A fairy from various TV dramas and movies travels through time, starting with Consort Fucha.

Chapter 24 Rumors about Consort Fucha (Part 24)

Big Orange's already gloomy face was now even more tense, and a hint of helplessness and struggle flashed in his eyes.

But in the end, he had no choice but to comply with the Empress Dowager's wishes and abandon his idea of ​​deposing her.

In fact, Big Fat Orange knew that the deposition and installation of the Empress was a matter of great importance, and he couldn't possibly depose the Empress based on a mere rumor.

He was simply dissatisfied with the recent events in the harem. He was busy with court affairs every day, and yet the harem was still not at peace.

His large, orange-haired face was stern, and his voice was deep and authoritative as he spoke:

"Su Peisheng, convey my imperial decree that the Empress is unwell and should remain in the palace to recuperate."

Jianqiu failed in her duty to protect the Empress, resulting in the Empress's injury and imprisonment in the Imperial Prison. All the palace servants were made to witness the execution as a warning to others.

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's face showed displeasure. She frowned and said with displeasure:

"Your Majesty, aren't you being too harsh on the Empress?"

She is, after all, the Empress; isn't this punishment a bit excessive?

The chubby orange cat remained unmoved and interrupted directly, saying, "Empress Mother, my mind is made up, and this matter cannot be changed."

Having said that, the chubby orange cat turned and left without lingering. "Your Majesty, I have to attend the morning court tomorrow, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, the chubby orange dog, with Su Peisheng in tow, left Shou Kang Palace with steady steps, without looking back.

The Empress Dowager was left standing there, sighing inwardly, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.

After sending the large orange back to Qianqing Palace, Su Peisheng solemnly led his men to Jingren Palace.

At this moment, Jingren Palace seemed to be shrouded in an inexplicable tranquility, its gates tightly closed.

However, as the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Court, Su Peisheng held extremely high prestige and status.

The eunuch guarding the gate hurriedly stepped forward and opened the heavy gate.

As the doors slowly opened, Su Peisheng led his men into Jingren Palace with their heads held high.

In the Empress's palace, the Empress was seen wearing only her undergarments, her eyes revealing a hint of panic.

She was already uneasy because of her guilty conscience, and now seeing Su Peisheng come to Jingren Palace at such a sensitive time...

My heart was in turmoil, and I knew that something big must be happening.

However, her composure, honed over the years, allowed her to maintain a calm demeanor on the surface.

Even if one's heart is already in complete chaos.

Su Peisheng hadn't expected his master to have such a brilliant move, achieving such an effect.

Since the incident at the former palace, the emperor has never considered deposing the empress.

If it weren't for the Empress Dowager and the late Empress Chun protecting her this time, the Empress might really have been deposed.

And in the process, they also eliminated one of the queen's arms.

Su Peisheng was lost in thought, but he maintained a perfect facade.

When he saw the Empress being carried out, his face showed no unusual expression.

Instead, he respectfully greeted the Empress, saying, "This servant greets Your Majesty the Empress."

The Empress, suppressing her inner unease, forced a smile and asked:

"Eunuch Su, is His Majesty instructing you to come so late?"

Su Peisheng lowered his head slightly and said in a low, serious voice:

"By imperial decree, the Empress shall immediately retire to the palace to recuperate and preserve her health."

Jingren Palace official Jianqiu failed in her duty to protect her master; therefore, she was imprisoned in the Shenxing Division and severely punished.

Having said that, he stood quietly to the side, waiting for the Empress's reaction.

The Empress shook her head in disbelief. "Impossible! The Emperor would never treat me like this."

Su Peisheng: "His Majesty's decree is absolute, and this servant dares not disseminate it falsely. Your Majesty, where is Jianqiu?"

How could the Emperor treat me like this? I am the Empress, the Emperor's wife!

Just because of those baseless rumors, does Your Majesty intend to imprison me?

If my elder sister were sitting on the Empress's throne today, would the Emperor imprison her because of a rumor?

At this moment, Na Jianqiu was being carefully helped out by a palace maid.

She was much weaker, and as soon as she came out, she knelt heavily at the Empress's feet with a thud.

"Your Majesty, please save me! I don't want to go to that dreadful Department of Punishment!"

That place was like hell on earth; I'm afraid I'll never see you again..."

Jianqiu's eyes were filled with terror and pleading, tears welling up in her eyes as if they were about to spill over at any moment.

The Empress seemed to snap out of her daze, staring blankly at the person who had accompanied her through her childhood.

Over the years, apart from her son Honghui who died young, Jianqiu was the only person she was truly close to in her heart.

These days, the Empress harbors resentment towards Jianqiu.

He resented her for causing his injury and for damaging his reputation.

But when the Emperor cruelly sentenced Jianqiu to the Censorate, her heart couldn't help but ache.

She knew all too well the cruelty of the Censorate; once inside, it was almost impossible to emerge unscathed.

It was filled with all sorts of cruel punishments and tortures, making one shudder.

In the Empress's eyes, which were originally calm but concealed turbulent emotions,

She sat there, as if two voices were clashing in her mind.

A voice kept reminding her to obey the divine will and not to disobey it without permission;

But another voice was calling out, urging her not to stand idly by and watch Jianqiu fall into that desperate situation.

