As soon as the meeting ended, Zhen Huan thought of getting closer to Sun Miaoqing, but as soon as she turned around to call her, she saw Sun Miaoqing walking away in a hurry, clearly not wanting to talk to anyone else.
Xia Dongchun shared the same plan as Zhen Huan.
Sun Miaoqing knows so much, so she must also know what she should do to get out of her current predicament.
However, judging from the way she left, even if Xia Dongchun was stupid, she knew that even if she chased after her, she wouldn't get any information out of her.
If Sun Miaoqing doesn't admit it, can she go around telling people that she can hear other people's thoughts?
Feeling insecure outside, Xia Dongchun thought everyone had ill intentions towards her, so she decided to go back to Yanxi Palace first.
Thinking of this, Xia Dongchun also hurriedly left. Her flustered appearance made it seem as if she was being chased by demons and monsters, which puzzled Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan.
"Huan'er, what's wrong with everyone today? Why are they all running so fast?"
Sun Miaoqing clearly knows a lot of things, and she's running so fast; something bad is about to happen to her. Zhen Huan felt extremely uneasy.
"I don't know either. Seeing them like this, I can't explain it, but I just feel uneasy."
"Sister Mei, Lingrong, let's leave first."
Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong nodded, and the three of them walked back together.
Unexpectedly, the three of them had only been gone a short while when they ran into Xia Dongchun kneeling on the ground being slapped hard by Songzhi. Both of his faces were red from the slaps, and there was blood on the corners of his mouth.
"Consort Xia has not learned proper etiquette and should be taught a lesson. It's fortunate that she bumped into me today. If you continue to be so reckless in the future, what if you bump into the Emperor?"
"I am doing this all for your sake, Consort Xia, you should keep this in mind."
Xia Dongchun wanted to beg for mercy, but Songzhi beat her so badly that she didn't have a chance to beg for mercy at all.
Seeing her in such a miserable state, Consort Hua's anger subsided considerably.
She had already changed her mind and hadn't intended to deal with Xia Dongchun right now. Who knew this idiot would actually run into her like that, and even after realizing he'd bumped into her, he still tried to run away? He was truly asking for trouble.
Sun Miaoqing, who had run out early in the morning, was now standing beside Consort Hua, listening to her reprimand, and dared not say a word.
[Waaaaah, that was terrifying! Sister Siji's face is all slapped into a purple sweet potato bun! I ran so fast, but I still couldn't dodge!]
Although Hua Pangpang's later life was tragic, she's still the most powerful and influential concubine.
[If I side with her, I'll definitely be caught in the crossfire when she and the Nian family are purged. But if I offend her, I won't be able to escape now.]
Consort Hua's smug expression faded. Judging from Sun Miaoqing's words, the Nian family was doomed to a crushing defeat.
Although she didn't believe the Emperor would be so heartless towards her and her brother, she couldn't afford to be careless when it came to the honor and disgrace of her family.
If what Sun Miaoqing said is true, she can take precautions in advance and will definitely protect the Nian family's century-old reputation, as well as her brother's life.
This Sun Miaoqing is an opportunity given to her by heaven; she must be won over.
Sun Miaoqing couldn't bear to watch any longer. Although she repeatedly warned herself not to meddle, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy when the incident happened in front of her.
"Your Highness, Consort Xia knows she was wrong, so please forgive her this time."
"Today is the first time the new lady has been presented to the emperor. If we continue to beat her, we may damage her appearance and affect her reputation."
Consort Hua said, "Since Sister Sun is pleading for her, let's stop. Look how badly Consort Xia has been beaten. How can she serve the Emperor with her face disfigured?"
Zhou Ninghai, have someone escort Consort Xia back to the palace, and then go to the Imperial Hospital to fetch a physician to properly treat her.
Zhou Ninghai replied, "This servant obeys."
Songzhi's hands were sore from slapping Xia Dongchun so many times, but when she saw Xia Dongchun kneeling on the ground with a pig's head, she still wasn't satisfied.
"Why hasn't Consort Xia kowtowed to thank Consort Hua for her kindness?"
Xia Dongchun felt a burning pain on his face, his mouth was full of the taste of blood, and he couldn't even speak a coherent sentence.
She could only kneel pitifully on the ground and beg Consort Hua for mercy, "This concubine thanks... Flower Lady, um..."
Consort Hua said, "Alright, Consort Xia, go back and reflect on your mistakes."
Xia Changzai's personal maidservant trembled as she stepped forward to help Xia Dongchun away. Consort Hua turned to Sun Miaoqing with a gentle expression and said, "Did I frighten my sister?"
【Of course there is! You scared me to death!】
[It's a miracle that he wasn't disfigured after dozens of slaps; but compared to being severely punished, disfigurement is better than being crippled.]
Although she was screaming and wanted to go crazy inside, her face showed fear and panic.
Sun Miaoqing said, "Consort Hua has the responsibility of instructing the concubines in assisting with the management of the six palaces. It is only right that Consort Xia should be taught a lesson for offending the Consort."
Is what I said okay? Am I timid, nervous, and submissive enough? Will I satisfy Fatty Hua? If not, I'll be even more submissive.
Consort Hua was amused by Sun Miaoqing's two faces and burst out laughing. "Sister Sun is quite frank. I really do like you a little."
Sun Miaoqing?
What did I say that made you like me?
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