Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 976 - 978 Marriage Proposal (6)

Chapter 976: Chapter 978 Marriage Proposal (6)

Tears choked her voice as she reached the heart of her sorrow, struggling for breath.

Mu Zhongqing was overwhelmed with guilt and stammered, "Dad, Mom, please don’t be sad anymore. Girl Wei isn’t cruel-hearted, and sooner or later she will understand. Until then, please bear with it a few more days and avoid angering her. You both know that this family relies on her for everything it is today, and there are many things I, as her son, cannot decide..."

Lady Mu Bai said, "We were too harsh on her and her mother before, and your father and I have long regretted it. But there are no perfect parents in the world; we can’t just bear grudges for such trivial old sesame and rotten grain matters. It’s because she’s young and doesn’t understand; we don’t blame her, but you are our son. Some things you must understand that children won’t; you should stand with us and fight for us, or those mothers will never forgive us in their lifetimes!"

"Second Uncle, Grandma means to say, please mediate for us. From here on, we will all behave well and ask Elder Sister not to resent us anymore. After all, we are all one family, and bone is connected to tendon, isn’t it?"

Mu Chongfu also joined in urging peace, his tone mournful and lingering, which, coupled with his increasingly round face, created a somewhat comedic effect.

Mu Zhongqing sighed and said, "Alright, I will try to talk to her. But this girl is really stubborn; sometimes I’m even afraid of her..."

As they were leaving, Mu Liankui raised his graying head, eyes reddened, and said, "Second Brother, tomorrow is the Old Madame’s Birthday Feast at Duke Li Guo’s Mansion. Ask your daughter who is to become a Royal Consort if she will allow us few boring old folks to attend. If not, let someone tell us so we can go do some work instead of loafing around, annoying others."

Mu Zhongqing laughed and said, "Look at what you’re saying. Both the Old Madame and the Madam have personally invited everyone. How could Wei’er prevent you from going? Dad, Mom, you should all rest early. Tomorrow morning we’ll go to Duke Li Guo’s Mansion together."

"Really? Second Uncle, can you decide for Elder Sister?" Doubtful, Mu Chongcai asked again.

Mu Zhongqing looked up, seeing the expectant expressions of his elderly parents, elder brother and sister-in-law, along with his nephews, and solemnly nodded his head, "Yes!"

...*...*...

Inside the Jade Palace

Empress Mo sat on the Empress’s throne, leisurely sipping her flower tea.

Seated to both sides, like wings of a goose, were the Future Consorts from all Palaces. Concubine Yao laughed and said, "We congratulate Her Majesty on the lifting of the ban and on soon welcoming a wonderful new Daughter-in-law!"

Upon hearing this, the Consorts from all Palaces stood up immediately, bowed down, and resuming their stance, they said, "We congratulate Her Majesty on the lifting of the ban and on soon welcoming a wonderful new Daughter-in-law!"

Empress Mo smiled faintly and said, "Dispense with the formalities. We are all sisters here; why be so formal?" Turning to Virtuous Consort, she said, "Speaking of congratulations, I haven’t yet congratulated you on your own lifting of the ban."

Virtuous Consort quickly bowed down and said, "I am deeply grateful to Her Majesty for lifting the ban. I am endlessly thankful for your kindness."

Empress Mo said, "I’ve already said, no need for formalities with me. We are all sisters; why keep thanking each other like this? Come, let’s all sit and talk!"

"Yes!"

The Consorts replied in unison, sitting down with utmost respect.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the Jade Palace was a mix of glee and dread among the Consorts.

For twenty years, the palace Consorts had been split into two factions. One was comprised of nobility elevated by Empress Mo, all of whom were ladies of impeccable breeding who followed strict decorum. Sadly, these Consorts were suppressed by Empress Jin, holding neither very high nor very low status, with most having no children. Those who did were either daughters or were unhealthy, living in constant anxiety. The other faction, fostered singlehandedly by Empress Jin, consisted of women of humble origins but stunning beauty, vibrant and fetching like Virtuous Consort, Consort He Zhaoyi, and Lady Yang. Although these women were favored, their low origins prevented them from obtaining high statuses.