Consort Wanrong's expression changed slightly. She maintained her composure, but her voice carried a hint of coldness: "Consort Qiao, what makes you say such a thing? We are all the Emperor's concubines, and we should work together."
Qiao Siyu sneered, she had no intention of letting it go: "Working together? I think you just wish Consort Mu would never come back, so you can continue to enjoy the Emperor's favor."
A flash of anger crossed Consort Wanrong's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it: "Consort Qiao, are you questioning my loyalty? My concern for Consort Mu is as clear as day."
"Loyalty?" Qiao Siyu repeated the word sarcastically, her voice rising slightly. "Your loyalty, I suppose, is only to the Emperor's favor?"
Consort Wanrong took a deep breath. She knew she couldn't argue with Qiao Siyu any longer, or things would only get worse: "Consort Qiao, I don't want to argue with you. I only hope that Consort Mu will be safe and sound."
After saying that, Consort Wanrong turned to leave, but Qiao Siyu was not about to let the opportunity pass: "Leave? Are you feeling guilty?"
Consort Wanrong stopped and turned to face Qiao Siyu, her tone firm: "Consort Qiao, I'll say it again, we are both the Emperor's concubines, and we should live in peace. If you continue to act so unreasonably, don't blame me for being impolite."
The palace maids and eunuchs on the palace path all lowered their heads, not daring to intervene in the dispute. They knew that the struggles within the harem were far more complex than they had imagined.
Ultimately, persuaded by the palace servants, Qiao Siyu and Consort Wanrong left separately, and peace returned to the palace path. However, this dispute undoubtedly deepened the rift within the harem.
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