Seeing that the Queen Mother finally mentioned Concubine Rong, a trace of disgust flashed across the Queen's eyes, but she followed the Queen Mother closely, walked out of the bedroom, and the two of them came to the outside of the palace!

Concubine Rong was seen kneeling outside the palace with her back straight, but her face was cold and there was a hint of arrogance in her expression, which made the empress dowager and the queen frown at the same time!

"Noble Concubine Rong, I want to ask you, what happened between you and the Emperor in Puguo Temple? Why is the Emperor unconscious?" Compared to the Queen's awkwardness and jealousy when she saw Noble Concubine Rong, the Queen Mother seemed much calmer. However, when she saw Noble Concubine Rong returning to the outside of the palace with pride, a trace of displeasure flashed across the Queen Mother's eyes, and then she asked in a cold voice!

"I will obey the emperor's orders on all punishments!" But Rong Rong was also an extremely intelligent woman. When she saw the empress dowager and the queen walking out of the palace, she knew that they were coming for her!

But in a matter like this, regardless of whether she was innocent or not, and regardless of whether someone really wanted to frame her, once it got out, her reputation would be completely ruined! Not only would she suffer, but the entire Rong family would also be implicated!

Although Rong Rong has never had any contact with the other palaces since entering the palace, she knows the relationship between the palaces very well!

Seeing the expressions of the Queen Mother and the Empress at this time, Rong Rong knew that they had not received any information from Xia Ji!

Rong Rong would never say such a thing, letting these two people exploit the situation and put the blame on Emperor Yugan! If Emperor Yugan disregarded his dignity and planned to make this matter public, then she would naturally have nothing to say! But if Emperor Yugan planned to conceal this matter, then she and the Rong family still had a chance of survival!

But before Emperor Yugan wakes up and punishes her, she is determined not to let the Queen Mother and others know what happened tonight, so as to avoid complications and make things worse!

"Noble Concubine Rong, what's your attitude? Is this the tone you use to talk to the Empress Dowager and me? Not to mention that the Emperor is unconscious now. Even if the Emperor wakes up, I, who hold the Phoenix Seal in the palace, have the right to deal with you!" Seeing Noble Concubine Rong's calm expression without a ripple, the Queen was furious. All the new and old grudges came to her mind, instantly igniting the anger in her heart. She pointed the hand holding the handkerchief at Noble Concubine Rong in front of her and scolded her sternly in a low voice!

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I am only telling you the truth! The most important thing now is to heal the Emperor. I am a weak woman trapped in this deep palace, surrounded by high walls and guards. I will not escape. Your Majesty, why are you so anxious to punish me? Besides, the Queen Mother hasn't spoken yet!" Rong Rong faced the Queen's exasperation with a cold expression! However, she cleverly and easily provoked a war between the Queen Mother and the Queen!

After hearing Concubine Rong's words, the Queen Dowager glanced at the Empress from the corner of her eye. She felt that the Empress, who had previously seemed petty and cowardly, had become even less respectful of her as the Empress Dowager since she had the Emperor's support! Before she even began questioning Concubine Rong, the Empress was eager to demonstrate her status and power within the palace, completely disregarding her dignity and prestige as the Empress Dowager! Truly a daughter from a humble family, she could tell the difference even in such trivial matters. If it weren't for the Empress's influence on the Ruan family, how could she have achieved such a meteoric rise?

However, after the Queen Mother glanced at her, she immediately turned her gaze and attention to Concubine Rong!

Although the woman in front of them was kneeling and was shorter than them, her aura and proud look made people dare not underestimate her. Apart from the fact that her status as a noble concubine was one level lower than that of the queen, it had to be said that Rong Rong was better than the queen in every aspect!

However, it was precisely because of this excellence that the Empress Dowager became wary of Concubine Rong! This woman had the immense wealth of the Rong family as her backing, and her appearance easily outshined all the other concubines in the harem. Yet, she was also incredibly intelligent and clever. With just a few words, she could stir up dissatisfaction with the Empress. Clearly, if she joined the harem's struggles, few would be her match!

