"Are you out of your mind?" That was Nan Zhiyun's first thought, but before she could say anything, Qianxia next to her slapped her across the face.
"How dare you! Who do you think you are to speak to Consort Shu like that? Furthermore, by discussing the Emperor's favor in this way, Miss Lu, are you trying to guess the Emperor's mind?" Qianxia's aura has been growing stronger lately.
Lu Ruoruo was stunned by these words. If this accusation were really put on her, she wouldn't be able to bear it. So even though she had just been slapped, she didn't dare to argue and could only obediently kneel down to beg for forgiveness: "Your Highness, please forgive me. I misspoke."
Consort Xian had clearly said that Consort Shu was just a pushover and wouldn't dare to do anything to her... She knew that His Majesty favored Consort Shu. Consort Xian had just told her that Consort Shu had come to the Imperial Garden, and that His Majesty might come soon as well, so she came to try her luck. She never expected things to turn out this way. However... this might not be a bad thing, because... His Majesty really did come.
Lu Ruoruo saw the bright yellow figure in the distance, and a plan formed in her eyes. Because Nan Zhiyun had her back to her, she had not yet seen Yu Jingchen slowly walking over from behind.
But... Lu Ruoruo was quite quick.
"Your Highness, please spare me! I didn't mean it! Please spare me, Your Highness!" Lu Ruoruo suddenly raised her voice, startling Nan Zhiyun. She saw Lu Ruoruo kowtowing repeatedly to herself, and Nan Zhiyun felt sorry for her. In no time, Lu Ruoruo's forehead was already bruised.
"Yun'er?" Nan Zhiyun was about to say something when she heard someone calling her from behind. It was His Majesty! Nan Zhiyun's mood instantly improved, and all the gloom vanished.
"Your Majesty!" Nan Zhiyun turned around and smiled sweetly.
Yu Jingchen smiled slightly and walked over to Nan Zhiyun. Nan Zhiyun handed the bell in her arms to Xia Yi and then threw herself into Yu Jingchen's arms.
"Your Majesty, hug me." Nan Zhiyun has become much more clingy lately.
Yu Jingchen actually picked her up. Well, it was the familiar arm hug again. Nan Zhiyun was too petite, and Yu Jingchen picked her up easily.
Yu Jingchen shielded the person, and then saw Lu Ruoruo kneeling on the ground, trembling. Yu Jingchen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he could tell from Yu Jingchen's expression.
Well, another one sent to their death. They dare use such methods on His Majesty? They're really asking for trouble, especially since Consort Shu is involved. However… Yu Jingchen still asked, as a formality, “What happened?”
Just as Nan Zhiyun was about to explain, Lu Ruoruo spoke first.
"Your Majesty, I have come to pay my respects! It was all my fault. I misspoke and angered Consort Shu. It is only right that Consort Shu has someone teach me a lesson. It is my honor that Consort Shu is willing to have her personal maid correct my mistake."
"But... this is my first time entering the palace, and I don't know many of the rules. I have offended Consort Shu, and I deserve to die... But Consort Shu is very magnanimous. Please forgive me this time. If my elders find out, I will be beaten to death... Please, Consort Shu, have mercy!" Lu Ruoruo's voice was tinged with sobs, and she looked pitiful, as if Nan Zhiyun had just abused her.
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