Rong Fei is not honored

After looking at Consort Nara, Ji Nai instructed the servants around her, "Just go and find whatever you need..." Before he could finish speaking, he realized something was wrong and immediately changed his words, "If it's not something urgent, just send someone back to get it. I'm used to using my own things."

Normally, the person in charge should be the principal concubine, but isn't the principal concubine of Changchun Palace the "murderer" Consort Xi? Ji Nai felt that the people around Nara would not trust Consort Xi to handle anything.

Ji Nai didn't say anything about whether he felt at ease or not; bringing this up now would only be stirring up trouble. Although the servants around Consort Nara all wore expressions of resentment, even without others adding fuel to the fire, they probably already hated Consort Xi.

"Don't worry about a lack of manpower. Her Majesty the Empress is virtuous and will definitely send people to help after receiving the news." He paused, then added, "Wan Fu, don't worry either, there will be people guarding the place."

"This servant thanks Consort Rong on behalf of my mistress."

Ji Nai sighed and left the room, afraid that his presence would disturb the imperial physician.

Turning around, the anxiety and heaviness on his face vanished without a trace. Ji Nai could clearly see that the servant beside Noble Lady Nara, besides resentment, clearly harbored something else in his expression, as if... he dared not speak out against his anger?

Was it because Consort Xi came from the Hesheli family and was worried that her mistress wouldn't be able to get justice? No, it was more like... coupled with the nanny's hesitation just now, Ji Nai could almost be certain that his guess was true.

Ji Nai closed his eyes briefly, then strode out and immediately spotted Consort Hui, whose face clearly said, "I'm watching the show." It had been a long time since he'd seen her.

When did the estrangement begin? It seems to have started after the Empress Dowager began to get closer to Yinti, but it doesn't seem like she really had such intentions, since Yanxi Palace didn't seem to be very enthusiastic towards Shou Kang Palace.

However, Ji Nai had no energy to focus on Consort Hui at the moment. Instead, the other woman looked away guiltily and even tried to hide behind Granny Wu.

What a good trick to cover up one's own mistake.

Ji Nai didn't even bother to look at Wu Mama's distorted face, and said to Xiao Anzi beside him, "Go to Kunning Palace. If the Empress has already sent people to Changchun Palace and Jingyang Palace, then forget it."

She didn't think Empress Niohuru would make any mistakes, but what if she did? There might be someone audacious enough to try and take advantage of the situation.

After instructing Xiao Anzi, Ji Nai turned his gaze back to Consort Hui and the others, and said sternly, "What are you all doing here? Go back to your own palaces!"

This was the first time anyone had seen Consort Rong speak so sternly. They were taken aback at first, and then someone who was not convinced shouted, "I was just worried about Consort Nara. Why did Your Highness Consort Rong expel us? Isn't that too domineering?"

"Insolence! How dare you defy your superiors? Guards, drag her out. If she doesn't obediently return to her own palace and remain there, she'll kneel at the gates of Changchun Palace!"

The person who spoke up had eyes wide with rage, but dared not utter a sound under Consort Rong's imposing presence. After being dragged out of Changchun Palace by palace servants, he covered his face and returned home dejectedly.

Whether she harbored resentment towards Consort Rong because of this, only she herself knows.

The remaining people, including Consort Hui, were still confused, but they dared not disobey. Under Consort Rong's gaze, they walked out like quails.

Just then, Consort Tong, Consort Shen, and the palace servants from Kunning Palace arrived.

Consort Tong immediately began to sow discord, saying, "Consort Rong is really quite powerful. Even Her Majesty the Empress hasn't spoken yet, but you've already made arrangements."

After saying that, she deliberately glanced at the palace servants from Kunning Palace, and exaggeratedly covered her mouth with a laugh, saying, "That's right, Her Majesty the Empress isn't here, is she? It's just your servants who came, so..."

"Tongjia Shi, if you can't speak properly, then shut your mouth," Ji Nai said coldly to Tongjia Shi.

"you dare!"

"Why wouldn't I dare? In terms of rank, we are both concubines, but I have an extra title. In terms of seniority, I have served His Majesty for many years and have five sons and one daughter."

"If it weren't for Empress Dowager Cihe's sake, and my reluctance to cause His Majesty any trouble, I would really think I'm afraid of you!"

Consort Rong's sudden outburst shocked everyone, even the palace servants of Kunning Palace, who had been frowning, were stunned.

Ji Nai exuded an aura of authority, glanced at everyone present, and said, "Except for Consort Tong, Consort Shen, and the people from Kunning Palace, everyone else, go back!"

Consort Tong, who had just come to her senses, was about to say something, but she choked on her words because of Consort Hui's almost panicked escape.

She's truly hopeless; no wonder she can't compare to Consort Rong, and to this day she's still just a disfavored Consort Hui.

Consort Hui, whom Consort Hui looked down upon, hurried along while touching her heart.

Panting as she chased after her, Granny Wu said, "Master, we're out now, you can slow down."

Consort Hui glanced at Granny Wu and said helplessly, "Do you think I was frightened by Consort Rong, which is why I ran like I was being chased by a ghost?"

Granny Wu gave an awkward smile but did not reply.

"Hmph! Consort Rong's behavior is so out of character, just you wait and see, something must have happened."

"...So, Master doesn't want to get into trouble?"

"Otherwise what? It's all my fault for arriving too early. I should have known better than to come here just to see the Hesheli family make a fool of themselves..."

The rest of the words were scattered in the wind.

Changchun Palace

With Consort Hui taking the lead, the other concubines also left one after another.

Consort Tong sneered, "The news of Consort Xi pushing down Noble Lady Nara has already spread throughout the six palaces. Even if Consort Rong wanted to step forward to protect the reputation of the Hesheli family, it would be too late."

These words were practically an open admission that Consort Rong wanted to curry favor with the Hesheli family, which was why she forced everyone else to leave in order to silence public opinion.

Ji Nai ignored Tong Jia and looked at Consort Shen, saying, "You are not the highest-ranking consort, yet I have kept you here. Do you know why?"

Although Consort Shen had her suspicions, she pretended to know nothing and said, "Please enlighten me, Your Highness."

"Because of the Empress Dowager, you are spared, only to serve as a witness. However, you should know what you should say and what you should not say."

Leaving behind the thoughtful Consort Shen and the palace maids of Kunning Palace, as well as the ever-sneering Consort Tong, Ji Nai turned and walked towards the main hall of Changchun Palace.

As expected, Consort Xi blocked her way.

Ji Nai instructed Yu Hu and Xiao Anzi, who had returned, "Whoever dares to stop us again, tie them up."

As the unstoppable Consort Rong entered the main hall, Granny Tong whispered in her mistress's ear, "My mistress, something doesn't seem right."

How could Consort Tong not know? In fact, she was already starting to regret it. Perhaps she shouldn't have argued with Consort Rong earlier. Not only had she lost face in public, but she might have also gotten herself into a big mess.

Consort Rong swayed, and Li Mama, who was standing beside her, couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

The master and servant reacted this way entirely because of the servant who shouldn't have been there.

It just so happens that she appeared at Changchun Palace at this very moment, and it just so happens that she hid and dared not make a sound.