Su Huiyan instantly felt smug. She reached out and had Granny Jiang, who was kneeling behind her, help her up. She looked down at Bai Shi, who was still kneeling on the ground, and mocked, "Some people are always trying to scheme for things that don't belong to them, but in the end, they all end up with nothing. Even if they sleep with someone, it's all for nothing!"
No wonder the Emperor didn't let Bai Fuya in there just now; it turns out the Emperor never intended to pass the throne to Xuanyuan Zhan!
To be honest, Bai Fuya, that vixen, deserved it. She spent her whole life seducing the emperor, thinking she could really win his heart, and dared to be so arrogant in front of him.
Now that's settled, the Emperor is ill and has finally come to his senses. How could that unclean vixen and that bastard of unknown identity be worthy of competing for the throne?
Su Huiyan's words were undeniably harsh, but Bai Shi was too lazy to argue with her at this moment, completely ignoring her and only looking at Zong Jiu to ask, "Has His Majesty given me any decree?"
"Yes." Zong Jiu immediately bowed and replied, "His Majesty also has an imperial edict, which is for the Dowager Consort and the two ladies."
As Zong Jiu spoke, he looked at Su Huiyan again, his meaning all too clear: he wanted her to continue kneeling.
Su Huiyan's smug expression froze instantly. She glared at Zong Jiu angrily: "Why didn't you say there was another imperial edict earlier!"
She got up, but now she has to kneel again!
No matter how unhappy Su Huiyan was, there was nothing she could do but kneel down again, holding onto Granny Jiang's hand.
Granny Jiang also knelt down behind Su Huiyan again.
Zong Jiu opened the imperial edict: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Consort Su has caused a disturbance at Chengqian Palace and is hereby confined for three months!"
Upon hearing the imperial edict, Su Huiyan immediately became agitated and shouted towards the main hall of Chengqian Palace, "Your Majesty, I am innocent! I did not bring anyone to cause trouble!"
Zong Jiu looked at Su Huiyan and forced a smile, reminding her, "Your Highness, the Emperor's decree is not over yet!"
Su Huiyan frowned as she looked at Zong Jiu, then glanced at the imperial edict in his hand, and finally dared not shout anymore.
"Consort Su and Consort Liang, for attempting to interfere in politics within the harem, are hereby confined for three months!"
Upon hearing this second sentence, not only did Su Huiyan become furious, but Consort Liang was also stunned, instinctively retorting, "Your Majesty..."
"It's not over yet." Zong Jiu reminded Consort Liang and continued reading the imperial edict: "Consort Su, Consort Liang, and the Holy King's Dowager Consort, for their lack of understanding of the bigger picture, are hereby confined to their quarters for three months!"
"..."
Upon hearing this last sentence, Consort Su and Consort Liang fell silent instantly.
What happened?
The Emperor actually intends to punish Bai Fuya? The key point is, he's actually willing to punish Bai Fuya?
Is this day truly about to change?
Not only were Consort Su and Consort Liang shocked, but everyone around them was stunned by the imperial edict.
Everyone knows that the Emperor's favorite is the Holy Princess Dowager. He treats her like a precious gem, afraid she might fall if he holds her in his hands or melt if he keeps her in his mouth!
It can be said that because of the Emperor's favoritism, the Holy Princess Dowager really had a lot of influence in the palace. Even Consort Su couldn't do anything to her, and Consort Liang had to address her as "elder sister," but she wouldn't acknowledge it!
The Emperor sends all sorts of good things to the Holy Princess's residence; he's practically ready to fight the whole world for her.
The Emperor has always doted on her, so why is he willing to punish her now?
Upon hearing that Bai Shi had been punished, Su Xuening was somewhat bewildered and glanced at Granny Shang in surprise.
But Granny Shang also looked completely bewildered, clearly unaware of the situation.
It seems that this was not something the Emperor and his mother had planned together. So why did the Emperor suddenly punish his mother? What happened?
Not to mention them, even Madam Bai herself frowned and said indignantly, "May I ask, Ninth Eunuch, when have I ever been unreasonable?"
Zong Jiu still looked like he dared not offend Bai Shi, and explained softly to her, "It was just now that the Dowager Consort was arguing with Consort Su and Consort Liang outside, and His Majesty had a headache from hearing it."
This explanation only made Lady Bai angrier: "I didn't argue with them. They provoked me first. Can't I fight back?"
Bai Fuya has never actively provoked any trouble. Does that mean she should just let others bully her when they do?
Zong Jiu dared not refute, and could only laugh awkwardly as he replied, "This is His Majesty's will, so please, Your Highness, do not make things difficult for this old servant!"
Bai was still unconvinced and gritted her teeth, saying, "I am not convinced! I want to see the Emperor!"
Upon hearing Bai's words, Su Huiyan and Consort Liang also turned to look at Zong Jiu. They were not convinced and also wanted to see the Emperor.
Zong Jiu understood their meaning perfectly well. He raised his chin again and said loudly, "His Majesty is seriously ill and needs to rest. He will not receive guests from now on. All matters in the palace will be jointly managed by the Second Prince and the Third Prince!"
Zong Jiu's words were not only a response to Bai Shi, but also to Su Huiyan and Consort Liang.
But Su Huiyan and Consort Liang didn't understand and asked in surprise, "We can't see the Emperor either!"
Zong Jiu could only reiterate: "Except for the Second Prince and the Third Prince, who can see the Emperor together once every three days, no one else is allowed to enter Chengqian Palace unless summoned by the Emperor!"
Su Huiyan and Liang Fei were speechless.
Although they could not see the emperor, their sons could, so they had nothing more to say.
"I have one last question," Lady Bai said, kneeling on the ground.
"Please ask." Zong Jiu always had a kind expression when facing Bai Shi.
Bai suddenly glanced at Su Huiyan: "Is Consort Su confined for a total of three months, or is she confined for a total of nine months due to multiple offenses?"
Upon hearing this question, Su Huiyan immediately looked at Zong Jiu.
Zong Jiu gave a forced smile: "Since there are three charges, then naturally they will be punished for all three. Consort Su will be confined for a total of nine months, Consort Liang for a total of six months, and the Dowager Consort for a total of three months."
Upon hearing this answer, Lady Bai instantly felt relieved and no longer harbored any resentment: "I have no problem with that. I will go back and remain in confinement!"
As Bai spoke, he straightened up and looked at Su Xuening opposite him.
Su Xuening immediately understood and got up to come over.
Su Huiyan immediately became agitated upon hearing this: "I refuse to accept this! Why should Bai Fuya only have to be confined for three months, but I have to be confined for nine months?!"
Even if she really did cause a scene at Chengqian Palace, she didn't deserve to be punished so severely!
Even Consort Liang only had to be confined for six months, so why should she have to be confined for nine months?
Consort Liang was confined to her quarters for six months, and she was equally unwilling: "I dared to interfere in politics, and Your Majesty wants to punish me. I will not argue with you. But I have never quarreled with Consort Su or the Holy Prince's Dowager Consort. I have not been unreasonable. I beg Your Majesty to investigate!"
Zhi'er is currently vying with Xuan Yuan Yu for the position of crown prince. At such a crucial moment, confining her for six months would cause so much trouble!
No matter what they said, Zong Jiu remained unmoved: "Since the Emperor has already issued the decree, he will not change his mind. If the two ladies continue to make trouble, perhaps another crime will be added to their list, and they will be confined to their homes for another three months!"
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