Chapter 2260: Losing Favor
Otherwise, given his current mood, he would have reprimanded her long ago.
However, Consort Su lacked the awareness to recognize when to stop or how to read the room.
Since entering the palace, she had been accustomed to the Emperorâs indulgence and favoritism. Whenever anything of value was brought to the palace, the Empress would select first, and then it would be Consort Suâs turn. Her treatment was second only to the Empress herself.
Now, the Emperor wasnât defending her and had even ordered her to leave with a stern expression! Consort Su felt profoundly wronged.
Accustomed to pampering and devoid of fear, she immediately protested, âYour Majesty, those pedantic Confucians slandered my father and uncles. Instead of defending them, you criticize me! Have you forgotten their sacrifices for you? Can you bear to see them suffer?â
âSilence!â The Third Princeâs face flushed with anger. His gaze hardened as he stared at Consort Su and coldly replied, âArenât your father and uncles my ministers? Isnât their loyalty to me expected? What are you implying? That I should be grateful to them?â
Consort Su was taken aback, her indignation swelling. âThatâs not what I meant! Theyâre loyal to you, so you must protect them too! What use are those foolish scholars? Do you think they can conquer cities and seize lands for the Emperor? They slandered my father, and you wonât punish them?â
The Third Prince grimaced, feeling a deep-seated disgust. To think such a crude woman was his concubine. If he were to smoothly ascend the throne in the capital and rule the world, she wouldnât even be fit to be the lowest palace maid.
He couldnât bear to look at Consort Su any longer.
He decided not to say anything more.
He knew it would be pointless to explain anything to her; her mind couldnât grasp it.
âI have my own plans. Your father and the other ministers have made their contributions, and so have others. If you donât understand, refrain from making baseless remarks. The inner palace isnât a place for political discussions, and ministers arenât someone you can casually disrespect. Consort Su, since youâve entered the palace, you should have learned the appropriate decorum expected of your status. Donât break taboos with every word you speak!â
âYou may leave!â
âBut, Your Majestyââ
âLeave!â
Consort Su was taken aback by the Third Princeâs abrupt command, her face draining of color. Before she could react, she was swiftly escorted out of the hall by two young eunuchs.
Dazed, Consort Su stood on the porch, trying to collect herself.
She was bewildered. Why had the Emperor scolded her and dismissed her so harshly? He had always showered her with affection!
He used to laugh with her, call her amusing, and assure her she was unlike anyone else he knew. She had grown accustomed to feeling special to him.
But now, as she replayed recent events in her mind, she sensed something was amiss, that she had misunderstoodâŠ
Consort Su was escorted back to her residence in a daze by the palace maids. Her heart felt heavy, and the more she dwelled on it, the more despondent she became. Collapsing onto her bed, she couldnât hold back tears of sorrow.
Outside the palace, her two brothers anxiously awaited her return, but she had completely forgotten about them.
The Su brothers grew increasingly anxious. They sent their attendants to the court to inquire about their sisterâs progress in persuading the Emperor and to learn his thoughts, but access was denied to them.
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