Quick Transmigration: Knowing I'm a Bad Woman, Yet Still Liking Me?

Consort Hui was angry because of this. Although she didn't have a prince, she had at least given birth to a princess for the emperor.

Three years ago, she thought she was about to be promoted to the rank of concubine, but unexpectedly, Bai Yuan interfered and took her position as soon as she entered the palace.

Others' starting point was a height she had struggled to reach for half her life, how could she not resent it? "So what? I'm still a childless person."

Although Bai Yuan is a bit arrogant, not many people openly oppose her.

Firstly, because she was in poor health and had no children; secondly, because she came from a good family and was pampered.

Anyone with a brain fart would gain nothing by arguing with her for no reason. Only this dim-witted Consort Hui would do that.

Consort Shu disagreed with this statement, saying, "She may not have children, but with His Majesty's favor, she will have them sooner or later."

Even if the Imperial Concubine is in poor health and cannot give birth naturally, as long as His Majesty dotes on her, he will eventually give her a child.

The room fell silent as soon as these words were spoken. Consort Xue, who was sitting in the middle, tensed up and subconsciously touched her stomach.

"That's true, but ultimately, she's not one's own flesh and blood; there's a barrier. Given His Majesty's deep affection for the Consort, she'll have her own child sooner or later."

Another newly appointed concubine, Consort Li, nodded in agreement, "Giving birth requires ten months of pregnancy and a life-or-death experience... If it were as easy as relying on His Majesty's favor, then we wouldn't need to go through the trouble of taking care of our bodies."

While everyone was chatting away, Bai Yuan walked in with a sour face.

She had overheard what those people were saying outside, but she couldn't be bothered to pay them any attention.

But even though she didn't want to pay attention, some people were deliberately trying to make things difficult for her.

When Consort Hui saw her enter, a mocking smile played on her lips. "His Majesty is truly kind-hearted. The Imperial Concubine treated Consort Jiang so badly back then, yet she was only confined for a month. Now, before that month is even over, the Imperial Concubine has already been released. How fortunate she is!"

Bai Yuan turned around, walked straight up to her, and slapped her across the face.

"Smack..."

Consort Hui was knocked to the side, and a clear five-finger mark instantly appeared on her fair cheek, while a few strands of her hair were also disheveled.

A group of people covered their mouths or stared wide-eyed, all of them stunned by Bai Yuan.

Consort Li was close by and was almost caught in the crossfire, which frightened her so much that she quickly moved to the side.

Bai Yuan looked down at Consort Hui with a contemptuous smile: "Knowing I'm so lucky, you still dare to provoke me so recklessly?"

She leaned down, getting close to Consort Hui. "I heard your sister also participated in this year's imperial concubine selection. She's incredibly beautiful. Guess how long His Majesty would confine me if I had someone force-feed her a bowl of safflower?"

"You...you dare." Consort Hui suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with fear and panic.

The other concubines were also shocked that Bai Yuan could say such a thing.

She used to be arrogant, but at most she would just make a few sarcastic remarks and be verbally unforgiving.

How come after not seeing you for more than half a month, you're now hitting people without hesitation and saying all sorts of things?

Consort Hui glared at Bai Yuan, her voice hoarse with emotion, "Your Highness, how could you be so vicious? I only said a few words to you. What wrong has my sister done? If you have the guts, come at me."

Bai Yuan glanced at her disdainfully a few times, "You're not worthy..."

After saying that, she gave a light curtsy to the Empress and sat down without waiting for the Empress to speak.

Consort Hui was about to speak when the Empress slammed her hand on the table in anger. "Enough!"

Her face showed a hint of anger as she said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, you are so young, yet you speak so recklessly! What kind of behavior is this!"

Then, she turned to Consort Hui, her tone softening slightly, "Consort Hui, the Noble Consort is young and entered the palace late. She was just saying those things; you don't need to take them seriously, and don't stoop to her level and hurt the harmony between sisters."

Consort Hui was even angrier. Whether it was the Empress or Consort Shu, they all sided with Consort Gui.

Isn't it just because they see someone has a good family background and no children, that they want to curry favor with them?

With red eyes, she knelt down heavily. "Your Majesty, how can the Consort's actions be so easily overlooked? If she dares to speak out today, she might very well do the same to the other sisters tomorrow. If this continues, is there any order left in the harem? I beg Your Majesty to uphold justice for the sisters of the harem."

The Empress remained silent, Bai Yuan sat there lazily drinking tea, and the others were even less likely to speak.

After a moment, the Empress sighed, "Consort Hui is probably tired, I understand."

"This servant is here."

"Send Consort Hui back to rest well."

"Yes."

Zhiyi stepped forward and helped Consort Hui up from the ground. "Consort Hui, this servant will escort you back."

Consort Hui was trembling all over, but since the Empress had spoken, she could not refute her and could only follow her out.

Only after leaving Yuxiu Palace did Zhiyi speak up to comfort her, "Please don't blame Her Majesty the Empress. The Noble Consort is already favored, and General Bai has just won a battle and will be returning to the capital soon. At this critical juncture, Her Majesty the Empress has no choice."

"Doesn't His Majesty care at all?"

"Alas, Her Majesty the Empress said it before, but Your Majesty... unless she or the General's Mansion really commits a serious offense that completely angers His Majesty, no one can do anything about her."

Consort Hui fell silent, her gaze growing increasingly somber.

The palace was finally quiet again. The Empress looked at Bai Yuan with concern, "Your Consort has been recuperating for so long, are you feeling any better?"

"That's fine."

The Empress smiled kindly, "Anyway, you are still young. With proper care, you will recover sooner or later. His Majesty dotes on you so much that no one in the harem can match you. You must not fail to live up to this favor and should strive to bear children for His Majesty."

"I understand," Bai Yuan replied indifferently.

The Empress didn't care about her attitude at all, put down her teacup and said, "It's getting late, everyone may leave."

After everyone had bowed and taken their leave, the Empress instructed her personal maid, "Tomorrow is the Empress Dowager's birthday. Have all the arrangements for the palace banquet been made?"

The palace maid respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, everything has been arranged."

The white kite had just left the courtyard when Consort Shu called out to it, "Your Highness, Imperial Concubine."

Bai Yuan turned around. "Is there something you need?"

Consort Shu covered her mouth and smiled as she looked at her, "It's nothing, it's just that we haven't seen each other for a long time, and I wanted to talk to the Noble Consort."

Bai Yuan ignored her and continued walking forward, with Consort Shu following beside her. "His Majesty dotes on Consort Gui, and the other sisters are practically overflowing with envy. I didn't expect the Empress to defend you like this today; I'm afraid many people will be jealous. Envy is one thing... but I'm afraid it might be jealousy, or... resentment."

Bai Yuan abruptly stopped, her eyes blazing as she glared at Consort Shu. "Don't think I can't see through you. You're trying to sow discord between me and the Empress. You want me to fight with the Empress while you sit back and watch? No way! I'll fight anyone who dares to be jealous of me, and His Majesty will side with me anyway."

Consort Shu stared blankly at Bai Yuan, inwardly rolling her eyes in exasperation.