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"The Empress slapped Noble Consort Li?" Su Xinyi repeated incredulously.
What a shocking event!
The Empress actually struck Noble Consort Li!
You see, after so many years of rivalry, the Empress had never laid a hand on Noble Consort Li!
Even when Noble Consort Li was at the height of favor and pressing the Empress at every turn, the Empress managed to bear it. So, what on earth happened now that made the Empress lash out?
Suddenly, Su Xinyi remembered what Li Qingyi had previously said to her. Could it have something to do with this?
"Yes, this old servant was also startled upon hearing the news; there wasn't enough time to find out exactly what happened. The Crown Princess should be careful when she goes to Yuanhui Palace."
Upon hearing this, she nodded and, unable to guess what had transpired, said to Mrs. She, "Mrs. She, please watch over these two children, I'll go and have a look right now."
Mrs. She quickly nodded her head, "Yes."
