Consort Zhang slightly lifted her head, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.
She herself carried a strong scholarly aura, making one perceive her as a well-educated and cultured person. Moreover, the Empress had already regretted making Lin Qianqing the main consort instead of favoring the daughter from the Zhang Family. Therefore, when Consort Zhang spoke of this matter, the expression on the Empress’s face noticeably improved.
The Empress said lightly, "Since the main consort is ill, she should rest well. From now on, the affairs of the residence will be handled by Consort Zhang."
The words of the Empress left all the won in the room extrely surprised. Wasn’t the Empress always known for her adherence to protocol? She was just speaking of rules monts ago, so why has she suddenly assigned such authority to Consort Zhang?
Not distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate, unclear on seniority and precedence, what kind of rule is this?
Lin Qianqing could only give a bitter smile and kowtowed to thank for the grace.
For her, perhaps it did not matter much anyway, for this was not her desired role; it was thrust upon her by others.
Consort Zhang was also extrely shocked, but seeing a hint of disgust for Lin Qianqing in the Empress’s eyes, her shock turned into joy.
The words spoken by the Empress were even more influential than those from King Jin himself.
In the future, even if she fell out of favor and soone wanted to take back the authority of managing the household from her, they would still have to consider the Empress’s stance.
All the won kneeling on the ground rapidly churned their thoughts, speculating about who would truly hold sway in Prince Jin Residence in the future.
It seed it was ti to find an opportunity to make a good impression on Consort Zhang.
Just then, King Jin also returned, and seeing the sowhat tense atmosphere in the room, he slightly frowned, walked over to stand beside the Empress, and said to the won kneeling on the floor, "What are you all kneeling for? Get up, stand to the side."
The Empress wanted them to kneel a while longer, but seeing that King Jin had spoken, she couldn’t undermine her son’s authority in front of these won, so she waved her hand and said, "Everyone, get up."
Everyone stood up, lining up on either side of the room.
The main hall for receiving guests was quite large, so even with so many people, it didn’t seem crowded but still very spacious.
Today, the Imperial dical Bureau had co to give dical consultation to King Jin, but the Empress really couldn’t bring herself to say it outright, so it ca out like this instead.
"King Jin has not yet fathered any children, and His Majesty is deeply worried. By imperial decree, the Imperial Physicians from the Imperial dical Bureau will visit Prince Jin Residence today to take pulses and treat illnesses, aiming to quickly conceive a royal heir. Everyone, there’s no need to be alard or afraid, it’s just to ensure everyone is healthy."
Everyone was secretly delighted, as they had been unable to conceive for so long; indeed, each had their thoughts. However, thinking of this era’s ntality, where infertility was always seen as a won’s issue and only few professionals would consider that n might also have issues, in fact, these won had never doubted King Jin’s infertility.
But among the joyful crowd, there were exceptions, like Lin Qianqing, who remained expressionless as if such matters did not concern her.
The Empress, seeing her expression, beca displeased and sternly said, slapping the table, "What, does the wife of King Jin not wish for the Imperial Physician to see you all?"
Lin Qianqing was about to say sothing but was interrupted by Nanny Li.
Nanny Li, who always looked to the Empress as her guide, surprisingly spoke in favor of Lin Qianqing.
"Your Highness the Empress, you just ntioned earlier, King Jin’s wife has been unwell recently. Look at her, she has lost weight. Maybe let the wife of King Jin sit down!"
Surprised, the Empress gave Nanny Li a glance, thinking it over, she realized she had been sowhat harsh on Lin Qianqing. After all, she hadn’t completely fallen out with Lin Residence yet; if Lin Qianqing was actually ill and she mistreated her openly, that indeed wouldn’t be proper.
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