Rong Xi was thinking, her gaze sweeping over Song Gege's face, then looking at Consort Li.
Then, to her dismay, she discovered that she seemed to have fallen into a trap set by Consort Li.
With Song Gege severely punished, Consort Li lost a competitor and got what she wanted.
If Song Gege is spared, then Consort Li can easily claim all the credit with just a few words.
I was right not to underestimate Consort Li. Consort Li is not as harmless as she appears; this woman is cunning and scheming.
How should it be judged?
Rong Xi is not a magnanimous person and would not do something foolish like doing favors for others.
The problem now is that we cannot judge Li Cefujin's true intentions based solely on her actions.
In any case, Consort Li was able to extricate herself from the situation and still reap the greatest benefits.
In both lifetimes, Rong Xi realized that she still hated scheming women the most.
It was her own fault for never liking to use her brain; her mind wasn't as quick as anyone else's, putting her at a natural disadvantage. But to just go along with Consort Li's wishes like this wasn't something Rong Xi wanted to see.
bother!
So annoying!
"Consort Li!"
Frustrated, Rong Xi couldn't think of a proper way to resolve the matter. She glanced at Consort Li and spoke coldly.
"I am here!"
"You're right, rules are rules!"
Rong Xi looked at Consort Li, "But I don't want to follow the rules. What do you think I should do?"
"..."
Now it was Consort Li's turn to be dumbfounded.
While Consort Li was stunned, Consort Song, kneeling on the ground, felt extremely pleased.
"I've been thinking about it. You're at the Golden Core stage, and so is Song Gege. You live so close to each other and are very close. How could you be completely unaware of what she did?"
"Your Highness, I was practicing my spiritual cultivation at the time and truly had no idea what Consort Song was doing!"
Upon hearing Rong Xi's words, Consort Li immediately had a very bad feeling.
Unfortunately, Rong Xi had already made up her mind.
"Stop talking! My mind is made up!"
Rong Xi didn't want Consort Li to get her way, so she naturally had to do the opposite. Since that's the case, then let's tie you two together and torture you!
The "one-zhang-red" punishment is too cruel.
How could such a kind-hearted time traveler do such a cruel thing?
Then let's have the caning!
"Both of you, each receive twenty lashes!"
"Well, there's no need to trouble others to carry out your punishments; you can just torture each other!"
I don't care what you're thinking, I'm not going to get involved.
"My Ladyship, I am innocent!"
Consort Li was dumbfounded; she had never expected Rong Xi to sentence her this way. She hadn't done anything wrong, so why was she being punished?
"So, you're not accepting my judgment?"
Rong Xi stared coldly at Consort Li.
Consort Li quickly shook her head and said, "This concubine dares not!"
"Since you dare not, then do as I say!"
Rong Xi snorted.
"Magpie, go fetch the whip!"
She didn't care whether Consort Li and Princess Song's sisterly bond was genuine or not; she believed it to be real. Since they were good sisters, then they could suffer the punishment together!
"My lady, I have a whip here!"
After the magpie responded, Song Gege, who was kneeling on the ground, hurriedly spoke and took out a long whip from her storage bracelet that was clearly not an ordinary item.
This long whip was actually a magical artifact.
"In that case, let's begin!"
Rong Xi glanced casually at the long whip that Song Gege was holding, and was very satisfied with Song Gege's understanding.
Consort Li's expression truly changed at this moment.
Her previous words were indeed driven by this dual calculation. Regardless of Rong Xi's judgment, she would ultimately benefit. But now, Rong Xi is acting unpredictably, even subjecting her to punishment, which was truly unexpected.
"My Ladyship, I..."
"Consort Li, don't think that just because your name is recorded in the imperial genealogy, you have the right to bargain with me. You, as a consort, can be promoted, which means you can also be deposed!"
Rong Xi spoke coldly, completely disregarding Consort Li's resentment.
"Consort Li, let's go outside!"
Song Gege had already stood up, holding her long whip, and looked at Consort Li, who still wanted to argue with Rong Xi.
"Shut up!"
Consort Li shouted angrily, glaring at Consort Song, "When did it become your place, a mere concubine, to interrupt when I, Consort Li, am speaking to the Fujin? Slap yourself!"
At this point, Consort Li no longer wanted to act.
She simply revealed her true colors.
"presumptuous!"
After Consort Li erupted in anger, Rong Xi also adopted the demeanor of a primary consort, saying, "Li, do you even have eyes for me anymore? You're not listening to me, are you?"
"Your Highness is being unfair! I refuse to accept this!"
Consort Li looked at Rong Xi with a stubborn expression, "I must appeal to the Prince. Before that, please forgive my rudeness!"
I did nothing wrong, yet I have to be whipped for no reason. This is simply unreasonable!
"You're not convinced, are you? Fine, very well!"
Rong Xi chuckled and said, "Since that's the case, then you can leave!"
"Magpie, come and carry out the punishment for Princess Song!"
Rong Xi immediately summoned the magpie to come forward.
Upon hearing this, the magpie felt quite uneasy. Firstly, Song Gege was the Fourth Prince's concubine, practically his mistress. Secondly, Song Gege was a cultivator at the Golden Core stage, while the magpie, due to her meridians, had not yet embarked on the path of cultivation.
"My lady, may I be alright?"
The magpie looked tremblingly at Song Gege standing there, clearly very uneasy.
"If I say you're capable, then you're capable!"
Well, it has to work even if it doesn't work!
Rong Xi's actions pleased Song Gege greatly, as they effectively erased her previous mistakes.
"This humble servant thanks Your Highness for your magnanimity!"
Song Gege was genuinely grateful to Rong Xi this time.
"Your mistake does seem serious at first glance, but upon closer examination, it's nothing. A beautiful lady is sought after by a gentleman, and a virtuous gentleman is sought after by a lady."
This kind of thing isn't really a big deal.
In later generations, the social atmosphere between men and women was said to be extremely open. Of course, Rong Xi, a homebody, had only heard about these things and had never witnessed them firsthand.
Logically speaking, she should be furious that Song Gege wanted to sleep with the Fourth Prince. But the problem is, she is not a true member of the Ulanara clan. To her, the Fourth Prince is a scoundrel, and he is not someone she can hold onto for long.
So you don't care, yet you're filled with jealousy and anger?
As for being jealous, forget about it.
"Your Highness is so generous, I am deeply grateful!"
Song Gege was truly grateful; she had thought she was doomed.
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