The Female Psychology PHD Got Time Travelled To The Royal Harem

Chapter 17

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In the scattered rays of sunlight, a beautiful and charming young lady appeared, dressed in a pink gown, gracefully walking into the bright light.

"This concubine pays respects to the Empress Mother. Last night, this concubine was frightened and fell ill, causing my tardiness. I beg the Empress Mother's forgiveness," she said humbly, giving Consort Jiang a slap in the face while greatly flattering Empress Zhu.

Empress Zhu was pleased to return the favor, "Noble Consort Zhen need not be so formal. Rise and be seated. Although Concubine Chu acted outrageously last night, the Emperor favors you. Now that you are well, I shall have the Imperial Household Department help you move into the Hexi Palace."

"Move into the palace?" Everyone except for Consort Liang and Consort De, who already knew of this matter and remained expressionless, were surprised.

Although Concubine Li did not show it, she was also very astonished in her heart. The Emperor had not visited the Xihan Palace for seven days and had instead favored Noble Consort Su, who resided in Consort De's quarters. She had thought the Emperor's new infatuation had passed.

How did this matter of moving into the palace happen without her knowledge?

Concubine Li tapped her fingernail guards, "The Empress Mother shows great kindness to Noble Consort Zhen, which is her fortune. However, for such a significant matter as moving into the palace, should the Empress Mother not consult the Emperor's wishes first?"

Jiang Xinyue thought that while Concubine Li could keep her composure, she was no match for Empress Zhu.

Concubine Li's question was exactly what Empress Zhu wanted to hear.

The Empress Mother smiled slightly, in a pleasant mood, "Although I am the Empress, as Concubine Li said, for such a significant matter as moving into the palace, how could I make the decision alone? Noble Consort Zhen's move into the Hexi Palace is by the Emperor's direct imperial decree."

The long fingernail guards pierced Concubine Li's palm, yet she did not feel pain. She smiled coldly, "Then congratulations to Noble Consort Zhen. The Hexi Palace is merely a stone's throw away from the Chengqian Palace. The Emperor truly dotes on you."

All the concubines in the room looked at Jiang Xinyue with envy and jealousy.

Jiang Xinyue thought to herself, the Empress Mother had brought up Concubine Chu's attempt to harm her, yet everyone in the Hexi Palace was focused on the Emperor's decision to let her move into the Hexi Palace.

She could only sigh and feign a startled demeanor, acting overly dramatic, "Concubine Li is unaware that last night, the Emperor visited the Xihan Palace with a lantern and saw that this concubine was so terrified by Concubine Chu's actions that she had lost her wits. He was furious, saying that there were those in the palace practicing witchcraft without any regard for the Emperor. This concubine has been fortunate in my misfortune, and I must thank Concubine Chu... oh no, I mean I must thank the criminal servant Chu!"

Concubine Chu? Everyone then realized that Concubine Chu had not come to pay respects to the Empress Mother.

Empress Zhu took this opportunity to announce that the Emperor had demoted Concubine Chu to a lowly maid and banished her to the Criminal Servants' Prison as a slave.

She did not forget to warn the other consorts, "I have repeatedly reminded you all to live in harmony and not engage in any unsavory schemes behind each other's backs. Chu did not listen, and this is her fate. Do not think that only you are clever and view others as fools. Our wise and martial Emperor does not tolerate any impurities."