#consort jia

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Cdrama: The Queen System (2022)

Queen system! #系统之皇后养成记 #thequeensystem #shorts

Watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vOzBvWPX4qM

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Xin Zhilei: What I've Seen Her In

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace - Jin Yuyan/Kim Ok-yeon Lady Jin (Shu fujin) → Noble Lady Jia (嘉貴人) → Concubine Jia (嘉嬪) → Consort Jia (嘉妃) → Noble Consort Jia (嘉嬪) → Concubine Jia (嘉嬪) → Noble Lady Jia (嘉貴人) → Concubine Jia (嘉嬪) → Noble Consort Jia → Second Class Female Attendant Jin (金答應) → Noble Consort Jia → Commoner → Imperial Noble Consort Shujia (posthumous)

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Kim Dong-jun's wife Lee Jia, Maria Full of Grace Full of Queen consort (Goryeo-Khitan War)

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I think I’m just gonna skip to episode 86

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INTERESTING

Hi, I love your blog!!! Thanks so much for all of the history behind the hanfu and other fashions of China! Have you ever watched "Meng Fei jia dao"? The courtesans tend to wear flowers in the back of their hanfu. I was wondering if it was ever a historical practice, or a stylistic accent added to the drama.

Hi, I’m glad you love my blog, and thanks for the encouraging words!

I haven’t watched the Chinese drama “Meng Fei Jia Dao/萌妃驾到 (Consort Meng Arrives)”, but I did check it out. The drama takes place during the Sui and Tang dynasties (581-907), and the costumes are based on the fashions of that time period: 

To answer your question, the flowers that the courtesans wear in the back of their hanfu are not historically accurate. As far as I can tell, such a practice did not exist in Chinese history. This is another one of those cases where a stylistic accent was added to the drama. It’s definitely very pretty though!:

The rest of the fashions in the drama seem to be more historically accurate. For example, the main character’s hanfu below (left) is tied and gathered much in the same way as that of a Sui dynasty figurine (right):

In addition, the hair and makeup in the drama accurately represent that of the early Tang dynasty, including the towering up-dos and huadian forehead decorations (Note - contrary to popular depiction, Tang dynasty women did not actually wear earrings):

Hope this helps!

Sources: 1, 2

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How exactly do consorts and concubines get the "names"? In Legend of Ruyi, we hear names like Xian, Yu, Jia, Shu, etc. Do these names have any specific meaning?

The names like Xian, Jia, Shu etc. are granted titles or fenghao 封号 given to consorts. Usually only those with the ranks of pin and up will have granted titles, because only ranks of pin and up 1) have formal ceremony (册封) to canonise their title and 2) only pin and up would be entitled to wear court attire and attend formal rites and ceremonies. 

Of course in dramas you will see concubines lower than the rank of pin have fenghao and it’s either just not explained (Yuyan as Jia Guiren) or passed off in the drama as at the discretion of the emperor (Zhen Huan as Wan Changzai). 

Anyway, fenghao are likely chosen by the Ministry of Rites 礼部. The meaning of each fenghao can have pretty broad interpretations because of the way Chinese works, one character’s will have a general meaning but the specific can change depending on when you pair that character with another, but generally characters used as fenghao would all carry auspicious meanings or highlight the virtues of consort. 

娴 xian - elegant. I’m reading way too much into this, but in the context of Legend of Ruyi, I wonder if there is also some subtle messaging considering part of the title contains the character 闲 which means idle, leisurely, unoccupied, which is basically the life that Ruyi wishes she has, for every to just leave her the hell alone and she’ll leave them alone, but never could have. Also another person who wishes for this and can’t have it is Fan Xian, whose name is actually is xian 闲. 

愉 yú - pleasant, pleased, delighted. Hailan was granted this title when she gave birth to Yongqi and Qianlong explained it was because she had pleased him by having a son. Not to be confused with 豫 yù which is Eyinzhu’s title which also means happy. 

慧 hui - intelligent. The Empress Dowager had a whole spiel about how this title for Xiyue is ironic because she really is…not. Which could just be Qianlong going I wish she would be more intelligent.

令 ling - The Chinese Wikipedia says that this title derives from the Manchurian word mergen which means intelligent and wise, so clearly Qing dynasty fenghao also take into consideration the Manchurian equivalent/meanings of the words. 

嘉 jia - blessing/praise; 純 chun - pure; 舒 shu - comfortable, leisurely

An aside re fenghao in Legend of Zhen Huan

It’s always so funny to me that when An Lingrong was made a consort, the officials initially prepared as one of the choices for her fenghao the character 丽 (meaning beautiful) and Yongzheng vetoed it because it the character 丽 is part of some saying that extols the harmony between husband and wife, and Lingrong can’t bear this title because she’s not his wife, and this is the reason Zhen Huan suggested modifying the title to 鹂, a type of bird, probably knowing that Lingrong would hate it. 

