"The Minister's Wife" - Chapter 45: The Empress Dowager is Choosing an Empress for His Majesty

Shen Yu, who was always keeping an eye on Su Zijin, learned that she was going to the palace, so he immediately changed into an official robe and went to the palace to meet the emperor.
Having served Liu Huan as his subject for several years, how could Shen Yu not understand Liu Huan?
However, although Su Zijin also had her doubts, she still told herself not to overthink it.
When Su Zijin arrived at the palace and entered Cien Palace, many noblewomen had already arrived there.
Why did the Empress Dowager suddenly summon us today to discuss Buddhism?
The ladies of the court were all very curious about this reason, and they gathered together to let their imaginations run wild.
"Could it be for His Majesty's sake?"
One of the noblewomen seemed to have figured something out, and covered her mouth in disbelief.
"What do you mean by that?" The other noblewomen looked at her with suspicion.
"Think about it, how old is His Majesty now? Yet the harem is still empty. The few concubines he has are only at the highest rank of Zhaoyi. Moreover, His Majesty has been on the throne for two years and still has no children."
At this point, the noblewoman suddenly lowered her voice and whispered to the people surrounding her.
"Besides, we all know the current situation between this lady of Cien Palace and His Majesty. So I think..." The lady seemed about to say something disrespectful, and nervously took a sip of tea.
"Is it possible that His Majesty has the idea of taking a new empress, and this woman in Cien Palace is afraid that the empress will make things difficult for her in the future, so she has gathered us, the noblewomen who may be from the empress's maternal family, together in advance to cultivate our relationship?"
The onlookers, the noblewomen:
What should I do? Suddenly I realize that what she said makes a lot of sense.
For a moment, all the noblewomen were extremely nervous. They hoped that the Empress Dowager would be more intimate with them later, but they were also afraid that if the Empress Dowager were more intimate with them, it would arouse the Emperor's dislike and the jealousy of others.
Of course, they were more focused on their own daughters' circumstances, then assessed the situation of other daughters, and estimated their own chances of winning the competition for the empress's position.
The ladies were all so busy that they had no time to chat.
Su Zijin, standing to the side, became even more silent.
Although she couldn't hear the lady's last words because her voice was too soft, she clearly heard what she said before.
Su Zijin was naturally insightful and intelligent. Following the words of that noblewoman, it was not difficult for her to conclude that the position of empress was the best option.
Perhaps it was her fear of loss that made Su Zijin suddenly feel that the noblewoman's analysis made some sense.
So, was that night between them really just a dream?
She had considered whether or not to sever ties with Liu Huan, but when the time came, she felt so distressed.
While Su Zijin was struggling with her inner turmoil and heartache, Empress Dowager Zhang was also observing her through the crack in the partition.
"Is this woman Shen Yu's wife?" Empress Dowager Zhang asked Steward Li in astonishment, as if she had seen something unbelievable.
"This is Madam Shen," Chief Steward Li gave Empress Dowager Zhang a definite answer.
Empress Dowager Zhang:
Empress Dowager Zhang was at a loss for words.
These two bastards are clearly irreconcilable, yet they have the exact same aesthetic sense and even the same hobbies.
Isn't this woman a carbon copy of Consort Jing?
Her unparalleled beauty and her gentle, otherworldly temperament made it seem as if Consort Jing, ten years younger, was standing before me!
For a moment, Empress Dowager Zhang was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and almost lost her composure.
After a cup of tea, Empress Dowager Zhang finally composed herself.
"Hmm!" Empress Dowager Zhang cleared her throat, straightened her clothes, and said to Manager Li with an air of authority, "Young Li, we should go out and meet our guests."
Steward Li: "Little Li??"
Chief Steward Li twitched his face and helplessly continued to play along with Empress Dowager Zhang.
"Yes, sir!"
"Her Majesty the Empress Dowager has arrived." Chief Eunuch Li took over the job from the junior eunuch and loudly announced the arrival of Empress Dowager Zhang.
In fact, on major festivals each year, the lady of the palace is required to invite the noblewomen to the palace to offer congratulations on behalf of the royal family.
However, Liu Huan himself did not have an empress, and the older generation of matriarch, Empress Dowager Zhang, was in an awkward position. Therefore, during the two years that Liu Huan ascended the throne, Empress Dowager Zhang always claimed to be ill.
Looking at the noblewomen kneeling respectfully in greeting, Empress Dowager Zhang finally regained some of the feeling she had when she was empress.
She sat majestically on the throne, gesturing for everyone to rise.
"In truth, this is also my fault." After a moment of sternness, Empress Dowager Zhang's attitude softened again.
"In the two years since the Emperor ascended the throne, I have been unable to fulfill my duties as Empress Dowager due to my own reasons."
Of course, while Empress Dowager Zhang spoke thus from above, those below dared not actually accept it.
For a moment, the terrified voices of the court ladies rose and fell all around.
Empress Dowager Zhang smiled with satisfaction.
"I have been unwell for the past two years. Although I am very concerned about you ladies, it is not appropriate for me to summon you while I am ill. Not only would it bring bad luck, but it would also be very inappropriate to pass on my illness to you. Alas!" At this point, Empress Dowager Zhang sighed again, "Therefore, I have had to reluctantly postpone my regular court audiences for the past two years."
"Fortunately, I recently met a good doctor, and under his care, I am feeling much better."
By the time Empress Dowager Zhang got to this point, the ladies of the court already felt that their guesses were pretty much correct.
You've been sick for two years, how come you're suddenly getting better now?
It's not that the situation is bad, and they can't keep up the act anymore!
However, Empress Dowager Zhang had no say in what the ladies of the court were thinking or what they were thinking; she was now focused all her attention on Su Zijin.
"To be honest, the reason I summoned you to the palace was ostensibly to discuss Buddhism, but actually I wanted to take this opportunity to meet the wives of several young and important officials in the court again." As she said this, Empress Dowager Zhang looked at Su Zijin with a smile.
"This must be Shen Fu's wife!"
Su Zijin looked at Empress Dowager Zhang in surprise, not understanding how the topic had turned back to her.
Empress Dowager Zhang smiled and gestured for Su Zijin to step forward.
Su Zijin stepped forward respectfully, and Empress Dowager Zhang and her son held Su Zijin's hands tightly.
"How old are you this year? Why are you so thin? Why are your hands so cold? Are you feeling unwell?" For a moment, his attitude seemed extremely solicitous.
Faced with Empress Dowager Zhang's behavior, not only was Su Zijin a little confused, but even the noblewomen who were usually full of wild imaginations were suddenly dumbfounded.
Oh dear! What happened to the arranged marriage for the empress? Of course, the empresses are still at home embroidering in their boudoirs!
Why are you suddenly starting to linger around Madam Shen?
Although Mrs. Shen is very beautiful!
But she was already a subject's wife, and it was impossible for her to become the emperor's empress.
It must be said that although those noblewomen went completely off-topic, they somehow stumbled upon the truth!
Empress Dowager Zhang was practically choosing an empress for Liu Huan!

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