Concubine Song's eyes were red. She spoke in a soft voice, "Your Majesty, I know my position is not high, but I didn't expect that the new Imperial Attendant in Jianzhang Palace would treat me so disrespectfully. I don't mind being offended, but I'm afraid that people will mistakenly think it was Your Majesty's intention, which would tarnish your reputation for kindness..."
Upon hearing this, An Zhaoyi sneered, "Concubine Song is now pregnant with the royal heir, so she is naturally precious, but she can't just talk nonsense. It's clearly you who didn't hold the teacup firmly, and you even embarrassed a mere imperial attendant. The sisters here all saw it, right, Concubine Li?"
It was obvious that Concubine Li did not want to get involved in their feud, so she hesitated and was hesitant to speak.
An Zhaoyi had no intention of forcing Concubine Li to express her opinion, so she asked the Queen again, "Your Majesty, in front of everyone, you can't just watch Concubine Song boast that she's pregnant and talk nonsense like that."
After a brief thought, the Queen said, "Mother, this matter was indeed caused by Concubine Song."
The Queen's stance has never been too sharp. She just told the truth at this moment without adding any exaggeration, nor did she support Xue Zhiyi too much in order to oppose Concubine Ge.
But then Concubine Ge said, "Even so, the first rule of a servant is not to contradict the master. If I really mess up Concubine Song's pregnancy today, what should I do?"
Then he looked at the Queen Mother and said, "Your Majesty has always been kind to me, but the baby in Lady Song's belly is your grandson after all."
How could the Queen Mother not know that Concubine Ge was targeting Xue Zhiyi?
She glanced at the person beside her who still had a calm expression, but her heart felt a little more admiration. She softened her voice: "Zhiyi, tell me."
Xue Zhiyi's heart was already surging.
If she had been successfully framed by Concubine Song just now, she would have really been the one disturbing the royal heir. If Concubine Song cried out a few more times that the fetus was unstable, she couldn't guarantee that the emperor would not deal with her easily.
In this kind of matter, the servants are always in the wrong. If they make their master angry, they are guilty. Even if the master is the one who starts the trouble, if they resist, they are not completely innocent.
At this moment, everyone looked at Xue Zhiyi, each with their own thoughts, wanting to see what response she would come up with.
Xue Zhiyi clenched her hands under her sleeves... If she couldn't even handle such a palace struggle, the empress dowager would probably think it would be difficult for her to accomplish anything.
The Queen Mother could protect her, like at this moment, because she was her servant, so these people didn't dare to punish her easily. But the Queen Mother had no reason to protect her at all costs. If she couldn't take care of herself, let alone seek revenge, she would probably have no chance of staying in the palace.
Unexpectedly, under the gaze of everyone, Xue Zhiyi actually smiled and bowed to Lady Song: "This servant congratulates Lady Song!"
Hearing this, Concubine Ge frowned, "Xue Zhiyi, how can Concubine Song be so happy when you offend her? Don't lose your composure just because you are the Queen Mother's benevolence."
Xue Zhiyi was still smiling, "My Lady, pregnant women shouldn't drink tea. Just now, all the ladies' tea was served together from the tea room, but Concubine Song's tea was the only one that got cold. This is really against common sense, and it froze Concubine Song, causing her to accidentally knock over the teacup. I think the child in Concubine Song's womb is a blessing that will last a long time, and it has protected both her and you. The little prince must be a blessing bestowed upon Dayong by the ancestors of heaven and earth."
Concubine Song was speechless, and she looked at Concubine Ge for help.
Xue Zhiyi's words made it clear that today's incident was the fault of Concubine Song herself and had nothing to do with her, Xue Zhiyi. He also took the initiative to give Concubine Song a way out.
Before Concubine Ge could speak, Xue Zhiyi continued, "I think Concubine Song didn't spill the tea on purpose, but because the little prince carries an auspicious sign and can turn misfortune into fortune."
Concubine Ge narrowed her eyes: This man is really good at speaking, he managed to completely shirk his responsibility. But this incident happened in public, and it was inconvenient for him to lie, so Concubine Song had no choice but to walk down the stairs.
Concubine Ge gritted her teeth and forced out a cold smile: "In that case, Concubine Song should relax a little and not get angry at the heir in her womb over such a small matter."
After receiving the nod, Concubine Song held her belly and said, "In that case, I should thank you."
Xue Zhiyi simply replied, "I dare not take credit for this. This is all the blessing that the young prince has brought to the beauty."
As if punching cotton, Lady Song rolled her eyes at her.
It was only at this moment that the Queen Mother spoke again: "Alright, since it's a misunderstanding, just clear it up. Lady Song, what the Imperial Concubine said is correct. You're pregnant, so don't get angry about everything. It's not good for the heir to the throne."
No matter how unwilling Lady Song was to accept it, she could only say respectfully, "The Queen Mother's admonition, I will keep it in mind."
Concubine Song was sent back to Cuiwei Palace for recuperation, and the remaining concubines were dismissed by the empress dowager after just a few casual chats.
But Xue Zhiyi knew that Concubine Ge would not let it go, and Concubine Song also needed to be dealt with properly, otherwise after today, this child would probably blame her for any trouble.
If he were born one day and inherited his mother's stupidity, everyone would say that it was Xue Zhiyi who made him stupid.
"Come on, accompany me back to the bedroom to rest for a while."
Upon hearing this, Xue Zhiyi immediately became serious and followed the Queen Mother and Chai Yue.
At this moment, the Queen Mother did not mention what happened today, but only complained: "This kind of visit is really tiring. Waking up so early, my eyelids are heavy, and I guess they are the same. It's a pity that the palace rules cannot be violated, otherwise who would want to get up before dawn to see an old man like me?"
Suddenly, she called out, "Zhiyi."
Xue Zhiyi, who was lost in thought, was startled when he was called: "Your servant is here."
The Queen Mother only heard: "In the past, you were always served by others. Are you used to this job now?"
Xue Zhiyi looked relaxed and calm, "Reporting to the Queen Mother, with Sister Chai Yue's guidance, everything is going smoothly."
The Queen Mother nodded and said, "I knew you were a clever child. You can handle these things. You can also walk steadily in this palace and won't fall easily."
Xue Zhiyi thought to herself: She had just guessed that the Queen Mother might have been eavesdropping on Concubine Song since she started causing trouble. The Queen Mother wanted to see if she could handle the dark secrets of the palace on her own.
The Queen Mother laughed and said, "It's better not to fall. Only then can you go far and long on this road, and reach where you want to go."
But as they were chatting and laughing, the feeling of uncertainty in Xue Zhiyi's heart finally dissipated at this moment.
She knew that she had passed the test, and from that moment on, her new identity was officially accepted.
Xue Zhiyi understood and said, "Zhiyi, I would like to borrow the Queen Mother's auspicious words."
The Queen Mother was startled, and looked at Xue Zhiyi with a meaningful look in her eyes: "If you have anything in the future, remember to tell me, understand?"
"Yes." Xue Zhiyi bowed his head: "Thank you, Queen Mother."
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