And I’m just…

WHO THE HELL IS THIS THEN??

Of course, the whole thing with Lingrong’s title is also just to highlight how precarious Lingrong’s situation then is and her promotion was a pity promotion because she was pregnant and she’s not actually that in favour. 

Anyway, other concubines of lower ranks would be called by title of address 称号 chenghao, which are usually a character from their surname, their father’s name or their own name. Hai Guiren comes from Hailan’s name, An Lingrong was called An Daying/Changzai/Guiren/Pin for a long time from her surname. 

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Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. Often when I watch the episodes or clips from the show on youtube, one common thing I notice is how many other viewers agree that the title of the drama feels like it doesn't make sense.

Many question, Ruyi's Royal Love? When that love sadly gets stomped on and dies basically halfway through the drama? So I thought about it, too. Many take on the opinion that Ruyi's Love really refers to Hailan, or even Yunche. And these are all great takes.

But I like to personally believe, Ruyi's Royal Love isn't referring to any one person in Ruyi's life. It was about Ruyi herself.

Ruyi's Royal Love -> ->-> the love Ruyi has. Royal because she IS royal, in her heart, and her mind and actions. In a way that someone like Hongli will never ever be.

I think of all the people who's lives she touched. Hongli, yes. But there was also Hailan, Consort Shu, Consort Ying, Consort Chun, Yonghuang. Ling Yunche, Li Yu, Suoxin, Jiang Yubin, Rongpei, all the way to the servants who worked for her that we saw only a bit (Lingzhi and Yingzhi, and Sanbao).

How she showed care even towards people who wronged her, like Aruo, Consort Hui, Consort Jia. How in so many people's final moments, its her that shows up in the end, not anyone else, even the emperor. How she comforted Concubine Mei's fear that she would not be able to recognize her son. How she held no grudge against Consort Rong and gave her the will to go on. Quietly sending food to the abandoned first prince so he wouldn't starve. Applying medicine for Li Yu when he was forced to kneel. Taking care of Aruo despite her being in the wrong and being rightly punished for her behavior. Making sure Suoxin married the good decent man she always dreamed of, and sending her out of the palace after all her sufferings. Saving Liaxin from drowning and helping her get out of an abusive relationship. Having mercy on Yanwan when she was just a maid. Saving Yunche's life from false accusations over and over. Remembering Consort Ying's birthday even when she was barely a month into morning the death of her 3 year old daughter. Showing mercy towards the brothel women when in reality their fates would likely have been death otherwise. Her putting all of her effort to protect Noble Lady Yi and her baby when she lived with her. Sending charcoals to Hailan because she knew, even if she never said it, that she wasn't being given any in the winter.

And many others things I can't even remember.

Ruyi at one point says to Hailan, "In the harem, love is hard to come by, if you let go of even that little amount, what else do we have?"

and I think that summarizes who Ruyi was perfectly. In the decorated chaos and evil that lurks in the palace, it was always Ruyi being there as a beacon of love and care to all of the broken and hurt people. I remember reading a youtube comment that said Ruyi's palace was becoming like a place for the mistreated people to gather, and it's a testament to her character.

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace is a perfect title, and it's talking about her.

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Mysterious Lotus Casebook timeline

I put this together for my own use while writing my fic, but haven't seen anyone else share one, so here goes!

This is live-drama canon, not novel canon. I don't speak much Chinese; I followed iqiyi's subtitles which are rather awful. Additions/suggestions/comments/corrections more than welcome!

As should be expected for a comprehensive timeline of all pre-canon events, this is not spoiler free. Below the cut, as it's long:

Timeline

130 years ago:

Princess Longxuan is born, in the year of Ren Yin, Wu Shen month, Geng Jia day, at the hour of Geng Chen. [It could be any year of Ren Yin, but since it has to be more than a hundred years ago, this one is the only one that makes sense.]

100 years ago:

The night before Nanyin was overturned, Princess Longxuan marries Crown Prince Fangji, the eldest son of Emperor Xicheng, granduncle of the current emperor. Princess Longxuan becomes Consort Xuan. Consort Xuan secretly initiates the revival of Nanyin and plots to use the Rama Vessel.

Prince Fangji conspires against Emperor Xicheng and fails. He is ordered to commit suicide. Consort Xuan is sentenced to be buried with Prince Fangji.

