novelraw Chapter 1291 - 481: Palace Scheming vs. Rebellion (Part 18)_2
Chapter 1291 - 481: Palace Scheming vs. Rebellion (Part 18)_2
Even if the little Emperor wouldn’t become disappointed or disgusted with the Zheng Family because of one or two incidents, but over time, with many occurrences?
The little Emperor himself still needs the support of the Tao Family and other military merits, and he has to "compromise and accept" by marrying a woman he doesn’t like, but results with his closest Zheng Family.
Not only are they unable to help him in the slightest, but they also cause trouble and hold him back!
Let alone a selfish, willful person like the little Emperor, even an ordinary person would eventually grow tired of them.
Lady Hu managed to stand out among several wet nurses; the reason she has today is due to her shrewdness and schemes.
Previously, she was blinded by the favoritism of the little Emperor and the fury of Empress Dowager He, believing she had truly defeated Empress Dowager He and become a real prominent figure.
The continuous targeting by the Tao Family thoroughly awakened Lady Hu.
As someone who climbed up from the bottom, besides being cunning, Lady Hu can also be adaptable.
Instead of running to the little Emperor to complain, she prepared generous gifts for Zheng Youliang to personally go to the Tao Family and apologize!
Additionally, she swiftly sent Zheng Nianer, who suffered a whip injury and developed a high fever, back to the village.
As for the eldest son, she directly requested a long leave from the Qianniu Guards.
Lady Hu was even prepared to let the eldest son resign from his Qianniu Guards duties.
Regarding the second son, Lady Hu promptly paid a large ransom and compensated Marquis Zhenbei’s Family significantly.
She brought the person back from the Magistrate Mansion, withdrew him from the Imperial College, and sent him out of the Capital City.
While it was called a "studying trip," it was actually a way to recover from injuries and avoid unwanted attention.
After several maneuvers, the once lively and thriving Lord’s Mansion became desolate and empty.
Lady Hu felt it wasn’t low-key enough, so she ordered the gates of the Lord’s Mansion closed. Regardless of receiving invitations for red and white events, big or small gatherings in the Capital City, Lady Hu cautiously refused.
...She and the entire Zheng Family lay low, allowing the nobles to criticize, scold, and humiliate them.
Seeing Lady Hu acting this way, the old subordinates and in-laws who originally wanted to avenge the Tao Family found it hard to continue.
Besides "social obligation" and other factors, the reason they wanted to help the Tao Family was because of Lady Hu and the Zheng Family’s abhorrent behavior on usual days.
Ha, just a bunch of slaves who received a bit of recognition from the Emperor, actually considering themselves prominent figures.
Such lowly people, suddenly barging into their circle, was inherently offensive.
The result is, not only do they not follow rules and act honestly, but they also behave arrogantly and recklessly!
Do they really think all the nobles in the Capital City are kind-hearted?
Civil servants might be weaker and care more about the Emperor’s preferences.
But those with military merit don’t rely on flattery; they earned their sincerity through real battles.
Damn it, it’s just a wet nurse, how dare such a lowly person flaunt in front of them?!
This time, the military merits collectively punished the Zheng Family under the guise of the Tao Family’s issue.
If the Zheng Family continued their arrogance and disregard for "rules," the group had more, harsher moves.
But Lady Hu directly showed submission...
Forget it, forget it!
Why bother with a group of subordinates and bondmaids?!
It won’t befit their own status!
Thus, the storm caused by Lady Hu and the Zheng Family quickly settled down.
On the little Emperor’s side, he secretly spent an afternoon at the Zheng Family, and upon returning to the palace, didn’t help the Zheng Family "maintain justice."
Not only did the little Emperor not pursue matters against the Tao Family, but he also rewarded Tao Youwei with brocade and jewelry in the name of Empress Dowager He.
The Tao Family was pleased, believing the little Emperor remained practical and understood priorities.
Even Tao Youwei was very delighted, feeling she gained face.
She didn’t care whom the little Emperor liked; she just wanted to be a noble Empress.
Anyway, she has Daddy, and her maternal family; as long as the Tao Family remains, even if the little Emperor doesn’t like her, or even dislikes her, he has to curry favor and please her!
"Indeed, the roast pork son has progressed!"
He Tiantian, deeply residing in the Imperial Palace, was well aware of the trends in the Capital City due to handling the affairs of state.
Needless to say, she also had Student Xiao D as her "Heavenly Eye," learning of some privacies through Student Xiao D’s gossip that spies couldn’t discover.
He Tiantian even attained "sudden insight," frequently using Student Xiao D as a "Universal Camera" to compare and assess the capabilities and loyalty of spies!