Consort De and Consort Xian immediately fell silent, but Consort Yan was exhausted by their unwillingness to yield to each other.
"Tell me, how do you want to handle this?" The imperial concubine picked up the cup beside her and began to sip her tea.
"Where is His Majesty? I want His Majesty to settle this matter! Consort De is a shrew!" Consort Xian couldn't sit still any longer.
"In your current state, you still want to find someone to stand up for you? Consort Xian, do you want to die even faster? Go ahead and find someone, and see who suffers after His Majesty arrives. Don't you even look at who lost face in front of His Majesty just now?!" Consort De was not one to back down from trouble.
"Alright, can't you just say less?" the Imperial Concubine said to the Consort De, her tone more of a helpless expression.
"Was it because I talked too much? It was clearly her..." Consort De's voice softened considerably.
However, when Consort Yan looked at her, Consort De quietly shut her mouth, but the look in her eyes when she looked at Consort Xian beside her... she wished she could devour her immediately.
Consort Yan looked at Consort Xian again: "Consort Xian, do you understand your status? What do you mean by wearing this outfit today? I think all that copying of the palace rules has been for nothing!" Compared to before, her tone and wording were much harsher.
"Your Highness, you have no right to punish me!" Consort Xian acted like a fool, and Consort De rolled her eyes at the sight.
"I am in charge of the inner palace by His Majesty's decree and hold the Phoenix Seal. Moreover, I have already consulted His Majesty about this matter today, and His Majesty has entrusted me with full responsibility. Tell me, do I not have the right to deal with you?" Consort Yan's expression became much more serious, and her tone turned cold.
"You know His Majesty's methods. Haven't you seen what happened today? Let's not even talk about whether you can invite His Majesty. Even if you do, what good do you think it will do?" The Imperial Concubine stood up from her seat.
"Consort Xian, do you think you got to your current position because of his favor? Have you ever seen His Majesty truly show affection, have any feelings for, or truly favor any of the concubines in the harem?" Consort Yan looked at Consort Xian with sarcasm.
"Let me tell you very clearly, if His Majesty were really here today, you would die a horrible death. I just went to ask for instructions, and His Majesty entrusted me with the entire task, which proves that you are nothing in his eyes. And no matter how I deal with you, it will be with his tacit approval. Can't you see? Your behavior today has already angered His Majesty." Yan Qing's voice grew softer as she spoke, but it inexplicably conveyed a sense of oppression and fear.
"You've offended Consort Shu, His Majesty, and the Empress Dowager. Do you think you can turn the tables?" Yan Qing found it somewhat laughable and bluntly exposed her.
"Yan Qing! Don't think that just because you're a Noble Consort now, you're of high status. You're nothing but an illegitimate daughter!" Consort Xian was probably provoked today, and she spoke without any restraint.
Yan Qing's eyes sharpened when she heard his words, but before she could make a move, Consort De rushed over and slapped her.
"You little bitch, what nonsense are you spouting?" Consort De roared angrily.
"She is a Noble Consort, and she has the power to assist in managing the six palaces. How is she not more noble than you? Don't you know who you are?" Consort De cursed several times.
Yan Qing's expression softened, and she said softly, "Alright, Consort De."
Consort De glanced at her, but said nothing. She stopped kneeling and sat down beside her. Yan Qing also looked at her but said nothing, though the temperature in her eyes dropped considerably when she looked at Consort Xian.
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