Chapter 1091 - 1093-1094 Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Face Off (1)
Mu Caiwei had long realized that Empress Dowager Mo greatly disliked her ambition to monopolize the Emperor’s affections. Therefore, when selecting attendants for Chengqian Palace, from the managing palace maids Pei Yao and Bi Yao, down to the little maids who swept the courtyard, each one was a striking beauty, youthful, charming, aloof, or enchantingly seductive, showcasing their diverse strengths. Empress Mo believed that with these captivating beauties, her son would eventually abandon the notion that ’There is only one woman in the Imperial Harem.’
Cai Wei had just entered the palace today, and naturally, it wasn’t appropriate to dismiss everyone so soon; however, it was certain that she would change the attendants, just not today.
As she was contemplating, she heard Nangong Yi’s voice from the cleansing room behind her, "Everyone leave. From now on, there is no need to serve me in the cleansing room, just prepare the hot water..."
Cai Wei had anticipated as much, and smiling, she said to Chun Liu, "Did you hear that? Your miss understands restraint and knows him better than you. You have also been busy all day and must be tired. Go and rest!"
Chun Liu was initially startled but then laughed softly, "Master, the Emperor truly loves you deeply. Now I can rest assured. I take my leave..." It was almost time to meet the Noble Ladies. The Empress Dowager had already sent several reminders. Seeing Cai Wei sleeping sweetly, Nangong Yi couldn’t bear to wake her and decided not to call her.
He got out of bed and called to the outside, "Yang Yong!"
Yang Yong, who had been as restless as an ant on a hot pan outside the door, hurried in at a trot upon hearing the Emperor’s voice. Without waiting for the Emperor to speak, he said with a pained expression, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has sent several reminders. You and the Empress should hurry, the Noble Ladies have already arrived and are waiting..."
Before he could finish, Nangong Yi icily interrupted him, "Order that the Empress is unwell and unable to receive the Noble Ladies today. Tell them to return to their mansions and come back to pay their respects in three days!"
What? What?