"Why are you lowering your head, Your Majesty? Do you also think what I said is right?"

"Yes... that's right. Well, now that everything is arranged, I'll go back first."

Concubine Gao often bullied Mu Sili, and she was now very afraid that Mu Sili would turn against her.

"Why are you in such a hurry to go back, my concubine? I haven't even finished what I'm saying. Why don't you go with me to watch them learn the rules when you have time? It's bound to be very lively."

"I won't go. I don't like crowded places. You should go and see the excitement yourself."

Concubine Gao just wanted to leave this dangerous place, otherwise she would never be able to leave.

"Alright, Concubine Xian, this is Changchun Palace, not a place where you can act wildly. If you continue to act unreasonably, I will send someone to Chengqian Palace to teach you the rules."

The queen thought that after she said this, Mu Sili would restrain herself, but she never expected that she just glanced at her sideways and did not admit her mistake. Instead, she mocked her.

"Your Majesty, what you said is funny. I am generally recognized as a good person with good manners, so why am I considered unruly in your eyes?

The Emperor has never said that I have no manners, which means that I have learned the rules very well and do not need to learn them again. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Being named by Mu Sili again, Concubine Gao really wanted to say it was bad luck, but she really didn't dare.

"You have indeed learned the rules well in the past, but I feel that there are some discrepancies with the usual rules these past two days. Concubine Xian, this is Changchun Palace. Please don't embarrass Her Majesty."

"It seems that the Imperial Concubine also thinks that I have learned the rules very well. If the Empress still thinks that I don't understand the rules, why not let the Emperor make the judgment?"

Qianlong, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, thought he could finally go in, but he never expected that the queen would directly stop him from entering.

"The Emperor has always doted on you, so he naturally thinks there's nothing wrong with your rules. However, I'm the Empress of the Central Palace, in charge of the concubines. If I say there's a problem, then there's a problem.

No matter what you say today, you must learn these rules. Even if the Emperor appears in Changchun Palace right now, I will not change my mind."

Qianlong would not tolerate any mistakes in political affairs, which was why the queen was certain that he would not appear in Changchun Palace. When he was not there, she had the final say.

"It seems that Your Majesty still has some resentment towards me. I understand. After all, it was me that the Emperor chose as his wife. It is reasonable for you to worry that I will take your place.

However, I have always been doing my duty since I entered the palace and have never dared to do anything beyond the rules. Your Majesty, how did you know that I did not know the rules? Please tell me so that I can explain it to the Emperor when he asks.

Of course, if Your Majesty simply wants to teach me a lesson and is deliberately looking for a reason to punish me, that's fine. I won't learn the rules anyway, so just give up on that idea."

Qianlong almost laughed out loud while standing outside the door. He thought she would obey the Queen's orders, but he didn't expect her to speak to the Queen in a sarcastic tone.

But she was right. She was indeed the one she had chosen as her wife. If the Empress Dowager had not intervened and deliberately caused trouble for the former queen, the position of queen would have been hers.

But she never complained about it for her own reasons. After all, it was her right to spoil her however she wanted.

Not only that, the queen should also face the facts. She has already sat on the throne, so why do you have to make things difficult for her?

"Empress Xian, a concubine, dares us to learn the rules again. As the Empress of the Central Palace, can she not order you to do anything?"

"Indeed, in my opinion, the most unruly person in this palace is Concubine Xian. Your Majesty, please punish her severely, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public."

The queen also had an ugly expression on her face. She had never thought that one day Mu Sili would dare to refuse her punishment so blatantly.

She was the Empress, the one who had gone through the coronation ceremony. How could a concubine like her have the guts to rebel against her? Was it just because Emperor Qianlong doted on her?

It seems that I have to finalize the matter of having a child as soon as possible. Without a legitimate son, I will feel guilty no matter what I do.

Thinking of this, she quickly winked at the person serving beside her, and the palace servant understood immediately that it was time to serve tea to Mu Sili.

The tea had been prepared long ago, but after it was served, Mousse Li didn't drink a single sip, which made the Queen feel even more guilty.

"Why does your majesty look a little nervous?"

"I have nothing to do. It's very hot today. Please have some tea."

Mousse Li picked up the tea beside her playfully and took a small sip under the Queen's nervous gaze. The Queen breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Just drink it."

"Could Her Majesty possibly let Concubine Xian off like this? Does that mean the punishment of relearning the rules for the concubines and others will be invalidated?"

"Not counting? I think Concubine Xian is right. There is indeed something wrong with your rules. Since she asked you to learn the rules with Concubine Jia, then just learn them together. Why are you talking so much?"

Qianlong felt that if he didn't come in, the noise here would probably last until dark. He still had official business to deal with and couldn't be delayed by them.

"Your Majesty? I pay my respects to Your Majesty. Why are you here? Aren't you busy today? Someone, bring tea."

"Why am I here? If I hadn't come, how would I have seen you all ganging up on Concubine Xian? You are truly my good wives and concubines, ganging up on her, right? Didn't Concubine Xian tell you to learn the rules? Let's start today."

Except for Concubine Gao, everyone else's faces turned pale. They understood that this was Emperor Qianlong's protection of Mu Sili, and it was precisely because they understood this that they felt dissatisfied.

"Your Majesty, I didn't do anything to Concubine Xian. I shouldn't be responsible for learning the rules, right?"

There was a strong desire to survive on Concubine Gao's face. She really didn't want to learn those damn rules. Although Mu Sili didn't mention her, she was worried that Emperor Qianlong didn't know.

She was a noble concubine. If she really followed them to learn the rules, it would be disastrous for her and her family as well if it got out.

"You? I would like you to learn, but you are the Imperial Concubine, so you'd better not go. Otherwise, you will lose your manners in front of outsiders and make people think that there are few people in the palace who understand the rules."

Concubine Gao didn't know whether she should cry or laugh for a moment. Seeing Mu Sili hiding aside and secretly laughing at her, she could only run away in grievance.

"Noble Lady Yu is considered a clear stream among this group of people, and she has always been well-mannered. However, because of her close relationship with me, she has suffered a lot of injustice.

Plus, she's already pregnant with a prince, Your Majesty, why not give her a better palace so she can raise the child properly when he's born?"