Night had already fallen.
But an attempt to harm a consort of the imperial harem was a grave matter.
The emperor and the Empress Dowager sat at the head, while the rest of the Imperial Family had also taken their seats. A solemn air hung over everyone.
"Mother, I've got some juicy gossip." In the midst of this solemn gathering, a little baby clung to Liu Wan.
Xia Wanwan secretly leaned toward her mother's ear and whispered.
Liu Wan settled her securely in her arms and pressed a finger to her lips. "Shh. We'll whisper about it when we get home."
Xia Wanwan nodded her little head vigorously!
[Right, some naughty things have to wait until we get home to whisper about them.]
The emperor was drenched in cold sweat!
He looked solemn on the outside, but inside, he was panicking like mad.
He prayed inwardly, Sweet Wanwan, please, please don't have heard that gossip about me just now.
I truly have no face left to show anyone!
Xia Siheng cast a leisurely glance at the emperor. "Imperial Elder Brother, what's wrong?"
He seemed to be breaking out in a cold sweat!
The emperor waved a hand. "Someone dared attack Consort Xian right under my nose! I'm sweating from anger. Where does this culprit think the Imperial Family's honor stands?"
He really was clever!
Everyone believed him!
Hahaha!
"Yes, Your Majesty! You must catch the culprit and give me justice!"
Consort Xian's eyes were filled with terror, yet her gaze swept sharply over every consort present!
Consort Jing had once pried up a floor tile from her palace... She had even claimed it was excellent material and wanted to take it back and cut it open to see if there was jade inside!
Consort Si often came to drink tea