It was okay not to mention the Queen, but as soon as her name was brought up, both of them showed angry expressions on their faces, and their eyes turned sharp. The woman on the ground couldn't help but shiver.
She knew only too well what would happen if she angered these two. When she looked at Mu Fengqie, she kept shaking her head, as if trying to persuade her not to stay here any longer.
This little action of hers happened to catch the eye of Concubine Hui, who was so enraged that she reached out and slapped the woman hard on the face several times.
"You really don't take me seriously. Could it be that you're also a lackey of the Queen? I'll teach you a good lesson today. Let's see if you dare to use such coquettish tricks in the future!"
In the past, the favors in the palace all belonged to Concubine Rong and Concubine Hui. They never expected that the old woman, the Queen, who was already a middle - aged woman, could regain the Emperor's favor. Naturally, they couldn't swallow this humiliation.
Mu Fengqie, this accomplice, naturally became a thorn in their sides. But thanks to the protection of the Empress Dowager and the Queen, they had never succeeded in getting rid of her.
Mu Fengqie let out a startled cry and looked at the woman kneeling on the ground. Blood was already oozing from the corner of the woman's mouth, and there were obvious five - finger marks on her face. Her swollen and red face was hardly recognizable. But Concubine Rong and Concubine Hui showed no sign of letting her go.
If this continued, she might get a concussion! She might even lose her life!
"Stop!" Mu Fengqie said coldly. "May I ask, Your Graces, what crime has this young mistress committed?"
"Who do you think you are? You're just a county princess because you've flattered the Empress Dowager. When has it ever been your turn to interfere in our sisters' affairs?" Concubine Hui glared angrily at Mu Fengqie.
Compared to Concubine Hui, Concubine Rong was much calmer. Although she wasn't as enraged as Concubine Hui, her words were still just as overbearing.
"Lady Zhang offended me and Concubine Hui. We're just teaching her a lesson. Does the County Princess of Anning even have to interfere in our disciplining of the palace servants?"
Although Concubine Rong despised Mu Fengqie from the bottom of her heart, since she now held the title of County Princess of Anning, she couldn't completely ignore her face.
Moreover, she knew that Mu Fengqie was a resourceful woman and had once thought of recruiting her. If Concubine Rong had Mu Fengqie's help by her side, one day the position of the Queen would surely be hers.
But the woman in front of her was so ungrateful and always opposed her at every turn. She really didn't know what was good for her!
Mu Fengqie secretly lowered her head and instructed Xiaoqing, "Hurry to Jingren Palace and invite the Queen. Tell her there's a good show waiting for her. I'm sure it will satisfy her."
Xiaoqing nodded and then slipped out secretly when no one was paying attention. Since she was just a little maid, no one noticed her leaving.
After receiving the message, the Queen hardly hesitated and followed Xiaoqing to the back garden. She had thought she would meet the Emperor here, but instead, she saw the two little sluts she hated the most.
However, the Queen understood why Mu Fengqie had summoned her. She must have a way to help her teach these two sluts a lesson!
"Concubine Rong, are you joking? In the harem, with the Queen and the Empress Dowager here, when has it ever been your turn to discipline the palace servants? You really don't take the Empress Dowager and the Queen seriously!"
Mu Fengqie sneered. She didn't show much respect for these two unlikable people. In most palace - intrigue dramas, such arrogant people rarely survived half of the story. Maybe the noble lady being bullied on the ground today would one day rule the roost.
Concubine Rong was rendered speechless. Her eyes narrowed into slits. Unable to swallow her anger, she stepped forward, raising her hand high. It seemed that the next second, her delicate hand would land on Mu Fengqie's face.
"I didn't know that the two of you were in charge of the palace. Do you really think the Empress Dowager and I are no longer here?" The Queen said coldly and then slowly walked forward.
She watched for a while and finally understood why Mu Fengqie had called her here. She was indeed a smart woman. It seemed that Chuan'er hadn't misjudged her this time.
Now that the Queen had regained the Emperor's favor, she no longer acted as low - key as before. In the past, these two sluts had flaunted their favors in front of her, but the Queen had never bothered to argue with them. Today's opportunity was created by Mu Fengqie for her.
"Your servant pays respects to the Queen. May the Queen enjoy eternal good fortune."
"May the Queen enjoy eternal good fortune."
Concubine Rong showed no trace of fear or respect for the Queen. Instead, there was a hint of contempt and ridicule in her eyes. No one would have thought that a middle - aged woman could regain the Emperor's favor. Naturally, she despised the Queen's methods.
"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? Your servant has always served the Emperor whole - heartedly. Moreover, the Emperor has granted Your servant the power to assist in managing the six palaces. Naturally, Your servant has to correct the atmosphere in the palace. Otherwise, if everyone were to follow Your Majesty's example, wouldn't there be a decadent atmosphere in the palace?"
After saying that, Concubine Rong even showed a contemptuous smile. Her overbearing appearance showed that she didn't take the Queen seriously at all. Only then did Mu Fengqie realize what it meant to be a Queen in name only. Even a concubine wasn't afraid of her. It seemed that the Queen's position was a complete failure.
"Your Majesty must seize this opportunity to establish your authority. Don't worry about the Emperor. Your servant will surely find a way to ensure that the Emperor won't blame you."
Mu Fengqie could sense that the Queen was obviously stunned for a moment. She was so angry that she was out of breath, standing there gasping for air. But due to the Emperor's favor for Concubine Rong, the Queen didn't dare to take action against her for a moment.
With Mu Fengqie's "kind" reminder, the Queen regained her senses. The look of cruelty reappeared on her face. "You, Concubine Rong, dare to offend me. Today, I'll let you know the palace rules and the importance of respecting one's elders!"
"Come! Concubine Rong has offended me. Lock her up in the Punishment Office. Without my order, don't let her out!"
As soon as the Queen finished speaking, several old nannies stepped forward to drag Concubine Rong away. But Concubine Rong would never go to a place like the Punishment Office. However, her puny strength was no match for theirs. The old nannies were very strong, and no matter how hard Concubine Rong tried, she couldn't break free from their grasp.
"Queen, you can't lock me up in the Punishment Office! The Emperor will never let you off if he finds out!"
"Queen! If you lock me up in the Punishment Office, aren't you afraid that the Emperor will blame you when he knows?"
Hearing this, the Queen didn't even bother to answer. Concubine Rong had been spoiled and arrogant for too long. It was time to teach her a lesson.