Shen Yunxi didn't care about Lu Wanqing's reaction. She hadn't planned to make things easy for Lu Wanqing today, since they had come to her of their own accord.
Originally, I hadn't planned to deal with her, but who knew that she would seek help from the Empress Dowager to deal with her after learning that Shen Yunxi had entered the palace? Well, Lu Wanqing deserved it.
Of course, it's impossible for him to actually do anything to her, but it's inevitable that he'll have a tough time today.
"Then what does Miss Lu mean? Is it my fault that I was schemed against by you, pushed down by you, and deserved to be injured or even die?" Shen Yunxi sneered.
She was determined to settle both old and new scores, and she refused to believe that Lu Wanqing could come up with anything convincing. No matter how she explained, she couldn't change the fact that people had seen her push someone.
Standing there, Lu Wanqing was speechless and unable to defend herself. Shen Yunxi felt as if she were seeing herself in Lu Wanqing's past.
Putting everything else aside, I was naturally overjoyed; it's true that fortunes change.
The Empress Dowager did not reprimand Shen Yunxi for interrupting the Imperial Concubine. She also disliked the Imperial Concubine today, feeling that it was because of her that Lu Wanqing was so presumptuous, even daring to lay a hand on Shen Yunxi.
If she had known yesterday, she would have summoned Lu Wanqing to the palace and given him a good scolding.
Even if Junxuan tried to stop her, she wouldn't give him any face. After all, Shen Yunxi's life was in danger, so what was a little punishment?
Lu Wanqing bit her lip tightly and refused to speak. Before she came, the Empress Dowager had told her that she had to be patient and adopt the most humble attitude to meet Shen Yunxi's accusations. In front of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, she had to maintain her image and would definitely not go too far.
Who would have thought that Shen Yunxi was unwilling to suffer any loss, and she didn't care even in front of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and even dared to interrupt the Empress Dowager.
At that moment, Lu Wanqing suddenly felt a bit resentful towards the Empress Dowager. If her plan hadn't failed, she wouldn't be in such a predicament now, unable to save face, and she didn't know how Shen Yunxi would deal with her.
"I...that's not what I meant," Lu Wanqing could only weakly defend herself.
Shen Yunxi stared intently at Lu Wanqing, then suddenly smiled and waved her hand. "Miss Lu, there's no need for such talk. It really doesn't matter to me anymore, since the damage has already been done. If you're asking what I think, I certainly won't. I can't easily forgive someone who hurt me. However, since the Empress Dowager has said these things, I naturally won't pursue the matter further. I only hope that Miss Lu will stay away from me in the future. If Miss Lu wants to enter the palace, she might as well start with the Emperor. Don't hurt an innocent person, because the Emperor's will is not something I can easily control."
As Shen Yunxi uttered these words, the expressions of those present varied, especially the Empress Dowager, who seemed not to have expected Shen Yunxi to speak so frankly.
The Empress Dowager was puzzled. Shen Yunxi used to be eager for Lu Wanqing and the Emperor to stay out of the way, so why was she saying this now?
Could it be that he is using a strategic retreat to demonstrate his magnanimity and gain the Emperor's favor?
Lu Wanqing subconsciously looked at Jun Xuan. She didn't know how Jun Xuan would react after hearing Shen Yunxi's words, but she couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
In any case, this was the first time her thoughts had been revealed to Junxuan in such a straightforward manner.
Junxuan didn't react at all, his expression remained indifferent. His right hand was placed on his left wrist at some point, slowly twirling the red cinnabar bracelet, making it impossible to know what he was thinking.
No one knew that Junxuan, who appeared calm on the surface, was almost bursting with anger inside.
Before, no matter what Shen Yunxi said, Junxuan still felt a little relieved, thinking that Shen Yunxi was not completely without feelings for him. After all, so many years of feelings could not be completely dissipated overnight.
But now, Shen Yunxi's words struck Jun Xuan's heart like a hammer blow. He suddenly realized that Shen Yunxi had truly given up and did not want to have any further contact with him.
Even Lu Wanqing, their long-time nemesis, was no longer a concern, and they were even pushing people toward him.
What a ruthless Shen Yunxi! When she's ruthless, she's even more ruthless than him!
Seeing the tense atmosphere and realizing that Shen Yunxi didn't really intend to attack Lu Wanqing, the Empress Dowager sighed.
"Since Yunxi has said so, then I hope Miss Lu will take care of herself and not treat Yunxi as an enemy in the future. Yunxi is knowledgeable and reasonable and will not pursue the matter, but that doesn't mean this old woman won't pursue it. Do you understand?" The Empress Dowager spoke calmly, her gaze fixed on Lu Wanqing, but the warning in her words also extended to the Imperial Concubine.
The Empress Dowager naturally saw through the play that the Imperial Concubine brought Lu Wanqing to perform today, and it was impossible to hide it from her.
The reason for this was that the Empress Dowager only intended to get Shen Yunxi to not pursue the matter in front of her and Jun Xuan, but she did not expect that Shen Yunxi would not give them any face at all.
In this way, the Empress Dowager's plan failed, and Shen Yunxi also pointed out Lu Wanqing's thoughts, which was tantamount to Lu Wanqing losing her usual disguise and forcing Junxuan to take Lu Wanqing's existence seriously.
If Junxuan is willing, he will surely give Lu Wanqing a place to belong as soon as possible, whether by taking her into the harem or by bestowing a marriage upon her.
However, according to the rumors between the two, it is highly likely that Lu Wanqing will still enter the palace. She also intends to inform Junxuan of this, and Junxuan will surely agree out of consideration for her.
Who would have thought that Shen Yunxi would completely ruin all her plans and make her feel inferior to the Empress Dowager? She was truly despicable!
"Sister is right. I believe the late Qing Dynasty would never do such a foolish thing again." The Empress Dowager chuckled twice.
Lu Wanqing quickly added, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I know my mistake and will definitely get along well with Sister Yunxi from now on."
"Well, since that's the case, I won't keep you any longer. It's also time for my afternoon rest." The Empress Dowager waved her hand dismissively, seemingly unwilling to continue the conversation, as further discussion would be pointless.
The Empress Dowager's smile was very stiff. She knew that the Empress Dowager was giving her an order to leave, but Junxuan did not respond, so she had no choice but to agree.
"I'm sorry to disturb your afternoon rest, sister. It's my fault. I'll go back with Wanqing now and come to see you another day." The Empress Dowager forced a smile and stood up.
"Take care, and don't bother seeing me off." The Empress Dowager's expression remained indifferent.
It's clear that the Empress Dowager was displeased because Lu Wanqing had hurt Shen Yunxi.
Seeing this, the Empress Dowager knew she couldn't say anything more, so she left with Lu Wanqing, but Jun Xuan still didn't leave.
After a long while, Junxuan stood up and his gaze fell on Shen Yunxi.
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