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"Drag this wretched woman away and give her thirty lashes! Demote her to the cold palace! All the servants she brought with her shall be executed!"
The Emperor's furious expression made it clear that he had no intention of showing mercy to the Consort Li. The guards exerted their strength, dragging her out. Granny Huang had already collapsed on the ground, tears streaming down her face, paralyzed by fear and despair to the point of forgetting to plead for mercy.
After her initial shock, Consort Li looked at the Emperor with fear in her eyes, full of pleading. She shook her head vigorously, trying to convince him to retract his orders, but the Emperor merely flicked his sleeve and coldly commanded, "Hurry up!"
The guards shivered at his tone and moved even faster. Consort Li was dragged away to an unseen place, her mouth stuffed shut as she was harshly struck with the board. The dull thuds echoed in everyone's ears.
This was all Consort Li's own doing; Song Feiwan felt no pity for her at all. Bowing her head, she knelt before the Emperor and Consort Rong. "Thank you, Father Emperor and Mother Empress, for making a decision on behalf of your humble servant."
She then looked up at Xiao Yu, thanking him as well for his trust and protection. In response, the Emperor's expression softened considerably as he gently said, "You have suffered injustice; quickly get up."
He then turned to Consort Rong and added, "I will assign more guards to your Bixiao Palace. In the future, if anyone dares to cause trouble here again, you need not inform me; just throw them out."
Consort Rong expressed her gratitude to His Majesty but wore a beautiful face tinged with slight anger. She self-deprecatingly remarked, "It is also my own incompetence; since Yu'er left the capital for several years, all sorts of ruffians have been running amok over me. Perhaps His Majesty should let someone else take this position of Consort; I am unworthy of it."
The Emperor felt a mix of panic and heartache as he comforted her, "My beloved consort speaks nonsense. Who else besides you is qualified to hold this title? Rest assured, I have already arranged a position for the Fourth Prince. With the Rong family assisting him, he will soon regain his footing in this imperial city. I promise that no one will dare to bully you and your son again."
Consort Rong's anger lessened somewhat, though she continued to speak in frustration. The Emperor tenderly soothed her until she finally revealed a smile.
Song Feiwan watched this scene in astonishment. Not only had the Emperor severely punished Consort Li, but he had also taken the opportunity to grant real power to Xiao Yu while winning the sympathy of a ruler for Consort Rong. Her ability to manage men was truly remarkable! No wonder she was the runner-up in this year's palace competition!
Just like how Zhao Yuyi had stolen her master from her, she too was earnestly learning from Consort Rong.
What if it could be used on Xiao Yu?
After regaining her good mood, Consort Rong turned around and comforted Song Feiwan for a few moments before shifting the topic to Rong Jiayi.
So it was you who treated Jiayi's injuries. Your medical skills are truly remarkable.
Song Feiwan humbly replied, "Mother, you flatter me."
Consort Rong asked, "How is Jiayi recovering?"
Song Feiwan answered, "He's doing quite well. Please don't worry, Father and Mother."
Rong Jiayi nodded in agreement.
Consort Rong sighed in relief. "That's good to hear. Today has indeed startled Feiwan, Yu'er."
Xiao Yu replied, "Son is here."
"You young ones feel uncomfortable being around us. Since the weather is nice today, why don't you take Feiwan out for a stroll?"
Song Feiwan thought of the terrifying journey in the Imperial Garden and felt a wave of resistance.
Fortunately, the Emperor interjected, "You can go out of the palace for a while."
Xiao Yu readily agreed, "Son obeys."
It was certainly good to leave the palace, and Song Feiwan gratefully accepted the Emperor's decree.
What she didn't expect was for the Emperor to look at Rong Jiayi and say, "Minister Rong is also on leave; why not accompany them?"
Rong Jiayi discreetly glanced at Song Feiwan and shook his head in refusal.
A voice inside him urged him to spend time with Song Feiwan.
But reason told him that it was against propriety.
She had just reunited with her husband after a long separation; he shouldn't intrude.
Today, being able to see her and exchange a few words while attending to her stitches was enough for him to feel satisfied.
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