Princess Longxuan writes a letter to magician Feng A-Lu asking him to save her son at the bamboo forest. She tells him to contact Jin Yu Huang Quan and revive Nanyin.

Nanyin craftsmen build their tomb and Nanyin sorcery hides it for 100 years.

The throne passes to Emperor Guanqing.

Feng A-Lu does not meet Princess Longxuan's son. He goes to kill the imperial family and falls in love with Consort Ying instead. They have a son who Consort Ying passes off as the emperor's son. Feng A-Lu is buried in the collapse of the Pagoda of Bliss.

Jin Yu Huang Quan did not revive Nanyin. They used the amassed wealth for themselves and passed the Rama ices onto the next generations.

Unknown time:

Li Xiangyi's parents save Qi Mushan.

Bandits attack the Li family; Li Xiangyi and his older brother are the only survivors.

25 years ago:

Teenage Shan Gudao finds four-year old Li Xiangyi and his older brother on the streets. Older brother dies.

Qi Mushan rescues Shan Gudao and Li Xiangyi and brings them to Yunyin mountain.

20 years ago:

The Feng clan, having searched for Princess Longxuan's descendant for over a hundred years, learns that her grandson had a ten-year-old son who is presently studying under Qi Mushan.

[Note Shan Gudao is over twenty and Li Xiangyi is nine or ten at this time, but anyway:]

The Feng clan takes Shan Gudao as the long-lost descendant of Princess Longxuan.

Ostensibly 18 years ago, but probably more like 21 or 20:

[Note there is some debate about how old Fang Duobing is supposed to be. Di Feisheng claims he has a letter showing that Fang Duobing's parents broke up 18 years ago while He Xialan was pregnant, but other sources state he is 20 at the time of the show]

He Xialan was in a relationship with Shan Gudao. They break up while she is pregnant. Fang Duobing is born a few months later, and Tianji Hall announces Xialan has died of illness. Fang Duobing is raised by Xialan's older sister and her husband as their own.

15 years ago:

The Demon of the Blood Realm challenges Li Xiangyi and Qiao Wanmian begs him to give Li Xiangyi one more year.

14 years ago:

Li Xiangyi passes Qi Mushan's test. He receives the Shaoshi sword. He departs the mountain for the first time.

Shan Gudao and Li Xiangyi go to rescue the He family of the Changma Blade sect, who was massacred by Dongling Three Gang for the cloud iron. They find one survivor, a child, and take him to Louyang. Shan Gudao ditches Li Xiangyi and kills the kid.

Li Xiangyi defeats the Demon of the Blood Realm.

At an unknown time between 15 and 10 years ago:

Di Feisheng, Wuyan, King Bai of Fire, Four-faced Qingzun, and King Zunming of Yama found the Jinyuan alliance. Di Feisheng makes his first famous kill: the Monk of the Blood Realm, Kuang Jiezi. He removes the Golden Jade hoops from his staff and hangs them on his dao as a trophy.

Li Xiangyi fights with Wuyou and nicks the Shaoshi sword to avoid killing him.

The 12 Guardians join the Jinyuan alliance just before Jiao Liqiao does.

Jiao Liqiao was following Li Xiangyi around. A girl from Fengling Sword Sect provoked Jiao Liqiao and she massacres the Fengling Sword sect. Li Xiangyi stops her and attempts to kill her, but Di Feisheng saves Jiao Liqiao.

13 years ago:

Li Xiangyi establishes the Sigu Sect. Sigu sect makes an agreement with the court dividing the affairs of the people and the affairs of the jianghu. Everyone agrees to follow the legal code of Da Xi.

Scholar Sushou robs the imperial mausoleum in the south of the capital.

Di Feisheng rescues Jiao Liqiao from a gang led by Guishou Fenglie, whose martial arts techniques she tried to steal. Di Feisheng was just there to challenge the gang leader for his spot on the martial arts rankings.

12 or 11 years ago:

Just before Li Xiangyi turns 18, Shan Gudao gives him the Wenjing sword as a birthday present.

At the age of 18, Li Xiangyi acquires Yangzhouman.

11 years ago:

Sigu sect destroys the cult in Mobei and the sect's vitality is damaged. The Jinyuan alliance becomes more powerful. Di Feisheng and Li Xiangyi make a peace treaty: they won't interfere with each other or draw a war in five years.

The royal court agrees to ally with Shan Gudao.

Ten years ago:

[Depending on how old you think Fang Duobing is; he says this happened when he was ten] Madam He introduces Shan Gudao to Fang Duobing as her long-lost brother. Shan Gudao teaches Fang Duobing martial arts in secret before he can walk. Fang Duobing briefly meets Li Xiangyi, who gives him a wooden sword.

