Chapter 75 Self-righteous people are ridiculous
By the time we arrived at the palace, more than half an hour had passed.
The palace maid led the way politely, and Lu Zhiran lowered her head, not looking around.
Suddenly, a familiar and annoying voice came from the front.
"Why are you here?"
Zhao Shuning blocked her way, his eyes fixed on her, as if he wanted to spit out two flames.
Lu Zhiran deliberately dressed up quite formally, wearing a brocade red dress, like a peony, dignified and noble.
Zhao Shuning was already in a bad mood tonight, and when he saw Lu Zhiran again, who was dressed so gorgeously, all the anger in Zhao Shuning's heart came out, overwhelming all his rationality.
"Who are you going to serve, dressed up like this?"
As soon as she said it, she regretted it.
It's not that she regretted her hurtful words, but because this is the imperial palace, and her every word and action may be seen by others.
What's more, Lu Zhiran has the support of the emperor.
Even if she despised Lu Zhiran's behavior, she would never dare to say a word to the emperor.
But the words have been spoken and cannot be taken back.
Her pride would not allow her to bow down in front of Lu Zhiran.
A cold look flashed across Lu Zhiran's eyes. He took two steps forward, raised his hand and slapped the other person.
"Snap!" With a crisp sound, Zhao Shuning covered his face in disbelief.
"You dare to hit me!"
Lu Zhiran looked at her coldly, "I'm going to beat you! You might as well take your own pulse first and cure your foul mouth. Otherwise, I'll beat you every time I hear you say that!"
The palace maid leading the way was startled. "My two nobles, if there's any misunderstanding, please talk it over. Don't, don't do anything."
Lu Zhiran softened her tone, "It's just a minor incident. Please continue to lead the way."
Zhao Shuning's chest heaved up and down, he was extremely angry.
She wanted to leave after beating someone up? How could it be so easy?
"Stop!"
Lu Zhiran looked at the other person disdainfully, "Why, haven't you been beaten enough yet?"
Zhao Shuning gritted his teeth, "Since you dare to do it, why are you afraid of what I say? The more you say so, the more it shows that you are guilty!"
"What do I dare to do? You might as well tell me."
Zhao Shuning naturally didn't dare to speak rashly. "We both know exactly what you did! Otherwise, how could you sneak into the palace at this time?"
The banquet is almost over, and she has just entered the palace, dressed so solemnly. Doesn't this explain everything?
Lu Zhiran looked at her with a half-smile, with an ambiguous sarcasm in his eyes.
"It's really ridiculous for people to be so self-righteous."
Zhao Shuning felt that there was something else behind her words, but he had already formed a preconceived notion of the facts and did not speculate in other directions.
Thinking of something, a layer of frost appeared in Zhao Shuning's eyes.
"I performed a great service at the asylum and could have received a reward tonight, but it was rejected in the end. Was it you who interfered?"
It must be so! If it weren't for this reason, the emperor wouldn't have cared about Concubine Li's face.
Lu Zhiran raised her eyebrows slightly, "Saving a few disaster victims, is this what you call a great achievement?"
Zhao Shuning retorted, "What qualifications do you have to judge my achievements so lightly? What did you do in this matter? You really should go outside and listen to those people scolding you, so that you can clear your mind!"
"It's you who should wake up. Your so-called achievements are just your responsibility. Don't take yourself too seriously."
Zhao Shuning gritted his teeth, "It's better than you. You can't do anything except seduce others with your beauty! If you hadn't climbed up to..."
"Shun Ning, shut up!"
An angry shout interrupted Zhao Shuning's words.
Hearing this voice, Zhao Shuning became even more furious, "You're still protecting this little bitch..."
As she turned around, her voice stopped abruptly and her face turned pale.
At some point, a lot of people appeared behind them, and the leader was Emperor Defeng!
It was the palace maid who led the way who reported the news. Seeing the two nobles arguing with each other, she was afraid that something might happen.
Unexpectedly, the emperor actually came in person and ordered everyone to keep quiet, so that they could listen to the play quietly from behind.
Zhao Shuning's arrogance just now was like a balloon that was punctured, and it wilted in an instant.
Emperor Defeng said in an ambiguous tone, "Doctor Zhao is so majestic."
The emperor's majesty and tyranny pressed down on her. Her legs trembled uncontrollably and she fell to her knees with a thud.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
Emperor Defeng looked at her gravely and did not call out to her immediately.
This silence made her feel even more heavy-hearted and uneasy.
Lu Zhiran stepped forward and bowed politely to Emperor Defeng.
"Your Majesty, your servant, greets you."
Turning to look at her, Emperor Defeng's expression softened and he said softly, "No need to be so polite."
This completely different attitude made Zhao Shuning feel even more depressed, and he secretly clenched his fists in his sleeves.
Lu Zhiran stood up according to the etiquette. The palace lantern cast a faint blush on her face, and her jade-white cheeks showed the color of peach blossoms. She was delicate and soft, and as beautiful as a fairy in a painting.
Xiao Yanci's gaze fell on her uncontrollably, and the light in his eyes fluctuated slightly as if stirred by the water the moment he saw her figure.
Chu Yian is really blind.
Emperor Defeng asked leisurely, "What were you talking about just now?"
His tone did not reveal his joy or anger, but his attitude of not calling Zhao Shuning said it all.
Zhao Shuning lost his courage and stammered, "No, nothing..."
Zhao Shuning wanted to make a big deal out of a small matter, but Lu Zhiran wouldn't give her the face.
"Your Majesty, we were just discussing meritorious service. Doctor Zhao believed she had worked so hard, yet tonight she received no reward. She even blamed me for this, which I find truly baffling. Doctor Zhao, could you offer an explanation?"
Zhao Shuning lowered his head and was speechless for a long time.
This bitch was determined that she didn't dare say anything in front of the emperor, so she was deliberately being so aggressive. She was really hateful!
Xiao Yanci added fuel to the fire, "It seems that Doctor Zhao is still upset that the emperor didn't reward her."
Cold sweat broke out on Zhao Shuning's back.
"Your Majesty, I dare not! Thunder, lightning, rain, and dew are all grace from the Emperor. Serving the court is my duty. How dare I, Your Majesty, even complain?"
Concubine Li tried to smooth things over, "Doctor Zhao has always been sensible. How could she be so ignorant? Doctor Zhao and Miss Lu have a close relationship. This dispute is nothing more than jealousy between two young girls. It's really not worth making public."
What Concubine Li meant by this was that Lu Zhiran was petty and fussy, bringing such a small matter to the surface.
Many people present also felt the same way.
Especially since Lu Zhiran had hoarded goods before, everyone's prejudice against her was even deeper.
The Minister of Personnel, Xing Shijie, was also looking at Lu Zhiran.
This was the first time he had met this woman, but before that, the Xing family had received her favor twice.
Originally, Xing Shijie had a very good impression of Lu Zhiran, but what happened later made him more reserved.
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