Chapter 11: Open Strife and Secret Schemes (Second Update, Seeking Recommendation Votes)

  Because each of their sons vied with Zhou Jian to show favor, Ming Fei and Guan Fei stood aside with reserve, not intervening.

  However, at this moment, Deng Guifei arrived in high profile, instantly raising the eyebrows of both.

  Deng Guifei's power in the palace was great, and her authority grew daily. The impact on the two imperial consorts was naturally the greatest. If the two consorts' families were not also powerful, they would have been eliminated long ago.

  "Your Highness, this is like a weasel paying New Year's respects to a chicken, it's not good intentions."

  A cold glint flashed in the queen's eyes and was gone, her profound meaning conveyed.

  "Your Majesty, Deng Guifei is not a good person to get along with. We need to be more cautious in all things." Mingfei also feared that Zhou Jian would have too much to do with Deng Guifei and couldn't help but say.

  "I've already taken this into consideration, so there's no need for Your Ladyships to worry." Zhou Jian said indifferently.

  The anger in Guan Fei's heart grew even more intense. This guy thought that just by calling out "Your Highness", he could really think he was still the eldest son of the king from back then?

  After losing Zhao Wang's support and the backing of the Zhao family, what are you worth?

  Ming Fei let out a sigh in her heart. Indeed, it had been over ten years since they last met, and the few affectionate feelings from back then were truly useless now.

  Moreover, this person looks like someone with a strong personality.

  At this time, Zhou Chong, Zhou Fei, and Zhou Ting were no longer as lively as before. They all stood behind their mothers, looking back nervously.

  Under the gaze of everyone, Deng Guifei's sedan chair arrived. The front and rear were crowded with imperial guards, palace maids, and eunuchs innumerable.

  And also King Ji's second son Zhou Feng, King Wu's fifth son Zhou Que, and King Wu's sixth son Zhou Nu.

  Apart from Zhou Meng, and Zhou Wang Zhou Zheng, everyone in the palace has arrived.

  Three Empresses, Six Princes, Two Princesses.

  Zhou Feng and his three brothers looked at Ming Fei, Guan Fei, as well as Zhou Chong, Zhou Tian, Zhou Jun, Zhou Ting and the other siblings, all of whom had a cold smile on their faces.

  However, when they saw Zhou Jian, they all showed a kind smile, somewhat fake and forced, but indeed smiled.

  "This abandoned Qing Shui Palace for many years has suddenly become a paradise. Even the two sisters and the third prince, fourth prince, eldest princess, and second princess have all been drawn here."

  Deng Guifei hadn't gotten off the sedan chair yet, but her voice had already been heard.

  Sarcasm also serves as a warning.

  Scoffing is naturally directed at Guan Fei and Ming Fei, saying they haven't come for over a decade, but coincidentally came this time, truly with ulterior motives.

  The warning is for Zhou Jian, don't be fooled by these two guys trying to curry favor, they're not much better than me. Little guy, keep your eyes open and don't get confused, or you'll end up doing something wrong.

  Such blunt words, on one hand, were because Deng Guifei had the most power, and on the other hand, also proved that at this moment, Deng Guifei's mood was not good.

  Just reported to Zhou Zheng and got his promise, letting her son Zhou Feng prepare.

  It can be said that the victory was in hand, but unexpectedly, Guan Fei and Ming Fei suddenly rushed out to make trouble. It can be said that the crown prince's position had not yet warmed up in his hands when he was doused with a basin of cold water.

  Then he hurried over in a flurry.

  "Hmph, don't think that just because you're a noble consort, you can act like an elder sister. Except for the original Empress Zhao, everyone else is just a consort, and who's senior or junior depends on who has higher virtue and prestige. But looking at your appearance, do you look like someone with high virtue and prestige?"

  Guan Fei spoke bluntly and overbearingly, ridiculing him on the spot. After a pause, Guan Fei continued: "Moreover, wasn't the first person to come to this Qing Shui Palace precisely your good son, the current Second Prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty? Not only that, but he also took away one of the Grand Princess's legs."

  This is a satire of Deng Gui Fei, and at the same time reminds Zhou Jian, who is actually the evil one.

  Sharp tongue and sharp mouth.