Especially considering the current situation, the Emperor will certainly not touch the Ruan family, and the Yuan family has long been at loggerheads with the Ruan and Qu families! As for the Rong family, there's no sign of the Emperor suppressing them yet! Instead, they're constantly making things difficult for the Qu family, even attempting to undermine the reputation of the concubine!

From this analysis, we can see that the emperor will probably take action against the Qu family first. It is also worrying whether the Rong family will be reused at that time!

However, now seeing that Concubine Rong, who has always been frugal with words, actually has such eloquence and thoughts, I am afraid that if she wants to win the heart of the emperor, it will be a piece of cake. By then, the Rong family will rise to prominence in no time!

"The Queen is the mother of a country and the Emperor's legal wife! It's perfectly normal for her to be in charge of all matters in the harem! Why would Concubine Rong be dissatisfied? Do you think the position of a Concubine is higher than that of the Queen? Or have you become arrogant and spoiled because of the Emperor's favor in recent times?" The Queen Mother was also a smart person. She changed the subject and did not fall into the trap set by Concubine Rong at all. She actually spoke for the Queen! The magnanimity between the lines was so touching that even the Queen beside her looked at the Queen Mother with puzzled eyes, not understanding why the Queen Mother suddenly changed her attitude!

"I know that my status is low, so I naturally dare not have such thoughts!" Facing the Queen Mother's questioning, Concubine Rong always looked straight ahead, with a calm and indifferent look in her eyes, without any sign of retreat!

"There is no best! You must remember that the Queen is the one in charge of the harem. Don't rely on the favor you have and forget the rules of the harem!" The Queen Mother did not show her emotions on her face, and taught Concubine Rong in a cold tone!

"I will follow the Queen Mother's instructions!" A cold voice sounded slowly. Concubine Rong's expression remained the same, but the red spots on her lips stung the Queen's eyes!

It doesn't take much thought to know why the Emperor went to Puguo Temple so late to look for Concubine Rong! I'm afraid the two of them have already had some fun in Puguo Temple!

Thinking of this, the Queen twisted the handkerchief in her hands, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she said in a dangerous tone, "Noble Concubine Rong, what's wrong with your lip? Don't tell me that you bit it yourself! As a noble concubine, you should set an example for the concubines in the harem! But you went to Puguo Temple and met people with such makeup. If outsiders saw it, how would you let the people think of the emperor? How would they comment on our Xichu harem? How would they view the concubines in the harem? Improper makeup is a taboo for concubines in the harem. Noble Concubine Rong, do you admit your crime?"

Hearing the Queen's accusation, the Queen Mother was surprised. She had never thought that this usually timid Queen could be so clever! Without knowing what Rong Rong had done wrong, she pointed out the mistake in her makeup. Even if Emperor Yugan woke up, he wouldn't be able to blame the Queen for this!

"I know my crime, please punish me, Your Majesty!" But to the Queen's surprise, this time, Rong Rong did not defend herself, but directly accepted the blame!

This made the Empress look slightly stunned, a bit dazed, not understanding what exactly was going on in Concubine Rong's mind! Her already bad expression grew even more solemn, and she couldn't help but wonder, was Rong Rong speaking this way because she was relying on Emperor Yugan's favor? If Emperor Yugan still showed her favor as always, and she had offended Rong Rong at this moment, she was afraid that Emperor Yugan's opinion of her would be even worse!

For a time, Concubine Rong's frankness forced the Queen into a desperate situation. She kept hesitating about the feasibility of this trip in her mind. If the punishment was wrong, she was afraid that she would be the one to suffer in the end!

The Queen was somewhat unsure of Rong Rong's thoughts and Emperor Yugan's current attitude. Even though she hated Concubine Rong in her heart, she did not speak rashly!

Concubine Rong did not force the Queen to punish her. Since the Queen had her own concerns, she would not force anyone into a desperate situation. She would be the one who suffered then. Why bother?

"Queen, what's wrong with you?" However, the Queen Mother was watching here. Seeing that the Queen didn't speak for a long time, the Queen Mother turned her head slightly to look at her, and asked the Queen with confusion in her eyes!