Li Xiangyi trespasses into the Royal Palace grounds on Mid-Autumn night to watch the Epiphyllum festival.

Lian Quan, Lord Of The Netherworld, is last seen in Shishou Village.

Shan Gudao tries to break into the Yipin tomb but cannot get past the Bagua (eight trigrams) Formation. The 14 Thieves of the Netherworld break into the tomb and die inside.

Li Xiangyi receives a message that the three kings of the Jinyuan alliance have besieged Shan Gudao in the Yangsha valley, the Jinyuan alliance's secret hideout. Meanwhile, the three kings receive a challenge from Shan Gudao but the letter was not his handwriting. The three kings arrive at the valley to find Shan Gudao already dead. Other members of the Sigu sect claim: they followed Shan Gudao to run some errands but were suddenly attacked by the three kings; Shan Gudao sent someone to go for help; Shan Gudao lured the three kings away to protect his subordinates.

Li Xiangyi cradles his shixiong's body and vows revenge. Shan Gudao's body is stolen in an ambush by the Jinyuan alliance. Li Xiangyi declares war on the Jinyuan alliance.

Li Xiangyi gathers Shan Gudao's belongings into a box in his room at the Sigu sect headquarters.

Yun Biqiu, at Jiao Liqiao's direction, administers Bicha poison to Li Xiangyi.

Jiao Liqiao and Fang Qing are working together. Someone from Nanyin purchases gunpowder from Thunder Hall in Jiangnan with funds from the Wansheng clan.  Ding Yun, Wind and Thunder Emissary and Wan Renshan, Star and Moon Emissary used thundering fire bombs to trap the Sigu Sect and blow up the Jinyuan alliance headquarters. The 12 guardians of the Jinyuan alliance die. 58 heroes of the Sigu sect die.

27th day of the 12th lunar month, year of Xin Chou: Li Xiangyi and Di Feisheng battle at the East Sea.

Someone alters a corpse to look like Shan Gudao. He survives, under the influence of wuxin huai. Shan Gudao kills Qi Mushan and takes his inner power.

Li Xiangyi fakes his death and disappears. The Sigu sect disbands. Its surviving arm, Baichuan Court, rounds up the remnants of the Jinyuan alliance. Di Feisheng goes into seclusion for ten years.

Ten or nine years ago:

Xin Lie, Thunder Chaser of Jinyuan alliance, Five Poison Palm, escapes from prison.

28th day of the 5th month, year of Ren Yin: Shi Hun writes a letter to the Sigu sect to thank them for releasing him.

Unknown, between ten years ago and present day:

The Jinyuan Alliance surrounds Lian Quan's mansion for the Rama Heavenly Ice, he escapes with Li Xiao and Li Xiong to Xiaoyuan City to live in hiding.

Li Lianhua finds Scholar Sushou, helps him and lets him stay with him. Scholar Sushou passes away.

Li Lianhua saves Tiexiao, who jumped off a cliff and was buried; Li Lianhua heard him shouting.

Four-faced Qingzun dies in prison and gives the Rama ice shard to his wife, Liangyi Xianzi.

Fang Duobing takes bitter medicine; bathes in cold springs; pierces his 12 major acupoints every day and faints many times but refuses to cry. He can stand up, walk, and learn martial arts.

Five years ago:

The Hall of Wind and Flame took the Shi family's secret book as their own. This includes Qi Mushan's recipes.

Three years ago:

Fang Duobing takes the Baichuan Court entrance examination, but they refuse to accept him.

One year ago:

"Last March": Li Lianhua saved Shi Wenjue, third son of the Shi family (he faked his suicide because he wanted a career in public service and his family didn't approve, Li Lianhua saw it). The Shi family in Weapons Valley were the ones who forged Cloud Iron armor and the wind sword.

Present day:

The show begins sometime after the sixth day of the fourth month of Ren Zi year. [We know this because in episode 2, Wangfu is sixteen and we are given his birthday as April 6th of Bing Shen Year]

Red Mountains (Girls' Mansion episode arc) takes place on month 9 day 9 of Ren Zi Year.

Episode 37/38 is the ten-year anniversary of the dong hai duel, so it takes place on the 27th day of 12th month of Ren Zi Year.

