The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 162 - Stalemate and Confrontation

"You! Don't think you're so special just because you're from the Northwest! My mother is someone respected by both the Prime Minister's household and Prince Zhan's estate. If you dare disrespect me, I'll have them deal with you!"

This was something Princess Rongkang often boasted about in front of Lin Guifei and Princess Mingru.

Unexpectedly, she let those words slip in this moment!

Instead of being angered, Yi Fei chuckled.

"Disrespect me? The princess sure speaks boldly."

She then turned to her maid, Ruhuan, and commanded, "Go to Qiqing Hall and summon His Majesty. Under the bright heavens, I'd like to see the consequences of openly defying an imperial decree!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

With that, Ruhuan quickly headed toward Qiqing Hall.

The trip would take at least half an hour. Meanwhile, standing under the blazing sun, someone might easily succumb to heatstroke.

Yet Yi Fei was unfazed. She ordered ice basins to be brought over for her comfort.

At the same time, she cast a disdainful glance at Princess Mingru, as if mocking her foolishness.

At this moment, Princess Mingru truly panicked.

She had thought she could do as she pleased, much like when she was in Lin Guifei's palace. She hadn't anticipated that Yi Fei would be someone who refused to yield, no matter what.

With guards blocking her path and Yi Fei staring her down, Princess Mingru found herself unable to leave.

Just as she mustered her courage to act, Yi Fei lightly added, "Prepare some umbrellas for the princess as well. If she falls ill under the sun, I'll have trouble explaining. Also, summon the palace physician immediately. If the princess has any incident, ensure she's treated promptly so we can wait for His Majesty to personally handle the matter."

Such arrangements left Princess Mingru no room to feign illness. Her plans were thoroughly foiled.

At this moment, she regretted her actions immensely. If only she hadn't threatened the palace staff earlier! Now, she could only hope that her mother, Lin Guifei, would wake up soon and save her from this predicament.

Though terrified by Yi Fei, Princess Mingru bit her lip stubbornly, refusing to show weakness.

Yi Fei observed her reaction and thought, Even rotten bamboo can produce a decent sprout.

For someone like Lin Guifei to give birth to such a resilient princess was unexpected.

If nothing else, with proper guidance, this determination could lead to great things.

Unfortunately, Yi Fei had been at odds with Lin Guifei for years. Their enmity left no room for compromise.

Even if she saw potential in Princess Mingru, there was no reason to help her.

As the standoff continued, news of the incident reached Ming Cairen.

She had been passing by when she stumbled upon the scene.

Seeing Princess Mingru surrounded by Yi Fei's people, she realized something significant was happening.

Quietly, she hurried to Yaotai Pavilion to report the matter.

When she arrived, she found that the guards at the gate had changed.

Unlike the timid ones earlier, this new group looked formidable and unapproachable.