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Chapter 27 Consort Lu Sends a Letter Home
On the way, Consort Zhen, seething with anger, finally couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Your Highness, how could you let her off so easily? That vixen, Consort Lu, you should have taught her a lesson!"

Consort Liang stopped in her tracks, glanced sideways at Consort Zhen, and a contemptuous smile curled at the corner of her lips: "She's just a minor noblewoman, is she worth all this trouble? If I wanted to deal with her, I have plenty of ways; there's no need to rush. Besides, the Emperor favors her now, so I have to give her some face. This kneeling today is a warning to her, to make her realize her place."

As she spoke, the Imperial Concubine gently touched the pearl flower at her temple, her eyes revealing an undeniable domineering aura.

Consort Zhen looked at Consort Liang with admiration, her eyes sparkling with respect, and said softly, "Your Majesty is truly wise; I am far inferior to you."

Consort Liang shook her head helplessly, a faint smile on her lips. She gently patted Consort Zhen's shoulder and said earnestly, "You should learn more. In this harem, winning the Emperor's favor is the most important thing."

After speaking, she slowly raised her hand and straightened Consort Zhen's swaying steps.

Consort Zhen shook her head repeatedly, pulling on Consort Liang's arm: "With Consort Liang as my backer, that's enough."

Seeing her pathetic state, Consort Liang smiled helplessly: "Let's go, the eldest princess is waiting for her Aunt Zhen to play with her."

Upon hearing this, Consort Zhen quickly withdrew her infatuated gaze: "Yes, sister."

On the other side, Lu Jingning knelt quietly on the cold stone slab, as if time had frozen.

Half an hour later, Chun'er hurriedly got up and looked at Lu Jingning with heartache.

She gently reached out and carefully helped Lu Jingning up, her eyes slightly red: "My lady, you've suffered so much."

Lu Jingning shook her head gently. Her knees were numb from kneeling for so long. She managed to stand up, a faint smile playing on her lips: "I'm fine, Chun'er. Haven't you knelt enough times in the Lu family before?"

Chun'er looked distressed and indignant on her behalf: "The Imperial Concubine clearly did it on purpose..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lu Jingning covered her mouth and told her, "Don't talk nonsense."

Chun'er realized she had misspoke. Seeing that no one was around, she said apologetically, "It was I who misspoke."

She carefully supported Lu Jingning as they limped towards Chengqian Palace. Lu Jingning analyzed the situation with Chun'er: "The Imperial Concubine's family fought valiantly on the battlefield and is highly valued by the Emperor. Recently, the Emperor's favor towards me has indeed caused some gossip. The Imperial Concubine's actions are merely a minor punishment to serve as a warning. Now is not the time to confront the Imperial Concubine head-on."

"Besides, Consort Lu hasn't completely fallen yet, and my aunt is still in their hands. I can only unleash my full power if I ensure Lu Shiwei has no chance of recovery and protect my aunt. Before that, it's not advisable to make too many enemies."

After listening to Lu Jingning's analysis, Chun'er understood a little: "Yes, this servant will follow your teachings, Your Highness."

Lu Jingning patted her hand with satisfaction. With Chun'er's support, she walked slowly forward step by step. Looking at the heavy palace walls beside her, she thought that one day she would become the ruler of this place.

Zhongcuigong

After being confined to her quarters, Consort Lu sat in the dimly lit room all day, her face full of anger, with shards of porcelain scattered all around her.

Granny Li slowly entered, her eyes filled with worry, and said softly, "Your Highness, losing your temper like this won't help. Why don't we think of a solution?"

Consort Lu suddenly looked up, a fierce glint in her eyes: "What other options do I have? Being confined here is like being a prisoner!"

Li Mama lowered her head and whispered in her ear, "My lady, why don't we send a message to the madam? Perhaps there's a solution."

Upon hearing this, Consort Lu's expression softened slightly. After a moment of contemplation, she nodded, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes: "Yes, Lu Jingning's aunt is still in the mansion. Mother must have a way." With that, Consort Lu hurriedly ground ink and wrote down the recent events on paper to tell her mother.

She carefully blew the ink dry, folded it small and tight, then took out a small box and picked out a few exquisite pieces of jewelry.

He gently placed the letter in Li Mama's hands, his eyes full of expectation: "Mama, please take these and make sure the letter is delivered safely."

Granny Li nodded solemnly, tucked the jewelry into her sleeve, turned and walked towards the door. She spoke humbly to the guard at the door, "Brother Guard, our Ladyship wishes to have some pastries. May I go out for a moment? I'll be right back."

The guards glared at Granny Li, and one of them said coldly, "Don't you know the rules? During your confinement, nothing is allowed to enter or leave."

Li Mama's heart tightened, but she forced an even more humble smile. She quietly slipped the hairpin into the guard's hand and whispered, "Brother Guard, please do me a favor. Her Highness just wants some pastries. Consider this hairpin a small token of your appreciation. I'll be back soon; nothing will happen."

As she spoke, she gestured with her eyes. The guard glanced at the hairpin in his hand, and seeing its exquisite carving and warm color, a greedy glint flashed in his eyes. He then changed his expression and coughed lightly, "Alright, go and come back quickly, don't make things difficult for us."

"Yes, yes, yes, I'll be back in a bit," Granny Li replied repeatedly, bowing as she quickly left the house.

Granny Li hurried to a secluded corner of the imperial kitchen.

There, a simply dressed eunuch was squatting on the ground organizing the baskets he had bought before leaving the palace.

Li Mama's eyes flashed, and she quickly stepped forward, lowering her voice to say, "Eunuch Lin, I have something important that I need your help with."

As she spoke, she pulled the tightly sealed letter from her sleeve and gently placed it in the little eunuch's hand.

The young eunuch was taken aback. He looked up at Granny Li and saw her take a heavy money bag from her waist, grab a handful of gleaming silver, and quietly stuff it into his clothes: "Be sure to deliver this letter to the Lu residence and give it to the madam. This is your reward for your hard work."

A hint of surprise flashed in the young eunuch's eyes. He quickly nodded in agreement, carefully hid the letter, and assured her, "Don't worry, Granny, I will personally deliver it to Madam Lu."

Seeing that the matter was settled, Granny Li breathed a sigh of relief. She spent some money to get a plate of pastries and then hurried back to Zhongcui Palace.

Consort Lu was waiting anxiously; she couldn't stand it for even a day longer. Once she got out, she was determined to teach Lu Jingning a lesson.

After a while, seeing a relieved smile on Li Mama's face, she gently placed the pastry box on the table: "Your Highness, the matter has been taken care of. Xiao Linzi has promised to deliver the letter safely to Madam."

Upon hearing this, Consort Lu's eyes flashed with a glint of light, and her tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed: "That's wonderful, now we can only rely on Mother."

"Your Highness, you haven't been eating properly these past few days. Please eat something, or you'll ruin your health," Granny Li said with concern.

"Granny Li, you're right. I'll wait until the day Lu Jingning is sentenced to death."

After saying that, she hurriedly opened the pastry box, picked up a piece, and started eating.

When Li Mama saw Consort Lu's condition, she felt extremely distressed.

(End of this chapter)