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

Chapter 53: Also need to establish authority

The next day.

Xie Jiu got up very early.

When I came out of Ninghua Palace, Concubine Yi had not left yet.

But Xie Jiu was too lazy to wait for her. After what happened yesterday, the two of them could be said to have torn their relationship apart. There was really no need to be polite to each other anymore.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Xie has actually walked ahead of you, without even coming to greet you first before heading to the Weiyang Palace together!"

When Zi Qiao saw Xie Jiu leaving, she immediately ran back into the house to complain.

However, because of what happened yesterday, Concubine Yi lost face, and she was very annoyed when she saw Zi Qiao, so she gave her a cold look.

"If you have the guts, go pull her back and tell her to wait for me outside. Why are you chattering away here? Do you want me to go out and hold her back?"

After being scolded, Ziqiao looked unhappy and lowered her head in embarrassment.

At the same time, he also pulled Xie Jiu out again and cursed him harshly in his heart.

In the past, Concubine Yi liked her very much, so how could she have spoken such harsh words to her?

While Qiuyan was dressing up Concubine Yi, she winked at Ziqiao.

The latter understood and quickly left to avoid being scolded while staying inside.

"Don't be angry, Your Majesty. Ziqiao is also angry for you." Qiuyan said softly.

Concubine Yi frowned. "If she hadn't been so useless yesterday, I wouldn't have had to endure the wrath of Mrs. Xie. Now the servants in Ninghua Palace are laughing at me. There's no such thing as a wall that's impenetrable in this palace. Who knows, the whole palace might have known about my scandal by now!"

When Concubine Chen moved out, at least she could save face. However, Concubine Chen made herself sick and said that she was afraid of infecting Concubine Yi, so she moved out.

Unlike this time, Xie Jiuke was clearly against her, and she was defeated.

"Your Majesty, this isn't necessarily a bad thing." Qiuyan inserted her hairpin into Concubine Yi's hairpin. "Among the concubines in the palace, who likes Concubine Xie? You've been wronged in front of her now, and it's a bit embarrassing, but it also allows everyone to see how difficult Xie is to deal with. If they get worried, some will naturally want to suppress her as soon as possible and prevent her from becoming a powerful figure."

Looking at the slightly swaying white jade butterfly hairpin on her head in the bronze mirror, the anger in Yipin's eyes gradually subsided.

"Concubine Zhuang sent people into my palace just to see me fight that Xie family. But now I can't control them anymore. Whoever is afraid of her should deal with her. After all, I have already fallen from favor and have nothing to lose. What Xie family took away was all their favor."

Hearing this, Qiuyan smiled and nodded, then bent down to help Concubine Yi up.

Weiyang Palace.

When Xie Jiu arrived, there were already three people in the hall.

Concubine Wei, Liu Baolin who lived with her, and Concubine Chen.

This is considered the lower-ranking concubines. Except for the pregnant Sun Baolin, all the others have arrived, leaving only Concubine Zhuang and Concubine Yi.

Xie Jiu entered. Today she was wearing a light orange palace dress, with a flying bun and a set of gold filigree headpiece inlaid with gems, which made her look noble and elegant.

Different from her previous makeup which was always light and pretty, today Xie Jiu drew on her eyebrows and lipstick, which brought out the charm and sharpness of her facial features by 60%. When she smiled, she looked gentle and bright, but once she stopped smiling, she looked sharp, making people dare not act rashly.

It is obvious that there will be trouble today, so Xie Jiu will not play the gentle and quiet game.

She had been respectful in front of the Queen before, but it was of no use. She was still looking for trouble with her.

Therefore, Xie Jiu also figured it out. She had to establish her authority in front of the servants. Similarly, she had to show her temper in front of the concubines so that no one would come and step on her for no reason.

Originally, she had not paid any attention to the people in the harem. She now wanted to focus on the former dynasty and take off her father's official hat with her own hands as soon as possible.

"Meet Concubine Xie."