Sensing the doubt in the Queen Mother's eyes, the Queen forced a smile and then ordered the maid beside her, "Come here, take Concubine Rong to the ancestral temple and make her kneel there as punishment. Without my order, you are not allowed to release her!"

The maid glanced at the Queen, then turned to Noble Concubine Rong in front of her. A cold glint flashed in her eyes, and then she responded, "Your servant obeys your order!"

As she spoke, the palace maid was about to step forward and pull up Concubine Rong to take her away, but a shrill voice came from the palace behind!

"Wait a minute!" Several people turned around and saw Eunuch Yu walking towards them quickly with a whisk in his hand!

"This old servant greets the Empress Dowager and the Empress!" Eunuch Yu looked at Concubine Rong's unyielding look, then bowed to the Empress Dowager and the Empress with a shy smile!

"You were not serving in the palace, why did you run out?" The Queen Mother looked at Eunuch Yu who suddenly appeared to spoil the mood and asked with a slightly cold face!

"In reply to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor invites the Imperial Concubine to come in!" Eunuch Yu half bent over and respectfully stated Emperor Yugan's order!

"The emperor is awake?" Upon hearing Eunuch Yu's words, the queen's face lit up with joy, a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes, and her eyes frequently looked towards the brightly lit bedroom, but she did not leave rashly because the queen mother was here!

Seeing the Queen asking questions, Eunuch Yu naturally had to answer, so he smiled and said, "To answer the Queen, the Emperor just woke up!"

As he spoke, Eunuch Yu glanced at the Empress Dowager from the corner of his eye, but saw that her expression remained the same, neither happy nor angry. He gradually lowered his eyes and reiterated, "Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, the Emperor invites the Imperial Concubine in!"

But the Queen seemed not to hear Eunuch Yu's reminder, and said to the Queen Mother, "Mother, now that the Emperor has woken up, let's go in and see him! I am really worried about the Emperor's health. You said he left the palace for no reason and came back..."

"Empress!" Little did she know that before the queen could finish her words, she heard the queen mother's low shout, and then saw the queen mother's sharp eyes shot towards her, as if reminding her that there are some things that should be said and some things that should not be said. There are so many palace maids and guards standing outside, but as the queen, she revealed the emperor's whereabouts without restraint. She deserves to be killed!

The queen's face also changed. She knew that she had said the wrong thing in her impatience, so she lowered her head and dared not speak again. However, the hatred in her heart spread even more endlessly!

"Since the Emperor wishes to see Noble Concubine Rong, then take her in! I will visit the Emperor tomorrow and have the Imperial Physicians take care of his health!" The Empress Dowager, however, was taking a step back and was not as anxious as the Empress to see the Emperor. Since the Emperor specifically requested to see Rong Rong, wouldn't it be embarrassing for her to go in now? Even the Empress Dowager, however foolish, wouldn't argue with the Emperor over such a trivial matter. Besides, with the Imperial Physicians watching over her, why would she need to be there?

As she spoke, the Queen Mother took Aunt Lan's arm and slowly walked towards Fengxiang Palace!

"Your servant respectfully bids farewell to the Empress Dowager!" Eunuch Yu shouted to bid farewell to the Empress Dowager, intending to remind the Empress that those who know the current affairs are heroes!

Upon hearing this, the Queen's face changed slightly, but the Queen Mother had already left. If she stayed and forced her way into the bedroom, she was afraid that Emperor Yugan's anger would be completely vented on her. Instead of that, it would be better for her to come with the Queen Mother tomorrow!

Reluctantly, the Queen withdrew her gaze towards the bedroom. With a gloomy expression, Yu Gong said, "Take good care of the Emperor. I'll come back tomorrow!"

As he spoke, he took the palace maid's arm and led Xiao Luzi and the others towards Yaoyu Palace...

"Your Majesty, we are just one step away!" After walking out of Eunuch Yu's sight, the palace maid spoke in a very low voice, with a trace of regret in her eyes!

But the queen pursed her lips tightly and did not respond to the palace maid's words. She looked forward with a look that was filled with indelible hatred!

