Thinking of this, Ms. Nian knew she couldn't do that, so she gradually stopped crying.
"Empress Fucha killed Hongsheng and cursed me, causing me to suffer from insomnia day and night. Why did Your Majesty not only not punish her, but also send her out of the Cold Palace?" Empress Nian asked while sobbing.
The Fourth Prince looked up and saw that she had finally stopped making a scene. He frowned slightly and said, "I have my reasons."
"What reason is there? Your Majesty's protection of Lady Fucha makes me lose face?" She wiped away her tears with her handkerchief, heartbroken.
Consort Nian was spoiled by the Fourth Prince and did not allow anyone to disobey her. She thought that Lady Fucha was in the Cold Palace and could only be tormented by her, with no chance of ever turning the tables. She thought that one day when Lady Fucha was in the Cold Palace, Consort Nian would naturally have a way to make her disappear.
But now the Fourth Prince has disregarded her dignity and released Lady Fucha.
The Fourth Prince sighed, "Alright, it's just a small matter. You are a Noble Consort. Although Fucha has been released, how can she compare to you? You don't need to be so concerned."
"How could this servant not care? Lady Fucha killed Hongsheng, and Your Majesty doesn't even feel sorry for him? If Your Majesty considers such a big matter a small matter, then what matter is a big matter?"
The Fourth Prince had already released Lady Fucha. Seeing her say this, he was slightly displeased and said, "I have already released Lady Fucha. A ruler's word is law."
Consort Nian paused, stopped crying, and looked at him with resentment in her eyes.
The Fourth Prince understood her meaning and took her hand in his palm. "Alright, even if Lady Fucha is released, I will not favor her. Releasing her is merely to maintain balance within the Fucha clan. Do you understand?"
Consort Nian stared at him nervously and asked tentatively, "Really?"
"Of course it's true," the Fourth Prince said. "I have other matters to attend to, so you should go back first. I'll come see you later."
Although Consort Nian still wanted to stay by the Fourth Prince's side, seeing that he was busy with state affairs, she really couldn't stay any longer and disturb him. So she could only curtsy and say, "Your Majesty, I take my leave."
The Fourth Prince didn't speak, and had already lowered his head to read again. Consort Nian observed his expression and slowly withdrew from Changxin Palace.
Back at Yikun Palace, Consort Nian sat on a soft couch, her eyes filled with fear. "His Majesty's feelings for me are not what they used to be."
Just as she finished speaking, Bai Zhi came in from outside and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has bestowed upon you precious treasures. This servant has already placed the gifts in the storeroom and registered them."
The person who received the most rewards from the Fourth Prince in the palace was none other than Consort Nian. It was commonplace for Yikun Palace to receive such rewards from the Fourth Prince.
As she listened to Bai Zhi recount the Fourth Prince's rewards, she sighed. Bai Zhi, puzzled, asked, "The Emperor is so kind to Your Highness, why are you sighing?"
Consort Nian smiled, a hint of helplessness and sorrow in her eyes, and gently stroked her nail guard. "You see how much the Emperor has bestowed upon me. Does he still have me in his heart?"
Her question seemed absurd, but Bai Zhi replied matter-of-factly, "Of course! Everyone can see the Emperor's affection for Your Highness. He often visits Yikun Palace to accompany you and has granted you the power to assist in managing the six palaces. He frequently bestows gifts upon you, making everyone in the six palaces envious. Why would Your Highness say such a thing?"
Consort Nian sighed. It's no wonder she was so worried. She didn't know what was wrong with her. Ever since the Fourth Prince released Lady Fucha from the Cold Palace, she had been worried that the Fourth Prince no longer cared about her.
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