Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 613 No chance left

But she didn't think she was wrong. So what if she wanted to make things difficult for the Empress and Consort Rong? What a coincidence that His Majesty happened to witness this scene.

Today's whole thing was clearly a trap set for Consort Rong, but it ended up benefiting her instead. No wonder she agreed so readily; she must have known all along that His Majesty was outside.

At this point, Consort Tongjia had already entered a dead end. Whenever she suffered misfortune or setbacks, she would become obsessed with suspecting that the Empress and others had plotted against her.

Therefore, she subconsciously forgot that she would cause trouble almost every time she paid her respects, and she didn't think about the emperor's whereabouts. Even the empress wouldn't dare to investigate casually, let alone take advantage of the emperor.

"Her Majesty the Empress is truly a master strategist; she timed everything perfectly."

Consort Tongjia's plan was sound. People are inherently suspicious, so what if she had no evidence? As long as she planted a seed of doubt in His Majesty's heart today, one day it would take root, sprout, and grow into a towering tree.

Unexpectedly, before the Empress could react, Kangxi sighed and said, "My visit to Kunning Palace today was a spur-of-the-moment decision. How could the Empress have foreseen it?"

It really was a spur-of-the-moment decision by Emperor Kangxi. Wasn't Saiyinchahun beaten up by his elder brother not long ago?

This was quite a strange thing. Intrigued, Emperor Kangxi wanted to know what had happened. He asked Chengrui, but Chengrui only said it was nothing. He asked Saiyinchahun, but he was still lying down.

Emperor Kangxi didn't want to use his shadow to investigate such a trivial matter; if he actually did, the meaning would change.

Emperor Kangxi ordered Liang Jiugong to investigate, but naturally, there were no results. Apart from the two people involved, no one knew exactly what had happened.

All that was known was that Cheng Rui was going to teach his younger brother a lesson because Saiyinchahun had lied. Then, unaware of what conflict had occurred between the two brothers, the lesson turned from a verbal one to a physical one.

Emperor Kangxi suspected that it was related to Ji Nai. Apart from Ji Nai, Kangxi could not think of any other person, thing, or event that could cause such a big conflict between the two brothers who had such a good relationship, and that they would remain silent to their father.

But the news from Zhongcui Palace didn't seem to indicate any problem; everything was normal.

Emperor Kangxi wanted to meet Ji Nai, but things had just reached a critical juncture, and he couldn't afford to reveal any flaws, otherwise all his previous efforts would be in vain.

Then he thought, since he couldn't go to Zhongcui Palace to see people, he would come to Kunning Palace instead.

As a result, she heard that Lady Tongjia was causing trouble for Ji Nai. Just as she was getting worried, she actually agreed to it.

At that moment, Kangxi felt a pang of sadness. This heartless little brat must have softened his heart again, just like he had with the eldest princess and the pregnant Empress Nara.

The more Emperor Kangxi felt sorry for Ji Nai, the more dissatisfied he became with the Tongjia clan who had stirred up trouble. Even the Empress, who had initially remained silent, was also angered by him.

"Only today did I realize that you have shown no remorse whatsoever, and are always causing trouble in the palace. How can you live up to the expectations of the Empress Dowager and my tolerance?"

"Long live the Lord..."

Emperor Kangxi was too lazy to listen to Tongjia Shi continue, as it was just the same old story.

"Even if the Empress truly possesses such abilities, I am not a puppet to be manipulated. Lady Tongjia, you have overestimated the Empress and underestimated me."

Once or twice, I might forgive you for the sake of my mother and the Tong family, but you must know that your birth is not a permanent get-out-of-jail-free card.

If you still can't understand, and continue to wallow in your own world... I will compensate the Tong family in other ways.

Consort Tongjia's expression changed drastically, because she realized that the Emperor was serious when he said those words; he truly intended to kill her. If she continued her reckless behavior, she would really die, and then the Emperor would find another way to compensate the Tong family for the loss of their daughter.

"Your Majesty, you have treated me so cruelly..."

Emperor Kangxi stared at the heartbroken Lady Tongjia, his eyes filled with no pity, only impatience.

"Tongjia, ask yourself honestly, if you weren't a daughter of the Tong family, what would your fate be now?"

Actually, both you and I know that you feel wronged and are expressing your dissatisfaction to me... Although I have wronged you in this matter, the reason it has come to this is because you want too much.

"I am the emperor. Which woman I desire is entirely my own decision. No one can interfere, not even the Tong family, nor the legacy left by my mother."

Consort Tong Jia closed her eyes, letting tears stream down her cheeks.

She knew she truly had no chance, because the one who had blocked that path was the Emperor himself.

Even if the other party does feel guilty towards you, continuing to make trouble will only make the Emperor truly despise you.

Consort Tongjia bowed deeply to Emperor Kangxi, her forehead striking the ground with a heavy thud.

Even though she didn't say anything, the meaning she conveyed was already very clear—she had resigned herself to her fate.

Seeing this scene, Empress Niohuru couldn't help but clench her handkerchief tightly, and even her originally calm emotions were stirred up.

It wasn't just because she discovered that Lady Tongjia wasn't stupid at all; all her previous actions were clearly a conscious act of self-destruction, an attempt to change the Emperor's mind. It was also because she vaguely sensed that the Emperor was dissatisfied with her and was using Lady Tongjia to subtly criticize her. Those words were meant for Lady Tongjia, but they were also meant for her.

But why? After entering the palace, has there been anything I've done that displeased His Majesty?

Could it be because she allowed Lady Tongjia to run rampant, forcing His Majesty to personally deal with her?

Yes, the Empress was not afraid of the Tongjia clan at all, even though the Tongjia clan was backed by Empress Dowager Cihe's family, who were the Emperor's birth mother and maternal family.

She had plenty of ways to suppress the Tongjia clan and prevent them from causing trouble, instead of waiting for them to make a scene before intervening. But why did she do that?

Although the Empress did not believe that the Tongjia clan could threaten her position, the other party was too disgusting, so she let it go, hoping that the repulsive Tongjia clan would be completely abandoned by the Emperor and disappear forever.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty was so tolerant of Lady Tongjia, and even decisively made things clear to her face to face. Lady Tongjia was not as foolish as she appeared.

Unfortunately, once Tongjia Shi regains her senses, she won't be so easy to get rid of. However, if Tongjia Shi can settle down, she might not be intolerant of her.

After thinking it through, the Empress quickly rose to bow and apologize, but Kangxi stopped her, saying, "The Empress is unwell; there is no need for such a grand ceremony."

Empress Niohuru sat up and sat back down, sincerely admitting her mistake: "It was my negligence that led me to fail to properly manage my sisters in the harem, which is why this has come to His Majesty's attention."

Kangxi paused, then withdrew his hand.

"The Empress has handled it very well."