Chapter 472 - The Concubines of King Xuans Manor (2/2)

As such, she could relax and deal with these matters boldly.

It has been a few months since Mo Xuetong married Feng Yuran but this was the first time the concubines were meeting their matriarch. When they heard that the Lady had ordered them to see her, they all parted and went to their rooms to dress up. They each had their own ideas and plans. Most thought that they had to hurry up and b.u.t.ter up to the new matriarch.

There were a few who used to have Feng Yuran’s affections who were fuming mad right now. They blamed Mo Xuetong for stealing Feng Yuran’s affections. Now that a few months have pa.s.sed and the Lady wished to see them, they immediately thought that it was on His Highness’s orders. They thought that their chance was here and dressed to the nines, afraid that others would not know that they had once been favored in King Xuan’s Manor.

However, no matter which one of them it was, they all knew that they should not stand out at this moment. That was why they all went to the front parlor very early and waited there.

Mo Xuetong combed her hair unhurriedly and had half a bowl of porridge. Mo Ye specially brought her the medicine that Feng Yuran ordered to have brewed. It was slightly yellowish and smelt foul. Mo Xuetong looked at it pitifully. She did not want to drink it. She turned to look hesitantly at Mo Ye, who appeared very determined, and then laughed dryly.

Mo Xuetong picked up the bowl and drained it in one go. Mo Lan was already waiting by her side and gave her some sweet pieces of dried fruit. Mo Xuetong ate two pieces before she felt the bitterness in her mouth fading. She put the bowl down and asked hesitantly, “This medicine… do I still have to take it in the afternoon?”

“You still have to take it once more in the afternoon. His Highness said that you have been drinking more recently and he will help you to get rid of all the medicine in your body.” Mo Ye answered seriously. This was what His Highness ordered her to do. As such, what she had to do every day was to watch Mo Xuetong drink her medicine. Mo Xuetong was not allowed to pour her medicine away slyly anymore. Earlier on Mo Xuetong had managed to get the servants to do other things and she would then pour the medicine into the flowerpots while no one was watching.

However, ever since Feng Yuran smelt the smell of Chinese medicine on the withering plant, Mo Ye started to supervise Mo Xuetong.

Upon hearing how decisive Mo Ye was, Mo Xuetong could only lower her head. She pouted slightly and did not say anything else.

When she was done with everything, she brought with her a large number of servants and headed for the front parlor.

The concubines waiting at the front parlor had gone early and waited for quite a while. A few of the proud ones were already feeling impatient.

This was especially true amongst those who were favored earlier on. One of them was called Concubine Yun. She seemed extremely riled up and frustrated. She smirked and said, “She called us here just to show us how powerful she is. She’s not afraid of other’s saying that she is not virtuous and wise. This is the King’s Manor, not her little third-grade official manor.”

Concubine Lian, who was standing beside her, was a gentle soul. She paled when she heard what Concubine Yun said. She tugged on Concubine Yun’s sleeve and said, “No matter what, it is right for her to manage us. She is our mistress once she enters this manor. It is her right to manage us. Why do you still not understand that!”

She made it sound as if Concubine Yun was very dumb and Concubine Yun grew unhappy. She pointed at the door and said angrily, “What mistress? She is just a child. How can His Highness like someone so innocent? They just got married and His Highness just likes her because she’s new. Look, he still has to come and see us now.”

She was just feeling pleased with herself when Mo Yu pushed the doors open forcefully. Behind the door, stood Mo Xuetong in full regalia of a consort. She stood there expressionlessly with a maid holding up her hand. She had heard everything Concubine Yun said. Xianglan, who stood beside Mo Xuetong had already told her Concubine Yun’s name.

They were truly a group of women who were determined to cause chaos in King Xuan’s Manor. Mo Xuetong smirked to herself. No wonder Nanny Chen and Xianglan were so busy and frazzled. These women were all troublesome. She was going to show them who was in charge today and make it clear to them who the mistress of the manor was.

Mo Xuetong slowly entered, holding Mo Lan’s hand.

After entering King Xuan’s Manor, Mo Xuetong ate even better and there was even a nanny who especially helped her to regulate her health. Feng Yuran was afraid that she might be unwell and even found a few experienced nannies who could cook to help Mo Xuetong with her diet. As such, Mo Xuetong’s body had matured a little over the past few months.

While she still looked young, there was a hint of a natural charm on her innocent face. Her every move, coupled with her beautiful face, made her appear to be gentle, elegant, and ethereal. She wore the bright red consort robe with gold tr.i.m.m.i.n.gs well.

The concubines present were all very beautiful, but there were all stunned by Mo Xuetong. They did not know why, but when they saw Mo Xuetong, who seemed perfect, they all felt small and insignificant. Mo Xuetong was beautiful and gracious, completely unlike the rumors saying that she was innocent and immature.

Her every gaze and every smile reeked of charm. Even a woman would be dazzled by her!

Mo Xuetong sat down with the help of Mo Lan. A maid came up to serve tea which Mo Xuetong picked up and sipped at. Then, she looked around at the large group of women around her. It seemed that there was really a lot of them.

They came in all shapes and sizes. There were also a few who were exceptionally beautiful. Those must be the most favored concubines in the past, and also the ones who caused the most trouble.

Mo Xuetong could roughly tell what the situation was with a single glance. Her gaze settled on Concubine Yun and Concubine Lian. However, she only paid them a cursory glance before looking away.

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