Chapter 452 - Harem Meeting (5) (1/2)

Zhao Ming quickly sat on the chair in the centre and looked up at Wen Xu innocently.

” Hmm? Mother, I just wanted to hurry up and start the meeting. Moreover, doesn't this seat belong to the one who leads this meeting. Since I am leading this meeting today, shouldn't I sit here? At least, that's what's written in the harem rule book.” Zhao Ming said innocently while giving the reference of the rule book.

She was glad that she read that rule book. While reading the books, she found out that there is a harem rule book as well.

These rule books serve as a basis on how people should behave and how harem should be managed.

Since the rule book has been made carefully and was legalized by the previous late Emperor, no one can dare to breach it, even though that person belongs to the royal family.

There are different types of rule books. One for the palace regulations, trade and harem. There are other more rule books as well but she couldn't bother to remember all of them.

However, she tried to remember all the rules which will work in her favor. She needs to show Wen Xu that even though she is the Empress Dowager, she cannot go against the law.

Only the Emperor can make changes to the law and make new rules in the palace. Though Wen Xu won't get any punishment for breaking these menial rules but her image will definitely be tainted for breaking the palace rules.

Just as she expected, Wen Xu's expressions turned two shades darker. She gritted her teeth and glared at Zhao Ming.

She wanted to slap this bitch at this moment but Xiao Li tugged on her sleeve.

” Sister Zhao Ming, what are you saying? Are you saying that Mother is breaking the rules by sitting in that chair? It will be considered as breaking the rule if she has forced you to give this seat to her. ”

”But shouldn't you offer this seat to her as the head of the family? You shouldn't disrespect your mother like this. ” Xiao Li shook her head like she was deeply hurt.

Zhao Ming raised her brows in amus.e.m.e.nt at how Xiao Li was defending Wen Xu's actions and was talking about respect and consideration.

” Xiao Li, don't say anything to her. There is no way that she will understand your words. After all, she does not have a similar upbringing like you.”

” We can't expect the same morals from her as well. After all, even after becoming the Empress, she can't possibly forgo her crude and uncultured behaviour. ” Wen Xu patted on Xiao Li's arms while glaring at Zhao Ming in disdain.

Wen Xu was feeling annoyed whenever she saw the smile on Zhao Ming's face.

Zhao Ming smiled when she saw Wen Xu and Xiao Li's behaviour.

” Empress Dowager, please take a seat there. It's already so late. We should hurry and start the meeting now.” Zhao Ming probed Wen Xu to sit on the other side as she started opening the doc.u.ment in which she has talent from Lu Shi.

Zhao Ming ignored Wen Xu's words and gestured to her to sit on the seat on her left.

Wen Xu's expressions turned darker. She really wanted to kill this bitch at this moment. However, she remembered Ji Cheng's words that he had said yesterday.

She took a deep breath to calm her nerves as she doesn't want to get into another fight with Ji Cheng.

” Humph” Wen Xu reluctantly took a seat next to Zhao Ming who was sitting in the centre position.

Xiao Li has no option left but to sit beside Wen Xu.