruoqin, tears in his eyes: "Eldest sister... Chen'er came to see you... Don't you want me anymore?"

"Chen'er, be good. I'll go ask the Crown Princess for permission and we'll have dinner together later. Can you please say a few words to mother first?" Mei Ruoqin subconsciously imitated Wang Xifeng's speaking style to coax the child.

Mei Ruochen immediately stopped crying, with a light in her eyes, and left happily.

After sending the servant away, Mei Ruoqin turned back and looked at her mother steadily. She asked, "You owed gambling debts and sold your brother's lifelong happiness. Now you are selling your brother's future. What new debt do you owe?"