Before entering the palace, the envoys had already provided the sisters with a detailed briefing on the situation within the inner court. They had specifically warned them that the only person to be wary of was Consort Zhao, Bai Wutong. As for the Consort Jin they were about to meet, although she had once been highly favored, she was now little more than a bedridden invalid. Were it not for her backing—her brother, the powerful General Jin Zhi—she would have lost her standing long ago. Therefore, they need not fear her; they should focus their efforts on navigating the complexities of dealing with Consort Zhao.
Listening to Beauty Yan’s retort, Jin Weige felt a rush of blood to her head, nearly spitting out a mouthful in her fury. Her eyes widened, and she barked harshly, "How dare you! You... you two are bold indeed to speak to this palace in such a manner! Kneel down! Kneel before this palace at once!"
The sisters were unwilling to comply. They exchanged a glance, their faces showing stubborn defiance. Seeing them ignore her order, Jin Weige immediately summoned her Nanny and snapped viciously, "Make them kneel! If I don’t teach them the rules of the palace today, there will be no holding them back by tomorrow!"
Chapter 327