The Abandoned Wife of a Military Family: Your disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 227 Bringing humiliation to oneself
Yu Shu was thrown directly onto the carriage by Haitang.

She fell awkwardly at Yunwei's feet, her heart filled with extreme resentment.

"Even a servant shouldn't be treated like this. Is this how the county princess usually mistreats her servants?"

Yunwei looked down at her and said, "I haven't even agreed to let you serve as a servant in my household. How could Miss Yu be so degrading as to consider herself a servant?"

Yu Shu's sharp nails dug deep into her palms as she barely managed to suppress the anger in her heart.

She patted the hem of her skirt, stood up, and tried to salvage the situation. "Princess, don't forget, my visit to your residence is by order of the Empress Dowager. Do you intend to disobey the imperial decree?"

"Of course I dare not disobey the imperial decree, but the Empress Dowager is very wise and for the sake of the court, she should not allow you to be made a slave. Otherwise, wouldn't the Empress Dowager be criticized? For the sake of the Empress Dowager's reputation, I will definitely give her a good talk. Miss Yu, please rest assured," Yun Wei said calmly.

Yu Shu was very annoyed by her stubbornness.

But knowing that Empress Dowager Feng was on her side, she felt a little more at ease.

She could sense that Empress Dowager Feng also loathed Yun Wei, and she was more than happy to do anything that would upset Yun Wei.

No matter how much Yunwei didn't want her to stay, she probably had no choice. No matter how arrogant she was, could she openly defy the Empress Dowager?

If Yunwei takes her into the palace now, she'll likely humiliate herself when she meets the Empress Dowager.

Thinking of this, Yu Shu calmed down.

She was waiting to see Yunwei's embarrassed state.

royal palace.

The sun is shining brightly today, dispelling the winter chill.

Empress Dowager Feng happily accompanied the Empress Dowager on a stroll through the Imperial Garden.

Seeing the undisguised smile on her face, the Empress Dowager asked in surprise, "Is there something good that makes you so happy?"

Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Feng quickly suppressed her smile.

She couldn't say that she was happy because she had thought of things that would upset Yunwei.

Yunwei is about to marry Rongzhen, and at this critical juncture, she sends Yu Shu, who also has feelings for Rongzhen, to her side. One can imagine how angry and frustrated she must be.

The thought of Yunwei's anger and helplessness made her feel happy.

Faced with the Empress Dowager's curious gaze, she had no choice but to lower her voice and bring up another matter, "Mother, I have something I would like to report to you."

"What is it?" the Empress Dowager asked.

Empress Dowager Feng paused deliberately, then sighed helplessly, "The Emperor's maid has been diagnosed with pregnancy, which should be a happy occasion, but the Empress has not yet entered the palace... Now that such a thing has happened, what should we do?"

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's expression changed slightly. "How could the Emperor be so muddle-headed? And you, why didn't you try to persuade him?"

Although the royal family is not like an ordinary family, the fact that the empress had a child with her maid before even entering the palace was still a slap in the face to the empress and her family.

Moreover, the empress chosen by the emperor is the granddaughter of General Xu, who has made countless contributions to the court over the years and has been loyal to the court.

Isn't the Emperor's actions embarrassing for General Xu?

Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Feng's good mood was instantly replaced by gloom.

She hadn't expected Yao Zifei to be so cunning.

She had barely entered the palace when the Emperor summoned her to his bedchamber. By the time she realized it, it was too late.

"Mother, what should we do now?" Empress Dowager Feng asked.

The Empress Dowager frowned. "It is a life after all. Since it has been born, it can only be brought into the world. However, this matter must be kept secret for the time being and must not be leaked in the slightest. Most importantly, the Xu family must not find out."

Empress Dowager Feng did not quite agree with this statement.

The Empress Dowager was still too soft-hearted.

In her opinion, since the timing of this incident involving the imperial heir is wrong and could have repercussions, the imperial heir should not be kept.

Anyway, Yao Zifei was the daughter of a disgraced official.

The child of a disgraced official is also considered unlucky.

If she had known that the Empress Dowager would handle things this way, she would have kept quiet and had someone secretly dispose of the bastard child in Yao Zifei's belly. That way, there wouldn't have been any trouble.

Seeing that she remained silent, the Empress Dowager immediately knew what she was thinking and said angrily, "Have some decency for yourself. What did that young girl do wrong? The fault lies with the Emperor. He is such a grown man, doesn't he know what he should and shouldn't do?" At this point, she said to Granny Lan, "Go to the Emperor's palace in person and bring that young girl here."

"Yes." Granny Lan immediately accepted the order and left.

Empress Dowager Feng clenched her handkerchief tightly.

Is the Empress Dowager going to bring this person to her side and keep an eye on her?
"Your Majesty, Princess Rong'an requests an audience." At this moment, a eunuch came to report.

Before Empress Dowager Feng could speak, the Empress Dowager said with delight, "Quickly invite her here."

The eunuch went immediately.

Empress Dowager Feng frowned.

Why did Yunwei come to the palace at this time?
She had a bad feeling in her heart.

Not long after, Yunwei appeared in the Imperial Garden with Yu Shu.

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager, greetings to the Empress Dowager..." Yun Wei first bowed to the Empress Dowager, and was about to bow to Empress Dowager Feng when the Empress Dowager stopped her, "Weiwei, why have you suddenly come to the palace? Is there something you need?"

Facing the old woman's kind and gentle face, Yun Wei paused, pointed at Yu Shu, and said, "The Empress Dowager suddenly sent her to serve me today. I felt it was inappropriate, so I brought her into the palace to explain this matter to the Empress Dowager in person."

The Empress Dowager then noticed Yu Shu standing behind her and looked at Empress Dowager Feng in surprise. "Yu Shu's father has rendered meritorious service to the court, and Yu Shu has also done things for the court. How could you send her to serve others?"

Empress Dowager Feng never expected that Yun Wei would bring Yu Shu directly into the palace.

She clenched her handkerchief, and in the face of the Empress Dowager's questioning, she deliberately sighed, "Mother, you have misunderstood. When I sent Yu Shu to serve Yun Wei, it was not really to make her a servant."

As you know, for the past three years, she has been a concubine of Emperor Zhaoxing of Yue Kingdom, a position that is awkward. She does not want to live a life of being pointed at and gossiped about. Yunwei has recently been deeply loved by the people. If Yu Shu were to serve by her side, she would not only avoid criticism but also have a quiet place to live out the rest of her life.

I sent her to Yunwei's side at Yu Shu's request.

"It's my fault for not explaining things clearly, which caused Yunwei to misunderstand."

Yu Shu immediately stepped forward and said, "This matter cannot be blamed on the Empress Dowager. If anyone is to blame, it is me. I was too eager for peace and quiet, so I went to the County Princess's side without thinking."

Listening to the two of them exchanging pleasantries, Yun Wei's lips curled into a cold smile. "There are so many places in the world. If Miss Yu wants peace and quiet, I think it would be more appropriate for her to stay away from the capital. Wouldn't it be better to settle down in a rural village rather than become a slave in someone else's household?"

Empress Dowager Feng frowned, disagreeing, "Yunwei, as I just said, I sent Yu Shu to your residence not to actually make her your servant..."

“I have no relation to her. She came to my residence not as a servant, but as a mistress?” Yunwei interrupted her calmly.