C122 (2/2)
Imperial Concubine Zhao's face turned pale, and she clenched her teeth lightly without saying a word. She really did not understand why the Emperor liked Rong'er, and why even Crown Prince likes Rong'er.
”Crown Prince!” Hearing Baocheng's words, the empress dowager quickly reprimanded, ”How many times have I told you this? Call her Eldest Young Madam.”
Bao Cheng pouted his small mouth and did not speak, while Imperial Concubine Zhao's face became even more unsightly.
”It's guaranteed!” When the empress dowager saw that he didn't speak, she raised her voice and scolded him. When she heard his scolding, her pout grew even more pouting, and she suddenly started crying.
”Old ancestor, your protection is still young, you don't understand.” Rong'er hurriedly stood up and said when he saw that Bao Cheng was crying.
The empress dowager looked up at Rong'er, but didn't say anything. She lowered her head and said softly, ”Baocheng, don't cry. You're the crown prince, not an ordinary child. Call me Madam.”
”Crown Prince, be obedient.” Rong'er said anxiously.
”Mother.” Bao Cheng cried as he said.
The empress dowager pointed at Yi Feifei again. ”Call her eldest mother.”
”Mother.” Bao Cheng cried in grief.
The Empress Dowager patted Bao Cheng's back lightly, looked at Imperial Concubine Zhao, and said, ”The crown prince is still young, don't mind him. Noble Lady Rong normally sees the crown prince more often, so the crown prince only knows her.
”Old Ancestor, don't worry. Why would chenqie care about the crown prince? In the future, chenqie will get closer to the crown prince.” Imperial Concubine Zhao endured the unhappiness in her heart, smiled and magnanimously said.
”Alright, This Dowager has finished her speech. You can all leave now.” The Empress Dowager ordered, ”Noble Lady Rong, stay behind for a while.”
Everyone retreated, and the empress dowager had the wet nurse take away the protection. Only the empress dowager, Rong'er and Aunt Su remained in the East Warm Pavilion.
”Rong'er, you should understand how This Dowager treats you. Therefore, you should know that the words This Dowager is speaking to you are for your own good, and also for everyone's good.” The empress dowager said softly.
”Old Ancestor, chenqie understands.” Rong'er said softly.
The empress dowager nodded. ”This Dowager doesn't object to the crown prince being close to you, but I don't want a second time for something like this to happen.”
”Old ancestor, chenqie …” Rong'er felt wronged. This was a guarantee, but she didn't know either. But did the empress dowager mean that she wouldn't see it in the future? Rong'er looked nervously at the empress dowager. ”Chenqie really does like to guarantee success. I beg the old ancestor not to let Rong'er see the guarantee.”
”Sigh!” Rong'er, you and the empress have such a good relationship, and you even respect your superiors. Both of you were sincere in your decision, so how could I not know? How could I be willing to let you all go? The empress dowager said softly, ”You're a noble person, and your promise is that of the crown prince. You're not his birth mother. The idea of respecting a higher position has always been in the crown prince's heart ever since you were young.”
So it was like this, Rong'er finally understood, she had to be polite and wait to be protected. ”Rong'er understands, Old Ancestor, don't worry.” Rong'er lowered his head and whispered.
Rong'er's heart trembled slightly. That's right, she was inferior. Her birth and status were all inferior. How could she forget …
The empress dowager looked at Rong'er's expression and felt her heart sour. It wasn't that she was cruel, but that she had to make Rong'er understand this principle and grasp onto this size to avoid other wives criticizing her. She really did this for Rong'er's own good …