I am favored by the tyrant, so what if I am vicious?

"If you really despise her now, you can just tell me directly. I will send someone to escort her out of the palace and give her freedom. After all, you shouldn't let anyone whip her. Even if she made a mistake, you can just drive her out of the palace. Why treat her so cruelly?"

Concubine Li quickly agreed: "Exactly, what kind of personality does a maid who has served me for many years have to be so cruel?"

“It’s really pitiful!”

For a moment, everyone looked at Zhou Lingge with blame and suspicion.

Zhou Lingge didn't expect Qingying to rush in like this.

Didn’t she instruct people to lock Qingying up?

She turned her head and looked at Qiao'er.

Qiao'er shook her head with a somewhat unhappy expression.

She sent people to lock Qingying up...but the Queen also secretly sent people to release Qingying.

Yuanchen Palace is so big and there are many palace servants.

It is impossible that every palace servant is controllable.

Who are some of these spies? No one can tell for sure.

Zhou Lingge pursed her lips lightly, her eyes moving.

Perhaps, this is not a bad thing.

The appearance of Qingying may bring her a different surprise.

She was worried about what to do with Qingying.

After all, if she secretly executed Qingying, Zhou Shiya would definitely be suspicious and would send someone to investigate the cause of Qingying's death. No matter how she dealt with Qingying, Zhou Shiya would be like a dog, biting her tightly!

Zhou Shiya can kill someone by borrowing a knife... then she can also kill someone by borrowing a knife.

Maybe this time, she can make Zhou Shiya the butcher knife in her hand that she wields towards Qingying?

Qingying is a variable, and it is undeniable that there are bound to be many risks involved.

Maybe this sharp weapon will hurt her!

But... you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child.

Now that it has come to this, there is no turning back for her.

Qingying must die!

And she can't dirty her own hands!

She also wanted to use Qingying to test her current position in Qin Feiling's heart. Where was his bottom line of tolerance towards her?

Only by testing his inner feelings can she know whether she really has the capital to act so arrogantly in this harem in the future!

Zhou Lingge lowered her eyes, she did not refute...she just replied in a low voice.

"She made some mistakes. As the master, can't I punish her?"

She raised her eyes and glanced at Qin Feiling: "I don't think I have done anything wrong."

"Qingying, relying on our past relationship as master and servant, has repeatedly committed crimes against his superiors... As your Majesty's Consort, I naturally have the right to punish servants. Everything I do is within the rules..."

She was extremely frank and directly admitted that she had hit Qingying.

This frankness made Zhou Shiya very happy.

It’s good that you admit that you hit Qingying.

She can then proceed to the next step.

I thought Zhou Lingge had become smarter now, but now it seems that he is just so-so.

Everything Zhou Lingge does is based on the favor of His Majesty. If His Majesty dislikes her, what right does she have to be so arrogant?

Your Majesty has always thought that Zhou Lingge is well-behaved, cute, gentle and straightforward.

But if Zhou Lingge's inner self is not so pure and beautiful, would Your Majesty still love and favor Zhou Lingge so much?

Zhou Shiya smiled faintly, she really wanted to see it.

She hid the smile in her eyes and sighed softly: "Even if Qingying committed insubordination, you can just reprimand her a few words. Why did you have to use such harsh measures on her?"

"Concubine Jia, since you entered the palace... your personality has really changed a lot. Sometimes... I feel like I don't recognize you anymore. I remember when you were in the Zhou family, you always followed the rules and were cautious. But now... your temper has become even worse, and you can't tolerate even a grain of sand in your eyes."

"No matter what, Qingying and you have been master and servant for many years. You've said before that you've always treated Qingying like a sister. Now that you've entered the palace and become Concubine Jia... you've become even more harsh on Qingying. You trust other palace servants, but refuse to show Qingying even a little tolerance and tenderness. Sigh, Concubine Jia... sometimes, people should just be more nostalgic."

Concubine Li quickly agreed, "Yes, if people don't cherish the past and don't cherish the elderly... how selfish they are! Anyway, the first-class palace maids serving me were all brought over from my mother's family. I treat them well, and they reciprocate, so naturally they are loyal to me..."

"Between people, hearts are exchanged..."

Concubine Rou also said something.

"The Persian cat I have now is one I've kept since I was in my boudoir. It's been five years now."

Concubine Li smiled and looked at Concubine Rou: "We are all nostalgic people. We are not like those who are easily bored with the old and love the new..."

"I heard that Qingying once saved Concubine Jia's life. Tsk tsk tsk...but now..."

They almost pointed at Zhou Lingge's nose and scolded her for being ungrateful.

Zhou Shiya raised her eyes to see Qin Feiling's reaction.

But his face turned gloomy and he looked unhappy.

Zhou Lingge bent his knees and knelt on the ground again.

Her body even trembled, and she was obviously scared.

Zhou Shiya raised her eyebrows and chuckled.

She glanced at Nanny Zhou...it was almost time, so we could proceed to the next step.

Nanny Zhou immediately understood Zhou Shiya's hint.

She hugged the wounded Qingying tightly, combed her hair, and asked softly, "Qingying, what did you do to deserve Concubine Jia's abuse of you like this?"

"Don't be afraid. The Empress is here to support you, and His Majesty is also wise and powerful... He will definitely help you get justice."

Qingying lay in Nanny Zhou's arms, sobbing in grievance.

She almost didn't dare to look up at Zhou Lingge.

Suddenly, she murmured in a voice like a kitten.

"Slave...slave saw it..."

Aunt Zhou's eyes were filled with excitement, and she asked quickly, "What did you see?"

Qingying bit her lips tightly. She seemed to be extremely afraid of Zhou Lingge. She even looked up in the direction of Zhou Lingge.

Nanny Zhou continued to soothe you softly, "Don't be afraid, just say whatever you want to say... The Queen and His Majesty will definitely not let you be bullied any longer."

Zhou Shiya's voice became even gentler, and she patiently said, "That's right, Qingying, don't be afraid. You are our Zhou family's illegitimate child, and I will definitely support you."

"As the saying goes, every family has its own rules, every country has its own laws. No matter who that person is, as long as she makes a mistake, I will not let her off lightly today. I believe that Your Majesty will not openly cover up for her..."

Qingying gritted her teeth secretly and immediately made up her mind to risk everything.

Zhou Lingge, don't blame her.

She was soft-hearted and didn't kill herself, giving herself a chance to turn the tide. So don't blame her for stepping on her shoulders to climb up.

As long as she doesn't die, she will never let Zhou Lingge have an easy time.

Qingying thought of what Han Mubai had said to her, and she felt even more angry.

If Han Mubai doesn't like her, then she won't let Zhou Lingge and Han Mubai have an easy time!

At worst, we'll die together!

Qingying's eyes were filled with determination. She pushed Nanny Zhou away, resting her forehead on the cold floor. She shouted hoarsely, "Two days ago, I lost a pair of earrings belonging to Concubine Jia. For some reason, they ended up in Young Master Han's hands... Concubine Jia was furious, and Young Master Han was also furious. They arrested me that very night and assaulted me..."