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I finished my nth legend of ruyi rewatch. as usual, I cried when ling yunche died. his final scene with hailan remains one of my favorites in the whole series. two people utterly devoted to someone, putting that person above all else, and recognizing that fact in each other

and it's really important to me they emphasized the relationship between ling yunche and ruyi was one of mutual respect and understanding, a connection beyond simple romance. in a drama like this it's expected for their feelings to be a forbidden romance so it's refreshing, then and now, for both characters to be clear that their care for one another was like platonic soulmates. of course this only compounds the tragedy of it all

let's not gloss over the scene of wei yanwan forced to kowtow before the prayer flags of all those she wronged. I could've screamed the first time I watched it, incredibly satisfying payoff for her villainous arc

though to be honest my fave murderous consort will always be consort jia. oh boy when she tells ruyi "go ahead ask me anything, I'll tell you. let me think, who else did I wrong? oh yeah! that was me!" she's so broken by a lifetime committed to a man she now sees cares nothing for her. her howling and begging for ruyi to tell her it was false, to take it back now that she has answers. delicious

legend of ruyi has its claws dug deep in me. the only drama I've rewatched more would be nirvana in fire (you want to talk about a satisfying payoff, the scene with everyone pressuring the emperor👌)

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Three Kingdoms (2010) commentary (episode 21-24)

oh hi kids

Sometimes I don't know whether to cry or laugh at their interactions

Well, the "I know this won't end well" in my previous post was an understatement....

Trying not to think about that this happened another time (in actual history), just to make it more messed up, but I guess they just left it out. Empress Fu Shou after this, I mean after the death of Consort Dong, tried to go against Cao Cao by reaching out to her father in a letter, but it was discovered by Cao Cao, and he had her executed too, along with her two sons, and THEN after this, Cao Cao made the emperor instate Cao Jie as imperial consort.

I'm not okay......

And Liu Bei got tricked again too smh

He gets picked up by Xu You like a sad, wet puppy later on though

(He looks so nnnghhhh with his hair disheveled...)

Back again at Yuan Shao I just realized that, okay, incompetent is not the right word, but his men are really all over the place

It creates such a stark contrast with Cao Cao, who surrounds himself with talented people. (Wish we saw more of Guo Jia I really like him)

Whenever Cao Cao sees a talent he is like: this one will make a fine addition to my collection

He wanted Liu Bei, Chen Gong, Lü Bu and of course Guan Yu now and boy oh boy does he want him badly

Guan Yu sprinting to Red Hare is so funny, look at him go

And it's incredible how Cao Cao still just lets him go after he basically says: sorry, i'm still team peach garden, thanks for Red Hare though

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Cdrama: The Queen System (2022)

Seducing the Emperor~#系统之皇后养成记 #thequeensystem #shorts

Watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tsigVihGe-0

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Jin Yuyan, Consort Jia

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Love the opening credits and atmosphere already of the Princess Royal

I will not speak my actual thoughts of what I think of this facial hair but the shots of him walking with a wall of soldiers behind him was very iconic

Not again!! A mere ten minutes into the episode and we’ve already started on the noble emperor fears for the common people song. What is going on here?? Is china planning on bringing the monarchy back??

Is started laughing when I saw this guy because he screams sexy evil concubine. He actually reminds me a bit of Consort Jia from Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace as he’s wearing the same shade of red she loves

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THE PRINCESS WEI YANG - 192 PART 1

CHAPTER 192: The Death of Huaiqing

After the banquet, Li Wei Yang and Madam Guo walked out of the hall together. Noble Consort Chen was too drunk and had already gone back to rest. Gracious Consort Guo went to see her off personally and sent a personal court lady to lead Madam Guo and the others back. The long palace road was paved with square blue stones, with tall red palace walls sandwiched on both sides. From Li Wei Yang's perspective, you can see the tiled roofs with cornices rising behind the palace walls.

At this moment, the sky had already darkened, and everlasting lanterns were lit on both sides of the palace road. The red lampshades seemed to line up in a long queue, leaving large red shadows on the palace road. It was extremely quiet, except for their footsteps, there was no sound.

Madam Guo looked at the seemingly endless green strips of stone under her feet and said with emotion, "Jia'er, look at the bustling palace, but there seems to be mystery and danger hidden everywhere. Even if you are standing here, I still feel that if we're not careful, we will be swallowed up by this huge palace, so let's go home as soon as possible."

Li Wei Yang heard her words, smiled lightly and said: "Yes."

Madam Guo took two steps, but then said, "No, once we leave, your aunt will be left here alone. Wouldn't it be lonelier?"

Li Wei Yang knew that Madam Guo looked tough but had a soft heart. She was completely different from herself. In her opinion, it was entirely her own choice that Gracious Consort Guo entered the palace for her family, and no one forced her to do so. Now she has established a firm foothold in the palace, gave birth to a prince, has a strong natal family as her backing, and is living well too. Madam Guo still thinks she is pitiful, but who in this world isn't pitiful? 

