Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1090 Zhen Huan Enlarged to 16

When the newcomers entered the palace and met the empress, they would not be arranged to sleep with the queen immediately. Even though there was a maid named Wan who looked 50% similar to Queen Chunyuan Rouze, which made Da Pangju very concerned about her, the affairs of the previous dynasty were Da Pangju's true love.

The Jingshifang brought the newly made sign to ask Da Pangju to turn over the sign. Su Peisheng smiled bitterly at Xu, the chief steward of the Jingshifang: "I'm afraid the emperor will be up late again today..."

Chief Steward Xu also smiled bitterly: "The Empress Dowager is looking forward to more crying babies in the palace..."

The two brothers both felt that being a eunuch was really hard, but they had to do what they had to do. Su Peisheng could only sigh and said to Old Xu: "Wait a minute, let's go and find out what the emperor has to say."

Old Xu directly stuffed an exquisite small purse into Su Peisheng's sleeve. Feeling the light weight, Su Peisheng was secretly amazed. This Old Xu was really generous. If he gave a banknote, it should be at least twenty taels of silver.

However, although Su Peisheng accepted the gift, he still had to say something in advance: "The former dynasty is busy with affairs, and the emperor may not necessarily give in. We can only do our best to help you get around it."

Old Xu was sensible, and that was exactly why he stuffed the banknote into Su Peisheng's pocket. He thanked him repeatedly and said that just saying a few words would be enough.

When Su Peisheng arrived in front of Da Pangju, he first carefully moved the candle closer to make it easier for Da Pangju to review memorials all night long, and then he quietly stepped aside to wait.

But how could this action not alarm Big Fat Orange?

Big Fat Orange raised his head and stretched his shoulders, neck and wrists a little, then asked casually, "Who was talking outside just now?"

Su Peisheng smiled and said, "It's Xu, the chief steward of the Jingshifang. He is under the order of the Empress Dowager and is asking Your Majesty to turn over the name card. He said that the newlyweds have already met the Empress Dowager."

Big Fat Orange didn't want to rest in the harem at first, but when he heard Su Peisheng mention the newcomer, he remembered the Concubine Wan who looked like Empress Chunyuan, so he nodded and let the people from the Jingshifang come in, "In that case, let them come in."

Su Peisheng happily went to invite the people from the Jingshifang. Manager Xu didn't dare to say a word at this moment. After greeting them, he held the sign and asked Big Fat Ju to look at it.

The nameplates held by Chief Steward Xu himself were all for the new ladies entering the palace, and Concubine Wan's green nameplate was placed in the center, a position that Fatty Orange could grab with just a raise of his hand.

And Fat Orange did see the nameplate of Wan Changzai as soon as he raised his eyes, but he was suspicious out of habit. When he found that the nameplate of Wan Changzai was placed in the center, he thought that Wan Changzai had secretly used his connections in Jingshifang.

Originally, Fatty Ju would not care about such a small matter. After all, he had just cleaned up the Imperial Household Department's bondsers, and he knew all the moral characters of the people under them. However, the people who were left now seemed to be honest, and he could not demand that everyone be as clean as water.

But Wan Chang reached his hand into the Jingshifang as soon as he entered the palace, which was really taboo. Fat Ju sighed in his heart. Even if he looked similar, he didn't have any of his old friend's character, which was still not decent.

In the end, Big Fat Ju still turned over Wan Changzai's cuckold, but Wan Changzai was the first among the newcomers to serve him in the emperor's bedchamber, so he missed the opportunity to cultivate feelings. At least Big Fat Ju now only treats her as an ordinary concubine.

In Chengqian Palace, the imperial decree that Wan Changzai should go to serve caused great joy in the west hall. Wan Changzai only brought Huanbi into the palace, and Huanbi already knew her identity as the daughter of the Zhen family, so she was very proud that her eldest sister could come out on top. "It must be that the young lady impressed the emperor during the palace selection, so the emperor summoned the young lady instead of Zhenpin and several noble ladies!"

Wan Changzai was also very happy, but she was used to being modest: "Okay, Huanbi, get ready quickly, don't get carried away."

In the east hall, Concubine Hui and her servant had some thoughts in their minds when they heard the noise, especially the two maids, Caixing and Caiyue, who were brought into the palace by Concubine Hui. They were personal maids trained by the Shen family to serve Concubine Hui, and they had a special relationship with Concubine Hui.

Cai Xing's personality is more erratic than Cai Yue's. When she heard the commotion in the east hall, she couldn't help but mutter, "It's really lively over there. I didn't expect Wan Changzai to come out on top."

Hui Guiren felt a little uncomfortable, but she claimed that she was not the kind of jealous woman in the harem, and her relationship with Wan Changzai was also very different, so she advised Caixing: "Wan Changzai was the first to be summoned by the emperor, it must be because she has advantages that others don't have. And in the end, who the emperor summons is his own decision, and others can't influence it."

Caixing wanted to say more but was stopped by Caiyue. Caiyue gave Caixing a warning look and then agreed with Concubine Hui: "My lady is right. Besides, Concubine Wan has a good relationship with you. We can support each other in this deep palace."

Caixing then understood what Caiyue meant and became happy too.

When Concubine Hui saw the expressions of Caixing and Caiyue, she knew that they had misunderstood her friendship with Concubine Wan, but she was too lazy to say anything. After all, Caixing and Caiyue were her confidants who she brought into the palace from the Shen family. Although they might not think the same as her, their loyalty was impeccable.

Concubine Hui would not repeatedly emphasize the pure sisterhood between herself and Concubine Wan. She only needed to see that Caixing and Caiyue were respectful to Concubine Wan. After all, as the hostess, she didn't need to hold the two maids to tell her her true feelings. As long as she showed that she valued Concubine Wan enough, they would understand how to treat Concubine Wan.

Da Pangju did not deliberately prepare anything for Wan Changzai to sleep with him, so there was no red dress for Da Pangju and no dragon and phoenix candles, but Wan Changzai was still a little special. Da Pangju took the time to chat with Wan Changzai and had a good impression of her as smart, quick-witted, knowledgeable and interesting.

The news that Concubine Wan was the first among the newcomers to serve the emperor in bed naturally spread throughout the harem. Jiang Xinxin didn't have any opinion on it, and even Jianqiu just paid a little more attention to the changes in her facial expression.

It was different for Concubine Nian. The candles in her palace burned for most of the night. After making sure that she did not hear the sound of Fengluan Chun'en's carriage, Concubine Wan stayed overnight in the Yangxin Palace. Only then did she lie down on the bed with a dead heart.

The other concubines who were already in the palace felt that Wan Changzai might not be able to become a great man. After all, her status as a Changzai surpassed Zhenpin and several noble ladies to take the top spot, which was not a good thing at all.

Except for Concubine Zhen, Concubine Hui, Concubine Fang Jia and Concubine Rou, all the other newlyweds hated Concubine Wan so much that some of them secretly cursed her as a foxy woman.

The newlyweds also had to formally meet the Queen on the second day after their service. Jiang Xinxin had no intention of making things difficult for them and simply called them to bed without giving them any reprimands.

Concubine Nian couldn't help but say sourly, "Your Majesty really has a good eye for talent. Concubine Guaerjia is charming, Concubine Hui is dignified, Concubine Wan is elegant, and even the timid Concubine Rou looks pitiful to me."

Jiang Xinxin directly reprimanded Nian Shilan, "As the saying goes, spring comes when a hundred flowers bloom. Concubine Nian, don't be the only one favoring him for too long. You'll start to treat the emperor as your private property."

Nian Shilan felt aggrieved, but now she could only accept what was said. She cried again after returning home.