Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 48: Not Going to Pay a Respect
The next day.

Xie Jiu woke up first.

He glanced at Zhao Xingjin who was lying next to him and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Just as he was about to turn over and get out of bed, Zhao Xingjin opened his eyes.

"woke up?"

"Yes." Xie Jiu responded and sat up, "I'm sorry for disturbing the emperor's sleep."

To be honest, after what happened last night, she didn't feel shy at all. Instead, she felt more comfortable facing Zhao Xingjin.

Come to think of it, it was probably because this was not the first time she had experienced something like this in her life.

Zhao Xingjin stretched his body and said, "It's okay, it's about time to get up."

Upon hearing this, Xie Jiu got off the couch first, quickly took out clothes, shoes and socks, and helped Zhao Xingjin put them on.

"I'm going to attend the morning court. You should sleep a little longer. When you wake up, ask Qingdong to arrange breakfast. Don't leave in the morning. Wait for me to come back."

After putting on his clothes, Zhao Xingjin took Xie Jiu's hand and squeezed it.

It really looks like pampering.

Xie Jiu's face showed a bit of embarrassment at the right time, "But I should go to Weiyang Palace to pay my respects to the Empress."

"It's okay. I'll send someone to inform the Queen. You can take a good rest." Zhao Xingjin said.

When he said this, Xie Jiu's beautiful eyes smiled and she nodded slightly.

"Then I will wait for the emperor to come back."

After saying this, he watched Zhao Xingjin leave.

After he left, Xie Jiu called Chunrong in.

"Are you really not going to the Weiyang Palace to pay your respects to the Queen? This is your first time serving the Queen in bed. According to the rules, you have to offer tea to the Queen." Chunrong asked in a low voice while helping Xie Jiu wash up.

Xie Jiu said, "No, the emperor wants me to be his favorite concubine to show my father how much he loves me. Naturally, I have to follow the emperor's wishes. One more thing."

Having said that, Xie Jiu paused, a hint of coldness rising in his eyes.

"The Queen is so afraid of me that she's even using the dragon fetus in Sun Baolin's belly to try to stop me from entering the palace. So, I guess she won't be happy to drink this cup of tea for her concubine. So, I'd better not go. Anyway, the Emperor will send someone to inform her."

After hearing what he said, Chunrong understood what Xie Jiu meant and stopped trying to persuade him.

Weiyang Palace.

All the concubines were present, stretching their necks to see the newcomer Xie Jiu. However, they waited and waited but no one showed up. Instead, they received an oral order from Chengming Palace, saying that the emperor had excused Xie Jiu from paying her respects today.

After sending away Qingdong who came to deliver the message, the queen looked a little unhappy.

But she quickly adjusted herself and forced a smile, "It's okay, Concubine Xie worked hard last night, and the Emperor is sympathetic to her. We are sisters in the palace together, and there will be many opportunities to meet in the future."

As soon as she finished speaking, Concubine Zhuang snorted coldly.

"Is it hard to sleep with her? You really think she's a newcomer. Why are you being so pretentious? It's not your first time."

"Concubine Zhuang!" The queen frowned and glared at her, "Be careful with your words." Although everyone knew that Xie Jiuer had married into the palace, no one would talk about it easily. It was inappropriate for Concubine Zhuang to do so.

But the queen didn't really mean to scold her, and she softened her tone.

"Don't say the wrong thing, or it will only make Concubine Xie think of the past and make her sad and unhappy."

"Am I afraid of her? She dares to do things but not let others say anything. What kind of character is she!" Concubine Zhuang was indeed aroused and became more and more angry. "Even if the emperor asked to exempt her from paying respects, she shouldn't take advantage of the favor and become spoiled. She really won't come. The next time I see this Xie, I will ask her how she doesn't know the rules!"

Seeing that she was talking excitedly, Peizhu hurriedly brought the teacup to her hand. Concubine Zhuang took it, took a sip, and then stopped talking.

Seeing that she had stopped talking, the Queen spoke again, "The Emperor favors Concubine Xie, and since she's new to the palace, it's inevitable that she's not used to the palace rules and is a bit spoiled. I won't argue with her, and you all should stop being angry. We should all get along well from now on."

