Chapter 5 — The Emperor's Stupid Orchid

"When this slave went to get the medicine, he saw the Queen and Princess Thuc admiring the flowers. Perhaps because the slave is old and not as agile, he accidentally collided with Princess Thuc. This is my fault, you don't need to worry." "Thuc." I repeated once, gradually thinking in my heart. I'm not smart, but after being at Lan Phuong Palace for so long, there are always people outside who like to gossip. The more I listen, the more I gradually understand. In their eyes, I once received great favor from His Majesty, and received favors in his palace for several months. But in the end, I was still disgusted and was taken to a place so far away from his palace, and from then on I was no longer allowed to visit him. To be honest, the days away from His Majesty were not pleasant. I always miss your embrace, secretly wiping away my tears. But I still remember what my father told me before entering the palace. Whatever your Majesty does, he has his own plans. We must listen and protect ourselves well. For some reason, I have a certain trust in your Majesty. I believe you have your own calculations. People outside say I have fallen out of favor. Therefore, I also think that when the mother goes to get medicine, she will probably be in trouble. But I didn't expect them to directly hit her. Ma Ma has followed her ancestors for many years and is no longer young. At the Marquis Palace, she was always respected by everyone. I didn't expect to have to endure this humiliation now. At that moment, I really no longer care about anything. I can't remember being obedient, I just want to get justice. I don't understand, Concubine Thuc is also not favored by His Majesty. Just because she has a good relationship with the queen, can she be so stubborn? Since I was a child, I grew up in the Marquis Palace and have never had to endure resentment. I rushed out the door. I didn't notice a little eunuch rushing towards His Majesty's palace. In my mind I just thought I couldn't continue being patient like that. At best, we'll return home. Father and family will definitely not hate me, they will still let me be a happy rice worm. Anyway, Your Majesty won't come to visit me anymore. There is nothing left in this palace that makes me nostalgic. When they saw me, the queen and Thuc Phi were both a little surprised. Concubine Thuc even said sarcastically: "Queen, look at Concubine Lan. You're always so hasty, it seems like you don't know what sadness is. If it weren't for the Marquis who always said our Concubine Lan isn't smart, I'm afraid others would think she's mentally retarded." She waved a feather fan and sat there with an arrogant posture. In my eyes, she looks extremely ugly. I rushed directly towards her, not even a spare glance was given to the queen. The humiliations I have endured since entering the palace until now, I really don't care about this moment anymore. They say I'm an idiot, so I can just be an idiot. But why should we do anything that harms nature? Thuc Phi was startled by my threat. Just as she was about to scream, I grabbed her hair by the bun and pressed it down on the table: "This palace understands what Concubine Thuc said. I am a fool, and you are very smart? You are just relying on the Queen to use your power. You beat my people because His Majesty no longer favors me. But Concubine Thuc, I have not been abolished yet. You and I have the same rank, who gave you the permission to bully my people without my consent?" Having finished speaking, I slapped again. She has two. She was beaten until she was stunned. Even the queen was stunned. After a long while, the queen shouted: "Lan Concubine, you are bold! Come and pull her out!" I don't care that much. While pushing, I even slapped the queen. It looks like I accidentally hit it, but actually I did it on purpose. I have seen her as an eyesore for a long time. Scene

momentarily became chaos. Until Cong Hi raised his voice and shouted: "The Emperor is here! The Queen Mother is here!" Everyone knelt down at the same time. Only then did I react, turning my head to look at His Majesty and the Queen Mother. "Insolent! I'm just a concubine, how can I not bow when I see the emperor? Did the Marquis teach you such rules?"His Majesty did not say anything. He looked at me coldly, as if he didn't know me at all. The person who spoke was the Queen Mother. As soon as she finished speaking, I was pressed to the ground like a prisoner. Even my mother and the eunuchs and maids next to me were controlled. At this time, Concubine Thuc suddenly regained her composure and cried loudly to the Emperor and Queen Mother: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, you two must take charge of me! I and the Queen are admiring the flowers, and Lan Concubine's younger sister suddenly rushed out to attack me. Even the Queen was mistakenly beaten. Since I was a child in my mother's house, I have never been bullied like that. Please, Your Majesty, take control!" It's all lies." I interjected with a sentence. The Queen Mother's face immediately turned cold: "Insolent! Is it your turn to speak here? Lan Concubine, Ai family will investigate clearly. If you continue to cause trouble, Ai family will order someone to slap your mouth. Queen, you say it." "Indeed, Concubine Lan's sister suddenly rushed out to attack someone."