Chapter 2238: Chapter 2146: First Her Man, Then the Emperor 3

But things are different now, he has Xia Weibao. If there are too many women within the palace, even if he ignores them, she will definitely feel uncomfortable.

In another’s shoes, if there were a group of men coveting her every day, he would want to kill them all, even if her heart was entirely his!

Therefore, he wouldn’t make her endure that.

Besides, those women could be released to marry elsewhere; why should they all be confined in the Imperial Harem, living lonely lives until old age?

The Dowager Empress knew he had made up his mind, nothing she said was of any use, so she had no choice but to wave him away.

But truly, the Imperial Harem cannot be abolished.

Given the current complex situation, all those concubines were carefully selected by her, whose families were not of trivial importance?

They are like ties, connecting the court ministers and the emperor; if they were all expelled from the palace, it would certainly cause chaos!

It seems I can only start with Xia Weibao.

His Majesty doesn’t heed her words, but what about Xia Weibao’s words? Would he listen?

Xia Weibao did not expect that her first meeting with the Dowager Empress would be initiated by the Empress herself.

At that time, she was sitting in the courtyard, fiddling with the peculiar flowers and herbs she had picked from the Imperial Garden, when the sharp voice of a eunuch sounded outside, "The Dowager Empress has arrived."

Xia Weibao was stunned for a moment, then turned her head to see a woman dressed in the attire of the Dowager Empress, gracefully entering with the support of palace maids.

The palace maids and eunuchs of Snowflake Palace all ran over, and then dropped to their knees to pay respects, "Greetings to the Dowager Empress, may the Empress live a thousand, thousand, thousand years."

Except for Xia Weibao, standing out conspicuously among the palace maids and eunuchs.

The Dowager Empress looked at her, and she looked back at the Dowager Empress, neither moved, seemingly competing for endurance.

In the end, the Dowager Empress was the first to concede, "Why don’t you pay respects?"

Xia Weibao was somewhat bewildered; how to pay respects? Lu Hualiang said she didn’t need to pay respects to anyone.

Wang Cai knelt and bowed his head, "Reporting to the Dowager Empress, His Majesty has yet to send a matron to teach Her Majesty the Empress etiquette; we beg the Dowager Empress for forgiveness."

The Dowager Empress glanced at Wang Cai, and slightly raised her hand, "Rise, all of you."

Wang Cai and the others were relieved, thankfully the Dowager Empress was not angry, otherwise, an accusation of grave disrespect could come down, and even His Majesty might not be able to protect the Empress.

The Dowager Empress intended to blame, but dared she? Unless she no longer wanted a son or grandson.

Carefully examining Xia Weibao, she indeed has some charm, even without makeup, she’s more beautiful than those women in the Imperial Harem.

Her attire is very casual, carrying a hint of Jianghu air.

"Why aren’t you wearing palace dress?"

Since the decree for her position has been issued, even if the grand ceremony is yet to come, she should be dressed in the Empress’s attire; dressed like this, what decorum is this?

Xia Weibao looked at the clothes she was wearing, somewhat bewildered. Is there a problem wearing this? It seems normal; she always dressed like this before.

She tugged at her clothes, "This skirt was newly made by order of His Majesty."

The Dowager Empress, "..." What else could she say?

"Come in," she dropped the words coldly, and the Dowager Empress led the way into the bedchamber.

Xia Weibao glanced at Wang Cai, then followed.

Wang Cai was a bit anxious; with the sudden visit from the Dowager Empress, should he inform His Majesty?

But the Dowager Empress came seeking the Empress, not trouble; would notifying His Majesty anger the Dowager Empress?

After much consideration, he decided not to go to His Majesty, anxiously waiting outside the door.

Inside the bedchamber, the Dowager Empress sat on the main seat, while Xia Weibao stood in the center.

Her posture was very casual, completely lacking the dignified air of an Empress.

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