"Cousin, it was the Empress Dowager who decreed that Consort Liang be demoted to the Cold Palace. You are now openly provoking the Empress Dowager!"

"Your Majesty, I truly cannot see what charm Consort Liang possesses that would make you disregard the Empress Dowager's decree. No wonder they say even heroes cannot resist the charms of a beautiful woman, and you are no exception!" The Imperial Noble Consort launched into a tirade against Kangxi.

To be honest, she didn't really care how Kangxi dealt with Consort Liang, but Consort Liang's words just now, which had sown discord between them and Kangxi, made her wary. She knew that Kangxi was very petty and suspicious.

Although she didn't know how much affection the other concubines had for Kangxi, she was certain that she, Consort Hui, Consort Rong, and Consort Yi no longer cared about Kangxi's favor.

At their age, they no longer yearn for ethereal love; their sons and the interests of their families are more tangible.

However, in order to dispel Kangxi's doubts this time, she had to act as if she cared a lot about whether Kangxi favored Consort Liang.

Emperor Kangxi looked at the Imperial Noble Consort with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, "I haven't said a single word, and you've already uttered this whole thing, without even giving me a chance to explain!"

Kangxi knew that Consort Liang was deliberately trying to sow discord between him and his cousin. How could his cousin not care about him?

"Cousin, how are you going to explain this?" the Imperial Noble Consort asked Kangxi.

Kangxi looked at the Imperial Noble Consort, as if he wouldn't give up until he could come up with a reasonable explanation.

"I summoned her to inquire about some matters, and I have already issued an edict, bestowing upon Consort Liang a white silk noose!"

Upon hearing that Consort Liang was to be executed, the Imperial Noble Consort thought it was truly good news and said with a smile, "Cousin, you are wise!"

Kangxi looked at the Imperial Noble Consort helplessly, "How old are you? Why are you still as jealous as before!"

"Does my cousin mean that I'm too old and can't compare to the newly arrived concubines?" The Imperial Noble Consort glared angrily at Kangxi.

"I was wrong, I was wrong, okay? Don't be angry!" Kangxi coaxed the Imperial Noble Consort, [He had completely forgotten that his cousin was most sensitive about people saying she looked old!]

“Cousin, how could you be wrong! You are the Emperor!” the Imperial Noble Consort said sarcastically.

Consort Liang was furious when she saw the Imperial Noble Consort flirting with Emperor Kangxi right in front of her.

Consort Liang removed the silver hairpin from her hair. She had spent a long time sharpening this hairpin, so the tip was very sharp. She never expected it would come in handy today.

Consort Liang stood up and, with all her might, stabbed at the Imperial Noble Consort, yelling, "Tongjia Qingyao, you'd better die! Die!"

The Imperial Noble Consort and Emperor Kangxi were standing face to face. The Imperial Noble Consort had her back to Consort Liang and did not notice Consort Liang's actions at all.

Kangxi saw it, and with the Imperial Noble Consort in his arms, he turned around and switched places with her. He then kicked Consort Liang away, but the hairpin still scratched Kangxi's arm.

Consort Liang was kicked against the door by Kangxi, then fell off, spitting out blood. She looked at Kangxi in disbelief before fainting.

"Cousin, how are you?" The Imperial Noble Consort saw that Kangxi's sleeves were stained red.

"It's nothing, just a minor injury!" Kangxi comforted the Imperial Noble Consort with a smile.

Liang Jiugong has already sent someone to summon the imperial physician, and at the same time, he has ordered Liang Pin to be taken into custody.

The imperial physician arrived quickly, treated Kangxi's wound, and said that there was nothing seriously wrong.

"Cousin, thank goodness you're alright, you scared me to death," the Imperial Noble Consort said.

"It's just a superficial wound. I told you long ago it's nothing serious!" Kangxi reassured the Imperial Noble Consort.

"What should be done with Consort Liang?" the Imperial Noble Consort asked.