  Deng Guifei let out a cold snort and said, as she also got down from the carriage frame, appearing in front of everyone.

  As soon as she stood firm, Deng Guifei sneered at Guan Fei: "How many dirty things are there in this palace? Are you all good people? You have a sharp tongue and a domineering attitude. The daughter you gave birth to is just like you, even more brutal and rude. And the son you raised is also ambitious."

  After scolding Guan Fei, Deng Guifei turned her head and said to Ming Fei: "Ming sister's personality is gentle and has little heart, I admit that. The daughter she raised is also like her sister, gentle and generous. But unexpectedly gave birth to a cunning and ambitious son. Sister, you must be careful, being fooled by your son."

  As she spoke, Deng Guifei also gave Zhou Chong a very meaningful glance, extremely disdainful.

  "Hmph." Zhou Chong let out a cold snort, and was not afraid of Deng Guifei.

  Ming Fei, Zhou Jun's eyebrows furrowed simultaneously.

  Zhou Fei, Zhou Jun glared at Deng Guifei with anger. However, Guan Fei coldly smiled and said: "I am indeed overbearing, but I'm not as good as you, Deng Guifei Wan Yi. Your several sons, the second prince Zhou Feng seems calm and composed, having a magnanimous bearing, everywhere showing an elder brother's demeanor. But in reality, he is deep and treacherous, extremely poisonous. As for his elder brother's demeanor, it's even more laughable. He's neither the eldest nor the legitimate heir, yet he pretends to be the elder brother, imitating and pretending, how ridiculous, how ridiculous."

  "As for the other two, they are simply a pair of snakes and rats, completely useless."

  As she spoke, Empress Guan disdainfully glanced at Wang Wuzi Zhou Que and Wang Liuzi Zhou Nu, looking at them as if they were pigs and dogs.

  "You're a cheap woman." Zhou Feng was still calm, but Zhou Que and Zhou Nu were furious, pointing at Guan Fei and scolding in unison.

  "In this great hall, everyone must address me as Empress Dowager and treat me with courtesy. You, a lowly born child, dare to be arrogant?" Concubine Guan's eyes widened in anger, her voice stern.

  "My son, what business is it of yours?"

  Deng Guifei stood up and retorted.

  A farce, what a farce.

  The eldest son of the legitimate wife lost power, one by one, the stepmothers and younger half-brothers and sisters jumped out, each accusing the other of being a stepmother or having a bastard identity.

  And greatly enhanced Zhou Jian's status as the eldest son.

  Everyone is a human being who has cut off Zhou Jian's leg, and there is no threat. Everyone has the same identity, vying for the position of Prince Wang.

  The identities of imperial noble consorts, princes and princesses were all cast aside, like a shrew scolding on the street, without any elegance.

  Zhou Jian coldly watched from the sidelines, for the first time feeling ashamed of living in this so-called royal family that was devoid of emotions.

  Having such a stepmother, younger brother and sister at home. I'd rather cover my face and run away, it's really shameful to see people.

  Zhou Jian felt ashamed, but Guan Fei, Deng Guifei, and Wang Erzi to Wang Liu Zi, Da Gong Zhu, Er Gong Zhu, etc., were all for their own interests, in order to seize the honor of the crown prince that should have belonged to Zhou Jian, the eldest son.

  What a vicious method Concubine Mei used to harm a pregnant palace maid to death.

  Deng Guifei had many low-ranking nobles caned to death.

  They can't wait to dig open each other's hearts and tell Zhou Jian that this person's heart is so black that it's really impossible to trust.

  Although Zhou Jian knew that Wang's family was ruthless and cunning, he had been secluded for many years and hadn't heard or seen any of these things.

  Now Guan Fei and Deng Guifei exposed each other's shortcomings, he also felt a slight chill.

  Except for Mingfei, who has no evil deeds, the rest are not good people. However, it can be seen that Mingfei's son, his third brother Zhou Chong, is indeed ambitious and ruthless.

  It can be said that there is no one trustworthy.

  If it were really him from a week ago, he would probably feel desperate, terrified and helpless. It's not safe to rely on anyone.

  But now he is no longer dependent on anyone, has his own plan, and has his own chance of winning.

  As he thought about it, a hint of mockery flashed in Zhou Jian's eyes.