Xu Yuehuai stood in the bright palace, clutching a piece of evidence in her hand. She had just intercepted it from several palace maids, and it was filled with false accusations against her.
Her face was calm and resolute, her eyes gleaming with an undeniable light. Her gaze swept over the palace maids one by one, as if trying to see into their hearts.
"You," Xu Yuehuai's voice was clear and firm, like a sharp sword piercing the hearts of those palace maids, "daring to spread rumors about me behind my back, do you know your crime?"
The palace maids were pale and trembling; they had never seen Xu Yuehuai with such a stern expression. They lowered their heads in silence, their hearts filled with fear.
"I know that some of you may be just curious, and some may have been misled by others. But no matter what your reasons are, you should not become tools for spreading rumors." Xu Yuehuai's tone was stern, but her voice revealed a deep sadness and disappointment.
She walked up to the palace maids, scrutinized their faces one by one, and then continued, "You must know that rumors are like poison; once they spread, they can cause irreparable harm. Your actions today have not only hurt me, but also everyone in the palace."
Xu Yuehuai's words struck the hearts of the palace maids like a heavy hammer. They began to understand the extent of the impact their actions had had.
But Xu Yuehuai did not let these palace maids off the hook. "Come here, give them twenty lashes!"
The palace maids watching the scene dared not refuse Xu Yuehuai, so they quickly took the board and beat the maids.
The palace maids were pinned to the stools, unable to move, their faces filled with terror and pleading. However, Xu Yuehuai gave them no chance to beg for mercy, simply waving her hand coldly, signaling the other palace maids to take action.
"Ah—! Lady Shen, we were wrong!"
"You are so magnanimous!"
Don't bother arguing with a bunch of petty people like us!
"We really won't do it again, we'll never say anything carelessly again, please let us go!"
The palace maids turned pale and began to wail in pain.
Xu Yuehuai stood in the courtyard, her gaze icy. She showed no pity for the palace maids' suffering; instead, she appeared even more aloof.
There was an indescribable firmness and determination in her eyes, as if nothing could shake her resolve.
The sound of the paddle striking their bodies was crisp and piercing, each blow accompanied by the palace maids' cries of pain. Their wails echoed in the air, evoking pity in the hearts of those who heard them.
However, Xu Yuehuai seemed not to hear, and just watched quietly without any expression on her face.
The other palace maids watched from the sidelines, their hearts filled with fear. They knew that Xu Yuehuai was a woman of her word, and to her, the rules and discipline of the palace were sacred and inviolable.
Today, she demonstrated to everyone through her actions that anyone who breaks the rules will be punished accordingly!
The air in the courtyard seemed to freeze under the solemn atmosphere, and everyone breathed cautiously. Xu Yuehuai's authority and coldness made everyone present feel her status and power.
The palace maids who had been beaten realized their mistake at that moment. Their cries of pain gradually faded, and in the end, only Xu Yuehuai's cold and firm gaze remained, echoing in the courtyard for a long time.
"Today, I will spare you for now. But I warn you, if you dare to spread my rumors again, what awaits you will not be twenty strokes of the cane, but the end of your lives." Xu Yuehuai's voice was cold and firm, and her eyes were like the cold wind of winter, making people shudder.
"We're sorry, Lady Shen, we'll never dare to do it again!"
"Please, spare us!"
"Please don't!"
"We were just confused for a moment. We really didn't mean to harm you. It was those people who spread the rumors in a more terrible way! They are the ones who should be punished!"
The palace maids kowtowed and begged for forgiveness, promising never to spread rumors about Xu Yuehuai again. Their faces were filled with terror and regret, as if they had only now truly understood their mistakes.
Xu Yuehuai looked at them, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes. She knew her warning had worked. She hoped these palace maids would truly remember this lesson and refrain from harming others again.
Then, Xu Yuehuai turned and left the palace. Her steps were firm and powerful, like a queen surveying her territory. Her figure gradually disappeared in the sunlight, but her voice and expression were deeply imprinted in the hearts of the palace maids.
From then on, no one in the palace dared to spread rumors about Xu Yuehuai. The palace maids took her words to heart, becoming more cautious and respectful of others. And Xu Yuehuai, because of this incident, earned even more respect and awe.
With her words and actions, she successfully refuted Bai Yu's rumors and attacks. She not only protected her dignity and reputation, but also taught the palace maids an important lesson: respecting others is respecting yourself.
This incident became a legend in the palace. Whenever someone mentioned Xu Yuehuai, they would recall her firm and powerful voice that day, and her stern warning to the palace maids. Xu Yuehuai's name thus became even more renowned and prestigious.
Xu Yuehuai was not satisfied with this; she decided to take the initiative and completely destroy Bai Yu's conspiracy.
She conducted a thorough investigation, discovered Bai Yu's weaknesses, and used her wisdom and strategy to successfully expose his crimes. Her words were sharp and powerful, like a sword drawn from its sheath, piercing Bai Yu's heart.
"That woman is like a viper, she deserves to die!"
"Now that she has found our weakness, we must be even more careful in the future."
Faced with Xu Yuehuai's counterattack, Bai Yu began to feel helpless. A hint of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He tried to regain his composure, but his inner unease had robbed him of his usual calm and collectedness. His attacks became increasingly ineffective, while Xu Yuehuai's counterattacks grew ever more fierce.
In this fierce struggle, Bai Yu's power gradually weakened, while Xu Yuehuai's reputation rose day by day. Using wisdom and courage as weapons, she successfully defended her dignity and status.
In the end, Bai Yu had no choice but to admit defeat and take back all his power, no longer daring to let Xu Yuehuai discover his abnormality.
Xu Yuehuai distinguished herself in this struggle, becoming one of the most influential figures in the palace! Many high-ranking officials wanted to form an alliance with her!
Inside the palace, the female official Xu Yuehuai sat regally on a magnificent chair, with a high-ranking official standing before her with a broad smile.
The high-ranking official, dressed in magnificent court robes, held an exquisitely crafted gift box in his hands, which appeared quite valuable. However, Xu Yuehuai merely glanced at it indifferently, showing no interest whatsoever.
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