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If it weren't for the events that happened back then, so many things wouldn't have occurred later. Now, reflecting on those events from the day in the Cold Palace, it seems I've come to understand them clearly. This winter is surprisingly similar to that year...
After punishing Pear that day, the entire palace was discussing the matter. No one expected such an event to unfold, as in their eyes, Consort Qian was the true master of this harem.
Mu Junqi didn't want to comment on it either; they could say whatever they wanted. After all, it didn't affect her much, but she didn't anticipate what would happen next.
That day, Mu Junqi and Mur were basking in the sun in the courtyard. The weather had been nice for several days, and after recovering, she often felt a bit lazy. With nothing to do all day, they could only enjoy the sunlight.
At that moment, Chief Eunuch of Jingxian Palace, Zhang Deli, walked in with his head lowered and respectfully said in a high-pitched voice, "Your Highness, the Emperor has sent someone to invite you to Tianming Palace."
Mu Junqi raised her eyes to look at Zhang Deli and lazily asked, "Do you know what it's about?"
"In response to Your Highness, Servant does not know," Zhang Deli replied respectfully.
Mur looked at Mu Junqi anxiously and said, "Your Highness, let's hurry over; otherwise, the Emperor might get angry." As she spoke, she made a move to help her up, but Mu Junqi smiled and said, "Mur, since we are going to see the Emperor, this Palace must tidy up a bit; otherwise, it would be embarrassing." After saying that, she stood up and intended to walk toward the inner hall.
Zhang Deli looked at Mu Junqi with a worried expression, feeling helpless but not knowing what to say. He could only stand quietly there. After a while, Mu Junqi finally appeared before everyone. She hadn't changed her palace attire but had simply draped a cloak over herself, with Mur closely following behind.
Zhang Deli finally let out a sigh of relief and walked over respectfully saying, "Your Highness, the Phoenix Palanquin is ready; please follow Servant." He bent down and led the way ahead.
With a smile on her face, Mu Junqi looked ahead and walked slowly until she reached the palace gate. She then lightly parted her lips and said, "The weather is nice today; this Palace wants to walk there." After saying that, she stepped out first.
Zhang Deli was sweating with anxiety but could only follow closely behind due to his position. Seeing this, Mur gently tugged at Mu Junqi's clothing and whispered, "Your Highness, will this anger the Emperor? What if he blames us?"
"Could it be that This Palace can enter Cold Palace, and besides, we haven't been out for so long, don't you want to take a walk?"
At this moment, Mo Xiao Li was staring coldly, exuding a chilling aura, fixated on the direction of the palace gate.
Consort Qian stood nearby, wiping her tears with a silk handkerchief. Her delicate appearance, on the verge of tears, truly made everyone feel heartbroken.
Seeing that Mo Xiao Li had no reaction, Consort Qian sobbed and acted coyly, "Your Majesty, look at this Empress, she doesn't regard you at all. It's been so long and she still hasn't come over. You must stand up for Consort." As she spoke, she leaned closer to him softly.
Only then did Mo Xiao Li raise his eyes to look at Consort Qian, wrapping an arm around her delicate figure and smiling softly, " Qian Er, I will stand up for you."
As soon as he finished speaking, they heard Li Fusheng outside the hall say, "Empress, may you have peace and prosperity. His Majesty has been waiting for a long time."
"It's just a little late; This Palace has arrived now," came the calm voice of Mu Junqi.
Consort Qian could clearly feel Mo Xiao Li's breathing grow heavier and smiled triumphantly, thinking it was all because the Emperor was annoyed.
Immediately after, Mu Junqi entered with Mur. The moment she saw Consort Qian, she knew they had come today because of that matter but still approached calmly and bowed respectfully.
Mo Xiao Li stood up in anger and looked at Mu Junqi, coldly saying, "Empress, you are becoming increasingly bold. I summoned you to my chamber immediately; why have you delayed your arrival?"
"In response to Your Majesty," Mu Junqi replied lightly with a smile, "the Consort was just feeling unwell, so I came over. Along the way, I enjoyed quite a bit of scenery."
Meanwhile, taking advantage of Mo Xiao Li's inattention, Consort Qian shot her a fierce glare and then began to lower her head to wipe her tears while crying out, "Sister, what exactly did I do? Why do you always treat me this way?"
Although it was known that today would not be handled so easily, she did not expect Consort Qian to have such a high ability to slander. She coldly laughed and said, "Sister, this This Palace does not recall doing anything to wrong you." After saying this, she looked at her with a half-smile.
Seeing this, Mo Xiao Li stood up and walked to Mu Junqi's side, saying, "I did not realize that Empress is also so sharp-tongued. However, I have heard that you unjustly punished Consort Qian's Personal Maid, leaving her unable to get out of bed." After saying this, he fixed his gaze on her.
Mu Junqi was not willing to back down and met his gaze. Then she smiled gently and said, "Your Majesty, do you really think that Consort acted this way out of jealousy towards Consort Qian for being favored? Is that why she did this?" After saying this, she walked towards Consort Qian.
"Consort Qian, as Harem Consorts, we have different statuses. You are merely a Noble Consort. Usually, This Palace does not wish to argue with you, but since you repeatedly disregard This Palace, this is merely a punishment for you. Yet you come to the Emperor about it; isn't that troubling him?"
Upon hearing this, Consort Qian immediately stood up and took a few steps towards Mo Xiao Li, throwing herself into his arms while crying, "Your Majesty, my sister treats Consort like this in front of you. Consort feels so wronged!" After saying this, she cried even harder.
While gently stroking Consort Qian's back, Mo Xiao Li said in a deep voice, "Empress, I am still here; you better not be so aggressive!"
"Consort is not being aggressive at all. Consort Qian is your favorite person, but regarding this matter, Consort no longer wishes to say anything," Mu Junqi said lightly before turning to leave.
At that moment, Consort Qian suddenly stepped out of Mo Xiao Li's embrace and walked up to Mu Junqi, slapping her across the face. No one reacted in time, so Mu Junqi was deeply affected by the slap.
Covering her cheek and glaring at Consort Qian, she was about to say something when Mo Xiao Li also raised his hand and slapped Consort Qian, coldly saying, "Impudent! To treat the Empress like this in front of me; it seems you have yet to learn how to be a Noble Consort!"
Everyone was taken aback by how things had escalated and looked at the three of them in shock. However, Mu Junqi coldly laughed and said, "Your Majesty, shouldn't Consort thank you?"
But Mo Xiao Li remained silent and turned to stand by the window, saying in a deep voice, "You all may leave now." After he spoke, Mu Junqi turned and left, leaving only Consort Qian staring at Mo Xiao Li in disbelief...
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