Rong Fei is not honored

Even if they were unwilling, befriending Consort Rong was the most appropriate choice at the moment; even if they couldn't befriend her, they couldn't continue to be enemies.

With Wu Yunna's friendship and the fact that Rongxian was going to pacify Mongolia, Consort Rong probably knew what to do.

"Su Ma, we don't need that nail in Zhongcui Palace anymore."

Sumalagu was startled, but then understood what the princess meant and asked, "Have you made up your mind?"

The Empress Dowager smiled wryly and asked helplessly, "Su Ma, do you think I have any other choice?"

Sumalagu remained silent, and finally said only, "This servant will always stay with you."

Yuan Xu's eyes lit up at this sight. Was this an unexpected surprise, or had she stumbled upon a lucky coincidence?

As soon as Emperor Kangxi stepped into Chengqian Palace, Consort Tongjia and Consort Shen came to greet him. Their eagerness to be the first to greet him made Kangxi frown deeply.

Consort Tongjia spoke first, before Consort Shen could, saying, "Your Majesty has come to see Lady Wuya, hasn't he? She suffered greatly today, and it's all my fault for not protecting her."

Although Consort Tongjia did not directly mention Consort Rong and Zhongcui Palace, every word she uttered was a veiled reference.

Who caused Wuya's suffering? Wuya, who was pregnant with the emperor's child, was precious, yet she still needed the protection of the imperial concubine. Didn't this make Wuya's people seem even more arrogant?

Consort Shen, who was a step behind, was not to be outdone and retorted, "She brought this suffering upon herself. Knowing that she was not in good health, why did she still go out? Consort Gui, you should at least have more people accompany you."

Consort Shen's rebuttal wasn't in defense of Consort Rong; she was simply directing her attack at Consort Tongjia.

While ostensibly saying that Lady Wuya was a troublemaker, she was actually criticizing Lady Tongjia for not taking Lady Wuya seriously.

If she truly cared, how could Lady Wuya only have one palace maid by her side? If she truly cared, how could Lady Tongjia allow Lady Wuya to run away?

Consort Tongjia looked very unpleasant, but she had no way to refute it, because she really didn't know that Lady Wuya had run away.

In fact, it wasn't until a servant from Zhongcui Palace came to report that Consort Tongjia realized that Lady Wuya was not in the back hall of Chengqian Palace at all, and she immediately lashed out at Granny Tong.

No matter how much Consort Tongjia disliked Lady Uya, she wouldn't be foolish enough to mistreat her openly. After all, although Lady Uya wasn't a concubine yet, she was already a certainty that she would become the birth mother of the future princes and princesses.

Therefore, Wuya had quite a few people serving her, and even more people secretly watching her.

However, Consort Tongjia was too lazy to personally intervene and left all of Wuya's affairs to Granny Tong. Now that such a big mistake has occurred, Consort Tongjia naturally wants to find fault with Granny Tong.

Emperor Kangxi, who was already angry with the Tongjia clan, became even angrier after hearing Borjigit's instigation. He said, "The incident involving Uya is indeed due to your dereliction of duty as the head of the palace."

Consort Tongjia's smile became somewhat forced, and she increasingly resented His Majesty for being too biased. Clearly, Consort Rong was the culprit, so how could she be blamed?

Emperor Kangxi immediately saw through Consort Tongjia's resentment and coldly snorted, "Your Highness speaks with a strong voice, so you must be much better now. Give me an answer today."

At this moment, Consort Tongjia's expression froze completely. Almost three months had passed since the day His Majesty gave the choice, and during this time, there had been no movement from the Qianqing Palace. In addition, having finally had the opportunity to step on Consort Rong, Consort Tongjia had forgotten about the matter.

"Long live the Lord!"

"I have been very lenient with you. Three months is enough time for you to figure out what you really want."

Seeing Lady Tongjia's discomfiture, Consort Shen was almost overjoyed. But the next moment, Kangxi poured cold water on her enthusiasm, saying, "The imperial physician has been summoned to Cining Palace. Didn't Consort Shen know?"

Consort Shen's expression shifted several times before finally turning worried. She anxiously asked, "Did His Majesty come from Cining Palace? How is the Empress Dowager doing these days?"

How could Consort Tongjia allow Borjigit to put on such an affected performance in front of His Majesty? She interrupted, saying, "Since Consort Shen cares so much about the Empress Dowager, why doesn't she go and see for herself?"

Consort Shen glared at Lady Tongjia, and as their eyes met, neither was willing to give way.

In a flash, Consort Shen understood her current situation. After hurriedly apologizing to Emperor Kangxi, she rushed towards Cining Palace.

Clearly, compared to the other woman, Consort Shen's reaction and attitude earned Kangxi's higher regard. Seeing the Emperor's noticeably gentler expression, Consort Tong lowered her head, concealing the ferocity and terror in her eyes.

Damn bitch!

Little did she know that the moment she lowered her head, Kangxi's eyes and brows were once again covered by coldness, as if the gentleness just now was only an illusion of Consort Tongjia.

Where is Uya?

"The rear hall."

Kangxi entered the inner hall, ignoring Wuya Shi who was struggling to get up and bow to him, and asked Liang Jiugong, "Have you found out?"

Liang Jiugong shook his head with a wry smile and apologized, saying, "This servant is useless."

Liang Jiugong was a very useful servant. He rarely made mistakes in the tasks assigned by Kangxi, let alone returned empty-handed like today.

However, Kangxi also knew that it wasn't that Liang Jiugong was truly incompetent, but rather that he had reservations.

Uya was carrying the emperor's child. If she was determined not to confess, Liang Jiugong would be powerless to use any of his methods, unless Kangxi made it clear that he did not need to consider anyone and only wanted the truth.

To Kangxi's surprise, it was Lady Uya. In his memory, this palace maid was clearly an obedient person, just like the former Ji Nai.

It's not that Ji Nai's temperament is bad now, but people who are used to being favored and indulged will inevitably develop a little bit of a temper.

Kangxi Lai Le was interesting.

Surrounded by legendary women like the Empress Dowager and Su Ma La Gu, and having grown up in the palace, he knew from a young age that women should not be underestimated. But perhaps due to his own exceptional talent, or perhaps because those around him were incompetent, Kangxi always managed to see through the clever people around him.

While you might not be able to see the whole picture at a glance, you can at least get a pretty good idea of ​​what's going on through your interactions.

But he had misjudged Wuya before him.

Although Liang Jiugong did not use those torture methods, he did not reveal a single word under questioning, and Wuya's identity was clearly at a disadvantage, which shows his tenacity and deep mind.

Why seek out Consort Rong?

"It's my fault. I shouldn't have approached Consort Rong. If I hadn't, Consort Rong wouldn't have been injured."

"I ask you, why are you searching for Consort Rong?"

With tears welling in her eyes, Lady Uya looked at His Majesty. But as soon as she saw the expression on his face, she seemed to remember the rules and quickly lowered her head. Then, timidly and inadvertently, she stole a glance at Consort Tongjia.

Despite his careful movements, he still managed to catch everyone's attention.

Emperor Kangxi looked at Lady Tongjia with a blank expression, his emotions unreadable.