Chapter 424: First Update on Shangsi Festival (2)_1
"So, what does the Empress Dowager plan to do?"
Old Madame Lady Liu put down her teacup, a trace of worry on her kind, round face.
"Ah, it’s a quandary!"
Empress Mo sighed: "I had thought this woman was merely a bewitching beauty and planned to have her attend the Shangsi Festival Feast, where she’d be compared with many noble ladies of the court. This way, Yi’er could distinguish who was the pearl and who was fish-eye. But after Bai Shang Palace’s personal encounter with her, I realized she is not only incredibly beautiful, but also carries herself with composure and knows how to conduct herself properly."
"Such a woman, born into a major family clan could greatly benefit Yi’er’s cause. I wouldn’t object to him marrying her. However, she is merely the daughter of a scholar. How can she match Yi’er’s imperial status?"
Lady Liu said: "So, the Empress is unable to restrain her?"
At these words, Empress Mo’s face became cold, and said: "Mother, if you say there are no solutions, it’s not entirely true. These two days, I’ve been contemplating whether to make her disappear. Her influence on Yi’er is too significant. Letting her stay could potentially give rise to trouble!"
"Empress, absolutely not!"
Old Madame decisively declared, "Empress, you just mentioned that the young lady has had a great impact on Yi’er. Say, if you kill her, Yi’er will definitely resent you. Although Yi’er seems carefree and jovial, he is, in fact, unforgiving. He’s lived for over twenty years and this is the first time he’s fallen for a woman. If you kill his beloved, hostility would inevitably arise between both mother and son. Furthermore, that child is one who holds grudges. He may not be able to let go of this for many years, possibly for a lifetime. All gains would be lost. Please reconsider your decision."
Empress Mo let out a bitter laugh: "Mother, I have thought about what you’ve said, which is why I haven’t acted hastily. Now, while wrangling with this troublesome problem, you’ve arrived."
