In the rear hall of Yikun Palace, Wei Shu shouted angrily at the palace maids, “All of you, retreat!”
“No retreat!” Ruan Ning shouted back.
The palace maids and eunuchs exchanged uncertain glances. A few timid ones hesitated, prompting Ruan Ning to declare, “Stop! I’d like to see who dares to leave!”
These people had served Ruan Ning for several days and always thought she was easy-going.
They had never seen her so fierce and were frightened, standing still and not daring to move.
Wei Shu was furious. He hadn’t seen Ruan Ning for several days, especially after the imperial decree about establishing the Empress. Her lack of intention to meet with him made him uneasy. Did she really want to go against him? Today, the officials urging the establishment of the Empress were at odds with his people. Who had she allied with to mobilize so much power?
He thought of what Qin Zhi had said and felt there was some truth to it, but he was unwilling to admit it. If Ruan Ning allied with Gu Lianchang and overlooked him, wouldn’t that imply he was inferior to a eunuch? This speculation drove him to impulsively confront Ruan Ning in Yikun Palace.
Who would have thought she would completely ignore his rage and directly challenge his orders? Was this the same Yu Fei from days ago who wouldn’t dare to resist him? If she became Empress, would he still have a chance with her?
Wei Shu stated grimly, “Yu Fei, the Empress title is not yet confirmed. Don’t think you can show off in front of me with a dubious decree.”
Ruan Ning wasn’t afraid of the decree. She had realized that as long as Gu Lianchang was willing to help her, Wei Shu was powerless against her.
Otherwise, why would Wei Shu break into Yikun Palace in the middle of the night in a rage? He had clearly lost all sense of etiquette.
She cheerfully remarked, “Your Highness, even if the Empress title isn’t confirmed, I am still a concubine of your father the Emperor and your elder. Is it proper for you to burst in here and shout at me?”
