Consort Liu was stunned by the beating, feeling both ashamed and angry.
Normally, she would have used coquettishness to explain, but today, she clearly sensed that Emperor Wenjian was truly wavering in his heart.
He clearly saw through his plan, but he didn't expose it in public, which is a level of tolerance that others can only dream of.
She's not stupid; she knows when to advance and when to retreat.
Therefore, Consort Liu immediately knelt down and apologized.
"Your Majesty, I was confused for a moment. I know I was wrong. I will accept whatever punishment you give me."
Emperor Wenjian sighed, "You do indeed deserve a lesson. This time, for your misconduct in the harem, I will demote you from Imperial Noble Consort to Consort and confine you to your quarters for three months to reflect on your actions!"
Although he sided with her today, punishment is still necessary.
Otherwise, he felt that Consort Liu would think he had no bottom line and that such things would happen again next time.
When Consort Liu heard that she had been demoted, a look of resentment flashed in her eyes, but she hid it and honestly thanked the emperor.
Subsequently, Consort Liu returned to the palace and was confined to her quarters. She immediately summoned Xiao Churen.
"How much do you know about the Crown Princess? What is her relationship with the Su family?"
As soon as Xiao Churen entered, Consort Liu's first question was about Su Liluo.
At this moment, her face had calmed down considerably, and she seemed to be plotting something.
Xiao Churen felt a slight surprise.
He said, "The Crown Princess is Su Wanshi's cousin. The Su family made her marry the Crown Prince in Wanshi's place, so her relationship with the Su family is not... very good."
"Don't you get along? Isn't she the legitimate daughter of the Su family?"
Consort Liu frowned slightly.
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