As soon as the amulet of immunity from death was mentioned, Concubine Rui's face darkened instantly. It had been a long time since anyone dared to talk to her like this. In this palace, wasn't everyone flattering her?
It seemed that the person on the ground knew that death was near, so they wanted to act arrogantly one last time. But wasn't it a bit too late now? She wouldn't give them much chance to be arrogant.
Casually picking at her ear, Concubine Rui looked cold.
"If you think saying these words can anger this palace, then say more. This palace hasn't been angry for a long time. Being able to make this palace act personally again, you should feel honored."
The chief eunuch gritted his teeth. Even though he had been left behind by that eunuch, he still held onto hope.
"The Empress Dowager told me that she would let the two of us leave here safely. It's better for the Concubine to let us go first. We won't tell the Empress Dowager what you've done."
Hearing this, Concubine Rui showed mockery on her face. She didn't expect that at this moment, the chief eunuch was still so naive.
"I don't know how this palace let you work for me back then. With a brain like yours, I'm afraid you've been able to live until now only because of this palace's blessing."
The chief eunuch frowned, feeling that he didn't quite understand her words.
"What do you mean by that? Is there something wrong with what I said? The Empress Dowager has already promised me that she would let the two of us leave safely. Or is the Concubine planning to disobey the Empress Dowager?"
"Humph, this palace won't do such a stupid thing for the two of you. But you two don't have to wait any longer. The Empress Dowager hasn't taken care of you and hasn't sent anyone here until now. Can't you see the problem?"
Hearing her words, the chief eunuch began to have wild thoughts. Could it really be as she said?
No, that's not right. The Empress Dowager wouldn't go back on her word. It must be Concubine Shen misleading him.
Yes, it must be.
With this thought, the light in the chief eunuch's eyes became firm again.
"The Empress Dowager is different from the Concubine. How could the Empress Dowager break her promise? It must be that the Empress Dowager is too busy, so she temporarily forgot. I believe she will send someone to save us soon. It's better for the Concubine to think twice. Otherwise, when the time comes and you offend the Empress Dowager, it won't be easy for the Concubine either."
Concubine Rui was too lazy to continue wasting words. Impatiently, she twirled the armor on her hand.
"You want to wait? Then this palace will make you give up hope."
Turning her head, she ordered the people beside her, "Go and see what our noble Empress Dowager is doing at this moment."
"Yes."
The maid left in a hurry and soon came back.
There was a strange look on her face as she looked at the chief eunuch kneeling on the ground.
"Reporting to the Concubine, the Empress Dowager had someone prepare a meal. She is currently celebrating with Concubine Mo in the Palace of Longevity and Peace."
When she said the last two words, the maid's voice gradually faded.
Everyone present knew what this "celebration" was for.
When Concubine Rui heard this, her face changed instantly. She slapped the maid who had just replied. The maid fell to the ground but didn't even dare to move.
"Celebrate? Humph, this palace has fallen to this state, yet those two bitches still have the mood to celebrate. It seems that this palace has been too merciful. Just wait. This kind of day won't last long."
She turned to look at the two people on the ground.
"Things have come to this. Your last hope has been dashed. Go on your way obediently. Don't worry. This palace won't let you die too slowly."
Just as she was about to order the eunuch to act, suddenly Ze Ze's voice sounded outside.
"The Empress Dowager is coming!"
Concubine Rui frowned slightly. Didn't the maid just say that they were celebrating? Why would they come here?
Her sharp gaze landed on the maid on the ground. The maid felt the danger and her body trembled.
"Concubine, this matter has nothing to do with this servant. When I went to inquire just now, they were indeed still in the Palace of Longevity and Peace."
"This palace will deal with you later. Someone! Drag this bitch out."
Just as she finished speaking, there were already disorderly footsteps outside.
Concubine Rui looked up and met Shi Muyuan's gaze. She quickly came to her senses and quietly signaled the eunuchs to drag the maid out. But before the two eunuchs could reach the door, they were blocked.
"You guys are in such a hurry. Where are you going? Don't you see the Empress Dowager? Why aren't you bowing?"
The eunuchs had no choice but to turn back and bow. But because of this interruption, the maid on the ground realized her fate and immediately struggled.
She quickly crawled to Shi Muyuan's feet. "Empress Dowager, save me. Empress Dowager, save me. I don't want to die."
The person called upon slightly raised her eyebrows. "You are a maid in the Concubine's palace. Why are you talking to this old one like this? Could it be that the Concubine would make things difficult for you?"
The maid was so anxious that she cried. She didn't want to lose her life because of this small matter.
"Please, Empress Dowager. This servant knows that the Empress Dowager is kind. Please help this servant this time."
"Bold! How dare a bitch dirty the Empress Dowager's skirt with her hands? Do you believe that this palace will have someone cut off your hands later?"
Concubine Rui was afraid that the maid would reveal her past secrets. She quickly winked at the two eunuchs beside her.
"You two, quickly drag this bitch out. You two useless things. Are you waiting for this palace to do it personally?"
The eunuchs also came to their senses at this time. "Yes."
Just as they were about to take the maid away, the maid tightly hugged Shi Muyuan's leg and refused to let go.
Seeing this, Concubine Mo suddenly thought of something. Slightly curling her lips, she blocked the way of the two eunuchs.
"You two go down first. The Empress Dowager hasn't even said a word yet. Why are you so excited?"
The two eunuchs looked at each other and wanted to refute, but the person in front of them was on good terms with the Empress Dowager. They still couldn't afford to offend her, so they could only retreat.
Shi Muyuan originally didn't have any thoughts about this maid, but someone seemed very excited.
She whispered in her ear.
"This maid has been with Concubine Rui for so long. She must know a lot of things. Why doesn't the Empress Dowager help her? Take her under your wing. Maybe she will be very useful in the future and can be a great help to you in bringing down Concubine Rui."
These words reminded Shi Muyuan. Looking down at the tearful maid, there were some bruises on the arm under her sleeve. It was obvious that she hadn't had a good life with Concubine Rui. If so, wasn't this her chance?
After careful consideration, she finally adopted her little sister's suggestion.
She gently helped the maid up.