It turns out that after Songdan was banished to Zhongcui Palace, she still acted like Consort Ning. Relying on the fact that she had given birth to Fuquan, she was arrogant and didn't take the other concubines in Zhongcui Palace seriously at all. She even treated them like palace maids, ordering them around.
In just two days, she offended the other three concubines in the palace!
Especially Consort Zhang, because she looked six-tenths like Wan'er, Songdan vented all her anger on her. Not only did she make her serve her, but she also messed up her hair and even used a hairpin to pierce her skin, trying to disfigure her.
Although Consort Zhang came from the Xin Zhe Ku (a place for female servants to be abused), it doesn't mean she would let others bully her.
Unable to bear it any longer, she slapped Songdan across the face and tore her clothes so that the eunuchs in the palace could see it, in order to vent her anger!
Songdan was not expected that Consort Zhang would hit her and insult her. She was so angry that she shouted and grabbed a teacup from the table next to her and threw it at Consort Zhang.
As expected, the teacup shattered into pieces the moment it hit his head!
However, Songdan had been pampered since childhood, while Consort Zhang had been doing manual labor for many years. How could she possibly match Consort Zhang's strength? This time, Consort Zhang showed no mercy and beat her to death.
They only stopped when Songdan was on his last breath.
"She's clever enough to keep her alive," Wan'er said with a smile.
“That’s right.” Qi Lan nodded, then said, “But I can’t understand why the other two concubines didn’t dare to retaliate like Concubine Zhang did?”
Wan'er sighed, "It can only be said that Dong'e County still has a lot of influence in the court. Their father serves in the court, so he must have told them not to offend Dong'e Songdan, so as not to affect the family's career. But Consort Zhang is different. She is all alone, so there is no such thing as being affected. As the saying goes, those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose."
"So that's how it is." Qi Lan finally understood.
Wan'er asked, "This matter must have caused quite a stir. How did the Empress and Empress Dowager handle it?"
This question made Qi Lan's smile deepen. "Today, as soon as Consort Ning's health improved, she couldn't wait to rush to Yongfu Palace, wanting Her Majesty the Empress to make decisions for her. Unexpectedly, Her Majesty the Empress deducted half a year's salary from both of them on the grounds of concubines fighting, and confined Consort Ning to her quarters for a month."
Wan'er was not surprised when she heard this. The events of that night had already spread throughout the palace. Jing'er was doing this entirely to help her vent her anger.
But doing so might offend Dong'e County.
Thinking it over, she didn't linger any longer and hurried to Yongfu Palace with Qi Lan.
When they arrived at Yongfu Palace, they heard crackling sounds coming from inside the building before they even got close.
Qi Lan glanced at Wan'er and asked softly, "Your Majesty, do you really want to..."
"It's alright!" Wan'er replied indifferently, knowing that Jing'er was putting on an act again.
So she smiled and pushed the door open to enter.
Upon entering Yongfu Palace, one is greeted by a scene of utter chaos. Jing'er sits in the main seat and says, "Your Majesty, you are truly heartless. I am still the Empress, yet you are already so eager to elevate Dong'e Wan'er to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort. How can I possibly save face?"
She was alone in the hall; her cries were shrill, but there wasn't a single tear in her eyes.
Wan'er almost burst out laughing when she saw this. After thinking for a long time, she suppressed her laughter, curtsied, and said, "May Your Majesty the Empress enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
As soon as Jing'er saw Wan'er approaching, she stopped her tantrum. A smile appeared on her face, but she said in a sharp and sarcastic tone, "What are you doing here? Are you here to laugh at me?"
Wan'er said humbly, "Your Majesty, I dare not."
"I wouldn't dare, what wouldn't you dare? Looking across the entire harem, only you don't take me seriously." Jing'er's voice was shrill, and it was indeed quite grating to hear.
"Your Majesty, you've misunderstood," Wan'er continued with a forced smile.
"Is that so?" Jing'er said sarcastically. "In that case, please serve me for a day today to show your sincerity."
Her words would make people think that she was using the Empress's name to intimidate Wan'er.
"good!"
Wan'er, of course, didn't think so; she believed it was all just an act to cooperate with Jing'er.
Although Qi Lan was somewhat worried, seeing Wan'er's confident expression and considering that Jing'er had put in a lot of effort in punishing Yu Yan, she was somewhat relieved.
She immediately went outside and closed the doors and windows.
Seeing this, Jing'er immediately dropped her shrewish demeanor and asked gently, "Has something happened again?"
Wan'er smiled with relief, but her tone was somewhat worried, "I'm fine, I'm just worried."
"Why are you worried about me?" Jing'er asked, somewhat puzzled.
Wan'er sighed, "You confined Dong'e Songdan to his quarters for my sake, and I'm afraid of Dong'e County..."
"Me for you? You're dreaming," Jing'er retorted stubbornly. "I'm doing this for myself."
"I don't believe it!" Wan'er pouted.
"Think what you want, but I'm doing this for myself." Jing'er said somewhat defiantly.
But Wan'er persisted, "Then tell me, how will you do it for yourself?"
"It's simple. It would be best to get Dong'e County to impeach me so that Fulin can depose me," Jing'er said indifferently.
Wan'er shook her head. "That's definitely not the root cause. If I'm not mistaken, it must be because Dong'e Songdan came over and said a lot of bad things about me that you did this."
Jing'er suddenly became serious, but then laughed. "I'm really afraid of you. No matter what I do, you can always tell." She paused, then added, "It's because she tried to sow discord. People like that are really annoying."
Wan'er felt a surge of emotion. "Thank you."
Why thank me?
"If you hadn't stood up for me, I'm afraid I would still be bothered by her harassment this month," Wan'er said truthfully.
As long as Lei Tian doesn't come, she will still have to deal with Song Dan's scourge.
"Alright, we're like family, no need to be so polite," Jing'er said, patting Wan'er's shoulder with a smile.
After chatting for a while, Jing'er brought up the matter of tomorrow, "Xuan Ye will be a month old soon, would you like to attend the banquet?"
"Of course I'm willing, why wouldn't I?" Wan'er naturally wanted to maintain a good relationship with Consort Tong.
"That's not like you at all," Jing'er scoffed. "Don't blame me for not reminding you, although Xuan Ye is the main character tomorrow, if you go, everyone's attention will be on you. Now that you're pregnant, and they hate you to the core, I'm afraid..."
Wan'er understood Jing'er's worries, so she comforted her instead: "Don't worry, as the rumors in the palace say, I am the reincarnation of the fox spirit Daji. Since I am a fox spirit, how could I be harmed by these mortals?"
"You're always being cheeky." Jing'er sighed helplessly. "Fine, I'll go with you tomorrow, so you won't be all alone. I really don't understand you. Knowing there's danger, why do you still insist on going? Are you smart or stupid?"
Wan'er smiled mischievously, "Of course I'm smart, otherwise how could I have won the Emperor's favor?"
"You..." Jing'er looked at Wan'er, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating, but she knew that Wan'er was a determined person, and there was no use in trying to persuade her.
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