Chapter 21: Someone from the Ministry of Punishments

Someone from the Ministry of Punishments

Qiao Yuaner and Qin Yuxia had always been at odds. They often played against each other, but today they were rarely in agreement.

"Hmph~, that's what she deserves! She's just a Secondary Consort, yet she really thinks she's the mistress of the Wangfu. To put it bluntly, she's just a concubine. Aside from the title sounding a bit nicer, isn't it all the same... Hehe, so, thinking about what happened this morning, it feels satisfying. You didn't see it, our Secondary Consort couldn't even say a word, and her complexion even changed!"

"What does a change in complexion count for? If you ask me, if we really talk about today's matter, she can't escape either. Aunt Wu was a bit too rampant in the mansion, but everyone's eyes aren't blind. If it weren't for this managing Secondary Consort indulging her, would Aunt Wu dare? Besides, who knows if Aunt Wu and that group of maids and matrons dealing with the Princess Consort wasn't instigated by her behind the scenes!"

"Yes, I think so too! Acting like a good person on the surface while being a bitch behind the scenes is what she's best at! However, this time she kicked an iron plate. Let's see where she puts her face this time!"

"Exactly, I reckon our Secondary Consort is probably throwing things in her room right now... Hehe..."

With one word after another, Qiao Yuaner and Qin Yuxia were chatting enthusiastically. Just as the two were at their liveliest, Bai Meilan, who had been sitting to the side without saying anything, pursed her lips slightly.

"En, what Younger Sister Yuaner and Younger Sister Yuxia say makes sense. If the Secondary Consort had strictly disciplined them on normal days, I suppose it wouldn't have reached this point today... However, don't the two sisters feel that today's Princess Consort is very different from before?"

Interrupting Qiao Yuaner and Qin Yuxia, Bai Meilan spoke in a slow, soft voice. Upon hearing this, the two, who had been laughing happily, couldn't help but be stunned.

"Eh... listening to Elder Sister Meilan say this, it really is so!"

Furrowing her delicate brows slightly, Qiao Yuaner whispered in response. After she finished, she turned her eyes to look at Qin Yuxia beside her. But then Qin Yuxia pouted in disdain and snorted coldly.

"Hmph! That woman has always been abnormal. She used to be as arrogant and domineering as a shrew, and suddenly she changed her nature... However, what Elder Sister Meilan said is not wrong. If it were normal, wouldn't that woman be throwing tantrums everywhere? But look at today, in just a few words, she handled everything perfectly, and even our Prince didn't say a single word! So, just wait and see, there will be more excitement to come~!"

A look of contempt and schadenfreude appeared on Qin Yuxia's face. Hearing this, Qiao Yuaner and Bai Meilan couldn't help but look at each other, and then Bai Meilan's expression tightened slightly.

"That is the logic... But what I mean is, don't the two sisters feel that the Princess Consort's change is too sudden, too great?! Such an arrogant person suddenly became composed, and it wasn't just for a moment. Think about it, from the day the incident happened that morning until now, it's been several days, right? Don't the two sisters find it strange?"

"Eh... it is indeed."

"... Could it be that she's possessed?"

Having their curiosity piqued by Bai Meilan, Qiao Yuaner and Qin Yuxia also became serious. But no matter how they thought about it, the three women in the room couldn't come up with a reason!

The room fell into a silence. Just at this moment, the sound of the door being pushed open was heard, and then Bai Meilan's personal maid, Ting'er, walked in and whispered something into Bai Meilan's ear.

Seeing this, Qiao Yuaner and Qin Yuxia, who were still somewhat dazed, were startled almost simultaneously. Then, a mocking smile appeared on Qin Yuxia's face.

"Yo, so there's something that can't be said out loud? Fine, since that's the case, then this younger sister won't disturb you, Elder Sister, I'll go first~!"

As she said this, Qin Yuxia stood up and made a move to walk out. Seeing her leave, Qiao Yuaner followed suit and stood up.

"Isn't that so, sigh, I'm leaving too, lest I be an eyesore here~!"

The two sang in harmony. Hearing this, Bai Meilan hurriedly explained.

"Aiyo, look at what the two younger sisters are saying, am I that kind of person? Hehe... Actually, it's nothing, I just heard news that someone from the Ministry of Punishments has arrived!"

A soothing smile was on Bai Meilan's face, but as soon as her voice fell, Qiao Yuaner and Qin Yuxia stopped in their tracks and turned around simultaneously.

"Someone from the Ministry of Punishments? Could it be that the Prince reported it to the officials?"

"Are they here to arrest that woman?" ===== CHAPTER 22 =====