Chapter 0128 Never Attending the Bed

Chapter 0128 Never Attending the Bed

He Jinli pulled her up with one hand.

Yunli, soaked through, smiled at He Jinli, grabbing his hand to steady herself. "I'm... all wet. Don't... don't get the Emperor's... Emperor's clothes wet."

She was shivering from the cold, her teeth chattering as she spoke.

He Jinli was about to speak when Yunli released his hand and walked a few steps towards Jiamei.

Jiamei, like her, was trembling all over.

When Yunli fell into the lake, her hair came loose, and her jewelry probably all fell into the water.

When she walked over, no one was prepared.

She suddenly pulled out a silver hairpin from Hongzhu's hair.

Hongzhu screamed, and Yunli pounced.

With all the strength she could muster, she thrust the hairpin fiercely into Jiamei's neck.

Unfortunately, having just fallen into the lake, she didn't have enough strength.

A eunuch with quick reflexes blocked her.

However, with this block, the hairpin slipped from Jiamei's neck upward.

It slid from her left neck up to her ear, leaving a long gash.

Blood gushed out instantly.

Jiamei screamed in horror.

Yunli weakened and fell back, caught by a guard.

The guard felt extremely awkward but fortunately Zhu Yu took over.

"Are you insane, Jiamei?" the Noble Consort exclaimed loudly.

He Jinli was also startled. Jiamei was still lying on the ground, blood pouring out from where she was clutching.

Yunli stood but was unsteady.

She lightly smoothed her hair. "So unsightly."

She was referring to Jiamei. "You're utterly contemptible. With so many in the palace vying for the Emperor's favor, acting like a shrew because you can't get it. You're truly unsightly."

"As a concubine, suicide is a grave sin. Since you desire death, I'll grant it. You, someone like you, don't deserve to be the Emperor's concubine, let alone hold such a title."

Yunli had swallowed too much water earlier, even if she had vomited, it hurt her throat. So when she spoke, her voice was very hoarse.

But now, every word she said was unmistakable.

Hearing her words and seeing his Jiamei tottering, clearly weak but still holding herself straight, He Jinli felt a surge of emotion.

She once compared herself to bamboo, and now, from his side view, she looked like bamboo after a storm.

Bent but unbroken.

Jiamei couldn't care less about all this. She kept staring at the blood on her hands, screaming until she passed out.

Yunli couldn't hold on either. She felt freezing cold.

He Jinli wordlessly came over and caught her.

Yunli just glanced at him, neither smiling nor crying, before fainting.

The blood-stained silver hairpin in her hand fell onto the grass.

He Jinli frowned at the person in his arms, who was very pale. Even unconscious, she was trembling all over.

He sighed, lifting her up, "Take Consort Jia back. Empress, make thorough inquiries."

The Empress acknowledged.

Today's incident was significant and couldn't just be glossed over.

However, the Empress wasn't worried, thinking it would just result in both beauties being harmed.

Zhuyu hesitated but ultimately stayed.

Soon after, Zhuding and Zhifu Yincha from Le'an Palace arrived.

Zhuyu knelt down and recounted the recent events.

Hongzhu tried to argue, but two eunuchs and a guard testified.

It was because there were people around that they could be rescued in time.

Otherwise, given the weather and the water temperature, they wouldn't have survived much longer.

Consort Jia herself can't swim. She was truly panicked at the moment.

Now, of course, she regrets it, but what use is that?

On Yunli's side, He Jinli carried her back and had someone remove her clothes.

The imperial physician had already arrived.

There's not much to say; she was simply chilled.

They quickly prepared hot water for her to soak in. Then, she just needed to take some medicine.

Jiamei was also sent back, aside from being frozen, it was just that wound.

At that time, blood was flowing profusely, now looking at it... it was like skin rolled up.

After all, the hairpin wasn't a knife; it was sharp but not smooth.

After all, it was used by palace maids, the surface wasn't very smooth.

The physician sprinkled hemostatic powder, stopping the bleeding, but everyone present knew the extent of the skin folding, which was bound to leave a scar.

Although it's not in the center of the face, from the neck to the ear, even to the middle of the ear...

It couldn't be concealed.

This is where Jiamei's future ends.

The Empress clarified the matter... mainly, it wasn't very complicated.

She only went to the Happy Peace Palace; Yunli was still unconscious, just soaked in hot water, her face wasn't as pale now.

But it gradually turned red, she had a fever.

It's actually very dangerous, the physician said she just needs to get through today.

He Jinli frowned, "What happened?"

The Empress sighed, "In the morning, Wu Zhaorong said a few words to Jiamei. Jiamei was rude, and Wu Zhaorong got angry and slapped her. Then she went to the imperial garden herself."

"Jiamei met Jiemei when she went. Jiamei probably remembered what happened before, so she provoked her. Your Majesty also knows Jiamei's temper. She wasn't polite either. Jiamei suddenly went crazy and dragged her into the lake. Fortunately, there were guards by the lake, otherwise, relying only on those two maids..." The Empress shook her head.

"Jiamei lost her mind, how could she drag someone into the lake when she couldn't swim herself? But Jiamei, in front of so many people, ruined Jiamei's face. I heard from the servants, Jiamei's face will probably be scarred."

He Jinli frowned, "So, from start to finish, it was Jiamei causing trouble?"

The Empress also wanted to have both of them killed, but today's incident was too clear and straightforward.

If she really tries to blame Jumei, it will be ugly. So she said, "Yes, although they have been at odds since last year. But Jiamei is too narrow-minded. How can she drag someone into the lake on such a cold day? What if... it's really reckless. Your Majesty should punish her to make her remember." The Empress frowned tightly.

He Jinli smiled.

But in this smile, there was a hint of coldness.

The Empress was stunned, unsure whom it was directed at.

"Jiamei had a point in one thing she said. She really doesn't deserve the 'Jia' character. Degrading herself, harming others and herself. In my harem, who to favor and who not to favor, does it have anything to do with her? Hmph," He Jinli sneered.

The last trace of tenderness towards Jiamei completely dissipated.

"Spread my decree, Jiamei's behavior is outrageous, her conduct is insane, she is jealous and cruel, and she has disappointed my favor. As of today, she is demoted to Baolin, stripped of her title. She is never allowed to serve in the bedchamber."

Meng Chang hurriedly acknowledged and went to deliver the message.

He thought, what a perfect scenario, she dug her own grave, didn't she?

Indeed.

The Empress also felt gratified. After all, Jiamei... oh no, Li Baolin was really disgusting for a while.

It's just a pity that the one in the room is unharmed.

Since the Emperor didn't mention it, she couldn't keep harping on how Jiamei disfigured Li Baolin.

Yunli in the room was burning up.

She knew what was happening to herself in her consciousness, but she couldn't open her eyes.