Everyone's attention turned back to the female lead, Wan Qianqian.
A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.
The female protagonist felt very uneasy upon seeing this.
She knew that ever since Consort Mo revealed the matter of the sachet, she hadn't had a peaceful day.
Thinking of this, he felt very angry with Consort Mo.
"Consort Wan, I really didn't know you were skilled in medicine," Consort Jing said through gritted teeth.
If Consort Mo were to receive the Emperor's favor, although she would be very unwilling, she could still accept it.
But this Consort Wan, a mere concubine, dares to compete with her for the Emperor? She's practically courting death!
"I only have a superficial understanding; I've only read a couple of medical books in my spare time," the female protagonist said cautiously.
"Hmph, with your mediocre medical skills, you dare to make calming sachets for the Emperor!"
"If something happens to the Emperor's health, can you bear the responsibility?!" Consort Shu followed up with a solemn expression.
Upon hearing this, the female protagonist's face turned pale.
"Alright, Consort Wan, go back and copy the scriptures ten times as punishment."
"That's all for today, you may all go back now." The Empress rubbed her forehead and dismissed everyone.
"Yes, Your Majesty." After that, the concubines left one after another.
Following the original owner's memories, Mo Qian was the first to get up and leave.
As he passed by the female lead, Wan Qianqian, he glanced at her pale face and a smile crept onto his lips; he was in a great mood.
After that, he returned to his palace.
As for the female lead, Wan Qianqian, she saw Consort Jing not far ahead when she walked out of Kunning Palace.
He seemed to be waiting for her.
His face turned pale for a moment.
Then, he stepped forward.
"Greetings to Consort Jing," the female protagonist said, bowing.
"Um."
"Do you know why I'm waiting for you here?" Consort Jing asked, playing with her jade-like fingers.
"I don't know."
"Ha, how dare you! You think you can compete with me for His Majesty's favor!"
"Slap!" Consort Jing slapped him across the face.
"Ah!" The female lead was slapped to the ground and cried out in pain.
"My lady, how are you?" The lady's personal maid rushed to her side, trying to help her up.
His face showed great panic and worry.
"Pull them away." Consort Jing ordered her people behind her after seeing the palace maids who were in the way.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Then, the female lead was pulled away from her.
Consort Jing walked to the female lead's side, slowly bent down slightly, and used her hand to lift the female lead's chin.
A slight smile played on his lips.
I never noticed before, but your face is actually quite pitiful.
As he spoke, he tightened his grip even more.
The female protagonist looked rather unwell after experiencing pain in her chin.
"Your Highness, it's a misunderstanding. I'm not vying with you for His Majesty's favor," the female lead protested, her eyes filled with tears.
"Ha, your tricks won't work on me." Looking at the heroine's tearful appearance, Consort Jing felt that she was more cunning and showed no pity whatsoever.
A surge of anger welled up within him.
Then, he slapped her again.
"Your Highness Consort Jing, why do you repeatedly attack me?!"
"Although I am not as high-ranking as Consort Jing, I am still one of the Emperor's concubines. How can you humiliate me like this!" The female lead originally intended to endure the slap and take revenge later.
But to his surprise, after enduring it, he was slapped again, which made him very angry.
“As a high-ranking concubine, it is only right for me to teach you a lesson.”
"Don't put on that aggrieved look. I'm not His Majesty," Consort Jing said coldly.
Afterwards, Consort Jing uttered a few more harsh words before leaving.
After Consort Jing left, the servants who were attending to the female lead came to her side and helped her up from the ground.
"My lady, how is it? Your face looks a bit swollen." The palace maid asked with concern.
"Stop talking, let's go back first." Since we just left Kunning Palace, there's no guarantee that no one in the vicinity will see us.
"Yes, Your Highness." Then, supported by her maid, the female protagonist walked towards her palace.
After entering the inner chamber of the palace...
The female protagonist quickly walked to the dressing mirror.
Upon seeing the handprint on his once fair face, his expression turned quite unpleasant.
"Your Highness, Consort Jing was too ruthless. Your face is all red and swollen."
"Go, bring me the Jade Complexion Cream." The female lead touched her face and said with a grim expression.
"Yes, my lord."
She never expected that a simple greeting would expose her.
She was furious that she was being targeted by everyone because of Consort Mo.
She also harbored deep resentment towards Consort Jing, who had injured her.
"Damn it! I've never been treated like this before."
"How dare you slap me! I'll make you pay for this tenfold in the future!" the female protagonist said viciously.
His face was contorted with rage.
The angrier she got, the angrier she became, and she smashed all the porcelain pieces next to her.
"Crash!" The sound of porcelain shattering on the ground echoed in the room.
It symbolizes the raging anger in the heroine's heart.
"My lady, I've brought the Jade Complexion Cream."
"Quickly apply some."
"Let's put it somewhere first." The female lead originally wanted to apply the ointment first, but then she thought about it again.
These events of today have likely already reached His Majesty's ears, so he does not intend to take the medicine so soon.
She wanted His Majesty to see her injuries so that he could punish Consort Jing.
And so, the female protagonist suppressed the urge to apply the medicine and endured the pain on her face.
We await His Majesty's arrival.
On the other side, Mo Qian could not hide her joy after returning to the palace.
I felt very happy.
"Your Highness seems to be in a particularly good mood today," Tingzhu said with a smile as she massaged Mo Qian's back.
"Hmm, today was indeed quite nice," Mo Qian said lazily, reclining on the soft chair.
"Give me a massage on the left side." After experiencing the massage service, Mo Qian felt very relaxed and refreshed.
Upon hearing this, Tingzhu followed Moqian's instructions and massaged her back.
Under Tingzhu's superb skills, Moqian became drowsy.
After Tingzhu saw that Moqian had fallen asleep, she picked up a sheet and draped it over Moqian before quietly leaving.
"Mmm, that was so comfortable, I slept so well." Mo Qian felt quite refreshed after a good night's sleep.
"Listen to the bamboo! Listen to the bamboo!" Mo Qian called out towards the outside of the hall.
"Master, this servant is here." Tingzhu, who was standing outside, quickly responded after hearing Mo Qian's call.
I entered the dormitory room.
"What time is it now?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is currently the hour of Xu (7-9 PM)."
"Hmm, have someone serve the meal."
"Yes, Master."
The meal was served shortly afterward.
Mo Qian sat in the chair, looking at the food on the table.
It is very pleasing to the eye, like a work of art.
It tastes delicious.
A look of satisfaction crossed his face.
There was no waste after we finished eating.
"I haven't touched these much, you can take them down and eat them," Mo Qian said to Ting Zhu after taking a sip of tea.
"Thank you, Master." Upon hearing this, Tingzhu's face flashed with joy.
In the past, if it weren't for the Empress's bestowal, she would never have had the chance to eat such delicacies.
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