They had all heard of Ma Ji's ruthless methods, making her far more difficult to deal with than the gentle Empress.
Su Wanwan's eyes narrowed slightly as she scanned the guards who were simply standing there.
Everyone has their own agenda, and she can understand that.
Without her own loyal confidants, she couldn't even subdue a mere Maggie.
In any case, she needs to have her own people.
We can't rely on Lu Xingjian for everything.
She slammed her hand on the table, her voice sharp and stern: "This is utter nonsense! Guards, slap him!"
The atmosphere was silent for a few moments after he finished speaking.
No one dared to make a move.
He was terrified that the Empress would point him out and slap him.
This is the Emperor's family matter; it's not worth getting involved and ruining his family's future.
Ma Ji was the Emperor's darling, and no one dared to risk offending the Emperor by slapping her.
If the Empress really had an illegitimate child, her reputation would only be worse, and it would be hard to say whether she could even maintain her position as Empress.
It's really uncertain whether Ma Ji or Empress Su will have the last laugh.
Su Wanwan's heart sank.
His gaze lingered on Maggie's flat stomach for a moment.
The imperial heir is truly a living advertisement, quite capable of attracting people's hearts.
Despite having no official title or rank, Ma Ji was able to rival the Empress solely because of the Emperor's favor and the rumors of her having an heir.
Just as the atmosphere became tense and awkward, Zhang Zhong, who was waiting outside, stepped forward and slapped Ma Ji twice across the face.
He said sternly and righteously, “To dare to make a scene before Her Majesty the Empress is utterly insolent!”
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