Let's just drift through life together in this quick transmigration story.

Caiyun had indeed been silenced by Xiong Bufan, and dared not wipe the saliva off her face. She secretly glanced at the Empress and noticed that the Empress's complexion was not good; her face was gloomy and dark.

In the palace, bullying Caiyun is tantamount to slapping the Empress in the face. Today's matter is unlikely to end well. If Caiyun doesn't handle things properly today, she will be punished when she returns to Wutong Palace.

Perhaps the Empress will gradually distance herself from her because of her poor performance.

After weighing the pros and cons in her mind, Caiyun stepped forward and raised her hand to fan Xiong Bufan.

Xiong Bufan was not one to be trifled with. She was being polite to Jin Ku when this annoying woman disturbed her time and time again, and now she even wanted to hit her. Xiong Bufan grabbed Caiyun's wrist, squeezed it, and broke it.

The second wave of screams of the day erupted from Wang Xiaolian's palace: "Ah! Ah! Ah!"

As another first-class palace maid, Caiyue accurately guessed the Empress's thoughts. Seeing the Empress frown, she quickly ordered a eunuch to drag Caiyun away.

Those who serve as servants must always think of their masters, because if their masters are happy, their lives will be easier.

Caiyun was almost dragged to the door when Xiong Bufan pointed at her and said to the Empress, "That person is rude, shouting and yelling in someone else's palace."

Wang Xiaolian has changed. Hearing that the envoy is about to enter the capital, the Empress knew she couldn't anger her now. She softened her expression and said, "Is Jieyou dissatisfied with Wang Mama's teaching? I'll arrange for someone else."

Looking at the woman in front of him, who seemed to be full of malice, Xiong Bufan said nonchalantly, "I want to eat. Hurry up and have them bring the food up."

Seeing Xiong Bufan's matter-of-fact attitude, the Empress suppressed her anger and said, "Someone, serve the princess her meal." Good meal, eat more.

"Yes"

Since we're going to eat, we should eat well. Xiong Bufan said, "I want to eat a whole pig, half a sheep, a chicken, and a duck. Most importantly, we need to eat quickly."

"Remember the princess's request and go and carry it out!"

"Yes"

Looking at the Empress's imposing entourage, Xiong Bufan's desire to get rid of them was obvious; she had no intention of inviting them to dinner.

The Empress, a shrewd woman who had spent over a decade in the palace, naturally understood the expression on Xiong Bufan's face. She flicked her sleeves and said, "Jieyou, let's have our meal!"

The Empress Dowager had other matters to attend to in her palace, so she returned first.

Xiong Bufan waved his hand as if shooing away a fly, "Go away, go away, I won't keep you for dinner."

The empress flicked her sleeves and led her entourage away in a grand procession.

Xiong Bufan considered his gains this time: a pair of bracelets and a meal. He would welcome her if she came more often.

After returning to the palace and handing a package to Caiyue, the Empress swept all the tea sets on the table to the ground and pushed over a porcelain vase that was half a person tall without hesitation.

The palace maids and eunuchs knelt on the ground, not daring to utter a sound, or even breathe heavily. Whenever the Empress was upset outside, she would come back, close the door, and smash things. After she vented her anger, she would replace the things with new ones.

Those who serve as servants have their lives in the hands of their masters. When their masters vent their anger, they can only endure it.

Consort Lin received news from her spies that after returning from Princess Jieyou's palace, the Empress had been throwing things around and laughing uncontrollably. She considered anyone who disliked the Empress her friend. "Prepare the carriage, go to Lingyue Palace," she said, wanting to see how Wang Xiaolian had angered the Empress to such an extent.

Qingyue: Yes

Xiong Bufan felt like she was becoming a monkey in a zoo, with people coming and going in waves. She didn't know if they paid her, but no matter who came, it couldn't affect her meal.

Consort Lin watched as Xiong Bufan kept stuffing things into her mouth, showing no manners befitting a royal princess. She inwardly mocked the Empress, thinking how incompetent she was to not hire a good tutor for the princess. She should just hand over the power to manage the six palaces to her; she would guarantee that she would handle things perfectly.

Xiong Bufan remained silent, and Consort Lin was not angry. It was rare to encounter someone who had angered the Empress, so she didn't mind being lenient with her.

After the person arrived, he didn't say a word, just stared at her with a smile. Xiong Bufan hugged all the food to her chest. Could this be some poor wretch who came to watch her eat?

But this food tastes so off, it's like it's poisoned!

Xiong Bufan quickly spat out the food in her mouth. Last time she ate poisonous food and got a stomachache. It was only because she digested quickly that she was able to survive; otherwise, she would have died from the poison long ago.

Unable to eat the food, Xiong Bufan immediately became irritable, stood up and said to Consort Lin, "What do you want from me?"

Consort Lin answered frankly, "I didn't do anything, I just wanted to see you, and I even brought you a gift."

Qingyue quickly brought over the gold wine pot and wine cups, "Princess."

Xiong Bufan picked up the gold wine pot and weighed it in his hand. The weight was right; it was gold. He treated Consort Lin better, saying, "You're giving me a gift, what do you need me to do with it?"

"Nothing much, a princess sent for a political marriage still needs some personal funds."

This was the first person to give him money without him having to do anything, so Xiong Bufan sincerely thanked them, "Thank you."

"Your Highness is too kind."

"You're not going back, are you?"

Before Consort Lin could speak, Qingyue said, "Princess, there's no need to worry. Our Consort has no reason to take back what she gave away."

"Alright, you can go now!"

This was the first time Consort Lin had ever seen someone dismiss someone so soon after receiving their gifts. Even if someone disliked something, they would at least be polite. This was the first time she had ever seen someone so blatantly dismiss someone. "What?"

Xiong Bufan: "I told you to leave, don't bother me while I'm working."

If it weren't for the fact that it was Jin Jiuhu, Xiong Bufan would have thrown this strange old woman out long ago.

Qingyue reprimanded, "Princess, you are being far too unreasonable."

Xiong Bufan, with a roguish air, said, "What's this about being reasonable or unreasonable? I'll do whatever I want. You guys get out of here."

Consort Lin glanced at the vomit on the ground, but didn't dwell on it too much, and left with her maids and servants.

On the way back, Qingyue couldn't understand why her mistress, who always wanted to be the best and never suffer a loss, had suddenly changed her personality. She asked cautiously, "Your Highness, what happened?"

Consort Lin: "The food on that table is poisoned."

Qingyue was completely bewildered by these words, but she still followed up with Consort Lin, saying, "Your Highness is wise; someone must be trying to frame you."

Consort Lin sat silently in the sedan chair. The Empress had a princess of marriageable age. When a marriage alliance was needed, Wang Xiaolian was brought out of the Cold Palace to replace Wang Yuening. Now, fearing that Wang Xiaolian would not cooperate, she actually gave her a slow poison.

If she hadn't been so sharp-eyed and noticed Wang Xiaolian vomiting up the food, she wouldn't have suspected poisoning. The Empress is as ruthless as ever.