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Since Mu Junqi was placed under house arrest by the Empress Dowager, the palace seemed to have returned to its original way of interaction, with everyone clinging to Consort Qian, as if she were the true power holder of the harem.
The main reason for this was that Mo Xiao Li had resumed favoring Consort Qian as before, which made her even more arrogant. Thus, everyone believed that the Empress had lost the Emperor's affection and would likely be cast into the Cold Palace soon. Gradually, they came to see Mu Junqi as an expendable presence.
What they did not know was that Mo Xiao Li had become increasingly unpredictable recently; a slight misstep could lead to severe consequences. Therefore, everyone in Tianming Palace served with trepidation, not daring to utter a single unnecessary word.
One day, Mo Xiao Li arrived at Guang'an Palace as usual. Before entering, he saw Consort Qian dressed in a golden yellow cloud-patterned robe embroidered with elegant orchids, her flowing skirt trailing behind her in a yellow ancient pattern with butterfly motifs. She held a light misty shawl adorned with peonies. Her hair was styled high, adorned with a hollow orchid hairpin, her face charming like the moon, her eyes sparkling with allure. Standing there with a shy smile made her beauty even more captivating.
However, Mo Xiao Li paid no attention to any of this and walked straight in. Consort Qian immediately approached him, her delicate arms wrapping around his chest like a water snake. Softly, she said, "Your Majesty, I have prepared your favorite White Fungus and Lotus Seed Soup. Please drink it while it's hot." As soon as she finished speaking, a palace maid entered with a tray, bowed to both of them, set down the tray, and then retreated.
Consort Qian quickly took out a bowl and brought it in front of Mo Xiao Li, gently calling out, "Your Majesty," while looking at him expectantly.
But Mo Xiao Li coldly replied, "Just put it down. I have something to tell you today."
Consort Qian looked at him in confusion, unable to grasp what he meant. She watched as Mo Xiao Li stood up and walked closely in front of her, staring at her intently for a long moment before sighing softly and saying, "The purpose of my visit today is to tell you that from now on you must treat the Empress well. If anything happens, you will not escape responsibility."
Consort Qian could hardly believe her ears. She had thought he came to empower her since she considered Mu Junqi merely a nominal Empress. However, she never expected such an outcome. In a fit of anger and forgetting her status, she exclaimed, "Your Majesty, the Empress is guilty! The investigation is still ongoing; how can she be pardoned so easily?"
Hearing such defiance from Consort Qian, Mo Xiao Li could barely contain his anger. After listening to her completely, he retorted, "Then according to you, who should I entrust this harem to?" After pausing for effect, he continued, "Do you think this position should be reserved for you?"
At that moment, she realized her mistake and lowered her head apologetically. "Your Majesty, please do not be angry. I did not mean it that way; I was only considering Western Yan."
Mo Xiao Li snorted coldly and waved his sleeve as he left. Watching him depart in anger, Consort Qian furiously swept everything off the table onto the floor with a loud crash. The palace maids and eunuchs watched in fear but did not dare to intervene.
After everything was over, Pear stepped forward and approached Consort Qian, saying, "Your Highness, why be so angry? Since the Emperor has decided to entrust the matters of the harem to her, we should actively cooperate. How could you not understand such a simple matter?"
Consort Qian suddenly realized, and her gaze towards Pear gradually softened. Pear had been sent into the palace by the Chancellor to assist her. She had not noticed before, but ever since Mu Junqi entered the palace, she discovered that Pear was a resourceful person, unlike other useless palace maids. Now, she felt somewhat grateful for her presence.
"Pear, what would I do without you by my side?"
As the words fell, the two exchanged smiles, but anyone who saw them would feel that their smiles were overly sinister.
Jinghe Palace
The Empress Dowager reclined on a soft couch with her eyes half-closed. Several palace maids squatted beside her gently massaging her legs, while Jingxi quietly stood by watching everything.
The incense burner on the table emitted wisps of smoke, making one feel drowsy. At that moment, a commotion came from outside the hall, followed by Mo Xiao Li stepping in. Everyone hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.
The Empress Dowager opened her eyes and upon seeing the visitor, closed them again but still spoke, "What brings you here today?"
Mo Xiao Li bowed slightly and then sat down beside her, looking at the Empress Dowager and saying, "Your Highness seems to be feeling better these days."
The Empress Dowager opened her eyes and sat up with Jingxi's assistance. "Are you here today regarding the Empress's matters?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiao Li immediately smiled. "Your Highness is truly perceptive; I am indeed here for the Empress's affairs."
"But she is an ominous person. Think about it; since she entered the palace, many incidents have occurred. I cannot leave you in the hands of such a person. You must not be stubborn; even for my sake, she cannot be allowed to remain."
"Empress Dowager, are you really being deceived by those petty people? Don't you understand what kind of person the Empress truly is?" Mo Xiao Li immediately replied.
As soon as the words fell, the expression on the Empress Dowager's face changed. "Does His Majesty think that I am deliberately making things difficult for her?"
"I do not think that at all."
Just as the words were spoken, a eunuch's voice came from outside the hall. "Empress Dowager, a palace maid says that the Empress is seriously ill and her life is uncertain."
As soon as the words were spoken, Mo Xiao Li rushed out. The eunuch was startled and trembled as he looked at her. "What happened to the Empress?"
"I... I don't know either," he replied in a trembling voice. Just then, the Empress Dowager walked out, her brows tightly furrowed. She glanced at the eunuch kneeling on the ground and then looked at Mo Xiao Li, saying, "This girl is indeed very weak. Let's consider this matter settled, but I do not wish for it to happen again." With that, she turned and went back inside.
At this moment, Mo Xiao Li was only thinking about Mu Junqi. After all, since entering the palace, she had been unwell. Anxiously, she said to the eunuch, "Immediately go to the Imperial Medical Institute and have them treat her at Jingxian Palace." With that, she led everyone away from Jinghe Palace.
Watching Mo Xiao Li leave, the Empress Dowager sighed deeply. She had long known that the girl held an important place in her heart, but seeing such a scene now made her somewhat worried. If this continued, something would eventually happen; after all, anyone could see that the girl did not like her.
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