Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 1101 - 1106: Punishing Nangong Yu (3)

Chapter 1101: Chapter 1106: Punishing Nangong Yu (3)

The words of Princess Zhao Yue sounded like she was speaking on behalf of Empress Mu and contradicting Princess Tuotuo, but if one listened carefully, one could detect the hidden meaning in her words.

Empress Mu had previously been promised to Saknu by the Retired Emperor and Empress Dowager Mo, so before marrying Nangong Yi, her previous identity had been erased. This time, she was married to Nangong Yi as the daughter of a Hanlin Academy editor to become the Empress. Although everyone was well aware of this, they unanimously kept their mouths shut and chose to forget, and nobody dared to bring up the matter proactively.

Yet Princess Zhao Yue repeatedly brought up her previous identity, first mentioning her dancing, and then her identity as a merchant girl. She described dancing as something only people of various trades and professions would do. Now that the Empress had ascended to nobility, she could not dance anymore; however, when she was a merchant girl, she had engaged in activities typical of such ordinary people.

By repeatedly exposing the Empress’ past, touching the Empress’s bottom line, everyone present felt anxious about Zhao Yue’s foolishness. Lady Li Guo was infuriated by her foolish and problematic granddaughter—this fool, golden on the outside but rotten inside, was not even capable of covering her own family’s shortcomings, let alone actively exposing them in front of outsiders.

In desperation, the Old Madame hurriedly said, "Since the Empress Dowager is indisposed, why don’t we find some other elegant entertainment?"

Lady Jian’an agreed, "The Old Madame’s idea is excellent. Why don’t we all engage in a poetry competition? The view in the Imperial Garden is so beautiful, and it is the Empress Dowager’s grace that hosts us today. This setting and occasion are most suited for composing and reciting poems. Please, Empress Dowager, make a decision."

Cai Wei knew well that the two ladies were trying to help her out. She herself loved poems and verses the most. However, the noblewomen that came today were of mixed quality. If it came to a poetry competition, and should someone who believed a woman’s lack of talent was her virtue fail to recognize the talent, it would be embarrassing for her and might offend that person. Therefore, she did not accept this suggestion.

She smiled gently and said, "Since Princess Tuotuo just mentioned wanting to see singing, dancing, circus acts, and acrobatics, although I cannot dance for everyone, I will perform an acrobatic act for you all."

After finishing, she glanced in the direction of Nangong Yu, implying, "Whether performers, acrobats, or magicians, they all earn their living through their labor, through their own hands, and for this alone, they deserve respect. Others have no right to look down on them. In my eyes, compared to these so-called ’people of various trades,’ those who sit high and do nothing, gaining without working, are the ones who should be ashamed!"

Everyone knew who the Empress Dowager was addressing, and they all echoed her sentiments.

"What the Empress Dowager said is absolutely right..."

"Her Majesty’s words are pearls and jade; we have learned a lot..."

Zhao Yun blushed with shame, bowing her head in silence. Although she was angered by Cai Wei’s public scolding, she felt a secret thrill—surely, the matter of being publicly chastised by Mu Caiwei would reach the Empress Dowager, and then, the Empress Dowager would surely resent Mu Caiwei even more...

Princess Tuotuo, hearing that Empress Mu was willing to perform publicly, felt her face was saved and calmed down.

Although she still regretted not being able to witness the "Flying Sky Dance," she thought, once the Emperor succumbed to her Cloud-rain Gu, and only she remained important, she would have this pretentious woman perform as a dancing courtesan for her. Then, she would make this woman perform the "Flying Sky Dance" from dawn till dusk every day to see if she dared to boast anymore!

The noblewomen, seeing that the Empress would perform a trick, also became excited, eagerly awaiting her performance.