She was not prepared to say these words to Madam Guo, so she just smiled slightly and said: "My mother is soft-hearted, so let's stay and accompany Gracious Consort for a few more days."

Madam Guo glanced at her and said hesitantly: "But I always feel uneasy."

Madam Guo is a smart person, and the whole banquet made her feel uneasy. First, someone deliberately attacked Guo Jia, then Empress Pei gave her a dress, and then many people came to show their goodwill. Those inexplicably eager eyes really made people feel anxious. This banquet looks lively, but in fact it is full of dangers.

Li Wei Yang's smile was as usual: "Mother, there are some things that cannot be avoided. Even if we leave the palace, won't those people still cause trouble for us?"

Madam Guo thought for a moment and said, "Yes, if someone is targeting you, you won't be able to escape. However, we are not afraid of anything. If you want to come, then come." During the conversation, she had already thought about it.

Li Wei Yang had a smile on her face. Madam Guo had an open-minded personality and could understand many things at once.

Returning to Gracious Consort Guo's yard, she saw only a soft light in the distance. Several court ladies were already waiting at the door. When they saw them coming back, they hurried to greet them. Soon, she heard laughter coming from the house. Madam Guo thought about it and pulled Li Wei Yang through the door.

Consort Guo was talking to someone. She didn't know what she was talking about, but she smiled particularly softly. Next to her sat a very young girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a pink dress, with plump cheeks and youthful beauty.

When Consort Guo saw Li Wei Yang, she quickly waved to her: "Jia'er is back, come quickly!" Li Wei Yang walked over. Consort Guo held her hand, then took the other girl's and introduced her, "Nankang, this is my niece Guo Jia. She is two years older than you, you can call her sister."

Li Wei Yang instantly understood that this girl was the sixteen-year-old Princess Nankang. Madam Guo once mentioned to her that Princess Nankang was of low origin, and her biological mother was a maid brought into the palace by Gracious Consort Guo. Later, the woman was unlucky enough to die in childbirth. Consort Guo pitied Princess Nankang for having no one to rely on, so she was raised by her side.

Nankang's eyes were very clear, and the black pupils could almost reflect Li Wei Yang's face. Her gaze also revealed trust and enthusiasm. For Nankang, the person who treats her best in the world is Gracious Consort Guo, so Consort Guo's niece is her sister. Therefore, she naturally expressed this emotion and smiled happily at Li Wei Yang.

"Nankang went to Ning Xin'an to pray for me yesterday and just returned to the palace." Gracious Consort Guo looked gentle and said slowly, explaining why she did not see Princess Nankang at the banquet just now.

Li Wei Yang nodded, and found that Princess Nankang had been looking at her curiously, so she gave her a friendly smile. Nankang lowered her head shyly, and then raised her head to look at her while Li Wei Yang wasn't paying attention. 

Li Wei Yang was dumbfounded by this childish behavior, but Consort Guo touched her hand lovingly and said: "Nankang, I want you to get along well with Jia'er in the future."

Princess Nankang nodded obediently, and Gracious Consort Guo said with satisfaction: "Okay, you have worked hard, go back and rest early." Princess Nankang stood up, saluted Consort Guo and Madam Guo with the courtesy of a junior to an elder. Then she smiled at Li Wei Yang and reluctantly withdrew.

"I still remember the first time I saw this child, she was like a cat, afraid of people. In the blink of an eye, Nankang haa grown so big." Madam Guo sighed with emotion as she watched Princess Nankang's departing figure.

Consort Guo sighed and said, "If Ye Rong hadn't been trying to protect me, she wouldn't have been tricked by that person and lost her life. So, it was I who let down those two ..."

Upon hearing this, Madam Guo was stunned, and then comforted: "You can't be blamed for this matter at all. If you hadn't arrived in time, this child would have been sent into the coffin with her mother." She looked at Li Wei Yang and fearing that she would not understand, she added, "This child was born in a coffin. Ye Rong died of dystocia before she gave birth. She was born in the coffin, but no one knew. If it wasn't for the fact that Gracious Consort went to see her for the last time and heard the child's wails, forcing those people to get into the coffin, I'm afraid her life  would have gone with her mother."

Consort Guo shook her head and said, "This child is really pitiful. When I tell her about Ye Rong, she is always confused and has no idea that she is her biological mother."

Princess Nankang was brought up by Gracious Consort Guo, so she only recognized Gracious Consort Guo as her mother and Yuan Ying as her elder brother. Others were meaningless to her, but Consort Guo persisted in telling her about her biological mother, and the result was natural. It was her blank expression. 

