C152 (2/2)

”This concubine doesn't dare, it's just that the empress's punishment is too severe. Furthermore, I don't know that Noble Lady De is pregnant, if I accidentally hurt Long Si, wouldn't that be …” Before Rong'er could speak, he was cut off by the empress.

”My concubine, are you using your child to frighten me? You previously affirmed that I have absolute authority in the palace, and now you have come to question my punishment of a noble. Then, where did you place my authority? ” ”As the oldest person in the palace, you actually made such a mistake?” Concubine Rong, have you ever spoken to the filial queen like this before? Weren't you looking down on me? ”

”This …” Rong'er suddenly discovered that if the empress had purposely charged him with a crime, how could she possibly defend herself against it? She would first use the palace rules to persuade her to recognize the empress's authority, and then move out to Xuande because of her punishment. Rong'er sighed lightly and chose to give up, ”Chenqie understands her wrongs, and asks the empress to punish her.”

”Humph!” ”My concubine, you are the oldest and the most experienced in this palace, and you are also favored by the emperor. If I don't punish you today, the people in this palace will not know who the real queen is!” Who will take me seriously in the future? ” Dong Zhu laughed coldly, so what if she was favored? Wasn't it because of her favour that Noble Lady De would dare to contradict her? Ten years hadn't been enough for a single Rong'er, but now there was another Xuan De. Not only did the two of them not become enemies, they even helped each other.

”Empress, do you want to punish your concubine?” Ruo Lan stood at the side, not saying a word. Hearing the empress's words, she hurriedly got up and kneeled down. ”Please forgive me for being unintentional.” Toya also rose and knelt with Rowland.

”What is it? Are sisters deep in love? Consort, do you think it's your fault that I punished you? ” The more she saw someone pleading, the angrier Dong Zhu became. Why didn't these women hate Rong'er?

Rong'er looked at the empress's expression and knew that if he didn't accept the punishment, he would be very upset today. He gritted his teeth and said, ”The empress is right, chenqie will accept the punishment.”

”In the end, you're still sensible.” Dong Zhu said coldly, ”Men, give me a mouth for my concubine! ”Esteemed wife, I just want you to know that you will obey whatever you say. You understand that disaster comes from the mouth.”

”Your consort understands and thanks the empress for her instruction.” Rong'er's expression didn't change as he prepared to be punished.

Seeing Rong'er willing to be punished without any dissatisfaction, the empress grew even angrier. ”What?” Did he want to report this to the emperor tonight? Let me tell you, I am not afraid. Yesterday, I beat up the Noble Lady De, and even though she was pregnant, the Emperor did not blame me. As the empress, I have the authority to punish this harem woman! ” The Queen said loudly, ”Call me.”

A sturdy palace maid walked over to Rong'er. Beside her, Rowan and Toya couldn't help but worry. Noble Lady De was injured yesterday, this showed how strong her hands were. Rong'er sighed softly in her heart, thinking back to all the years she had been in the palace, when she was a servant and had never been punished before, but she did not expect that even a concubine would receive such a punishment. Rong'er smiled bitterly, looking at this sturdy palace maid, in her heart, she thought, looking at her appearance, she should not have been chosen during the selection.

The palace maid walked in front of Rong'er, stroking her sleeves with all her might. When she was full, everyone was waiting for the sound of a heavy fall. Suddenly, an eunuch shouted at the entrance of the palace, ”The emperor has arrived!”

Xuan Ye's arrival was too sudden and unexpected. With the sound of his voice, Xuan Ye had already appeared at the entrance of the East Warm Pavilion. No one had time to react, including Rong'er, who was kneeling on the ground, and the palace maid, who was about to hit him.

”What did I see?” A palace maid wants to beat up a mistress in front of so many people? ” Seeing the fire in his heart, Xuan Ye shouted loudly.