No matter how desperately she pleaded, Emperor Rongsheng seemed not to hear her, turned around and left, leaving Consort Mei collapsed on the ground, crying her heart out.

Soon, the news of Consort Mei's demotion to the Cold Palace spread throughout the palace, shocking everyone in the palace.

The crowd whispered amongst themselves, their hearts filled with doubt and confusion.

You know, how could the Emperor, who had always doted on Consort Mei to the extreme, suddenly change his temperament and even show no mercy to Consort Mei?

This is truly unbelievable!

Various speculations and rumors spread rapidly like a tidal wave.

For a time, the people in the palace were filled with fear and unease, and everyone felt insecure.

The concubines were all on tenterhooks, fearing they would become the next target of the emperor's severe punishment.

After all, serving a ruler is like serving a tiger; who can know when the emperor's unpredictable temper will flare up again?

However, amidst this chaos and fear, Jingxian Palace presented a completely different scene.

Consort Jing unexpectedly found herself with a son—the Ninth Prince!

This is truly a windfall!

For the concubines in the harem who have yet to bear a child, Consort Jing's good fortune is simply enviable.

Consort Jing was someone who had been by the Emperor's side since he was just a prince.

Even after the emperor ascended the throne, her status was slightly lower because she had no children, but she never participated in matters of jealousy or rivalry, and always maintained a low profile and indifference.

Perhaps it was this attitude of being uncontested that ultimately brought such a great fortune upon her.

Soon, the Ninth Prince was sent to Jingxian Palace.

When Consort Jing first saw this exquisitely beautiful and incredibly cute little guy, her heart was instantly melted by his charm.

The Ninth Prince blinked his big, watery eyes and grinned sweetly at Consort Jing, as if to express his affection for her.

In that instant, Consort Jing felt her heartbeat slow down, and an indescribable joy and warmth welled up in her heart.

At the same time, the Emperor specially permitted the wet nurses and nannies responsible for taking care of the Ninth Prince to come along, to ensure that the Ninth Prince could receive comprehensive care and love.

The entire Jingxian Palace was filled with a warm and joyful atmosphere, which contrasted sharply with the desolation of the Plum Blossom Palace.

Consort Mei was banished to the Cold Palace, and the servants of Plum Blossom Palace awaited reassignment.

They were once very prestigious in the palace because their master was favored, but now they are being sent to various places, and no one knows where they will be assigned.

Good things won't come their way.

After all, which master would be willing to use someone else's servant? A servant cannot serve two masters, and their good days are coming to an end.