When Mingxiu met Consort Fucha, she was intently applying color.
She held a pure white ceramic Doraemon in her hand. She had someone draw the design and send it to be fired, specifically to make it white so she could paint it herself when she got back.
She fired more than twenty at once, each one a different shape and animal. She gave away quite a few, and kept two for herself.
Mingxiu was happily applying her makeup when she heard a voice coming from the side.
"This humble servant greets Consort Jia. I was unaware that Your Highness was here and have disturbed you."
A sweet, charming voice interrupted Mingxiu, who was initially annoyed by being interrupted while concentrating on her work. When she looked up and saw who it was, her annoyance subsided somewhat.
This person is good-looking, and it's pleasing to look at. Anyway, Mingxiu is very pleasing to the eye.
"Get up. Isn't this Consort Fucha? I wonder what brings you here at this hour?" Mingxiu said gently.
Consort Fucha is only fourteen years old this year, and her face is full of collagen, which makes Mingxiu extremely envious.
Such a charming young girl entered the harem at such a young age; no wonder men liked her, and Mingxiu herself liked her very much too.
Consort Fucha smiled, her eyes filled with pride: "I'm so sorry to bother Your Majesty. I was quite tired from walking over there and was just about to rest when I arrived here. I didn't expect Your Majesty to be here. I'm sorry to have disturbed you."
Mingxiu listened with a smile, just about to say it was okay, or that the two of them could invite her over to rest.
Then the person said bluntly, "Originally, Your Highness came first, and I shouldn't disturb you, but I'm really too tired. I wonder if Your Highness could give me a seat? I'm just not used to so many people."
As soon as Consort Fucha uttered her words, those following Mingxiu glanced at the oddball in front of them with curiosity, utterly bewildered as to how she could say such a thing.
Putting aside the fact that her rank is much lower than that of the Empress, even if it were higher, she didn't ask those who arrived first to leave; she insisted on sitting here herself.
Mingxiu stared at the oddball in front of her in astonishment. What kind of strange thought process was this? The slight goodwill she had felt towards her because of her appearance vanished instantly.
But that didn't stop her from watching Consort Fucha like she was watching a play. Was this how Consort Fucha, though dull-witted, was still beautiful?
She finally met the real person today.
However, having lost all goodwill, Mingxiu became less polite.
"Oh, Consort Fucha, are you saying you want to send me away?" Mingxiu said with interest, but her words were ruthless.
Consort Fucha's face stiffened for a moment. Wasn't it said that Consort Jia had a gentle temper and had fallen out of favor?
"Sister, you've misunderstood. I'm really feeling unwell, so I hope you can understand." Consort Fucha stopped calling her "Your Majesty" and started addressing her as "sister."
Ming Xiucai ignored her: "Oh, is that so? But what if I don't want to be understanding?"
Consort Fucha's face was rather unpleasant, feeling that Consort Jia was really disrespecting her, even though she was currently the Emperor's most favored concubine.
Consort Jia is currently of high rank, but without the Emperor's favor, she is nothing. However, the palace maid serving next to her quietly tugged at her sleeve.
Seeing Consort Fucha's stiff expression, Mingxiu became even more interested, eager to see what this person could say.
"Then I apologize for disturbing you, Your Highness. I hope you won't take offense. I'll just find another place to rest," Consort Fucha said with a smile.
She was very pragmatic. Although she felt that Consort Jia was not to be feared at all, the palace maids serving her were sent by her family.
It was all to help her gain a foothold in the harem. Although I don't know where I went wrong, since she brought me up, there must be some things she missed.
Mingxiu looked at the person who changed her words so suddenly with amusement, nodded, and didn't think about making things difficult for her.
Moreover, she had just witnessed the actions of the palace maid beside Consort Fucha and concluded that although she was foolish, she was still very obedient.
Mingxiu watched Consort Fucha leave without feeling anything in particular.
But the servants, including Green Bamboo, were furious.
"Your Majesty, we shouldn't have let her leave just now. This noble lady is really arrogant, daring to ask Your Majesty to give up her seat," Yu Lan said indignantly from behind.
Mingxiu shook her head without saying a word and continued to apply her own colors.
However, the news quickly reached the ears of everyone in the harem, and everyone knew that the newly arrived Consort Fucha had arrogantly challenged Consort Jia, but was directly rebuked by Consort Jia.
When people heard the news, their opinions were mixed, but they all mocked Consort Fucha.
This person really doesn't know his place. Who is Consort Jia? She rose from a palace maid to the position of consort in just a few years.
She also had a daughter who had a very good relationship with the Crown Prince.
Even if she loses the emperor's favor, she is still no match for him.
Of course, some intelligent people were skeptical about Mingxiu losing the emperor's favor.
Although the Emperor hasn't visited Yonghe Palace these past few months, he hasn't reduced the amount of rewards he's given.
Moreover, the eunuchs around the emperor were very respectful to Mingxiu.
This doesn't seem like someone who's about to fall out of favor.
Everyone knew about Mingxiu being provoked by Consort Fucha, but of course, the first person to know was Emperor Kangxi.
Emperor Kangxi was dealing with state affairs when he heard the news.
His face darkened instantly; what a stupid lackey.
He simply hadn't figured out how to resolve the issues between him and Mingxiu, which was why he hadn't gone to see her.
But anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't target her.
The result was quite unexpected; Kangxi's expression turned sour. Her actions reminded him of what Mingxiu had said in the space that day.
He waved his hand and said, "Since Lady Fucha is not feeling well, she should stay in the palace and reflect on her actions until she feels better."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Liang Jiugong replied, knowing that Consort Fucha had completely fallen out of favor.
"Consort Jia has also been wronged. I heard that Consort Jia has been very fond of paints lately. Go to my private treasury and send her all the paints I recently acquired."
Liang Jiugong bowed his head in response and then withdrew.
Look at this, she's still out of favor. Even if the Emperor doesn't go to Yonghe Palace, he's always keeping an eye on what's happening there. I don't know why the people in the harem are so restless.
Liang Jiugong shook his head, but these were things he couldn't worry about.
As long as Consort Jia is not wronged, that's fine.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to go to Yonghe Temple to beg for food.
Soon, news of the Emperor sending rewards to Mingxiu and Consort Fucha being confined to her quarters spread throughout the palace.
Some people secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully they hadn't made a move yet.
Otherwise, you might be the one who gets locked up.
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