The first person to stand up and salute Xie Jiu was Liu Baolin, who lived with Concubine Wei.

Well-behaved.

Xie Jiu nodded to her kindly.

Then, Chen Cairen also stood up and saluted, and also did not make any trouble.

Even though she was so cheerful in Weiyang Palace yesterday morning, she was completely silent in front of the real queen. Firstly, Xie Jiu was of higher rank than her and was the new favorite. Secondly, the news of Xie Jiu slapping Concubine Yi yesterday had spread throughout the harem, and Concubine Chen didn't want to be the one to be slapped.

After accepting the greetings from both people, Xie Jiu walked to the seat opposite Concubine Wei and sat down, nodding slightly to her.

The two of them have the same position, so just say hello.

Concubine Wei still looked obviously displeased, but she didn't say anything and nodded as a return gesture.

Soon, Concubine Zhuang arrived.

Everyone stood up.

"No thanks." Concubine Zhuang was wearing a peony-red palace dress that was very eye-catching. Her eyes swept over everyone and landed firmly on Xie Jiu. "Oh, I knew you were coming today. I thought you were relying on the emperor's favor and would never come again."

Xie Jiu curled her lips, "Your Majesty, you are joking. The Emperor has not exempted me from paying my respects today, so of course I will come. However, if the Emperor does not allow me to pay my respects in the future, then I will have no choice but to obey. After all, the Emperor's words are an imperial decree, how can we disobey, Your Majesty?"

"He's really sharp-tongued."

Concubine Zhuang snorted, walked slowly forward, and reached out to pinch Xie Jiu's chin.

But Xie Jiu dodged it by turning his head.

"You dare to hide?!" Concubine Zhuang's face suddenly turned black.

Xie Jiu took a step back and said calmly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have a problem. If an unfamiliar person suddenly gets too close to me, my hands will become restless."

Having said that, Xie Jiu half raised his hand, slowly closed his fingers, lightly clenched them into a fist, and gave Concubine Zhuang an apologetic smile.

"So please don't blame me, Your Majesty. I did this to avoid hurting you."

Concubine Zhuang looked at her actions and felt furious. She took two steps forward with her beautiful eyes wide open.

"Come, I want to see if you dare to hit me!"

"What are you doing, Madam!"

Xie Jiu showed a look of panic on his face and quickly retreated.

But Concubine Zhuang was full of righteousness and refused to let her go. She approached her, raising her hand and saying, "I think you are lawless. I must teach you a lesson today!"

As soon as she finished speaking, her hand fell towards Xie Jiu's face, but before her slap landed on Xie Jiu's face, Xie Jiu screamed, fell sideways and fell to the ground.

Concubine Zhuang was slightly stunned, then she shouted angrily, "Bitch, what are you pretending to be? Come, pull her up!"

Peizhu, who was standing behind her, was about to step forward, but she heard a man's stern shouting at the door and immediately shrank back in fear.

"presumptuous!"

As the voice rang out, everyone in the hall turned their heads and looked towards the door.

Then he saw Zhao Xingjin walking in with a gloomy face, followed by Sun Baolin who looked timid.

"Your Majesty." Concubine Zhuang's face froze, and then she saluted hurriedly.

The others followed quickly.

Zhao Xingjin passed everyone and walked towards the fallen Xie Jiu, helping him up. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Xie Jiu shook her head, tears in her eyes, looking weak and aggrieved.

Concubine Zhuang also came over quickly, "Your Majesty, I didn't mean it, and I didn't do it at all..."

"Yes, Your Majesty, please don't blame Concubine Zhuang. She was just playing with me. It was my own carelessness that caused me to fall down because I didn't stand firmly." Xie Jiu spoke quickly.

He seemed to be explaining for Concubine Zhuang, but in fact he interrupted her.

Hearing this, Zhao Xingjin frowned and then shifted his gaze to the side.

"Wei Jieyu, tell me, what exactly happened just now?"

(End of this chapter)