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Ever since Consort Xi gained favor, the Emperor had not visited her chambers for several months, leading the opportunistic courtiers to spread rumors that she had fallen out of favor.
In front of the Empress Dowager, she had always been gentle and virtuous. However, one day, unable to bear the Emperor's indifference any longer, she finally vented her frustrations to the Empress Dowager.
She had hoped for some support from her mother, but instead received a cold reprimand, chastising her for being so petty. This only fueled her anger.
Yet what could she do? She could only spend her days alone in her empty chambers, feeling desolate.
"What are you doing, sister?"
She approached Consort Xi with concern, glancing at the maid who had been slapped so hard that her original appearance was barely recognizable. Then she scolded Consort Xi lightly, "Even if the medicine given by the Emperor is spilled, you cannot treat her like this..."
Pausing for a moment, she continued with heartfelt urgency, "You cannot slap a maid like this; it shows a disregard for life."
"Sister, my maid is under my care; I do not need your guidance," Consort Xi retorted haughtily, puffing out her chest with disdain in her eyes.
Consort Hua was infuriated. Noticing that the Emperor had taken notice of the situation while Consort Xi seemed oblivious, she quickly added, "Sister, you are currently with child; you must not let your emotions affect the baby. Why not let me handle this maid instead..."
Before Consort Hua could finish her sentence, Zhao Yi had heard the commotion and walked over calmly and steadily.
He cast a cold glance at Bu Lanchan, who was kneeling on the ground with disheveled hair. Then he said, "What Consort Hua says is quite right. Wan'er, if the medicine has been spilled, then it has been spilled; I will have the imperial physician prepare another bowl."
Consort Xi suppressed her anger and casually glanced at Bu Lanchan with disdain before turning back to Zhao Yi with a bright smile and replying, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Consort Hua felt a pang of discomfort as she watched Zhao Yi embrace Consort Xi, their soft laughter filling the air as he sweetly called her by her nickname. In contrast, he addressed her with only her title, and jealousy bubbled within her, causing her hands to clench unconsciously.
Bu Lanchan was helped to her feet, and the maid supporting her whispered, "Bu Lanchan, you've really been assigned to Consort Xi. Don't worry; Consort Hua is very kind and never punishes her servants."
Bu Lanchan nodded weakly and glanced up at the less beautiful Consort Hua. She softly said, "Thank you, Consort Hua, for saving my life," her voice tinged with a hint of timidity.
Xing'er styled Consort Hua's hair into a beautiful updo that accentuated her gentle and virtuous demeanor.
Xing'er was the same Yellow-Clad Maid from that day. With her skilled hands, she served as a personal maid to both the Former Consort and Consort Hua, enjoying the highest salary among the maids, making her a favored attendant by the consorts' sides.
Consort Hua looked into the mirror, glancing left and right with a worried expression, her brows lightly furrowed.
Seeing this, Xing'er asked, "Your Highness, is it that I did not style your hair well? Would you like me to change it?"
Consort Hua set down the mirror with a sigh, her shoulders slightly slumping. "What good is it if my hair is styled beautifully? His Majesty still won't spare me a glance. How can my face compare to Consort Xi's?"
Years ago, she had entered the palace alongside Rong Xue and Mo Wan. All three had captured His Majesty's favor and became part of the four consorts.
Rong Xue had enjoyed His Majesty's grace due to her father's high position as Chancellor. Just when she was at the height of her power and the position of Empress seemed within reach, scandal erupted over her alleged affair with a guard.
Lin Hua smiled coldly, a slight smirk playing on her lips.
She refused to believe it was true; someone must have been scheming behind the scenes to frame her.
However, this person was quite cunning, managing to trip her up by taking down her strongest obstacle in front of her.
If it weren't for Consort Xi suddenly appearing, she would never have found herself lamenting alone in the palace.
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