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Later, everyone chatted for a while and sent someone to take Yun Meiren to investigate in various palaces. The concubines sitting in Jinghe Palace all looked uneasy, genuinely worried that something might have gone wrong.
At that moment, the Empress Dowager leaned on her hand and looked at Mo Xiao Li, saying, "Your Majesty, I feel that my headache has flared up again recently. Would you help me inside?"
"I will summon the Imperial Physician to take a look," he said while helping the Empress Dowager.
"Never mind, I am getting older; it happens sometimes. Perhaps I didn't rest well last night; it's nothing serious."
After the Emperor and Empress Dowager left, the concubines in the hall began to argue. Consort Wang was the first to stand up, bowed to Mu Junqi, and said, "Empress, everyone in the palace knows that someone is trying to harm you. It seems like trouble is brewing; you must be extremely careful from now on."
Mu Junqi smiled lightly. After what happened last night, she felt quite anxious; after all, she was no longer alone. "Sister is right. After this incident, this Palace feels extremely cold-hearted. I never expected that we sisters would resort to such despicable acts. If any of you have any issues, feel free to speak up. At the same time, this Palace hopes you will remember your identities."
Everyone stood up and said in unison, "Consort obeys the Empress's teachings."
Looking at their respectful demeanor, Mu Junqi found it particularly ironic. How many of them wanted her life? Without the Emperor's protection, she would have likely been assassinated long ago.
"Your Highness, you are truly fortunate. Not only do you have the Emperor's affection, but even the Empress Dowager is very fond of you now. We sisters are truly envious. We will rely on you in the future; how could we do anything despicable?" Consort Wang said as she stood up.
Everyone hurriedly echoed her sentiments. Just as this group of consorts was flattering her, Consort Xi raised an eyebrow and said lightly, "If I’m not mistaken, someone here wants to harm my sister. Now that there’s no evidence, you all come out one by one to curry favor."
Everyone's expressions changed dramatically upon hearing this. Consort Wang couldn't bear the sarcasm and laughed mockingly, saying, "I wonder who it was back then who eagerly came to the Empress's chamber with gifts and greetings? Now you're pretending to be so high-minded. Don't think that just because you have the Empress Dowager backing you, you can do as you please. We sisters genuinely wish for your well-being."
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately drew everyone's attention; they all glared at her with anger but dared not speak out since her position was higher than theirs. At this moment, only Consort Wang would be so direct in speaking out.
"Impudent!" Although Mu Junqi felt that it was premature to assign blame before the matter was clarified, in the harem, status was paramount. A Zhao Yi actually spoke to a consort in such a manner; that was an offense against authority.
Upon hearing this, Consort Wang immediately knelt down, stubbornly staring ahead and remaining silent, while several people looked on with glee at the scene.
"No matter what Consort Xi said, how can a mere Zhao Yi act so disrespectfully!"
"Consort merely expressed her true feelings. Who was it that nearly caused you to drown last time? Acting so high and mighty here, I can't stand it. I hope the Empress will forgive me," Consort Wang coldly replied.
Consort Xi glanced at Mu Junqi, recalling the incident that had occurred recently. Knowing it was her fault, she could only wave her hand and say, "Alright, this palace has not taken this matter to heart. You may rise, lest someone claims this palace is bullying you."
Thus, everyone resumed their idle chatter. Perhaps due to her current condition, she felt extremely fatigued after just a short while. Although she leaned against the soft cushion, she still felt exhausted.
At that moment, Mo Xiao Li came out and directly sat beside Mu Junqi. He placed his large hand on her waist and began to massage it, disregarding the gazes of those around them. He had been doing this for her lately to alleviate her discomfort.
Once Mo Xiao Li appeared, everyone quietly watched them, naturally not missing their small interaction. Many people's expressions changed, but no one dared to show their anger; they merely smiled faintly.
Just then, cries of a woman came from outside the hall. Everyone looked curiously toward the entrance. After a short while, Li Fusheng entered with Yun Meiren and Peach from Consort Wang's palace. Peach held a rose-red embroidered palace dress in her hands.
Seeing this, Consort Wang immediately stood up and looked at Peach with some agitation, saying, "Peach, what is going on? Whose clothes are you holding?"
Peach knelt on the ground and first bowed to Mo Xiao Li and Mu Junqi as well as the other masters before crying out and trembling as she lay on the ground.
Li Fusheng returned to Mo Xiao Li's side and whispered a few words in his ear. Mo Xiao Li's expression turned extremely grim as he coldly stood up and pointed at Peach, saying, "You wretched maid, lift your head and tell us everything you know!"
Peach timidly raised her head, not daring to look directly at Mo Xiao Li, and said softly, "In response to the Emperor's inquiry, this palace outfit belongs to my master, Zhao Yi Niangniang. I was ordered to handle it this morning, but... but..."
Consort Wang quickly approached her and said loudly, "Peach, this palace has always treated you well. Why would you wrong me? Who made you do this?"
However, Peach could only cry and say, "Please forgive me, Niangniang. I... I had no choice."
Consort Wang took this statement differently and hurriedly turned to kneel on the ground, grabbing Mo Xiao Li's robe with excitement as she said, "Your Majesty, you heard that too. Peach had no choice; Consort is innocent. You must believe Consort!"
Mo Xiao Li disdainfully kicked Consort Wang aside and coldly said, "Li Fusheng, please explain to everyone what happened."
"In response to the Emperor's inquiry, just now a servant brought Yun Meiren to check the palaces of the various masters. When we passed by Lanxiang Garden, we noticed this maid acting suspiciously. The servant felt something was off and went to investigate, only to discover this item. It seems it wasn't handled in time."
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone began to chatter among themselves. Consort Xi sneered and stood up, bowing to Mo Xiao Li, saying, "Your Majesty, it seems that someone deliberately framed Zhao Yi sister. Should we investigate this matter thoroughly?"
Consort Wang looked at her in disbelief but quickly reacted, tears streaming down her face as she cried out, "Yes, Your Majesty! Someone must have wronged Consort. Please believe in Consort!"
But Mo Xiao Li ignored all of this and turned to Mu Junqi, saying, "Since the truth has come to light and you are the head of the harem, I will leave this matter for you to handle."
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