In the original plot, Shen Meizhuang would never have thought of doing this.

She would only give her share to Zhen Huan and then encourage Zhen Huan to compete for favor.

As long as you are favored, the people in the Imperial Household Department will not dare to deprive you of your money.

But now Shen Meizhuang has become bolder after seeing the emperor's intention to protect his concubines.

She thought that since the emperor was so fair, the queen would definitely be able to make decisions for the concubines.

If the Queen doesn't help, she will tell the Emperor about this matter. She can't let Huan'er suffer any injustice.

Shen Meizhuang's sonorous and powerful words fell.

The atmosphere at the scene became quiet.

The old ladies in the harem, such as Concubine Qi, Concubine Jing, and Noble Lady Cao, subconsciously cast their eyes on Concubine Hua.

Anyone who knows a bit knows that the current head of the Imperial Household Department, Huang Gui, is all Hua Fei's men.

Regardless of whether they were distant relatives or not, there was no doubt that he listened to Concubine Hua in private.

He was also promoted to the position of chief steward by Concubine Hua herself.

The Queen had fought with Concubine Hua before and wanted to recommend her own person.

However, the emperor was afraid of Nian Gengyao and doted on Hua Fei almost without any principles, so the queen was defeated.

Huang Guiquan is Hua Fei's man, so Shen Meizhuang's report has hit a brick wall.

Feeling the gazes of others as if they were real, Concubine Hua's face darkened.

Damn Huang Guiquan, didn’t she warn me not to be greedy?

How could he be so greedy that even Concubine Zhen was there!

She didn't know about Zhen Changzai, but Hua Fei knew that Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Changzai were good friends.

Someone with Shen Meizhuang's temper would definitely not be able to tolerate it.

Concubine Hua gritted her teeth secretly.

Huang Guiquan was the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department, and she enjoyed a lot of advantages. She was always the first to choose the good things.

If it is replaced, the benefits will inevitably be lost.

Moreover, with the position of the Chief of the Imperial Household Department in hand, the benefits are far more than just having a permanent servant.

Hua Fei couldn't help but secretly resent: Huang Guiquan is short-sighted!

Therefore, Concubine Hua wanted to excuse Huang Guiquan immediately. She subconsciously pinched her handkerchief and said in a lazy voice:

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs has always been careful and reliable, rarely making mistakes. I guess it was the newcomer who made the mistake this time."

Yes, if something goes wrong, push it to the newcomers and save the ones you really want to save.

This is a routine operation for those in power.

Hua Fei said this easily. If the Queen had been sensible, Huang Guiquan could have avoided punishment.

However, this matter could be a big deal or a small one, and the Queen had long disliked Concubine Hua.

This is a rare opportunity to attack Concubine Hua, will she let it go?

Then we must not let it go.

Yixiu put her handkerchief over her lips to hide the fleeting smile.

Putting down her handkerchief, she became the serious and dignified queen again.

Yixiu said seriously, "How can a newcomer get involved in matters like allocating quotas to concubines? You can't make a decision casually.

In my opinion, a thorough investigation should be conducted, and those who acted recklessly should be apprehended and severely punished to serve as a warning to others."

Shen Meizhuang thought so too. After all, she had been raised as a mistress since she was a child, and she had a straightforward personality. She could not tolerate any grain of sand in her eyes.

Besides, Zhen Huan was really wronged.

Shen Meizhuang wanted to vent her anger for her good sister, so when she heard the Queen say this, she echoed it righteously:

"That's what the Queen said.

I also heard from Zhen Changzai's personal maid that they were driven out by people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs that day.

He also said that what they were given was charcoal, and told them not to be ungrateful.

Such egregious behavior must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others and deter them from doing anything reckless in the future."

"What? There's such a thing?" Concubine Qi, who was enjoying the fun, said with a smile, adding fuel to the fire:

"Are the Imperial Household Department trying to turn the tables? How dare they treat the concubines like this? If word gets out, people who don't know will think it's poor management!"

Concubine Qi was resentful of Concubine Hua for mocking her last time and forcing the emperor to go from her palace to Concubine Hua's palace.

After a quarrel, I always want to get back at someone.

This time, when she got the chance, she started talking without thinking.

However, she said she was happy, but she ignored the fact that in addition to Concubine Hua, there was also a Queen Mother in charge of the harem.

Her words were a satire on Concubine Hua as well as the Queen.

This earned the Queen a displeased look.

Concubine Qi was still unaware and was laughing happily to herself. If someone didn't know, they would think she had encountered some happy event.

Hua Fei's face froze for a moment.

Concubine Qi's words were purely to cause trouble and hurt people, so she could just ignore them.

Just find an opportunity to take revenge.

But the Queen's words definitely showed that she didn't want to let it go easily.

The Queen herself ordered a thorough investigation, and Huang Guiquan was not very secretive in his actions, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would be punished.

Forget it, she had already warned Huang Guiquan not to be corrupt, and it was Huang Guiquan's own fault that he was punished.

Seeing the change in Concubine Hua's expression, Yixiu asked with a faint smile, "What do you think, Concubine Hua?"

Hua Fei: "Then I will obey the Queen and investigate carefully."

She was completely unaware of Huang Guiquan's ideas and actions this time. She looked straight at the queen without feeling guilty at all.

Upon seeing this, the Queen paused, then nodded, "Very good. Jianqiu, tell everyone to investigate this incident of misappropriation of Concubine Zhen's silver, silk, and charcoal."

Shen Meizhuang took a deep breath and showed a relaxed smile on her face. That's great. The Queen did not take it lightly, which proved that this matter should have nothing to do with the Queen.

Then, we must seek justice for Huanhuan.

Yixiu was in a good mood, and the smile on her face deepened as she said:

"Okay, if there's nothing else, sisters please go back to the palace first."

Concubine Hua stood up first and performed a standard squat salute, "I'll take my leave." Then she left without looking back.

Her attitude was perfunctory, but she was very polite.

In the past, she would have certainly been perfunctory in her greetings.

That's because she was sure that the Queen wouldn't dare to get angry, and the Emperor wouldn't make the decision for the Queen.

But it's different now. If Concubine Hua dares to be perfunctory, the Queen will definitely hold on to her, and the Emperor... will also stand on the side that is right.

After all, things are different from before. She, Hua Fei, is no longer favored by the emperor.

No longer in love, or... no longer caring about her brother Nian Gengyao, the general behind her?

Leaving Jingren Palace.

Hua Fei thought about the Thirteenth Prince who had suddenly been given a new position. The Emperor's expression when he told her that he disliked corruption flashed through her mind. She felt uneasy.

Hopefully, things won't go in an unpredictable direction...

Hua Fei walked quickly, but the other sisters walked slowly. They all respectfully and neatly performed a deep squatting salute to Yi Xiuxing and said in unison, "I will take my leave."

They just walked out in groups of three or four.

Concubine Cao and Concubine Li were a step slower. By the time they left, Concubine Hua's sedan chair had already been lifted up.

Concubine Li felt a little uneasy. She looked at Concubine Cao and said, "Should we go to Yikun Palace?"

Although she usually liked to bicker with Concubine Cao, they also spent a lot of time being scolded together, so Concubine Li and Concubine Cao had a wonderful "comradeship" relationship.

Concubine Cao sighed inwardly, "Go ahead, otherwise, if the Empress comes looking for us, we'll end up in trouble."

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