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“ Luoqing, let me see!” He pulled her hand, frowning as he noticed the five bright red crescent marks on her face. Instantly, he was filled with rage. “Consort Zhen, how dare you act so recklessly in front of me? Do you still regard me as your Emperor?”
The Emperor's wrath was overwhelming, and Consort Zhen finally felt a hint of fear. She knelt and said, “Your Majesty, please forgive me! I was overwhelmed with longing for the Emperor and drank some wine, which led to my indiscretion. I beg for your mercy!”
Outside the door, all the palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly knelt down.
Luoqing covered her face, feeling sharp pains in several places. Yet when she met Consort Zhen's gaze filled with jealousy, a chill ran through her heart.
None of this was what she had anticipated. Emperor Jing's stay was merely to set the stage for the Imperial Physician to confirm her pregnancy later; she had never harbored any thoughts of competing for favor. She had originally thought that as long as she remained obedient and spent a year or so in the Floating Fragrance Palace, once Xun Yu gave birth to a dragon child, she could retire quietly. At that time, she would be just a nameless consort in this deep palace, at least living in peace without worries.
But it turned out that many things she didn’t care about were of great concern to others.
When Xun Yu came to see Luoqing and noticed her injuries, she realized what a scene Consort Zhen had caused and immediately pulled Emperor Jing into a confrontation. Half pouting and half threatening, she held Emperor Jing's hand tightly. “ Luoqing is not like me; she has always been soft-hearted and submissive. If you don’t help protect her, I fear those malicious consorts will devour her alive. Will you replace such a good sister for me then?”
Emperor Jing glanced helplessly at Luoqing sitting behind the beaded curtain and then at Xun Yu’s relentless face. With a resigned sigh, he asked, “What do you want me to do?”
“What do you mean what? You are the ruler of a nation; do I need to teach you the principle of punishing one to warn others?” Xun Yu said as she buried herself in his embrace. “Immediately summon the Imperial Physician to announce that Luoqing is pregnant and charge Consort Zhen with causing trouble and disturbance! She should be sent to the cold palace!”
“Sister!” Luoqing quickly stood up. “That Consort Zhen might have just accidentally scratched me with her long nails…”
“You silly girl,” Xun Yu said sharply, poking her forehead with her finger. “This deep palace is not like an ordinary household; if you show them an inch of respect, they will take a mile from you! Luckily, your face isn’t scarred; otherwise, just wait and see how I would deal with her!”
Emperor Jing waved his hand slightly impatiently. “Alright, alright. You’re pregnant; don’t keep rushing into the palace.”
"Later, when the Imperial Physician takes your pulse, you will replace Luoqing in the tent, allowing her to hide behind the screen. After the Imperial Physician leaves, you can return to the palace. From now on, try to show your face less unless necessary! As for Luoqing, I have my own plans!"
"What? In the past, you were eagerly waiting for me to enter the palace, and now with Luoqing accompanying you, do you find me a nuisance?"
Xun Yu said this while casting a meaningful glance at the neatly folded bedding on the bed. She took Luoqing's hand and pointedly remarked, " Luoqing, there isn't a single good person in this palace. No matter who it is, if anyone dares to bully you, just tell your sister. I will never allow you to suffer even a little!"
Luoqing shook her head. "Sister, you're overthinking it. The Emperor treats you wholeheartedly, bringing official documents to the Floating Fragrance Palace every night. When he is tired, he just sleeps by the bed fully clothed..."
"Is that true?" Xun Yu asked, glancing sideways at Emperor Jing with an expression that was unabashedly indulgent.
"You naturally wouldn't believe what I say, but now that your own sister has said it, you shouldn't doubt it," Emperor Jing replied, casting a grateful look at Luoqing.
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