Chapter 134 - Banquet ( 1 ) (2/2)

They were excited to see the Emperor after so long. There were around 5 consorts in the palace other than Zhao Ming and Xiao Li.

They were all married to Ji Cheng in a matrimonial alliance. Even Xiao Li also married in a matrimonial alliance but she was a special case. She has a good relationship with the Empress Dowager. That's why she is better than others.

They get very few chances to see Ji Cheng.

They try everything to get even a slight attention from him.

For today's banquet, they have dressed up themselves for hours just to get his attention. They even try to bring other women down or play tricks, just to fight for his attention.

They get jealous of Xiao Li who not only gets the attention of the Emperor but also Empress Dowager.

But they can't dare to plot against her. Because they know they are no match for her.

That's why they vent their frustration on Zhao Ming because they know, she doesn't have any support in the Palace. She is nothing but a nominal Empress.

She doesn't have any powers or support in the Palace. So these consorts always look down on her and even plot against her.

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Everyone stood from their seats to welcome the Emperor. Their eyes were on the entrance.

The consorts held their breaths when Ji Cheng made his way into the palace.

He stood at the entrance of the palace, the light was shining from behind, making him look enchanting.

Consort Mei went to Xiao Li and said, ” Consort Xiao Li, the Empress is nowhere to be seen. Shouldn't she be here in to greet the Emperor and Empress Dowager.”

”I heard that she woke up from the coma. It would be an embarrassment if she doesn't appear to greet the Empress Dowager,” she said in a low voice.

Though she said in a low voice, but it enough for the Wen Xu and other consorts standing nearby to hear her words.

Hearing Consort Xie Mei's words, Wen Xu's expressions darkened. It would be an insult if Zhao Ming doesn't appear in the Banquet.

It's her birthday and if the Empress doesn't appear in the Banquet than everybody will talk about it.

Xiao Li turned to see Wen Xu's expressions, she was satisfied seeing her dark expression.

She pretended to be angry at Xie Mei and said, ” Consort Xie Mei, don't talk nonsense. Sister Ming will never try to insult the mother. Don't you know how much she respects her.”

” She must be too tired to come to this banquet. And don't you know that she just woke up from the coma, so she must be resting. ” she tried to defend Zhao Ming.

Wen Xu looked at Xiao Li and smiled. ' This girl is extremely nice. Always take the side of that Zhao Ming despite being treated unfairly by her. Hmph. That girl is such an embarrassment. Always being so ruly.' she cursed Zhao Ming inwardly.

Consort Mei: ” Consort Xiao Li. Don't take her side, I heard from my servant that she was perfectly fine now. Other than eating and sleeping she was doing nothing for the whole day.”

” My maid has told me, that the imperial doctor has also said that she was healthy and can do other work too. The only thing that, she lost some memories, otherwise she was all healthy. So she should attend this banquet. ”

Hearing her words, Xiao Li helplessly looked at her and said,” Consort Mei, don't say like this. Otherwise, people will think that Sister was being unfilial. We should help her, getting her memories back. ” she smiled helplessly.

Consort Mei, shook her head, hearing Xiao Li's words.