Chapter 451 - Harem Meeting (4) (1/2)

Wen Xu stood at the entrance domineeringly with Xiao Li. Both of them were giving the powerful and confident aura.

All the consorts in the room were smiling politely and greeted both of them with a wide smile on their faces.

Xie Mei's face was brightened when she saw Xiao Li and Wen Xu entering the room.

Wen Xu coldly glanced at everyone but her smile turned into a sneer seeing Zhao Ming who stood up to greet her.

” Greetings to Empress Dowager.” Zhao Ming greeted Wen Xu politely.

Wen Xu frowned and didn't respond to her greeting.

” Hmph.” she turned her head away in annoyance.

Xiao Li smiled at Zhao Ming stiffly but didn't say anything.

Zhao Ming's lips curled upwards as she saw Xiao Li's attitude. In front of Ji Cheng, she becomes extremely cheery and active while in his absence she doesn't even want to greet her.

Good. Very good.

” Don't you have something to say Consort Xiao Li?” Zhao Ming asked with a warm smile on her face.

” Hmm?” Xiao Li was confused when Zhao Ming suddenly asked her this question.

Zhao Ming smiled widely and said, ” Didn't I just greet Empress Dowager? Shouldn't you greet me as well? Or did you forget your manners as well?”

Xie Mei frowned when she heard Zhao Ming's words. She was clearly hinting towards her for forgetting her manners.

Xiao Li's expressions turned stiff when she heard Zhao Ming's question.

She didn't greet Zhao Ming earlier, because she doesn't want to do so. If she bowed to her in front of everyone, it would be no good for her image.

And how can she bow to her after whatever happened last evening.

Wen Xu frowned Zhao Ming's words. Even though Xiao Li's position is lower than Zhao Ming's, she does not want Xiao Li to bow to her.

” What do you mean? Didn't she nod at you? Isn't it enough for a greeting? You're just one of the consorts, don't think too highly of yourself. Xiao Li doesn't need to bow to you. It's already enough that we came to attend this meeting. Now hurry up and finish it up. ” Wen Xu said while walking towards the chairs to sit down ignoring Zhao Ming's words.

Jia shi pursed her lips seeing the way Wen Xu treated Zhao Ming. She ignored her words and humiliated her in front of all the consorts.

If Empress Dowager doesn't respect the Empress, then other consorts will follow the same suite.

She sighed as she felt bad for Zhao Ming.

Zhao Ming's lips curled up when she heard Wen Xu's ridiculous words.

” Oh. Is that so? Hmm, let me see. ” Zhao Ming looked puzzled as she tried to remember something.

Wen Xu frowned seeing Zhao Ming thinking about something.

” What? What do you want to say?” Wen Xu felt annoyed when Zhao Ming didn't say anything for a while.

” Empress Dowager, according to the rule book of the palace, you should respect the crown at least even if you don't like that person. Just like I greeted you in respect to your position, shouldn't Consort Xiao Li do the same? Or does she not respect the crown of the Empress?” Zhao Ming asked nonchalantly.