The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 800

Chapter 800: Chapter 682, Defending the Short_1

After sending the Emperor, Prince Ping, and Xiao Yeyang away, the Empress glanced at the Empress Dowager and hesitated before saying, "Mother, it’s obvious that the Emperor supports Yeyang marrying the eldest miss of the Yan Family, so why..."

The Empress Dowager looked at the Empress, her heart filled with disappointment. This niece was too soft, unable to secure the Emperor’s loyalty, unable to bear princes, and unable to control the concubines. If only she had been a bit more ruthless, the harem wouldn’t be filled with so many women and princes, princesses.

Alas, she blamed herself. When choosing concubines for the palace, she only considered blood relations, not whether they were suitable!

Instead of answering the Empress, the Empress Dowager asked, "How has Consort Ma been recently?"

The Empress could feel the Empress Dowager’s dissatisfaction with her but chose to ignore it and replied, "Since Yeyang’s return, Consort Ma has become more obedient than before."

The Empress Dowager sneered, "The Ma Family is like a dog that can’t be fed enough. When they benefit, they smugly wag their tails, but when threatened, they quickly tuck their tails between their legs, entirely spineless."

With that, she looked towards the Empress.

"The Ma Family knows that without the support from my Jiang Family, Xiao Yechen would never inherit the title of the Prince Residence. Take advantage of the time while Consort Ma is behaving herself and get close to the tenth prince. The child is young and has no lasting memory. If you secure his loyalty, he will be your own son," just as Prince Ping has been to her!

The Empress said nothing and simply nodded in agreement.

Seeing the Empress act this way, the Empress Dowager had no desire to share any more of her experiences, and with a wave of her hand, she indicated that the Empress could leave.

After leaving the Empress Dowager’s palace, the Empress saw the Duke Cheng’en and his princely heir come to pay their respects. Upon this sight, her eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, and she sighed softly, "The Emperor is already wary of the Jiang Family; my father and elder brother visiting the palace so frequently is just attracting his attention."

The palace maid beside her looked at the Empress and couldn’t help but ask, "Your Majesty, it’s been quite some time since you’ve seen the Duke and the Princely Heir. Would you like to meet them?"

The Empress glanced at the confining palace walls and let out a bitter smile, "No, let’s go back to the palace."

On the other side, the Duke Cheng’en and his princely heir watched the Empress’s procession depart somewhat silently.

The princely heir sighed, "After all these years, my sister still resents us for sending Jiang Wan off to the palace."

The Duke Cheng’en’s eyebrows knitted tightly, "If only the Empress could bear a prince, we wouldn’t have had to take such measures," he said, shaking his head and quickly entering Cining Palace.

...

Four Seasons Manor.

After tidying up, Daohua called Qin Xiaoliu and Zhao Yongwang over, listening carefully to their reports on the Four Seasons Fruits and Vegetables Shop and the Seed Shop.

Daohua was very pleased with the sales performance of the two shops and generously praised them, "You have worked hard these past few years."

Qin Xiaoliu and Zhao Yongwang’s faces beamed with happiness, "It’s our fortune to work for Miss."

Daohua then asked, "Regarding the fields and estates around Beijing that I asked you to scout, have you found any good prospects?"

Qin Xiaoliu, "Miss, there are few fields for sale around Beijing, and those available are scarce. However, in the past few months, many officials were implicated in the Eight Princes Party case, and their lands and estates have been vacated. Yet, with the complex relations in Beijing, I feared any repercussions and didn’t dare to make a move hastily."

Daohua pondered for a moment, "I am aware; leave this matter alone."

After inquiring about a few more things and getting the information she wanted, Daohua indicated that they could leave.

At this moment, Qin Xiaoliu appeared to have something more to say, hesitating as he looked at Daohua.

Daohua smiled and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Qin Xiaoliu, "Miss, the fourth master came to the shop to buy things, but we have to queue and ration our supplies, so I turned him away. The fourth master... might be upset with me."

Daohua laughed after hearing this, "You did the right thing. My fourth brother is always a bit clueless about these practical matters. I’ll talk to him about it; don’t feel pressured."

Relieved by her words, Qin Xiaoliu felt his heart settle back into place.

In the evening, Xiao Yeyang returned.

Seeing him looking weary, both Gu Jian and Daohua had an idea of what had transpired.

Xiao Yeyang, looking at Daohua, had a hint of apology in his expression, "The Empress Dowager said she wanted to wait until after the Dragon Boat Festival to discuss the marriage matters."