Madam Guo sighed: "Having never seen her mother, is it happiness or misfortune?"

Li Wei Yang smiled slightly and said: "Princess Nankang lost her mother when she was young. She is indeed worthy of pity, but it is also her good fortune that she can get the protection and compassion of the consort."

Consort Guo felt that these words were very relevant, so she nodded and said: "I have always tried my best to take good care of her, but - she grew up with me, and her temper is also the same as when I was young, very innocent."

Madam Guo laughed and said, "You, what's wrong with children being innocent? Do they all have to be so cunning to make you happy?"

Gracious Consort Guo disagreed and laughed at her: "You have a smart daughter, don't you allow me to want one too?"

She said this without any malice. Madam Guo laughed loudly, pulled Li Wei Yang over and said: "Why, are you jealous? This daughter is mine, I won't give her to anyone!"

Li Wei Yang looked at Madam Guo, her eyes as calm as deep water, but no one knew what she was thinking.

After chatting with the two for a while, Li Wei Yang returned to her room to rest. Gracious Consort Guo's front and rear courtyards each have five main halls, and there are three east and west side halls. It was more than spacious enough to accommodate them.

The palace maid knew that Miss Guo was a distinguished guest, so she had already tidied up the best palace halls and arranged it neatly according to Gracious Consort's instructions. For fear that it was not thoughtful enough, she even specially ordered calming incense. 

Li Wei Yang looked around the hall, and the palace maid quickly said: "Miss, is there anything else you need?" She looked frightened.

Li Wei Yang just smiled and told Zhao Yue: "Everyone has worked hard, please give them the gifts I brought."

Before entering, Zhao Yue had been guarding outside the palace. Later, Madam Guo wanted to stay for a short time. Consort Guo felt that the palace maids might not be considerate enough, so she gave them a favor and had Madam Guo and Li Wei Yang choose a personal servant girl to take care of them. 

After Zhao Yue heard this, she immediately smiled and went out with everyone.

The entire hall finally became quiet. Li Wei Yang sighed and said, "Why don't you come out?"

A figure jumped in from the window, smiling. Who could it be if it wasn't Yuan Lie? Just now he blinked at her from behind the window, which shocked her! Li Wei Yang laughed: "Do you think the palace is like a vegetable market, and you can come and go freely?"

Yuan Lie spun around in a circle as if to show off. He had stolen a set of palace guard clothes from somewhere. It had a dark black background and was embroidered with a tiger that seemed to be alive. A pair of sharp embroidered eyes stared out at people, with blue and white sea waves on his lower lapel, and a military crown on his shiny black hair, tied with a five-color sash, which further complemented his fair complexion and made him very gorgeous. 

He smiled and said, "Look, I think these clothes suit me very well." It does fit well, but how on earth did he get this clothes? Li Wei Yang raised her eyebrows, but heard him say: "Don't worry, I am so smart that no one will find out."

Li Wei Yang knew his personality and he would definitely not cause trouble for her, so she said: "The palace gate will be locked soon, why are you still here?"

"There is a banquet today, so the lock down will naturally be delayed for half an hour. Why, doesn't Miss Guo know?" He said calmly. His eyes were full of color, shining brightly, and his voice was clear and low, making people feel like there was a warm current brushing their hearts. 

"You are always so arbitrary." Li Wei Yang sighed, sat down first, and poured himself a glass of water. 

Yuan Lie sat down beside her with a smile and said, "I missed you!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? I met you just now." Li Wei Yang turned her head and saw him staring at her, his eyes as clear as glass. A strange feeling passed through her heart, and she lowered her head, avoiding his eyes. "Today Obedient Consort Hu was staring at you the whole time. Did you not see that?"

"That old witch... is Dowager Princess Xu's biological sister. I took away her nephew's throne, so she is naturally dissatisfied with me. It's not surprising." Yuan Lie smiled nonchalantly.

Li Wei Yang frowned slightly and said: "You are in Prince Xu's Mansion, is everything going well?"

"Naturally. I'm so smart. My father's old ministers were all very kind to me..." He naturally didn't want her to worry, so he replied as if he was joking.

How could a person who showed up halfway so easily please those stubborn old ministers of Grand Prince Xu? However, those people could not be beaten or killed, so he could only slowly subdue them. Li Wei Yang shook her head and smiled.

"What, you don't believe it?" He looked down at her.

"How could that be? You are so smart, who wouldn't like you..." Li Wei Yang followed his good example.

"Don't mention these annoying things. Someone told me today that Gracious Consort Guo wants you to be Princess Jing!" Yuan Lie said with a leisurely smile, but his eyes flashed with strange glittering light.