"Noble Concubine, please!" Seeing the Empress Dowager and the Empress leave, Eunuch Yu finally addressed Noble Concubine Rong! Earlier at Puguo Temple, the Emperor had even barred him from the entrance. He assumed Noble Concubine Rong must have done something extremely embarrassing for the Emperor, otherwise why would he have eliminated everyone around her? However, Eunuch Yu simply couldn't figure out what this seemingly calm Noble Concubine Rong had done to provoke the Emperor's wrath!

For a moment, Eunuch Yu looked at Concubine Rong with deep confusion in his eyes!

When Rong Rong heard Eunuch Yu's voice, she sighed deeply. She would rather obey the Queen's order and kneel in the ancestral temple than see Emperor Yugan at this moment! The scene that just happened in Puguo Temple instantly struck her mind, making her heart tremble. An endless chill instantly spread through her limbs. She stood up slightly embarrassedly, holding up the hem of her skirt, and her feet even staggered slightly. Then she stood up straight and slowly walked with Eunuch Yu to the palace gate!

"Your Majesty, Concubine Rong is here!" When they reached the door of the bedroom, Eunuch Yu asked Concubine Rong to wait for a moment while he went in to report!

When Emperor Yugan heard his voice, he waved his hand and ordered all the imperial doctors and palace maids to leave the palace. Then an elderly maid came out from behind the bedroom screen and waited by the bed. Emperor Yugan instructed Eunuch Yu, "Let her in. You close the bedroom door and leave!"

Eunuch Yu bent over and stood beside the bed, listening to Emperor Yugan's instructions. He raised his eyelids slightly and glanced at the nanny opposite him. His heart suddenly tightened. Isn't this...

However, with Emperor Yugan present, how could a eunuch like him have any say in such matters? Although he was shocked by the sight of the old woman, Eunuch Yu remained calm and saluted Emperor Yugan before bowing and leaving.

"Your Majesty, please come in!" As Concubine Rong entered the bedroom, Eunuch Yu personally closed the door of the bedroom, and then stood guard outside the door, not allowing anyone to enter!

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!" Concubine Rong walked to the bedside and saw that Emperor Yugan's face had gradually turned from gray to white, and he was staring at her fiercely with his eyes. She then slowly saluted Emperor Yugan!

Emperor Yugan looked at the pretty face in front of him, and a surge of anger suddenly surged in his heart. However, he was in the palace at this time. Although he had dismissed everyone, there were still countless eyes staring at his palace. Once he lost his temper, he was afraid that it would not take a moment for a wave of discussion and speculation to arise in the palace!

Forcefully suppressing his anger, Emperor Yugan withdrew his gaze from Concubine Rong and said to the nanny who had been standing quietly beside him, "Examine her!"

Hearing Emperor Yugan's extremely calm order, Concubine Rong suddenly raised her head, but Emperor Yugan had already closed his eyes to rest, and no longer paid any attention to Concubine Rong's surprise!

"Please undress, Your Majesty!" The nanny's face was calm, but the pair of eyes that were directed at Concubine Rong were emitting a sharp light, as cold as a long sword piercing into Concubine Rong's heart, making her feel ashamed instantly!

"Your Majesty, can I undress behind the screen?" she tried to ask Emperor Yugan. Concubine Rong couldn't undress in front of this man! Although a physical examination was a must for becoming a concubine, being naked in front of Emperor Yugan was something Concubine Rong couldn't accept!

"Right here, in front of me!" His sharp eyes opened instantly, shooting towards the pale-faced Concubine Rong with full rage!

Emperor Yu Gan then gave the nanny a look, and saw that the nanny quickly and swiftly stripped off all of Concubine Rong's outer and inner clothes without any obstruction from her, leaving only a bellyband and a pair of trousers on her body!

The unprecedented humiliation made Concubine Rong hug her arms tightly to cover her overly exposed skin, but even though she covered her chest, she still couldn't cover her back!

Especially when the nanny took advantage of her protecting her chest and suddenly pulled off her fur pants...

