However, Empress Dowager Xue probably didn't expect that Qiao Yu no longer intended to be a timid pawn as before, and would not force herself to interrupt the banquet even if Madam Li was injured.
Because she is the most favored concubine at present, no matter how domineering she is, there will always be people who come forward to flatter her. Empress Dowager Xue is sure that Qiao Yu does not understand this.
The court officials and ladies, both great and small, were rewarded and appeased, and the Flower Goddess Festival banquet continued, as if what had just happened had never happened, and was just an extra performance at the banquet.
After the banquet, all the court officials and ladies had truly witnessed the means and courage of the favored imperial concubine, and they returned home with different feelings.
"Your Majesty, Madam Li was not seriously injured and is now conscious. Please see..."
Xu Miao is just a woman and has never learned medical skills. It is not easy for a stabbing that is not carefully planned to kill someone.
"No hurry. After I finish interrogating Xu Miao, I will personally thank Madam Li. First, have someone give away the best tonics and jewelry. I will also convey my will that Madam Li has received such a favor. I will let Master Li know that he is lucky to have married a good wife."
If she were to be assassinated, Yan Fu would surely rush over to take charge of the matter for her, but this decision would mean killing Qiu Ziheng and his servant, which would be detrimental to Qiao Yu's plan.
At present, she has ordered Zhu'er to delay the news. Saying so at the banquet and reporting it to the emperor was just to appease people.
"Madam Li has rendered meritorious service in protecting her master. She is awarded a hundred pieces of silk and satin, a thousand ounces of gold, and a hundred stones of pearls and jade... The Imperial Concubine has issued a decree stating that Master Li has taught his wife to maintain the safety of the family and the nation. On behalf of the Emperor, I am delighted."
The meaning was obvious. When Mrs. Li received the imperial edict, she knew that Concubine Lan would find a better job for her husband. She found it ridiculous for some reason.
The ladies who tried their best to curry favor with their husbands in order to get them promoted were no match for this subconscious blow from him.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness."
The eunuch who delivered the decree had a flattering smile on his face:
"Madam, good fortune is yet to come. I, the old servant, would like to congratulate you once again."
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