Wang Ai finally composed himself, a sinister look flickering across his face. Ever since Imperial Noble Consort Ming had returned to favor, he had not been subjected to such contemptuous questioning! Everyone in the palace knew that the Emperor, who rarely ventured into the harem, had been spending his nights at Rongming Palace recently. And just yesterday, Consort Ming had been elevated to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort! Though the grand investiture ceremony had not yet been held, the Emperor’s word was final; it was a done deal. Nowadays, even the chief eunuchs of the Directorate of Palace Attendants showed him respect. He had never once encountered anyone who dared to talk back to him!
"Hmph! People from outside the palace truly have no sense of decorum!"
A young eunuch beside Wang Ai, well-versed in reading his master’s expressions, saw the look on his face and immediately understood his thoughts. He stepped forward, pointed at Shu He, and barked, "Who are you? To dare meddle in the affairs of the palace—you have some nerve!"
Chapter 405