The two exchanged compliments, but they both knew in their hearts that their relationship was nothing more than mutual exploitation.
Lady Fucha said, "Your Majesty, I do not do things for your own selfish gain, nor do I do them to bargain with you. Everything I do is entirely of my own free will..."
The Empress smiled faintly, reached for the teacup on the table, picked it up and took a sip, saying softly, "I understand your feelings, otherwise I wouldn't have kept you by my side... You are very pleasing to me. As long as you can help me achieve my wishes, I can grant them to you..."
After speaking, she paused, then hesitated, and said, "I only have one request, and I hope Your Majesty will grant it..."
Having witnessed the intrigue and exploitation within the palace, Empress Fucha's request was exactly what she had expected. In fact, it was for the best; the Empress had no reservations about Fucha, as long as there were desires, she wasn't afraid of being used. Besides, the Empress felt that Fucha's matter wasn't serious; at most, she was simply dissatisfied with her current rank and wanted to use it to blackmail her into being promoted to a concubine.
The Empress then took Fucha's hand and gently helped her up, saying urgently, "I remember, if you hadn't made that mistake and angered the Emperor, you would be a concubine by now. It's such a pity..."
Empress Fucha's expression darkened, and she hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I dare not. I had no intention of taking advantage of you. Your Majesty the Empress is so magnanimous and forgiving, helping me escape from death without holding a grudge. How could I possibly have any greed?"
The Empress was startled. If it wasn't about this matter? Then what was it about?
The Empress smiled and said to Empress Fucha, "Then I'm curious, what did you ask me to do for you?"
Empress Fucha raised her head to meet the Empress's eyes, maintaining a calm demeanor, and said quietly, "Your Majesty, I only wish for Consort Nian... to die!"
The Empress was speechless, and asked in surprise, "Consort Nian? Why do you harbor such deep resentment towards Consort Nian..."
Empress Fucha naturally wouldn't tell the Empress about her reborn identity, nor would she reveal the past grievances between her and Lady Nian. However, the despair of being beaten to death by Lady Nian's decree that day was something Empress Fucha would never forget.
Although Consort Nian has fallen out of favor and lost her son, Lady Fucha is still no match for Consort Nian. If she wants to take Consort Nian's life, Lady Fucha can only ask the Empress for help.
Empress Fucha hesitated, her eyes darting away, and said, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I did all this for Your Majesty's sake..."
The Empress took a deep breath and said expressionlessly, "For my sake?"
Empress Fucha leaned forward, defending her, "Your Majesty the Empress is the head of the palace and should be supported by the harem. Only that year, the Consort complained about Your Majesty and was very disrespectful. She only came to Jingren Palace to pay her respects every day, and the Consort was only there sporadically, always showing a cold face. Your Majesty is tolerant, but I have long been unable to stand it and have secretly stood up for Your Majesty. Now I feel that this is a rare opportunity, so I dare to ask Your Majesty to grant my request..."
Fucha's words were not entirely unreasonable. Over the years, whether in the Prince's mansion or the harem, Nian had been disrespectful to her because of the Fourth Prince's favor. The Fourth Prince probably thought that even if Nian had made many mistakes, he would just gloss over them and never punish her severely. The Empress had long held a grudge. Even if Fucha did not mention it, Niohuru would be the next one to deal with!
The Empress made no attempt to conceal her suspicion, which was evident in her eyes and brows: "Do you have any foolproof plan?"
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