"Ah..." Overwhelmed with shame and indignation, Concubine Rong squatted down instantly, trying to reach out to grab the clothes that fell on the ground, but was quickly brushed away by the nanny, who pushed Concubine Rong down with one hand, and regardless of her struggles and resistance, she forcefully spread her legs with both hands, and began to verify her identity in front of Emperor Yugan!

Concubine Rong kicked her legs hard, but she was no match for the nanny's strength. She only felt a slightly cold hand touching her warm body, forcibly checking the woman's most private parts!

The humiliation she had never experienced since she was a child made the tears burst out of her eyes instantly, but looking at Emperor Yugan who was leaning against the head of the bed and staring at her coldly, Concubine Rong unexpectedly did not beg for mercy. She bit her lips tightly and refused to make the slightest sound!

After a while, the nanny let go of Concubine Rong and let her hurriedly put on her dress. She then came to Emperor Yugan and whispered, "Your Majesty, the Concubine is still a virgin!"

Hearing this, the fierceness in Emperor Yugan's eyes instantly faded away. He lifted the quilt on his body and got out of bed. He walked quickly to Concubine Rong and wanted to help her up with tears on her face!

"Pah!"

However, she didn't expect that as soon as she stretched out her hand, it was slapped away by Concubine Rong with force. The crisp sound instantly resounded in the silent bedroom!

"You!" Anger suddenly surged in his heart. The anger that had just dissipated gathered again in his eyes. Emperor Yugan angrily threw his hands behind his back and looked down at Concubine Rong, who was kneeling on the ground but still showing her arrogance. He sneered, "What? You think that just because you are a virgin, I should be kind and coax you? Don't forget, flies don't bite cracked eggs. If you hadn't done that sin, why would others blame you for such a thing?"

"I dare not! I made the emperor worry. It is my fault. Please punish me!" But for some reason, Concubine Rong, who was so good at protecting herself in front of the Empress Dowager just now, seemed like a different person when facing Emperor Yugan. Her stubbornness and coldness ignited the anger in Emperor Yugan's heart again!

Emperor Yugan was too lazy to pay attention to her and shouted to Eunuch Yu outside the door, "Someone come!"

Hearing this roar, Eunuch Yu's heart trembled. He didn't know whether to go in or not. Especially since he had just stood outside the door and had naturally heard some movement and noise, he quickly understood what had happened! If he let anyone else in at this time, I'm afraid the emperor would lose all his face and dignity!

Well, let him go in!

Thinking of this, Eunuch Yu had no choice but to push open the vermilion lacquered door and walked in quickly. However, he saw Concubine Rong kneeling in front of Emperor Yugan with a pale face and messy hair. The emperor was furious, and his eyes shot out a sinister light, as if he was very angry!

"Your Majesty!" Eunuch Yu spoke in a low voice as he walked to the side of Emperor Yugan!

"What did the Queen and the Queen Mother talk about outside just now?" Unexpectedly, Emperor Yugan suddenly asked about this!

Eunuch Yu looked at the arrogant Concubine Rong and could only tell her in detail the punishment the Queen had given to Concubine Rong!

"In that case, punish her according to what the Queen said! Apart from that, she is only allowed to eat once a day, and no one is allowed to visit her!" Without even looking at Concubine Rong again, Emperor Yugan turned around and walked back to the bed!

"Your Majesty! I have a favor to ask. My grandmother is now in a coma. Please allow me to chant scriptures and recite Buddhist scriptures for her in the ancestral temple until she wakes up. Please grant me this!" Unexpectedly, Concubine Rong actually spoke about this and then kowtowed!

"Approved!" After spitting out this word through gritted teeth, Emperor Yugan waved his hand and asked Eunuch Yu to take Concubine Rong away!

Little did they know that when Concubine Rong stepped out of the bedroom, she let out a deep breath...

The next morning, after seeing Chu Feiyang off to court, Yun Qianmeng sat in the courtyard with Xiahou An'er to enjoy the cool air and chat, but she saw Nanny Shangguan quickly walk into Mengxin Cottage holding two red invitations!

"Princess, the Sea Prince's Mansion and the Prime Minister's Mansion sent invitations at the same time!"