After the rebellion was successful, I realized that this place was the Red Mansion

Chapter 192 Sister Feng Borrows the Tiger's Power
Now, let's talk about Sister Feng.

After receiving the emperor's decree at Lixiang Courtyard, he discussed with Tanchun what to do. Xia Shouzhong, the eunuch by the emperor's side, also assigned about twenty people to come and wait to move the things away.

"You want to place the first wife in the master's study?"

Fengjie was somewhat surprised at first, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt that what Tanchun said made sense.

Tan Chun said, "The Emperor wanted to take back the room that the eldest master had separated, and he specifically forbade the eldest mistress from living there. Now, Miss Lin and Second Sister have obtained a favor, so the eldest mistress can live in a better house."

I thought and thought, and realized that the mansion was no longer habitable; three families already occupied it. The only properly habitable room left in our mansion was the Master's Mengpo Studio. We should move the Master's books out, pack away his belongings, and have the First Madam move in.”

Jia Zheng and Lady Wang did not sleep together at night; instead, they stayed at Mengpo Studio. They also interacted with their guests at Mengpo Studio.

Jia Lian and Feng Jie were a young couple, so they stayed together at night.

Therefore, after searching the entire mansion, only Mengpo Studio was available for Madam Xing to stay at.

Sister Feng frowned, thought for a while, and then sighed, "It's really difficult for people, and it's also difficult for you. Fine, you stay here and tell them what to do, I'll go and talk to the old lady, the madam, and the first madam."

This was the most offensive thing she could do, and Sister Feng gave her a hard time.

Tan Chun smiled and said, "Just say it was my idea."

Sister Feng laughed and said, "No one else cares about you or me. They'll probably think it was my bad idea. Don't worry about me, I'll get this done for you no matter what!"

So she walked away with a graceful sway of her waist. Tan Chun saw her off and then returned to Pear Fragrance Courtyard. She told the young actresses to start moving and went to the three houses at the back gate to deliver an imperial decree, ordering them to move to the back room at the main gate.

Lin Zhixiao's wife felt some resentment upon hearing this, but she still managed to get a few maids and servants to help her pack up and move out.

Her daughter, Xiaohong, comforted her mother, saying, "It's clear that what I said before was true. Even a long shed built over a thousand miles will eventually fall apart. Now that everything has settled down, Mom should be happy."

I won't say more about Lin Zhixiao's family.

On the other side, Zhou Rui's wife's eyes widened when she heard that they were to move to the back room. Tan Chun's wet nurse, who had come to give the order, exclaimed, "Who sent you to give these orders? Did the old lady or the madam say anything?!"

The wet nurse smiled and said, "These are our young lady's words."

"Your daughter is young and has only just started managing the household. She may not know what's going on here. Don't touch anything in my house. I'll go talk to the madam!"

Zhou Rui's wife was a maidservant of Madam Wang. She was quite powerful in the mansion, and even the young ladies had to show her some respect.

Just as she was about to leave, Tan Chun's maid, Shi Shu, came in and called out to her, "Where is Aunt Zhou going?"

Zhou Rui's wife sneered, "I'm going to talk to Madam about this. I don't know who was gossiping in your daughter's ear, but they actually encouraged us to move out and live in the servant's quarters. Madam and I have never suffered such humiliation since we married into this family!"

Shi Shu laughed and said, "What are you saying, madam? The young lady ordered you to move out, which must be due to an imperial decree. It won't matter who you tell. Madam, please move out quickly. His Majesty will be set up here tomorrow to accommodate his ministers to handle official business!"

Zhou Rui's expression changed, and she could only say, "I'll go find your daughter!"

You mustn't go!

Shi Shu called her back again: "Miss is busy counting heads at Lin Zhixiao's house. She will need to go with the eunuchs to find tables and chairs for the Prime Minister and the Generals to use tomorrow."

They then used the prime minister and the general to pressure her, and Zhou Rui's wife became so anxious that her face turned red. She stamped her foot and said, "I'm going to find my wife!"

Shi Shu stopped laughing and said, "No matter who you go to, the imperial decree orders us to move out, and no one can disobey it. Once you leave, I'll have people throw everything out of here."

Zhou Rui's wife was extremely embarrassed and angry. How could she have ever been looked down upon like this by a mere maid?

Just as she was about to speak, Shishu interrupted, "The young lady said that the three families at the back gate must move out within an hour!"

He then went outside.