The Empress felt as if she had undergone a long and agonizing internal struggle, with her conflicted emotions churning endlessly within her.

After a long while, she finally seemed to have made some great decision, and a determined look flashed in her eyes.

No one is perfect, and everyone has feelings. If she were dealing with other ordinary servants, she would have been willing to give them up.

But Jianqiu was different; she had been with him for many years, and Jianqiu was more than just a servant.

At that moment, the Empress seemed to temporarily forget that she herself was now in a precarious situation.

She slowly turned her gaze to Su Peisheng, who was standing to the side.

“Eunuch Su,” she said softly.

"Jianqiu has been with me for many years. Even if she has not made any great contributions, she has certainly worked hard. Please help me plead with the Emperor to spare Jianqiu."

Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng looked troubled. He lowered his head slightly and said in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, please don't make things difficult for this servant."

The Empress then turned her gaze to Huichun, whose arm was in a sling.

Seeing this, Huichun hurriedly took out an exquisite purse from her bosom, intending to secretly hand it to Su Peisheng.

Seeing this, Su Peisheng quickly waved his hands, signaling Huichun not to do that.

The Emperor's decree is unchangeable; he, a mere servant, cannot disobey the Emperor's will.

Of course, even if he could help Su Peisheng, he couldn't help the Empress.

At this moment, Jianqiu also broke free from her fear of the Censorate and remembered the rumors circulating in the palace.

Thinking of her mistress's predicament, the mistress was implicated and injured, and her reputation was also damaged.

She could no longer allow the Empress to disobey the Emperor's will for her sake.

Jianqiu tried hard to suppress the reluctance and worry she felt for the Empress, knowing that she had to remain calm at this moment.

She slowly lowered her head and respectfully kowtowed to the Empress.

The voice was clear and firm, as if it were telling of her determination.

"Your Majesty, this time it is all my fault that I have implicated you. I deserve to die."

Your Majesty, please do not plead for me. I am not worthy of your plea.

"From now on, I will not be by Your Majesty's side. I hope Your Majesty will take good care of yourself and that everything will go smoothly for you."

Tears welled in her eyes, but her face remained resolute.

After speaking, Jianqiu slightly raised her head, looked at Eunuch Su beside her, and her tone revealed a hint of determination:

"Eunuch Su, please take me with you."

She knew she had to leave to avoid causing the Empress any more trouble.

Although my heart was filled with a deep sense of reluctance,

That feeling of reluctance clung tightly to her heart like vines, causing her immense pain.

But she knew clearly that this was the only thing she could do for the Empress now.

Jianqiu knew about the Empress's obsession all these years: Prince Honghui was gone, and the Empress couldn't bear to see any other children born in the palace.

She knew the Empress's temperament well, so she was certain that the Empress would target the concubines in the palace again in the future.

The pain of losing her beloved son was so deep that it could not be dispelled.

And because of this, she silently prayed in her heart, hoping that in the days to come,

If fewer concubines in the palace were to become pregnant, perhaps more tragedies could be avoided.

At the same time, she also hoped that Her Majesty would be more cautious and careful in her actions in the future.

As for Huichunjiang Fuhai and the others who followed the Empress...

We can also do our best and handle things efficiently to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

However, whenever she thought of this, she was filled with endless regret, wishing she had done more.

I only regret that I didn't get rid of the children in Consort Shu and Consort Wan's wombs before.

Su Peisheng gently waved his arm, signaling two rather thin eunuchs to step forward and support the pale-faced Jianqiu.

Jianqiu was injured after all, so it wasn't good to drag her along.

Then, Su Peisheng bowed slightly and respectfully took his leave from the seated Empress:

"Your Majesty, this servant will take his leave."

The Empress, who had been sitting quietly, involuntarily stood up upon hearing Su Peisheng's announcement of his departure.

Huichun, who was standing nearby, quickly reached out her intact hand to support the Empress.

With a complex light in her eyes, she cried out urgently, "Jianqiu, don't go."

The voice was filled with worry and reluctance.

Seeing the Empress's anxious expression, Jianqiu was deeply moved.

She forced a smile, enduring the pain, and said:

"Your Majesty, you don't need to worry about me. Be careful with your own feet."

"I'm fine. We can't let Your Highness be harmed because of me."

Jianqiu, supported by a young eunuch, followed Su Peisheng out.

Huichun helped the Empress follow behind.

Jianqiu turned to look at the Empress, and that one glance told the Empress...

"This servant will never betray Your Majesty."

Jianqiu knew that her mistress had many enemies in the harem, and now she, the Empress's personal maid, had entered the Censorate.

Those people will definitely target her and use her to deal with her mistress.

Jianqiu's gaze brought tears to the Empress's eyes, reminding her that Jianqiu was now a major weakness she held against her.

Jianqiu knew everything she had done; those vile women would definitely tamper with things in the Shenxing Division.

They wanted to pry open Jianqiu's mouth and pull her down from her position as empress.

Logically, she should be thinking about how to silence them, since only the dead don't talk nonsense.

But she subconsciously trusted Jianqiu, believing that Jianqiu would never betray her, even in death.