In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 592 - 585: The Queen’s Difficulties_1

Chapter 592: Chapter 585: The Queen’s Difficulties_1

By the rules, servants are not allowed to accompany me by my side.

Su Pan’er carried two hot-water bottles by herself, her large belly making it exceptionally hard for her to walk on the freezing, snow-covered ground.

Luckily, the group was not moving at a fast pace, so she was not left behind.

Only after they had all reached the entrance of the Xiwu Great Hall did the ladies who had been conferred titles by the Imperial Court kneel down in order, awaiting the Empress’ orders.

Traditionally, they should first pay a visit to the Empress Dowager, but she had passed away many years ago. Naturally, the one they would be visiting was the Empress herself!

As soon as Su Pan’er knew she was entering the palace to have an audience with the Empress, she dressed warmly and added extra layers of cotton to the knee area of her trousers. Initially, the padding kept her warm as she knelt on the ground, but as time passed, the cold still seeped in.

When she started to feel chilled to the bone, and people in the crowd began to sway, finally, a stir came from the palace gates. The Empress was ready to receive the ladies.

Su Pan’er stood up and moved forward along with the crowd.

From the beginning, the Empress had deliberately delayed everyone’s audience, subtly demonstrating her power. It seemed that today was destined to be an extraordinary day!

Inside the Xiwu Hall, as always, the Empress sat up straight on the main seat in her royal attire. Her high raised hair bun and thick rouge and powder could not hide the tiredness in her eyes.

She looked burdened and troubled.

A few Imperial Concubines and concubines were seated next to her, including the Imperial Consort Hua.

All the conferred ladies knelt down to pay their respects to the Empress and other concubines.

For the other conferred ladies, the Empress was lenient and did not cause any trouble. She let everyone rise soon after.

However!

When the Empress’s somber gaze met the serene and beautiful face of Su Pan’er, her eyes emitted a gloomy and cold light. She seemed like a rooster that was ready to attack after a fierce fight, her gaze locked tightly on Su Pan’er.

"Indeed, it is a rare occasion! The wife of the Deputy Commander has found some time to pay a visit to this old woman. Has the sun risen from the west?"

Upon hearing her words, Imperial Consort Hua’s face darkened slightly, but she said nothing.

Su Pan’er quickly knelt again, respectfully addressing the Empress, "Mrs. Qin-Su pays her respects to the Empress, blessing to your Highness!"

"Stand up! There’s no need for the blessings. I’m an old woman now, I just hope that I can stand for a few more years. But there are some people who say one thing, but their hearts mean another. They wish for my blessings, but in their hearts, they are cursing this old woman!"

In front of all the other conferred ladies, The Empress did not behave too exceedingly, but her slurring words caused many to cast a different light on Su Pan’er.

Seeing this, the Empress broke into a smile.

Her goal was to make everyone see her attitude towards Su Pan’er and isolate her.

"Empress, you are overthinking it. You are the mother of the nation, everyone respects you. How could they harbor such thoughts?"

Su Pan’er quickly kneeled again.

"Overthinking? Is that so? Do you think you’re a fairy who can predict other people’s thoughts? And what are you? I was just talking, did I ask you to respond? Who are you to give me instructions? Do you think you are smarter than me?"

The Empress was enraged.

The more she saw her, the more she felt Su Pan’er was a troublemaker.

The moment she laid eyes on her, she knew Pan’er had ruined many of her plans, and she was annoyed every time she saw her. But even now, she had no way to deal with her; instead, Pan’er was living even better.

Not only did she become more beautiful, but she also rose from a fourth-grade conferred lady to a third-grade one. Her husband seemed blessed, receiving support, and was even able to rescue His Majesty yesterday.

Thinking about this, the Empress became even more furious. She resolved to seize the opportunity to teach Su Pan’er a lesson.

Seeing the Empress’s repeated difficulties, everyone felt indignant for Su Pan’er, but no one dared to speak up for her.

Su Pan’er frowned. It seemed the Empress was looking for a way to make trouble for her today. She would be wrong whether she spoke up or remained silent!

Imperial Consort Hua couldn’t sit still anymore: "Empress, she is my dear niece. If she has done anything unsatisfactorily, I hope Your Highness will forgive her and don’t take it to heart."

Su Pan’er had not only saved Fei’er and Ye Han, but also saved her life.

When she had the opportunity to help her, she would naturally not refuse.

The Empress immediately sneered sarcastically, "You really have your hands full with such a trouble-causing niece."

"Empress, you are right. My niece has always been straightforward. She’s honest and outspoken, which indeed can be troublesome."

Imperial Consort Hua calmly responded with a smile.

"Really? That’s rare. But it doesn’t seem like that to me. My sister, be careful. Some people are double-dealing. They may say one thing to your face but think of something else in their hearts."

The Empress turned her head to look at Su Pan’er and responded with a sarcasm.

Everyone, including Imperial Consort Hua, was taken aback by her words. Whether taken lightly or seriously, if the Empress got the chance, she could use this as an excuse to punish Su Pan’er.

Imperial Consort Hua’s face changed immediately and she was about to speak when the eunuch’s shrill voice announced the Emperor’s decree.

"The Empress is informed that His Majesty has summoned the wife of the Deputy Commander."

As these words were spoken, the Empress’s face instantly darkened.

Who would have thought that even His Majesty would back her up! Even though she was here, His Majesty, who was in the grand hall, still knew what was going on here. What a capable woman she is!

The Empress coldly glanced at Su Pan’er and emotionlessly said, "Since His Majesty has summoned you, there’s no need for you to wait here any longer. Hurry and see His Majesty."

The words were plain, but the Empress’s eyes were filled with a rage that seemed to be able to turn Su Pan’er into ashes.

Su Pan’er, however, couldn’t fret over her feelings and gave a bow.

"Thank you, Empress! Mrs. Qin-Su will take her leave."

She stood up and slightly bowed in the direction of Imperial Consort Hua. Seeing this, Empress Hua sat still, saying nothing or even moving, just like an old monk meditating. Su Pan’er then followed the eunuch out of the hall.