In the previous palace banquet, everyone was like a gourd with a saw mouth and did not speak. Now, they were all fawning in front of the Empress Dowager. Everyone wanted to hug the Empress Dowager's thigh, right?
Liu Weirong had several thoughts in her mind, but her face showed a stubborn expression. However, she was still submissive. In any case, the Empress Dowager's anger was hers to bear. After all, she was just a small noble.
The Empress Dowager listened to the words of the concubines around her and her eyes lit up. She stared at Liu Weirong and saw that her face was not only open but also respectful and stubborn. Her eyes darkened and she was a little dazed. She thought of the scene when she was framed after entering the palace. At that time, how similar was she to Noble De in front of her?
Speaking of which, she still valued this child very much. She had a low status, did not have any deep schemes, and was not loved by her family. She was the easiest to control.
Unfortunately…
No matter what, Xiang 'er was her palace maid on the surface.
Now, it seemed that he was not smart enough! Perhaps after staying in the palace for a long time, he would change, just like her.
As expected, she was like this without anyone to teach her. The Emperor actually gave her a nurturing nanny without discussing it with her, causing her to lose her previous good impression of Noble De.
A healthy concubine like her was not a bad choice. Perhaps Noble Li was a good choice.
Actually, she would be angry at Noble De. Zhiying's injury was one of the reasons. She knew the mastermind behind the scenes for Xiang 'er to crash into Zhiying's palanquin and cause Zhiying to be injured, but she could not blame him.
Xiang 'er was sent over by the Empress, and she had only given the Empress a beating, so she had a belly full of anger.
Another reason was that she could not tolerate her son putting too much thought into Noble De.
First, it was the nanny, then Xiang 'er...
She knew that the Emperor did not like having too many relatives, but she also had her own selfish motives.
Taking Noble De as an example, he ruthlessly beat him up so that the emperor would take this as a warning.
"Alright, stop talking!" The empress dowager glanced at them in annoyance. How could she not know what they were up to?
Everyone's heart trembled and they suddenly fell silent.
"Shu Fei, did this widow say that it was Noble De who did it?”The Empress Dowager glanced at Consort Shu and said softly. Her tone did not seem angry.
To be honest, she did not really like Consort Shu. She was too sophisticated and Zhiying would not be able to suppress her.
Consort Shu's words just now, when she heard it, the taste in her ears changed.
Consort Shu did not expect the Empress Dowager to suddenly point at her. Stunned for a moment, she hurriedly stood up and awkwardly laughed a few times."Empress Dowager is right! I was too arbitrary, please forgive me, Empress Dowager!”
However, he hated himself for not being able to hold his temper.
Now, he was embarrassed in front of everyone.
The Empress looked on indifferently, and a trace of a smile flashed across her eyes.
Liu Weirong was stunned and confused. What was going on? Didn't the Empress Dowager accuse her? Why are you beating Consort Shu up again?
"It's good that you know. This is the only time!”
The Empress Dowager turned to Liu Weirong and called out coldly," Noble Lady De!”
"Nvqie is here!" Liu Weirong quickly put away the shock on her face and respectfully replied. She smiled bitterly in her heart. Finally, he came. It was really too aggrieved. She clearly didn't order him to come, but she had to take the blame.
If she couldn't make it through this time, she didn't even know if she could continue to be a noble person, let alone be a favored concubine…
"Noble De, do you know where you went wrong now?”The empress dowager narrowed her eyes and asked indifferently.
"Nvqie is stupid. Empress Dowager, please guide me!”Liu Weirong calmly looked into the empress dowager's eyes and decided to go all out. She gritted her teeth and straightened her back.
"If it's because Xiang 'er offended the Imperial Consort, this servant only learned of the news this morning. If the Empress Dowager insists on this servant's actions, this servant has nothing to say!”
As soon as she said this, everyone around looked at her in surprise. She was actually so bold? Shouldn't he admit his mistake and accept his punishment?
At this moment, the cold beauty Consort Duan spoke. Her voice was cold but surprisingly pleasant to hear.
"Empress Dowager, it has only been a few days since De Gui entered the palace. With her status and background, it is impossible for her to bribe Xiang 'er, a palace maid. As for why Xiang' er would crash into the imperial noble consort's sedan chair, I'm afraid there is a hidden story.”
"This concubine also agrees with Sister Duan Fei's words, and hopes that Empress Dowager will understand!”Consort Xian, who had been silent all this while, also spoke up. She was the daughter of an imperial censor and was naturally upright. In her heart, she naturally knew that Noble De was innocent.
In addition to what she had just said, it was to her liking.
There were too many schemes in the palace, and she admired people with such a true nature.
Liu Weirong didn't know that her stubbornness had unexpectedly caught their attention.
A trace of surprise flashed across Liu Weirong's eyes. Her red lips parted, not expecting Consort Duan and Consort Xian to speak up for her.
The Empress Dowager glared at Consort Xian and Consort Duan, frowned and glanced at Liu Weirong unhappily, then turned to the Empress.""Empress, what do you think?"