Li Wei Yang was slightly shocked: "Do you also have an informant in Gracious Consort's palace?"

"What informant! Gracious Consort Guo did it so obviously, and Yuan Ying came to provoke me again. Isn't it obvious enough?" He pretended to be slightly annoyed, but his thin lips flew up and his posture was affectionate: "What's annoying is that you're still talking and laughing with him..."

Li Wei Yang was slightly startled, then laughed and said: "In terms of identity, he is my cousin. Do you want me to put on a different face when I see him? This doesn't make sense."

He smiled softly and said: "So, you will not marry him..." In fact, it was something he had expected. If Li Wei Yang was willing to wrong herself, why would she have made such a fuss with Li Xiaoran in the first place. Deep down, she is clearly an extremely stubborn and tough person.

Li Wei Yang glanced at him and said with a faint smile: "It doesn't matter, it depends on how valuable he is." She was just teasing him - but unexpectedly, Yuan Lie, who was still smiling before, suddenly stood up and without saying anything, he walked toward the window. Li Wei Yang was taken aback, stood up and said, "What's wrong with you?"

Unexpectedly, he turned around suddenly and rushed forward like a gust of wind. Li Wei Yang was unprepared and was firmly hugged against his chest. The boy who was only at her eye-level two years ago is now more than a head taller than her. Li Wei Yang is tall, but she can only barely reach his solid chest.

"Wei Yang..." He leaned down and buried his head deeply in the crook of her neck, whispering her name with a faint lingering and resentful tone.

Li Wei Yang was stunned and said: "I'm just joking with you, why are you so serious?"

He hugged her tightly, indulging his rare weakness in front of her alone. There are obviously thousands of things to say, but when the words reach his throat, he can only say, "Don't make such jokes..."

Li Wei Yang was stunned for a moment, but the various feelings in her chest were indescribable. They were so close, and their body temperatures were connected to each other, which made her heart soften. She couldn't help but sigh.

The next second, he was so strong that he almost broke her waist, but the hand tightly hugging her began to tremble slightly, paradoxically. Li Wei Yang exhaled, hesitated for a moment, and finally slowly stretched out her hand to stroke his hair. After a slight pause, she only felt her fingertips passing through the hair that was as smooth and soft as silk. "You..."

His personality was always like this at all times, mature and aloof in front of outsiders, but in front of her, he was so attached and domineering, even a little extreme. But just like before, relying on each other has become a habit in their blood. Even today, she still can't push him away indifferently.

He raised his head suddenly, obviously in a coquettish way, and whispered: "He can't take good care of you. Does he know what you like? Does he know what you need? He doesn't know anything, right? You don't have to care about him at all."

Seeing how he reduced Yuan Ying to this point, he obviously meant it. Li Wei Yang wanted to laugh, but seeing how persistent he was, she had to hold back her laughter and said, "Yeah, he doesn't understand anything."

"So, how can a person like him be worthy of you?" He whispered, his moist and narrow eyes full of seriousness.

"I told you, it was just a joke. If I were willing to marry the prince, I would have chosen Tuoba Yu back then, right? Why wait until now?" In the past, she had thought of using her marriage as a tool of revenge. Because she was full of distrust in people's hearts and full of uncertainty about the future. But later, when she saw that Duke Qi loved Madam Guo so much and the Guo family lived so happily, she began to feel that a happy marriage might not be impossible.

If she chooses to marry Yuan Ying in order to take revenge on Empress Pei, but cannot guarantee that she will love her husband well, then Yuan Ying will become unfortunate, and so will she. Why do you do it when you know you won't be happy?

She said softly: "I promise you that I will never make such a joke again in the future. However, it's time for you to leave. If it's too late, the palace door will be locked and you won't be able to get out."

Yuan Lie smiled and said: "Okay, I will find a chance to see you tomorrow." After saying that, he touched her forehead, let her go, and in a blink of an eye, he jumped out of the window, Li Wei Yang breathed a sigh of relief.

Outside the window, there were already guards responding: "Your Highness."

Yuan Lie waved his hand and said: "Okay, let's go." As he said that, he turned back and glanced at the figure in the window, with a sly smile on his face. Wei Yang, you always keep saying you are ruthless, but you didn't realize that you would only be soft-hearted when facing me.

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Noble Consort Jia: Someone has schemed against us!

Oh yes someone… *checks notes* was openly giving super duper extravagant gifts to officials, openly bragging about her son’s bright future, openly showing off his talents, openly flaunting her maiden clan’s influence, setting up fake assassination attempts to play the hero

“Someone” literally didn’t have to do anything in this case but casually remark on these incidents a few times