Han Lingxi thought about many things, but it was all over in an instant. Princess Jiade finally spoke.
“Nianrui, stop talking. In this palace, it’s just the two of us who depend on each other for survival. I’ve always treated you like a sister. Although I’m a princess who’s about to be married off, I’m just an insignificant person. If you offend someone important, I can’t protect you.”
Jia De's words were filled with sorrow and deep emotion.
Han Lingxi thought to herself, "Wow, no wonder they can thrive in other tribes. Their ability to kill without shedding blood is truly impressive."
Upon hearing this, Su Shimin's expression changed. The Empress had always disliked the illegitimate sons and daughters in the palace, but on the surface, she had to pretend to be magnanimous and tolerant. Therefore, she also liked to win the Empress's favor by suppressing them. So, the Empress had always tolerated her arrogance and domineering behavior over the years, but she also knew what was right and dared not go too far.
This palace maid gave birth to a princess who didn't even have a name, so she could bully her without any scruples. However, the princess was about to be married off, and if she were to take action herself and be discovered, it would be another big problem. It seemed that her plan to teach her a lesson was not going to work.
Su Shimin was unwilling, and as she thought about it, she suddenly curled the corners of her mouth. "You and this lowly maid are like sisters, aren't you? Then let me see what kind of sisterhood you two have," she ordered.
"Guards, beat this servant girl who dirtied my clothes severely!"
Upon hearing her command, the servants behind Su Shimin immediately stepped forward, grabbed Nianrui, and slapped her across the face.
Those lackeys showed no mercy, beating Nianrui until she coughed up blood and screamed for mercy.
Princess Jiade quickly stepped forward to stop her, saying something.
“Miss Su, I’m the one who dirtied your clothes, please let Nianrui go.”
However, Han Lingxi noticed that although Jiade seemed to be blocking, it didn't actually have any real effect. In fact, Jiade was even careful not to get hurt by mistake.
“The princess and this servant are truly devoted to each other, both willing to take the blame for her. But the palace is a place where rules are strictly enforced, and mistakes must be punished.”
Seeing Jia De's anxious expression, Su Shimin was even happier. How could she let that servant off so easily? Even if she didn't hit this so-called princess, she would still find a way to make her suffer.
"After beating her, throw her into the toilet to empty the chamber pot, so she'll learn what rules are."
Su Shimin looked at the despairing Jiade, then turned to leave with a smug look on her face.
Han Lingxi shook her head as she looked at Su Shimin, who was completely unaware that she had been used. Su Shimin was indeed not on the same level as Jiade; Su Shimin was being completely played.
Not only did they fail to deal with Jia De, they also helped Jia De remove the spies planted around him, and incidentally enhanced Jia De's reputation for benevolence.
Han Lingxi decided that this farce was over and was wondering whether to go back when a major reversal occurred.
When Nianrui heard that she was to be sent to scavenger toilets, she felt that there was no hope for her future. She didn't know where the strength came from, but she pushed away the people supporting her, rushed behind Su Shimin, grabbed Su Shimin's skirt, and knelt down.
"Miss, I am the Empress's servant. Please do not banish me."
Su Shimin still didn't understand.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
“This servant is not lying. It was the aunt by the Empress’s side who sent me to the princess’s side to monitor her. It was all the princess’s doing.”
Su Shimin immediately understood the whole story. After looking around and seeing that no one was there, she felt relieved. The fact that the Empress was placing people around the princess could not be overheard.
Then he glared angrily at Jiade.
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