The Empress's expression changed slightly. She thought for a moment and smiled."In this concubine's opinion, Xiang 'er's matter may have some other inside story. However, as Xiang' er's master, Noble De also has some responsibility. As the saying goes, there are no rules. Today's matter has an inside story, so it's understandable. Tomorrow's matter also has an inside story, and there's a reason for it. Mother, don't you agree?"
She suddenly shut her mouth.
"Oh? Then according to the Empress 'opinion, how should she punish Noble De?”The Empress Dowager looked at the nervous Noble De and asked the Empress with a smile in her eyes.
The other concubines also held their breaths and waited.
Noble Consort Fang was injured, so she couldn't sleep. If Noble Consort De got involved again and removed the sign, they would have more opportunities, so they were all very concerned about how the Empress would deal with her.
The Empress was momentarily hesitant about the Empress Dowager giving her the authority to punish Noble De. In fact, Xiang 'er's death had nothing to do with Noble De, but everyone knew in their hearts that they were only following the Empress Dowager's attitude.
The Empress Dowager's attitude was still so direct towards Noble De, but she felt that something was wrong.
After careful contemplation, he suddenly realized that the matter of Xiang 'er, the palace maid, offending Noble Consort Fang was not simple…
After the consort ceremony, according to the rules, the emperor had to spend the night with the highest ranking consort. Coincidentally, something happened last night…
Combined with the Empress Dowager's different attitudes, she suddenly thought of a possibility and her heart trembled. This matter was related to the Emperor and Empress Dowager's game, so she definitely couldn't get involved.
She sneered in her heart. The Empress Dowager had a good plan!
Thus, she threw this hot potato back to the Empress Dowager.
"ChenQie will listen to mother's meaning!" the Empress said respectfully.
The Empress Dowager was slightly annoyed and secretly hated the Empress for not knowing what was good for her.
In fact, when she found out the truth last night, she angrily went to the Emperor and questioned him. She did not know what she said to the Emperor, but the Empress Dowager finally compromised and erased the last trace. She immediately beat Xiang 'er to death, so that there was no evidence.
However, when the Empress Dowager thought of her niece, who had been hit and had her forehead bleeding, she was very unwilling. Thus, she gave Noble De a show of strength today.
Originally, he wanted to use the Empress to severely punish Noble De, but who knew that the Empress was also a shrewd person and pushed this matter back.
Consort Shu was surprised to see that the Empress was so strange that she did not want to take over and deal with a small noble. However, with her intelligence, she quickly thought of the same thing as the Empress and was immediately shocked.
This matter was really not easy to handle. If the punishment was heavy, it would leave a bad impression on the Emperor. If the punishment was light, it would embarrass Noble Consort Fang and the Empress Dowager.
Neither side had an advantage.
Fortunately, she had the Empress to support her. She rejoiced in her heart.
In the end, the Empress Dowager saw that the Empress would not budge and could only suppress her anger. Thinking of the agreement with the Emperor last night, she felt a little stifled. No matter how she looked at Liu Weirong, she was not pleasing to the eye and said coldly,""Since the empress is unwilling to punish, then this widow will do it. Noble De is unable to discipline his subordinates and is arrogant because of his favor. Remove the sign and be grounded for half a year.”
With that, the Empress Dowager did not even look at the concubines below. She stood up and led the palace maids and eunuchs out of the main hall.
The Empress and the others were left kneeling and looking at each other. They did not expect today's matter to end like this.
However, they were already very satisfied with the punishment of removing the sign and being grounded for half a year.
Liu Weirong was also stunned. She didn't expect that this dangerous thing would be so easily resolved.
She thanked Consort Duan and Consort Xian. Even though their attitudes were neither warm nor cold, she was still very grateful.
After leaving Cian Palace and seeing White Lotus waiting anxiously outside, Liu Weirong let out a sigh of relief. Xiang 'er's matter was finally over.
Looking at the empress dowager's attitude, she was afraid that her days would be a little difficult in the future. Moreover, she had already become enemies with Fang Zhiying.
After the court session, Little Li told Murong Che that the Empress Dowager had summoned Noble De. Murong Che was expressionless, and there was not a hint of surprise on his face. He went straight to the Purple Mansion Hall to handle official business.
When it was almost noon and the political affairs were almost settled, he stopped writing and looked up at Little Li. He asked in a deep voice,"Any results?"
Little Li was startled." There hasn't been any news from the Ci 'an Palace yet."”
Murong Che raised his eyebrows and the corners of his lips lifted slightly." Inform me when there are results!”After saying that, he buried his head in handling political affairs.
Little Li quickly responded and retreated. Poor Noble De, she was destined to be schemed against by the Emperor. However, the Emperor had helped Noble De get rid of that restless palace maid as compensation.
Thinking of what happened that morning a few days ago, Eunuch Little Li Zi was very disdainful. A little palace maid, relying on her beauty, actually took the opportunity to seduce the Emperor when he left Rou Fu Palace. She deserved to be beaten to death.
After Murong Che received the Empress Dowager's punishment for Liu Weirong, he merely raised his eyebrows.
In the end, Little Li added,""Emperor, the Empress Dowager asked this servant to bring you a message.”
"Speak!"
"The Empress Dowager said, are you satisfied with this treatment? Then I'll let you go and see the Imperial Concubine more often!”
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