Wenzan, who was being held, looked up at Li Yuanyuanâs expression and curiously asked, âDid Madam Li cry?â
âNo.â Li Yuanyuan frowned.
But the intense pain in her back still caused her eyes to redden uncontrollably.
An alert palace maid had already run back to report to the Princess Consort.
Jiang Ning came out just in time to see this scene.
âXiaoman.â
âYour servant is here!â
Xiaoman immediately dropped what she was holding, rushed over to stand in front of Concubine Xian, and guarded Li Yuanyuan and Wenzan behind her. The other palace maids went over to help them up.
Facing the strong and robust Xiaoman, Concubine Xian unconsciously took a step back.
Fu Liu scolded, âYou, this servant, what are you trying to do?â
âThis question should be asked to Concubine Xian.â Jiang Ning walked over, stretched out her hand, and held Lingzi in her arms.
Lingzi lay on her shoulder, her little hands wrapping around her neck, and her big eyes filled with tears.
Jiang Ning gently patted her back, âDonât cry, my dear. Your mother is here.â
Huang Ying also hurried over to hold Wenzan and asked, âIs the young master alright? Is there any pain anywhere?â
Wenzan shook his head, stretching out his little hand to point at Li Yuanyuan: âMadam Li is in pain.â
Jiang Ning glanced at Li Yuanyuan and ordered Chunlai and Dongxie, âHelp Concubine Li back to her room, and then go invite the Imperial Physician.â
Dongxie angrily glanced at Concubine Xian and her entourage, then dashed out.
Although Concubine Xian had come with a great deal of anger, after scolding Lingzi and kicking Li Yuanyuan, half of her anger had dissipated. Seeing Jiang Ning come out, the other half also vanished.
Looking at Li Yuanyuanâs appearance and listening to Lingziâs crying, she couldnât help but feel a bit guilty.
Jiang Ning asked the wet nurse to take Lingzi and Wenzan back, then walked to Concubine Xian, smiling, âConcubine Xian, you havenât answered my question yet. I donât know what it means for you to rush to the East Palace so aggressively, beating and scolding my people?â
Concubine Xian took a deep breath, recalling her purpose for coming here, and her anger surged again, âThese lowly servants blocked my way. I only gave them a slight punishment. The Princess Consort doesnât need to be so aggressive!â
âOh, are you saying that my son, daughter, and the Crown Princeâs Concubine Li are all lowly servants blocking your way?â Jiang Ning stood in front of her, looking into her eyes, âNow I am standing right in front of you, are you going to say that I am a lowly servant, too?â
Concubine Xian defended herself, âPrincess Consort, you are trying to frame me. I was talking about Concubine Li, it has nothing to do with the others!â âWhy do you need to be so cowardly if youâve come here so aggressively?â Jiang Ning spoke calmly, âAlso, why didnât you greet me when you saw me?â
Concubine Xian said, âI want to ask you if itâs because youâve been plotting behind my back that His Majesty hasnât come to the Prosperity Palace in a long time?â
Jiang Ning didnât answer, but instead walked around her in a circle and finally stopped behind her.
Concubine Xian looked back at her in surprise, âYouââ
Before she could finish, Jiang Ning suddenly lifted her leg and kicked hard at the back of her knee.
Caught off guard, Concubine Xian screamed and fell to the ground.
The surrounding eunuchs and palace maids were stunned.
They had been in the palace for so many years, but they had never seen such a scene.
Concubine Xian felt both pain and hatred, unable to speak for a long time after being thrown to the ground.
After a while, she regained her composure and shouted angrily, âAre you crazy?!â
Jiang Ning looked down at her with cold eyes, âYou donât even know your place, and you dare to come to the East Palace and show off? In the past, I considered you an elder and didnât bother arguing with you. But you dare to take advantage of your seniority with me. I warn you, either withdraw your claws as soon as possible, or I wonât mind cutting them off!â