Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 910

What Xia Huanyu said didn't seem to be unreasonable. However, Yun Shang still held a grudge against him as he chose this time to hand the throne to Luo Qingyan though he had clearly known the current situation.

Thinking of that Xia Huanyu even asked Luo Qingyan to spare Xia Houjing's life yesterday, Yun Shang sneered and left the Taihe Palace. She shouldn't have expected any real concern in the royal family. If she had known this earlier, when Xia Huanyu told Luo Qingyan to be more tolerant, Yun Shang would have asked Xia Huanyu why he killed his father and brother back then if he really thought that one should be more tolerant when in a high position.

Yun Shang suppressed her anger and hurried back to Weiyang Palace with Bao'er in her arms. Qin Yi was instructing the servants in the palace to take out the books and bask them in the sun.

Seeing Yun Shang coming back with Hua'er, Qin Yi walked up to her and took over the sleeping baby. She lowered her voice and said to Yun Shang, "Would Your Majesty like to take a nap first? Lady Xian has paid a visit to Weiyang Palace not long ago. I told her that you had gone to Taihe Palace and she said that she would go to the Taihe Palace to greet His Former Majesty. Haven't Your Majesty seen her?"

Yun Shang frowned and remembered that Lady Xian was the lady who had been promoted as noble consort by Empress Hua as she had expressed her heartfelt support to the Empress after the latter returned to the Palace. It was the second day since Yun Shang moved into the Palace. Many people might have known the current situation after secretly inquiring, but Lady Xian was the first to pay a visit.

Yun Shang nodded and thought for a while. Now the new emperor was enthroned, and these noble concubines were now titled as Grand Imperial Concubines*. Many grand concubines had daughters, but most princesses had already been married, so they might not have an easy life in the Palace. (*TN: the concubines of the previous emperor)

However, she didn't know much about the imperial household as she was new in the Palace, so she didn't dare to get involved in many things rashly. It might be a good way for her to ask those grand concubines to help her get to know the imperial household as soon as possible. Although Luo Qingyan didn't have his harem, there would still be a lot of things to deal with in the household.

Since she had promised to be with Luo Qingyan all the time, she could help him handle the trifles in the imperial household though she might not be able to give him some advice on the state affairs. She could support behind him, keeping the imperial household in peace.

"If any grand concubines pays a visit, just invite them in. " Yun Shang said softly and stepped into the main hall.

The main hall of Weiyang Palace was large and empty, with a bit of coldness. Yun Shang didn't like it, so she went straight to the inner hall and dismissed all the servants except Hua'er and Qin Yi. Although Luo Qingyan had taken the throne and she was the only one in his harem, she still couldn't trust anyone easily.

"Just now, I heard that His Majesty ordered this year's Wuzhuangyuan* and General Zhao to lead troops to Liucang City and Lingxi City respectively.(*TN: title conferred on the person who scores the highest in the military examination) However, all the officials felt that it was not appropriate. Although Wuzhuangyuan is good at martial arts, he had no experience leading the army in a real war. Besides, the identity of General Zhao has always been controversial."

Yun Shang noticed Qin Yi's expression change a little when she mentioned General Zhao as if she felt it was unfair to General Zhao. Yun Shang raised her eyebrows slightly as she thought that Hua Ling had hoped that Zhao Yingjie and Qin Yi would be together. It seemed to be possible.

After a while, she came to her senses, raised her head and said, "If the officials think it's not appropriate, let them recommend some good generals."

"Someone did." Qin Yi replied in a low voice, but her eyes were filled with coldness.

Yun Shang thought for a while and knew who they had recommended. "Did they recommend Lord Hua Guo?"

Qin Yi nodded, "yes."

Yun Shang couldn't help but sneer, "Lord Hua Guo is old and it's time for him to rest. It's not a bad thing to use new generals, especially when fighting against the seventh Prince who is always good at knowing himself and his opponents on the battlefield as his tutor Liu Yinfeng is. But if the opponent is a new general without any experience, how could he know his enemy well?"

However, the officials might not agree with Yun Shang. Yun Shang sighed and kept silent for a long time. Then she said, "Those officials who have done nothing in the court should all retire and go back to their hometown."

Qin Yi couldn't help laughing when she heard Yun Shang's words. "What's wrong with you, Your Majesty? You look like an angry hedgehog."

Being called a hedgehog by the maids who had followed her since she was a child, Yun Shang felt embarrassed. After a moment of silence, she said softly, "From now on, we'd better not send anyone to inquire about what His Majesty has said in the court. It was forbidden for women in the imperial household to get involved in politics. I don't want this to be the excuse for others to attack me."

Qin Yi replied in a low voice and sighed, "There are too many rules in the Palace. We won't be at ease as we were in the Crown Prince's mansion."