Yixiu is reborn, fights against her elder sister, and becomes the queen mother

Concubine Qi was immediately praised by Concubine Duan. She glanced at Zhen Huan and said, "Wan Changzai, since the servant beside you doesn't know the rules and offended Concubine Bi, then according to the palace rules, give him ten slaps on the face as a warning to others!"

Zhen Huan didn't want to cause any more trouble, but Liu Zhu was her personal maid who had grown up with her, and now she had offended Huanbi because of her.

She had no choice but to continue begging for mercy, "Although Liu Zhu made a mistake, Concubine Qi is the most tolerant person. Moreover, Bi just promised not to pursue the matter further. I hope Concubine Qi will be magnanimous."

Concubine Qi had no grudge against Zhen Huan, but she could not resist Concubine Duan's fanning the flames.

"In terms of seniority, Sister was once an undercover agent, just like Consort Xian and Consort Hua. Sister also has children. Now that the Empress is in charge of the six palaces alone, it's inevitable that there will be times when she fails to oversee things. Why don't you share the Empress's worries now?"

Concubine Qi's vanity suddenly rose, and she ordered: "It's okay for the servants under you not to know the rules, but I didn't expect Wan Chang to not know the rules in front of you! Since Wan Chang wants to plead for this palace maid, then you should kneel here and reflect on your mistakes!"

Zhen Huan lowered her head helplessly and knelt on the ground.

She originally thought that since she was punished, Concubine Qi would let Liu Zhu go, but she didn't expect that Concubine Qi still punished Liu Zhu.

"As the saying goes, there is no order without rules. This palace has always been based on hierarchy. Now Bi is the emperor's concubine, and you, a servant, dare to offend her. Cuiguo, smash her mouth!"

Cuiguo felt helpless. What did today's incident have to do with her master?

Could it be that because the master has promised justice for Bi today, the emperor and the empress will think that the master has the ability to assist in managing the six palaces?

Concubine Duan saw Cuiguo's reluctance, so she pushed her again, "Cuiguo, just beat her without worry. Even if this matter today comes before the Emperor, we are still in the right. The Empress said in front of all the concubines that day that Bi's status is different now. This servant clearly doesn't take the Empress' words seriously, so I won't hesitate to beat him to death."

After hearing this, Cuiguo had no choice but to step forward and slap Liuzhu hard several times until red marks appeared on Liuzhu's face, and then she stopped.

The crisp sound of slaps echoed in the imperial garden. Huanbi looked at this scene and felt a little bit sorry.

She was about to speak to persuade him, but Xia He beside her gently pulled her back, "Now is the time for you to establish your authority, young lady, please don't be soft-hearted."

Huanbi pinched the handkerchief, a look of determination flashed across her eyes. Now that it has come to this, there is no going back.

She took a few steps forward and bowed to Concubine Qi and Concubine Duan. "I would like to thank Concubine Qi and Concubine Duan for your help. I am very grateful."

Concubine Duan smiled and stepped forward to help Huanbi up. "Oh, stop thanking me now. If you want to thank someone, thank Concubine Qi instead. You didn't know that Concubine Qi is the most kind-hearted person in the palace and has a very good temper. If you have free time in the future, please come and sit with me and Concubine Qi."

Concubine Qi coughed lightly and pretended to refuse, saying, "Hey, I was just teaching a palace maid who didn't know the rules a lesson."

But Concubine Qi had already started to feel proud in her heart. She even felt that now that Concubine Xian and Concubine Hua had lost the power to assist in managing the six palaces, if her abilities could be seen by the Emperor and the Empress, perhaps she would be the next person to assist in managing the six palaces.

By then, even my Third Prince would be proud of himself!

In order to show her authority, Concubine Qi pretended to be stern and scolded Zhen Huan: "Since Wan Chang is so ignorant of the rules, then kneel down in the wind so that Wan Chang can wake up again."

Zhen Huan also has her own pride. She was humiliated by these three people so wantonly that her heart was burning with rage.

Why? Why do you treat yourself like this?

I just want to survive well in this harem, why do you always force myself?

Is it really impossible to survive in this harem without the emperor's favor?

After Concubine Qi, Concubine Duan, and Huanbi left, Liu Zhu wanted to help Zhen Huan up, but was stopped by Zhen Huan.

"What? Haven't you learned enough from the lesson just now? If someone sees us getting up and tells Concubine Qi, will Concubine Qi chase us to Suiyuxuan to punish us?"

Liu Zhu's eyes were filled with heartache, and she couldn't help but let her tears fall.

"My lady, it's all my fault. I've implicated you."

Zhen Huan shook her head helplessly. "Today, just treat this as a lesson. Don't conflict with anyone in the future. Today we have learned the treacherous nature of the people in the palace."

Zhen Huan knelt for two hours, until both the master and the servant's knees were numb and painful before they dared to leave.

After Huipin went to visit Zhen Huan, she found that Zhen Huan had injured her knee. After asking, she learned about what happened today.

She was so angry that she wanted to drag Zhen Huan to find Huanbi to reason with her, but was stopped by Zhen Huan.

"Sister Mei, I know you feel sorry for me, but Huanbi is deeply favored by the emperor now, so why should we offend her?"

Shen Meizhuang's eyes regained clarity. She slowly closed them and sighed, "Huan'er, you are right. In this harem, the emperor's favor is the most important thing. We have been together since childhood. I know what you are thinking, but..."

Zhen Huan could no longer suppress the grievance in her heart, and she threw herself into Shen Meiyu's arms and burst into tears.

After calming down, Zhen Huan decided to let go of everything in the past. In this harem, only being favored can bring dignity.

If you are not favored, you are a slave and can be stepped on.

.........

Gyeongin Palace

Jianqiu helped Yixiu remove her hairpins and rings. While loosening her shoulders, she asked in confusion, "Why did Concubine Duan suddenly target Concubine Wan? Even if she wanted to take action, she should have targeted Concubine Hua."

Yixiu smiled slightly, as if she had everything under control.

"She wants to muddy the waters in the harem. The more people vying for the emperor's favor, the more the emperor's attention will be diverted. In desperation, Concubine Hua will take action against these people. As soon as she takes action, Concubine Duan will seize the opportunity to use her as leverage."

Jianqiu didn't expect that Concubine Duan would have such thoughts. If it weren't for Yixiu, she wouldn't be able to see it at all.

"Then why is Concubine Duan so sure that Concubine Wan is the key to this matter? Concubine Wan is not favored at all!"

Yixiu waved her hand, signaling Jianqiu not to press it anymore.

She walked over to the couch and said casually, "Wan Changzai is indeed not favored, but she is a key figure among this group of most favored newcomers. An Changzai was once good friends with her, Huipin was her close friend, and Bi Yingda was once her maid. Do you think she is the key?"

Jianqiu brought Yixiu a cup of tea and replied with a smile, "The Queen is indeed wise. Even if Concubine Duan has a thousand tricks, she can't escape the Queen's control."