Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 703 My Ship

Consort Yi changed the subject, saying, "But we can't really do nothing. Seventh Princess is too young, and I'm pregnant. Once... I won't be able to escape."

Guo Luoluo's face turned pale, and she lost all interest in lamenting the passing of spring and autumn. She hurriedly asked, "Then what should we do?"

"We stay in the courtyard during the day, and at night... as long as His Majesty doesn't come, we sleep together. We'll add a few more palace maids on night watch, and they can sleep on the footstools. Luckily, it's summer now..."

Cheng Qiangong

Consort Tong frowned and said, "Granny, shall we move outside too... No, no rush. The actions of Zhongcui Palace cannot be kept secret from Cining Palace. The Empress Dowager will surely summon Consort Rong. Let's wait for news first."

Granny Tong comforted her, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Perhaps it's just a hooligan's story. What kind of knowledge could Consort Rong possibly have? Maybe it really is her..."

"Granny!" Consort Tong interrupted Granny Tong's slanderous words sharply. It wasn't that she couldn't stand others defaming Consort Rong, but rather, "His Majesty and so many ministers believed it. Do you think you're smarter than them?"

Granny Tong's face paled, and she explained, "Master, this servant only..."

"Granny, no matter what your reason is, you shouldn't say such things. His Majesty is already overwhelmed with worry about this matter, and if your words get out, it will be framing Consort Rong for plotting this deception. Not to mention what will happen to Consort Rong, we will not come out on top either."

Even if His Majesty doesn't punish them, are all those ministers from the previous dynasty so magnanimous? What, they were completely fooled, but you saw through the deception at a glance? Are you so smart that they're all fools?

Looking at the pale-faced Granny Tong, Consort Tong felt impatient. Even if she knew Granny Tong was trying to comfort her, so what? Her intentions were good, but they would only bring trouble upon her. To her, this kind of intention was like poison wrapped in honey.

"The matter originated from Zhongcui Palace. Even if we do nothing, do you think Consort Rong can escape? Not to mention others, the Hesheli family will never let go of such a good opportunity. They will definitely tear off a piece of flesh before they are satisfied."

Has the old nanny forgotten the stillborn child born to Consort Nara? The Crown Prince is in disgrace, yet Zhongcui Palace remains flawless like a beautiful jade. How can the Hesheli family accept this?

They themselves lack the ability to mitigate the negative impact of the previous incident on the Crown Prince, so they're only dragging others down with them. Consort Rong is bound to suffer greatly this time; we should just watch and not get involved.

"It was my fault for being obsessed." So focused on comforting the princess and taking a jab at Zhongcui Palace, she completely forgot her own predicament. "I will manage myself and my servants well."

Although they were certain that the Hesheli family would use this incident to make trouble for Consort Rong, Consort Tong and most people knew in their hearts that this matter was most likely true. If their own safety was in danger, who could sit still?

They wanted to emulate Consort Rong, but they were worried that His Majesty and the Empress Dowager would investigate. But what if His Majesty was biased and secretly revealed the information to Consort Rong?

Besides Consort Rong, Zhongcui Palace also housed three princes and one princess. Even if it wasn't for the sake of the favored concubine or the imperial heirs... there were still princes and princesses in other palaces, so it's not impossible that Consort Rong made the decision on her own.

Or, why don't we go to Kunning Palace to find the Empress and ask her for her opinion?

Before any action could be taken, everyone received the news that Consort Shen had gone to Cining Palace.

At times like these, even the slightest disturbance can be magnified, let alone in a sensitive place like the Cining Palace. Everyone barely managed to remain patient, waiting for the Empress Dowager to react first before considering anything else.

What everyone in the palace knew, Ji Nai certainly couldn't be unaware of; she was simply waiting for the Empress Dowager's summons. Or rather, the fact that the Empress Dowager hadn't made any move against her until now was already beyond Ji Nai's expectations.

She didn't believe that the Empress Dowager would let go of the unresolved grief of losing her son and abandon her prejudice against her just because her own life was nearing its end. But ironically, even Yuan Xu, who was always by the Empress Dowager's side, didn't notice anything amiss.

Ji Nai was always uneasy. Unless the Empress Dowager could rest in peace forever, otherwise... Unfortunately, the current Tongjia clan had become wiser. She focused on pleasing Emperor Kangxi and raising her children, and did nothing else superfluous.

Before the people from Cining Palace could arrive, Consort Hui came to their door first.

Ji Nai couldn't help but sigh. The first fish to take the bait is the most impatient, isn't that to be expected?

"Let her in."

Consort Hui initially thought she had caught Consort Rong red-handed, but upon seeing her for the first time, her mind cleared instantly. What was she doing? Wasn't she trying to sever ties with Zhongcui Palace and deliberately avoiding Consort Rong?

Ji Nai said with a half-smile, "Wouldn't you call this walking into a trap?"

Consort Hui's expression was quite interesting, while Granny Wu beside her couldn't help but want to cover her face.

She had done her best, but for some reason, ever since her master learned of the impending natural disaster, he had become unusually excited. Today, he was even more agitated, determined to come to Zhongcui Palace to seek revenge on Consort Rong, and she couldn't stop him no matter what she did.

Consort Hui managed to maintain her composure, sat down arrogantly, and demanded, "You were still pretending, but now you've been exposed!"

"I truly do not know what Consort Hui means by these words," Ji Nai said calmly.

"Heh, I hope you can be just as confident in front of the Empress Dowager later."

"Consort Hui, you should worry about yourself first. To be honest, I thought the first one to come looking for trouble would be Lady Tongjia."

Consort Hui's carefully maintained smile froze on her face, her heart pounding. "What do you mean?"

"Do you think that with His Majesty's and my abilities, if we really wanted to hide any information, we couldn't?"

Since the Crown Prince entered the Imperial Study, he has rarely seen Songgotu. Why is the Hesheli family still so well-informed? Haven't you ever wondered why?

Consort Hui stubbornly replied, "But there's also Consort Xi."

"I'm not afraid to tell you, Consort Xi has already turned against the Hesheli family. Just look at her current attitude of avoiding the Crown Prince as if nothing is wrong, and you'll know that what I'm saying is true."

Consort Hui swallowed hard and asked with difficulty, "You're fishing?"

Ji Nai smiled and said, "How could it be me? This is clearly His Majesty's will. I am just a pawn in his game."

"You!" Consort Hui felt dizzy and regretted coming to Zhongcui Palace. If in the end, she was the only one who took the bait, wouldn't that be...

"Why are you looking at me like that? You avoid me like the plague now, and even if I wanted to save you, I couldn't. I just didn't expect that Consort Tong would come to her senses and stop clinging to me. Otherwise, you would at least have someone to keep you company."

Watching Consort Hui's almost hasty retreat, Granny Li chuckled and said, "Why did you scare her, Master?"

"Hmph! She came with ill intentions today, so she deserves to be frightened. Besides, do you think it's so easy to disembark from my ship?"