Chapter 1927 - 1865: The Empress Dowager Summons
Chapter 1927: Chapter 1865: The Empress Dowager Summons
Ever since Empress Dowager Mo became displeased with the Princess Consort of Jin and punished her to fast and pray for blessings, everyone has been waiting to hear the news that the Princess Consort has been discarded or is ’gravely ill and passed away’.
But after such a long wait, the Princess Consort of Jin not only returned from Puji Temple but also retained her position and was even summoned by Empress Dowager Mo again.
The Princess Consort of Jin, who was disliked by the Empress Dowager and could regain favor, receive a summons—truly remarkable!
"Calm down." Ah Jiu held Wufu’s hand; they were summoned to the palace together, and he put on her hood, shielding her from the falling snowflakes.
Even Royal Mother, who knows what she’s thinking, had them wait outside at Cining Palace, exposed to the Northwest wind.
Inside the hall, Nanny Shui said to Empress Dowager Mo, "Madam, it’s snowing heavily outside, and it’s extremely cold. If you keep them waiting, they’ll freeze! The prince is a man and full of yang energy, so he’s alright, but the Princess Consort is a woman; she hasn’t given you a grandson yet, if she..."
"Fine, you’re always siding with them, making me the villain." Empress Dowager Mo spat out, "Let them in!"
Nanny Shui smiled and waved to the palace maid.
Soon, a well-matched couple appeared together.
Empress Dowager Mo may have said she didn’t care, but it’s been some time since she last saw her son, so she stretched her neck to look at their good spirits, and the stone in her heart was somewhat eased.
That mischievous boy, enjoying himself outside.
Looking at Wufu, she seemed calm and unaffected, as if she hadn’t been challenged at all, couldn’t help but silently admire that this daughter-in-law had a large heart. Others would be fearful by now.
Ah Jiu squeezed Wufu’s hand, and both knelt on the prayer mat and performed a grand ceremony to Empress Dowager Mo.
"Your children (daughter-in-law) pay respects to Royal Mother."
"Hmm, rise."
They got up, and Wufu knelt down once more: "As a daughter-in-law, I have spoken out of turn, seeking forgiveness from Royal Mother, and ask Royal Mother to impose punishment."
Empress Dowager Mo’s mouth twitched but intentionally kept a stern face as she asked, "Do you know your mistake now?"
"Your daughter-in-law knows her mistake."
"As a daughter-in-law, especially one of the Imperial Family, you must speak and act cautiously, knowing that your every word and deed represents the dignity of the Imperial Family. Do you understand?" In the presence of several eunuchs and palace maids, Empress Dowager Mo lectured a few sentences, believing they would spread what happened in the hall.
"Your daughter-in-law will adhere to Royal Mother’s teachings." Wufu was very sincere.
"Then rise." Empress Dowager Mo finally said.
Wufu was helped up personally by Ah Jiu, and Nanny Shui brought tea and signaled to Wufu.
Wufu then took the tea and offered it to Empress Dowager Mo, playfully saying, "Please drink tea, Royal Mother. It was wrong of your daughter-in-law to make you angry; after drinking tea, you must not be angry with your daughter-in-law anymore."
Empress Dowager Mo glared at her but accepted the tea without any difficulty. In the eyes of the onlookers, this conveyed a different notion entirely.
This crisis of Empress Dowager Mo being displeased with the Princess Consort of Jin seems to be over.
Especially since she made Empress Dowager Mo laugh in just a few words, the ice was indeed broken; the Princess Consort of Jin is truly impressive.
Ah Jiu and Wufu earnestly tried to make Empress Dowager Mo laugh; after a while, Empress Dowager Mo waved, dismissing the other attendants in the hall, leaving Nanny Shui and Eunuch Ning to guard the door.
Once there was no one else in the hall, Empress Dowager Mo restrained her smile, looked at the two, and said, "Do not blame Royal Mother for sending you to pray for blessings; Royal Mother sincerely wishes not to see you in this vortex, much less to see you face the emperor directly. It would be of no benefit to you, understand?"