Chapter 32: Gong Changzai is punished (Additional update)

Sun Miaoqing did not reply to her, but immediately squatted down and apologized.

"I am sorry for being late, Your Majesty, please forgive me."

The Queen said kindly: "You are so kind. It's okay if it happens once in a while. Someone, please give me a seat——"

"Thank you, Madam."

When Sun Miaoqing heard these familiar words, she felt an ominous premonition in her heart.

Nian Shilan was not willing to compete for favor, but she would not sit idly by and watch the emperor's new tool suppress her own family.

"The Empress has always been considerate of the six palaces, but I'm afraid that by showing such love, I will spoil Concubine Gong."

Lipin immediately repeated what she had not said just now, with interest, "That's right! A mere maid dares to be so presumptuous. If this precedent is set, can we all just say "I have a plan" and not follow the rules when paying respects to the Empress?"

Sun Miaoqing thought she was careless, and her maid Luzhu quickly replied for her master.

"Your Highness, our young master was not late on purpose. She was bumped into by a eunuch delivering water on the road, and her clothes got wet. She was afraid of being rude when paying her respects, so she went back to change her clothes, which is why she is late."

Sun Miaoqing calculated the time and thought that the time when Shen Meizhuang got her clothes wet should have passed, but she didn't expect that it would happen to her this morning.

Caiyue's words were also said by Luzhu.

I’m afraid Concubine Hua will not let go later.

[Isn't this what happened to Shen Meizhuang in the previous life? ]

[Does it mean that someone has to experience what happened in the previous life? ]

[In that case, I will not be polite. ]

"Whether it's intentional or not, it's wrong! If you're wrong, you should be punished."

After Nian Shilan finished speaking, Sun Miaoqing glanced at Jingpin subconsciously, and then thought that she was the mistress of Xianfu Palace, and would only speak for Shen Meizhuang and not for herself.

"So, sister, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

The queen looked at Nian Shilan and saw her lips slightly raised, and a bad premonition arose in her heart.

"According to palace rules, Gong Changzai relied on his favor to be arrogant and looked down on the Empress Dowager, and should have been caned thirty times."

Nian Shilan glanced at Sun Miaoqing.

Sun Miaoqing tried to stay calm: even without Jingpin's help, it would only be a two-month salary deduction, which was not a big deal.

[Do you think I am going to fine you? ]

[God gave you a new life just to serve as a foil. Do you really think you have everything under your control?]

[Since someone has to go through these things, and you entered the palace in place of Xia Dongchun, you should take Xia Dongchun's punishment.]

[If I deal with it earlier, I can save you from making trouble and then imitate that bitch Zhen Huan to harm me in the future! ]

Nian Shilan continued what she had not finished saying just now.

"But what Lipin said just now is right. If everyone follows suit, wouldn't there be no law and order in the harem? Then Ci Gongchang will be given a slash of red, a minor punishment and a major admonition, so that no one will take advantage of the favor and become arrogant in the future!"

She was too lazy to even ask the Queen what she thought.

Sun Miaoqing immediately got up and squatted down, "I am willing to accept the punishment if I am wrong, but..."

[Want to imitate the Queen's way of speaking? I won't give you this opportunity. ]

Nian Shilan made a prompt decision and interrupted her, "Since Gong Changzai is willing to accept the punishment - someone come here."

Given the current status of the Nian family, it is indeed possible for Concubine Hua to forcibly deal with Sun Miaoqing. During the last audience in the palace, Concubine Hua thought so and tacitly supported it.

However, if the punishment is imposed in Jingren Palace, it will inevitably implicate oneself.

The Queen began to dislike Hua Fei for being stupid.

[It just so happens that the punishment was imposed in Jingren Palace. No matter who proposed it, as long as it is settled, it is the Empress's intention. If the Emperor wants to blame me, I can also push it onto the Empress.]

Queen: “…” Ha, you’ve become smart now and figured out how to frame me?

Forget it. Unless it is stated explicitly, she probably cannot tell friend from foe.

You always have to be more thoughtful.

"Etiquette is nothing more than human feelings. Concubine Hua wants to purify the palace rules. Her intention is good, but Concubine Gong is in the emperor's favor. If she gets hurt, she will not be able to serve the emperor. I think a slight punishment will suffice. Just stop her monthly salary for two months."

Shen Meizhuang witnessed a punishment that should have belonged to her, and was grateful to Concubine Hua again in her heart.

Sun Miaoqing was afraid that Concubine Hua would interfere, so she quickly thanked her, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will remember this in my heart and never do it again."

"I hope all the sisters can learn from this and follow Concubine Hua's instructions if you want to do it again in the future."

The Queen's words saved Concubine Hua's face.

Everyone stood up and said in unison: "Your servants/concubines will obey the instructions of the Empress."

No one would know that the eunuch's basin of water today was secretly instructed by the Queen.

This is the price of being the first to speak out, and it is also the price of overestimating one's own capabilities.

After this incident, Sun Miaoqing realized that there was still a gap between herself and the heroine Zhen Huan - she did not have the halo of the protagonist, so for the time being, she needed to temporarily rely on the protagonist.

After coming out of Jingren Palace, Sun Miaoqing caught up with Shen Meizhuang and tried to show her goodwill by going with her to Suiyuxuan to see Zhen Huan.

Shen Meizhuang thought of what Nian Shilan said in her heart. After all, she was the daughter of an official, but she used such despicable means to fight for favor. It was really disgusting.

She didn't want to go with him, so she found an excuse to go back to the palace.

"Humph, you pretend to be so proud, but aren't you just a lowly fellow who has an affair with the imperial physician?"

Sun Miaoqing murmured quietly, and heard An Lingrong on the other side say loudly: "Farewell, Empress Hua."

An Lingrong did not have the title like Shen Meizhuang to learn and assist in managing the affairs of the six palaces. She had not yet served the emperor in the emperor's bedchamber. She was of low status and her words did not carry weight, so she could not go to the Yikun Palace to listen to Concubine Hua's teachings.

He could only seize the opportunity and find a way to get Concubine Hua's attention.

For example, just now, she walked slowly, and when Concubine Hua passed by, she said loudly to her side, "Farewell."

Nian Shilan was shocked by her voice and glanced at her.

An Lingrong was somewhat happy, but unfortunately Concubine Hua had no words in her heart.

She now really wants to know when she can be favored. It’s not that she covets others’ favor, nor does she have any intention of competing for favor.

But as long as she is favored by the emperor, even if her position cannot be promoted immediately, her status can be raised, and then she can go to the Yikun Palace to meet Concubine Hua.

As she was thinking, Sun Miaoqing walked towards her.