This brought up the issue of rules, prompting Concubine Wei to exclaim, "She didn't come to pay her respects to the Empress. She's clearly relying on the Emperor's favor and flouting palace rules. If she were truly sensible, she wouldn't have refused to come even if the Emperor had excused her. This shows how disrespectful she is to the Empress. She's truly outrageous."

"That's right." At this time, Chen Cairen, who was sitting at the bottom, suddenly spoke up. "She is so arrogant now. Who knows what will happen in the future. When I think of such a difficult person in the palace, I am terrified."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Concubine Yi, who had remained silent the entire time. "Your Highness, you have always been very particular about rules. I came from your palace, so I understand that best. Now that Concubine Xie has moved into Ninghua Palace, Your Highness must teach Concubine Xie the same way you taught me. Don't let her become lawless. Now she doesn't even care about the Empress."

Logically, Chen Cairen's position was low, so it was not easy for her to interrupt the conversations of the higher-ranking concubines. However, she was now considered favored in the palace, so she had some qualifications.

So, while saying that Xie Jiu was unruly, she also made fun of the time when she lived in Ninghua Palace and was bullied by Concubine Yi.

"It's not your turn as a mere talent to comment on what I do." Concubine Yi still had some temper. She glanced at Talent Chen coldly and said, "How dare you speak to me like that? It seems that after leaving Ninghua Palace, you have forgotten everything I taught you. If you have time, you should read the palace rules a few more times. You don't know the etiquette yourself, and yet you have the nerve to criticize others."

Chen Cairen was choked and his face looked unhappy.

But because of the huge gap in their status, she didn't dare to be too presumptuous. She curled her lips and didn't dare to say anything more.

However, Concubine Zhuang suddenly said to Concubine Yi with a sarcastic look on her face.

"Ninghua Palace was originally a good place, but you've been made to live in it like a cold palace. The whole palace is filled with the unpleasant smell of medicine. When Concubine Chen was here, the Emperor would at least visit. Now that Concubine Chen is gone, I'm afraid it's really deserted and unbearable."

He paused and chuckled.

"Now that Concubine Xie has moved in, the Emperor might be willing to honor you for her sake. With the dragon's blessing, your sick body might recover faster. When that happens, Concubine Yi, you will have to thank Concubine Xie."

These words immediately made Yipin's face, which was pale due to illness, turn red with anger.

"If Concubine Zhuang is too busy managing the affairs of my palace, why not spend more time on the Fourth Prince's studies? The Fourth Prince is not as good at studying as the three princesses above him. He needs to work harder, otherwise he will become a laughing stock in the future."

"My son is young, so it's normal for him to play around now. He will have a chance to work hard in the future." Concubine Zhuang glared at her and snorted coldly, "Some people, unable to give birth to a son, become jealous of others. Don't worry about it for nothing!"

The original intention of this statement was to say that Concubine Yi had a miscarriage and had not been able to get pregnant again, but Concubine Zhuang forgot that there was also a queen who had no son.

Peizhu wanted to cover Concubine Zhuang's mouth but she didn't have time to do so as she watched the Queen's face darken.

"How dare you! Concubine Zhuang, what do you think this Weiyang Palace is? With all the noise and commotion, do you even act like a concubine of the Emperor?" the Empress snarled. "Concubine Yi is also the Fourth Prince's stepmother. Your concern for his studies is well-intentioned, but you are so hurtful. You are truly ignorant. If you can't teach the Fourth Prince well, I, as his legal mother, will inform the Emperor and have him brought to Weiyang Palace to be raised personally."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhuang's face immediately turned pale. She hurriedly stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I just slipped up. I will definitely teach the Fourth Prince well and supervise his studies in the future."

"Okay, let's stop here for today. I'm tired too." The queen was upset and didn't bother to look at the concubines anymore.

He walked away with a flick of his sleeves.

In Chengming Palace, Xie Jiu had no idea that such a big commotion had occurred in Weiyang Palace because of her.

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