Mingxiu gave a perfunctory smile. She was in a good mood and didn't want to argue with them, but some people just wanted to make things difficult for her.

Consort Yi chimed in, "Sister lives alone in Yonghe Palace, and she doesn't have a child to rely on. Why don't you talk to the Imperial Noble Consort and ask her to arrange someone for you in your palace next time? That way, she can keep you company, and at least you won't feel so lonely."

Upon hearing this, Mingxiu glanced sideways at Consort Yi, whose belly, several months pregnant, was already showing slightly.

Mingxiu didn't know why Consort Yi had always been at odds with her, but she could guess a little. Originally, she didn't want to argue with her because of her big belly.

However, Mingxiu glanced around at the surrounding concubines, and after much hesitation, decided that she could no longer endure it. Enduring it for a while might not bring peace, but it would definitely cause breast hyperplasia.

Taking a step back doesn't necessarily lead to a brighter future; it can easily make people take advantage of you.

Mingxiu sat up slightly and looked at Consort Yi with a half-smile, saying, "Sister, you're mistaken. Although I'm alone in Yonghe Palace, I'm not bored at all. Not to mention, His Highness the Crown Prince and the First Prince often come to my palace to play, and the Emperor comes even more often. I wish I were bored, but I just don't have the time."

After Mingxiu finished speaking, she saw that everyone's expressions had turned ugly, snorted, and didn't say anything more.

The Imperial Noble Consort looked somewhat embarrassed, but still needed to maintain order. "Alright, how Consort Ming is doing in the palace is her business. You all just need to mind your own affairs."

"That's all for today. I'll confirm the exact time later and then let everyone know. You can use this time to make preparations."

The Imperial Noble Consort calmly gave the order, steer the conversation back on track with just a few words.

Mingxiu and the others stood up and bowed.

They then slowly withdrew.

At the entrance of Chengqian Palace

Mingxiu glanced at Consort Yi, who was walking behind him.

She was being carefully helped by her maid to walk towards the door, and a sedan chair was parked next to her, which must have been hers.

Mingxiu glanced at Consort Yi, thought for a moment, and said, "Consort Yi, would you like to come to my palace for a while? His Highness the Crown Prince is going there later, so let's have some fun together."

Consort Yi's already unpleasant expression stiffened. She slowly shook her head, raised the corners of her mouth, and said with a forced smile, "No need. I have things to do when I return to the palace later, so I won't trouble Consort Ming."

Mingxiu nodded, glanced at her with her eyes lowered, and turned to leave, leaving Consort Yi behind with a grim expression, but there was nothing she could do about it.

Hmph, she really is a pushover. She just doesn't want to cause trouble, but she's not afraid of trouble either.

Consort Yi still wants to control her? Dream on.

After arguing with someone, Mingxiu walked forward with Green Bamboo in a good mood.

Since the palace is going to hold a kite-flying competition, she needs to go back and think about what kind of kite to make.

Should I make a butterfly or a dragonfly? Should I make one that's five zhang (approximately 10 meters) or ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) in size?

Mingxiu thought to herself with delight, and her steps back to the palace became much lighter.

Consort Hui glanced at Mingxiu's back but didn't chase after her. Then she turned and looked at Consort Yi, who was sitting in the sedan chair.

She sighed softly, shook her head, still puzzled as to why Consort Yi had recently become at odds with Mingxiu.

But she didn't think Mingxiu would suffer a loss, so she was just watching the show with a smile.