Quick transmigration to punish scumbags, have a child to inherit everything from them

If Shen Qingyao hadn't taken the irritability pill she had prepared, she might have actually fallen for the Empress's scheme, harboring resentment towards Liang Qiuli and plotting a vicious scheme to deal with her.

But now, Shen Qingyao's rationality has been eroded by the rage-inducing pill, and she will probably just lose her temper on the spot.

As expected, Shen Qingyao's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. She slammed her hand on the table and said sternly.

"What nonsense! How could I not be Minister Shen's daughter? Consort Liang, you need to provide evidence before you speak!"

The other concubines, those who were well-informed, had all heard the rumor to some extent, so seeing Shen Qingyao's excited appearance, although they dared not say anything openly, they felt that it was somewhat believable.

Shen Qingyao was the wife of Cui Yuande, the former Vice Minister of Rites. Later, through some unknown means, she entered the palace as the second daughter of Vice Minister Shen.

Consort Liang was somewhat frightened by Shen Qingyao's murderous expression, but after she came to her senses, she continued to act according to the Empress's instructions.

"Your Majesty, I would never dare to speak nonsense. As for the evidence..."

Consort Liang glanced at Liang Qiuli out of the corner of her eye, seemingly waiting for some instructions.

"It was you! You framed me on purpose!"

Shen Qingyao also noticed Consort Liang's underhanded actions and instantly realized that Liang Qiuli was making trouble behind her back, trying to ruin her reputation.

She must be jealous of me!

Shen Qingyao's face turned even uglier. She turned around abruptly, pointed at Liang Qiuli, and shouted loudly.

"Aren't you just a lowly palace maid in Zichen Palace who serves tea and water? You've gained a little favor from the Emperor, and you think you're something special? How dare you frame me!"

Overwhelmed by repeated resentment, Shen Qingyao had long lost her temper; she wanted nothing more than to tear Liang Qiuli to pieces on the spot.

Thinking this to himself, he did just that, rushing straight up to Liang Qiuli and raising his hand to slap her.

Liang Qiuli was prepared and planned to dodge Shen Qingyao's attack, but after seeing a bright yellow dress at the door, she was slapped by Shen Qingyao.

"stop!"

"presumptuous!"

Two voices rang out simultaneously, belonging to the Emperor and the Empress.

"See the Emperor."

Everyone was startled when they heard the Emperor's voice. They all stood up and bowed towards the door.

The emperor ignored them and strode over to Liang Qiuli, who was still somewhat dazed from being hit. His gaze fell on her swollen cheeks, and a hint of heartache flashed in his eyes.

He then turned to look at the Empress, his tone cold and authoritative.

"Empress, is this how you manage the harem!"

The Empress turned pale with fright at the Emperor's sudden questioning, and she hurriedly explained.

"Your Majesty, I just..."

"Just what?"

The emperor interrupted her, his voice even more stern.

The Empress kept searching her mind for a reason. She couldn't very well say that she herself hadn't expected that Shen Qingyao, this brainless and irritable maniac, would actually beat Consort Rong in public after being provoked by her people.

How could she explain this?

The Empress was flustered, but she forced herself to remain calm. She took a deep breath to compose herself and then slowly spoke.

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. It was my carelessness that led to this. Please punish me."

The Empress could only downplay the issue, since no one knew that it was she who had instigated Consort Liang to anger Shen Qingyao.

The emperor's anger did not subside when he saw the empress bowing her head and admitting her mistake.

He then turned his gaze to Shen Qingyao, who had hit him, his eyes filled with disappointment.

How did that kind-hearted woman who once captivated him become like this?

"Shen Qingyao, do you know your mistake?"

The emperor's voice was deep and cold, each word like an invisible hammer striking Shen Qingyao's heart.

Shen Qingyao then realized something was wrong. Why was she so impulsive as to attack Liang Qiuli in the Empress's palace?

Even if you hate someone, you shouldn't.

“Your Majesty, it was Consort Liang who said that my identity was questionable and led me to suspect Consort Rong. That’s why I acted impulsively and hit her.”

Shen Qingyao's voice trembled slightly as she looked up at the emperor, her eyes filled with pleading and fear.

"Is there a problem with your identity?"

The emperor frowned, his gaze sharp as a knife as he looked at Consort Liang.

Consort Liang turned pale and immediately knelt down, frantically trying to explain herself.

"Your Majesty, I did not incite Consort Shen to suspect Consort Rong. I merely... merely mentioned the rumors I've heard in the palace recently, saying... saying... that Consort Shen was once the wife of Vice Minister Cui!"

Upon hearing this, the emperor's face revealed a complex expression.

Shen Qingyao's identity is indeed problematic, but that doesn't mean it can be used as a pretext for discussion.

It's understandable that Shen Qingyao was angry.

"Empress, is this how you manage the harem? Allowing the concubines to gossip and spread rumors?"

The emperor finally turned his gaze back to the empress, his tone filled with displeasure.

The Empress's heart tightened, and she continued to plead guilty, "Your Majesty, I am guilty and beg for your punishment."

The emperor had made a decision on this matter.

"Since the Empress alone cannot manage the harem well, let Consort Rong assist in managing it."

As for Consort Shen, she was punished for disrespecting her superiors, and was fined three months' salary and confined to her quarters for three months as a warning to others.

Consort Liang was demoted to the rank of Jieyu and had her salary reduced for one year as a punishment for making unwarranted comments about the other concubines.

The Empress must also investigate whoever spread this rumor and find out who dares to stir up trouble in my harem!

After Liang Qiuli was beaten, she needed to be comforted, and the appointment of her assistant in managing the harem was a form of compensation.

Although Shen Qingyao was somewhat easily angered and impulsive, it was understandable that she was provoked because of her identity.

As for Consort Liang, she not only spoke ill of the concubines this time, but also revealed the emperor's secret. Of course, she should be severely punished so that no one in the harem would dare to talk about Shen Qingyao's identity anymore.

Liang Qiuli's face was still burning. Shen Qingyao had really gone all out. After hearing the emperor's decision, she was dissatisfied that the emperor had only lightly punished Shen Qingyao.

No wonder she was the emperor's eternal white moonlight!

However, it's a good thing that the dog emperor gave the empress some of the palace power to her, after all, what's more important to a man than power!

"Your Majesty, we will obey your decree!"

The Empress led everyone in bowing.

Looking at Liang Qiuli's still somewhat swollen face, the emperor felt a pang of pity. Under the complex gazes of the crowd, he helped her up and then left Fengyi Palace with her.