"Slap—!" As soon as the Palace Maid finished speaking, Laifu, who stood by Zhang Lanyi's side, stepped forward and slapped her across the face.
"What are you to speak to the Empress like that? Have you forgotten who rules the harem?"
The Palace Maid's cheek bore the mark of the slap, blood on the corner of her lips.
Seething with anger, she turned her gaze toward Yan Wanqing.
Yan Wanqing immediately averted her eyes.
She had always been a partisan of the Empress, the kind who would cheer for Zhang Lanyi no matter what atrocities she committed. This Palace Maid was just an acquaintance; why would she think Yan Wanqing would speak up for her?
Moreover, she was not known for her compassion.
Seeing that Yan Wanqing remained silent, the Palace Maid had no choice but to grit her teeth and swallow her anger.
By now, Laifu had respectfully approached Yan Wanqing, "Commandery Princess, the Empress summons you."
