Chapter 201: Idle Talk - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

Chapter 201: Idle Talk

Liang Gongzi's's father patted his shoulder and said, "Rest well these next two days. You need to be in top form for the wedding and show those who want to see our family fail that they’re dreaming."

"Yes, father!"

The next day, Liang Luo appeared at the palace gates in full splendor, holding the invitation from Consort Wei, looking very impressive.

In the current situation, who wouldn't envy the power of the Wei family and the Ninth Prince's faction? With the many ties between the Liang family and the Wei family, the guards and palace attendants were all smiles.

Liang Luo was in high spirits.

The carriage entered the imperial city, then she switched to a sedan chair to proceed to the inner palace courtyard.

Inside Hanzhang Palace, it was filled with consorts and concubines.

Consort Liu, who didn’t like crowds, visited Consort Wei once every ten days or so to listen to her guidance.

Consort Zhen and other noblewomen were there to curry favor with Consort Wei.

Surprisingly, even Consort Shu, who was known to be Consort Wei’s enemy, was present today.

As Liang Luo walked in with a smile, she was taken aback by the festive atmosphere.

"Oh, Miss Liang is here! Come over, let me have a look." Consort Wei deliberately acted very close to her in front of everyone. Though Liang Luo was surprised, she walked over to Consort Wei with proper decorum.

"Greetings to Your Highness. Wishing you health and happiness."

"Good, good. Stand up."

Liang Luo then proceeded to greet all the other consorts and noblewomen. Consort Zhen was quite perceptive.

"Miss Liang, no need for formalities. You are Consort Wei’s honored guest, and we are just here for the occasion."

In the palace, especially in front of Consort Wei, Liang Luo dared not show off. She restrained her usual arrogance and acted like a refined young lady. She was naturally pretty, and with careful grooming, she looked even more attractive.

Although not as stunning as Consort Shu, she could still be considered a beauty.

Hearing Consort Zhen’s words, Liang Luo felt pleased but remained modest and demure. "I am just an ordinary person. It’s my great fortune that Consort Wei finds me worthy."

Everyone in the palace had experienced their share of trials. Seeing this, they could guess what was happening.

"Consort Wei indeed has a remarkable son. The Ninth Prince is the emperor’s favorite and has a promising future." said a low-ranking consort, who had once enjoyed favor but faded into obscurity after a miscarriage. Recently, she had climbed back up by aligning with Consort Zhen.

Her words pleased Consort Wei, and Liang Luo smiled as if it was about her future husband, feeling proud.

Concubine Xing chimed in.

"Indeed. Although I haven’t seen the Ninth Prince’s departure, I can imagine it was impressive. Among the emperor’s sons, he is the most accomplished in military affairs. His return will surely be celebrated."

"You all have sweet tongues. I’ll take your good wishes. If my son returns victorious, I’ll host a banquet at Hanzhang Palace. I hope you all will attend."

"We would be delighted."

After this, Consort Wei glanced at Consort Shu, who still wore a calm expression. Consort Wei was irritated. She hadn’t intended to invite Consort Shu, but she had come uninvited and stayed silent, perhaps to annoy her.

Though Liang Luo wasn’t familiar with palace life, she had heard about Consort Shu.

Meeting her for the first time was indeed startling, as if all the world’s beauty was gathered in her, making her unforgettable!

But such extraordinary beauty was not always a blessing, or she wouldn’t have been sent to Da Jin as a marriage alliance.

Consort Wei disliked Consort Shu’s demeanor and naturally wanted to humiliate her.

With a cold face, she said, "What are you doing here, Consort Shu? If you didn’t want to come, you should have stayed in Zichen Palace. Why come here to show your displeasure? If I punish you today, the emperor will blame me."

Consort Shu finally looked at Consort Wei and then at Liang Luo.

With her sharp mind, she understood Consort Wei’s intentions. She came today to ease past tensions, but she couldn’t let Consort Wei find a reason to criticize her.

She replied gently, "Forgive me, Consort Wei. Hearing your concern for the Ninth Prince made me homesick."

Her explanation did not satisfy Consort Wei. She thought Consort Shu was foolish, beautiful but brainless.

"Consort Shu, you should cherish your time with the emperor. Once he tires of you, you won’t have the chance to rise again."

She didn’t even consider the Empress, let alone Consort Shu, who had no foundation here.

An ordinary person would have been enraged by such treatment, but Consort Shu remained indifferent.

She didn’t bother arguing in front of everyone, and Consort Wei turned her attention back to Liang Luo.

"In two days, Lan’er will marry. Is everything prepared?"

"Rest assured, Your Highness. The Liang family is fully prepared to welcome my sister-in-law, ensuring the Wei family’s honor remains intact."

Consort Wei mentioned Wei Lanxuan without any past resentment, genuinely happy for her. If not for this outcome, Princess Qianling wouldn’t have ended up in her favor.

Liang Luo worried that the incident with her brother seizing the Ninth Prince’s engagement might have caused a rift with Consort Wei, but she was relieved to see Consort Wei’s magnanimity. She sweet-talked Consort Wei.

"You’re a likable child. It’s a pity there isn’t a suitable match in the Ninth Prince’s household. Otherwise, he wouldn’t still be without an heir, causing me constant concern."

"Don’t worry, Your Highness. From the noble ladies of the capital to all the unmarried women in Da Jin, who wouldn’t want to marry the Ninth Prince and bear his children?"

Consort Zhen’s words were filled with laughter.

"It’s a pity my brother’s daughter is only eight or nine years old. Otherwise, I would shamelessly ask you to consider her."

Consort Wei laughed heartily at this.

Consort Zhen shifted the conversation to Liang Luo, "Miss Liang is excellent. She would be a good concubine for the Ninth Prince!"

She looked at Liang Luo with a hint of meaning. "The Liang and Wei families are already related. If Miss Liang marries the Ninth Prince, it would be a beautiful story!"

Consort Wei appreciated Consort Zhen’s words. She conveyed her intention without needing to speak herself.

However, Liang Luo’s face showed some displeasure. After all, a concubine was still a subordinate wife. She aspired to be the main wife, not someone of lower status.