Zhou Rui's wife, who was left behind, blushed and turned pale in turns. She could tell that the little girl had come to drive her away on Tan Chun's orders; it was Tan Chun's idea.

She had no choice but to instruct a few trusted servants to pack up the things first, and then she hurriedly ran to find her mistress.

……

While the back gate was in an uproar due to the move, Fengjie returned home, called Ping'er, and hurriedly went out the second gate. She asked the eunuch to bring the green-curtained carriage, and together with Ping'er, they rode towards the First Madam's house.

On the way, after learning the cause of the matter from her, Ping'er sighed, "This is a matter that will offend people. I don't know how much face you will have to lose later. The First Madam is also your mother-in-law, so it will be even more difficult to say anything." As she spoke, she looked at Feng Jie's expression to see if she was upset by the words "mother-in-law".

Sister Feng just laughed and said, "Isn't that right? I was just wondering how to bring it up, so I had to ask Consort Ping to come with me and borrow her power for a bit!"

Ping'er pushed her away and complained, "I'm just concerned about you, and you're making fun of me."

Sister Feng smiled smugly and asked, "The Emperor is here. Why don't you think about going to serve him again sometime so you can become a real Empress sooner?"

Ping'er didn't speak, but simply pointed to her collar.

Sister Feng blushed instantly, clutching her chest as she scolded her: "You little hussy, all you do all day is think about finding embarrassing places to make fun of me!"

Ping'er covered her mouth and turned away, laughing.

The sedan chair went out the door and in the blink of an eye arrived in front of a large black lacquered gate. After entering through the side gate, the carriage stopped in front of the ceremonial gate.

An old woman was already waiting, and when she saw them arrive, she quickly invited Fengjie inside.

"how's it going?!"

As soon as Sister Feng entered the room and sat down on a chair, Madam Xing hurriedly asked.

Fengjie pulled Ping'er down to sit as well, and said with a smile, "Madam, you've been so kind as to let me have a cup of tea. I just came back from the back door and then rushed over to Madam's place."

"Just drink!"

Madam Xing smiled and turned to look at Ping'er, who was sitting down. She smiled as well: "Ping'er is quite important now. She can sit in front of your grandmother without having to follow any rules."

Ping'er blushed and quickly said, "It's Grandma who's so considerate of me."

Fengjie smiled and said, “Don’t say that. I wouldn’t dare offend His Majesty. Miss Ping is favored by the Emperor. Logically speaking, Miss Ping should be sitting while my wife and I are standing.”

Ping'er had no choice but to verbally thank the emperor again.

It wasn't that she had any complaints, but rather that she couldn't casually talk about being favored by the emperor. The emperor didn't favor her every few days. If she were to take advantage of being favored once and then make a big fuss about it, not only would she lose face, but the emperor would also get annoyed with her.

Madam Xing said, "Why are you dragging me into this for no reason?"

She was clearly unhappy.

Ping'er understood the implication in her words, but she didn't stand up. It was fine before, but if she stood up to follow the rules now because of Madam Xing's words, it would be an insult to the royal dignity.

Sister Feng smiled and said, "Madam, my idea is to move to Mengpo Studio."

"what?!"

Madam Xing stood up abruptly, her face very unpleasant: "I'm moving to Mengpo Studio?! Is that room even habitable?"

Sister Feng hurriedly said, "Mengpo Studio is the Second Master's study, where he usually lives."

"This is even more outrageous!" Madam Xing exclaimed, clearly displeased. "I know where that place is; it's obviously where she lives!"

She refers to Madam Wang.

Sister Feng sighed, "I know this puts Madam in a difficult position, but that's the only proper place for people to live. It was only after Miss Lin, Er Yatou, and we pleaded with the Emperor that Madam was allowed to live in a better house."

Madam Xing was speechless for a long time. The person who ordered her to move out was the emperor, and she had no choice but to obey.

However, Mengpozhai was close to Madam Wang's courtyard. If she moved in, the two of them would see each other all the time. Besides, her own house was a three-courtyard house, which was much better than living in Mengpozhai.

After a long pause, Madam Xing finally asked, "Is the house no longer habitable? The Emperor ordered us to move out. Who is it for?"

"It wasn't mentioned. Perhaps it was given to the eunuchs and female officials, or perhaps it was reserved for future concubines."

Logically speaking, this three-courtyard house should also be the home of Wang Xifeng and Jia Lian, but due to its small size, the two have always lived in the Rongguo Mansion.

(End of this chapter)