Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 432 Wasn't Lou Suyi just trying to force her to show weakness?
After hearing this, Consort Ning asked, "Does Your Majesty mean that even if I am of a high rank, I cannot participate in the hunt? As far as I know, throughout history, those of high rank have always been the best candidates to accompany the emperor."

Lou Suyi was clearly targeting her.

Lou Suyi seemed somewhat surprised: "Just now, seeing Consort Ning's lack of interest, I thought you didn't want to participate in the hunt. As for the choice of accompanying concubines, I think their rank is secondary; the most important thing is that His Majesty likes them. If His Majesty dislikes the concubines accompanying him, then I, as the Empress, have not done a good job, and I will also bear the responsibility."

Consort Ning's expression changed slightly. Lou Suying's words were implying that she was not liked by Murong, and that was definitely the meaning behind it.

Some people looked at Consort Ning and felt that Lou Suying's words made sense.

Just now, Consort Ning seemed completely unconcerned, as if she were detached from the matter. Now, she's talking about her high rank and bringing up historical precedents.

Since Consort Ning wanted to participate in the hunt, why didn't she say so earlier?
All I can say is that Consort Ning is pretentious and her mannerisms are unpleasant.

"How about this? Those who really want to participate in the hunt can sign up first. Those who are indifferent don't need to take up a spot. Let's give it to the sisters who really want to go. Everyone will be happy. I'll make a list here, and then His Majesty can choose for himself. What do you all think?" Lou Suyi said loudly.

“I’ll listen to Your Majesty the Empress.” Liang Wanying was the first to agree. “I really want to participate in the hunt. Please tell me my name, Your Majesty.”

After Liang Wanying spoke up, the others followed suit and signed up one after another.

Consort Ning watched as the crowd surrounded Lou Suyi, with many people flattering her, while Lou Suyi couldn't stop smiling.

She frowned slightly, utterly disliking Lou Suying's abuse of power for personal gain. As Empress, Lou Suying only enjoyed the flattery of others; how could such a person become Empress?
Lou Suying was smiling as she looked at the crowd surrounding her. As if sensing Consort Ning's gaze, she looked over with a gentle smile and said, "Consort Ning doesn't like hunting anyway, so I won't mention my sister's name here."

Consort De wanted to laugh when she saw this scene.

Consort Ning prided herself on her aloofness, but Lou Suyi took advantage of this pride to exclude Consort Ning from the hunting list.

Interesting. Lou Suyi is a detestable woman, but she's much better than Ning Fei, who's so hypocritical.

Most importantly, Lou Suyi is not only despicable, but also holds a higher rank than Consort Ning, suppressing Consort Ning in every way, which is exactly what she wants to see.

Consort Ning pursed her lips tightly: "When did I ever say I dislike hunting?! Your Majesty the Empress deliberately avoided mentioning my name, but when did I offend Your Majesty without realizing it?"

Lou Suyi looked at Consort Ning in surprise: "Sister, you're overthinking it. I just gave birth to my second child, and I spent the New Year with His Majesty day and night without seeing you. How could you have offended me? Or have you done something unsavory to me in secret?"

Consort Ning quickly regained her composure: "I just don't understand why Her Majesty the Empress is deliberately targeting me. I never said I wouldn't participate in the hunt..."

“Look, here comes my sister again. Judging from her tone, she’s not interested in hunting. If that’s the case, why force yourself to go to the Mulan Hunting Grounds? So many sisters want to leave the palace for a stroll. Why don’t you give up your spot? If you’re happy, the other sisters will appreciate your kindness. Wouldn’t that be a win-win situation?” Lou Suyi interrupted Consort Ning.

Consort Ning was usually very magnanimous, but Lou Suying really angered her: "I never said I didn't want to go to the Mulan Hunting Grounds!"

“But my sister’s tone was indifferent.” Lou Suyi said, looking at the other concubines. “Do you ladies think it’s just my imagination?”

Consort Wang quickly replied, "Of course it's not Your Majesty's misperception. Consort Ning has always been kind and unassuming, and she would definitely give us such an opportunity."

Liang Wanying chimed in, and the others were even more so. Consort Ning never expected that all those who were usually on good terms with her would turn against her at this moment. Most of them were regulars at Jingren Palace, but at this critical juncture, they all wished she would give up her spot.

Lou Suyi just wanted to force her to show weakness, didn't she?
Under everyone's gaze, Consort Ning said with difficulty, "I also really want to participate in this hunt. I haven't left the palace for quite some time, and I don't want to miss this opportunity. I would like to trouble Your Majesty to write my name down as well."

Lou Suying glanced at the group of people whose expressions were not very pleasant, and replied with a smile, "Why didn't Consort Ning say so earlier if she wanted to go? I am a fair person, so I will naturally write Consort Ning's name on the list. His Majesty will surely be happy to see that Consort Ning has also signed up. It's just a pity that the list of participants for the hunt is missing one person again."

So what true friendship exists in this harem? These people are usually close to Consort Ning, and now they just want her to give up her spot. If Consort Ning refuses, how can they possibly be happy?

When it comes to personal gain, so-called sisterhood is worthless.

"Your Majesty, I would also like to sign up, is that alright?" Lou Suyue, who had been relatively unknown until now, spoke up weakly.

She also wanted to leave the palace to play; entering this harem felt like entering a cage. She used to try to keep her presence in front of Lou Suyi as low as possible, but at this moment she couldn't help but speak up.

Lou Suyi glanced at Lou Suyue and replied with a smile, "Anyone who wants to go can sign up. What's wrong with that?"

Lou Suyue has been relatively well-behaved lately and hasn't caused any trouble, so she won't make things difficult for her; she's fair and impartial. Of course, Consort Ning is an exception.

She looked at Jinshu, who understood and quickly wrote down Lou Suyue's name.

Lou Suyue was overjoyed upon seeing this and quickly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress."

"The list hasn't been finalized yet, you're thanking me too soon." Lou Suyi took the list from Jinshu's hand.

To be honest, Murong's harem was really nothing to look at. There was only one concubine and three other concubines, but the ranks of the other concubines were not impressive.

This time, Murong bestowed a title upon her, so why didn't he also promote the ranks of these concubines?

Should she mention this to Murong?
The thought flashed through her mind, but she felt she didn't need to be a saint. The impeachment she faced last year hadn't yet uncovered all the culprits, and she believed that many of the concubines' backers were behind it all.

They were plotting against her in secret, trying to dethrone her as empress, so why did she still promote them?
Just as the commotion was starting, Murong arrived at Xianfu Palace.

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they all bowed to Murong in unison.

Murong waved them off, his eyes fixed only on Lou Suying's face. He strode over to Lou Suying and asked, "What are you saying? It sounds quite lively."

Lou Suying didn't hide anything: "I was talking to my sisters about going to the Mulan Hunting Grounds. I thought it was a rare opportunity to go hunting, so I decided to select twenty concubines to accompany me, to give everyone more opportunities."

Murong had no objection: "You shall decide this matter; there is no need to consult my opinion."

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