The master ordered them to slap Su Yunmo’s face, and they naturally obeyed.
Even the leading eunuch, wanting to impress the Emperor’s new favorite, stepped forward and pressed down on Su Yunmo’s shoulders, forcing her to kneel.
Su Yunmo’s eyes darkened. The moment his hand touched her, she grabbed his wrist and applied force.
With a ‘crack,’ the eunuch’s wrist was dislocated.
Then, the eunuch’s screams echoed through the entire street.
Having finished, Su Yunmo clapped her hands and smiled at Wang Xiting.
“What did you just say? That this outfit I’m wearing isn’t nice? Coincidentally, I think that outfit you’re wearing looks good. How about you take it off and give it to me?”
Wang Xiting hadn’t recovered from the shock of Su Yunmo daring to assault a eunuch on duty, her audacity astounding. Hearing Su Yunmo speak again, she didn’t immediately grasp her meaning.
Before Wang Xiting could understand, Su Yunmo quickly ran towards the imperial sedan chair.
A few servants reacted first and moved to block Su Yunmo.
But the little dumpling, relying on her speed and small, agile body, reached the sedan chair before they could catch her. She then kicked the back leg of the eunuch carrying the sedan chair at the front.
The eunuch was sent flying and fell to the ground.
At the same time, the sedan chair he was carrying lost its balance, and Wang Xiting fell out.
Her clothes snagged on the sedan chair, tearing a large rip.
Seeing this, Su Yunmo sighed regretfully and shook her head, “Such a nice outfit, it seems I’m not fated to wear it.”
“Little Mistress, Little Mistress, are you alright?” The servants rushed forward to help Wang Xiting.
Wang Xiting, no longer exuding her previous arrogance, with her clothes torn and hair disheveled, sat on the ground in a state of utter disarray.
She pointed at Su Yunmo with furious indignation, gritting her teeth, “This is outrageous! Guards, quickly, quickly! Take this wretched girl to the Department of Penalties and beat her to death, beat her to death immediately!”
Merely a lowly maid, yet she dared to do such things to her. With new and old grudges, she wanted Su Yunmo to die without a whole corpse!
More people surged towards Su Yunmo.
A dangerous glint flashed in Su Yunmo’s eyes.
Although she disliked using her abilities in the palace, in such a desperate situation, she wouldn’t mind teaching them a lesson.
The little dumpling watched as the servants approached her, gathering power in her hands, a red light suddenly igniting in her eyes.
“What are you doing?” a sharp shout came from behind everyone.
Hearing the voice, the red light in Su Yunmo’s eyes instantly retracted. She turned to look, a frustrated pout on her lips.
Ye Jingkun walked out from behind the crowd and approached the little dumpling, asking softly, “Are you alright?”
Su Yunmo grunted, her attitude far from pleasant.
Truthfully, although he had just extricated her from the situation, she really didn’t want to see him these past two days.
Seeing her like this, Ye Jingkun knew she was still angry with him. He wasn’t upset; instead, he found her pouting and puffing her cheeks in annoyance somewhat endearing.
A playful light flickered in the man’s eyes, and he suddenly felt much better.
Wang Xiting was helped to her feet. She pointed at Ye Jingkun and angrily exclaimed, “Presumptuous! Who are you? How dare you obstruct me?”
Ye Jingkun narrowed his eyes at her, “You are the daughter of the Wang family who recently entered the palace?”
Upon hearing him address her this way, Wang Xiting immediately stiffened her face, “Bold! How dare you be so disrespectful to me? Believe it or not, I will report this to His Majesty immediately and have you punished!”
Ye Jingkun frowned, somewhat displeased.
Why would his mother’s consort recommend such an uncultured woman to enter the palace?
He heard that the Emperor was very pleased with her last night, not only favoring her but also letting her stay in the sleeping quarters. What did the Emperor see in this woman?
Although the servants didn’t recognize Su Yunmo, some of them recognized Ye Jingkun.
The eunuch whose wrist was just dislocated by the little dumpling was among them.
That eunuch, groaning in pain, struggled to stand and approached Wang Xiting, quietly telling her Ye Jingkun’s identity.
Wang Xiting, meeting Ye Jingkun for the first time, was startled.
Before entering the palace, her father had not instructed her on much, except for one thing: no matter who she offended, she must never offend Chu Xingyun.
Now, Chu Xingyun was a benefactor to the Wang family and also someone favored by General Luo. This “favor” was merely a matter of political alignment.
In other words, General Luo’s preferred candidate for Crown Prince was the Prince Kun standing before her.
That noble consort could not be offended, and this one even less so!
“Your Highness, I only entered the palace yesterday and do not know you. I apologize for my rudeness.” Wang Xiting felt both ashamed and indignant under Ye Jingkun’s gaze.
At the same time, she couldn’t help but grow more resentful of Su Yunmo.
It was all this wretched girl’s fault; if not for her, she wouldn’t have made such a fool of herself in front of Prince Kun!
She had originally intended to make a good impression on the Empress and Prince Kun during their first meeting, but because of this wretched girl, it was all ruined!
“Are you done chattering? If you’re done, I’m leaving first. If you’re not done, I’m still leaving. You can continue your chatter here by yourselves.”
Su Yunmo yawned and, feeling bored, turned to leave.
As soon as she spoke, Wang Xiting’s anger was entirely redirected towards her.
“You, stop right there! Did I let you go? How dare you be so rude in front of His Highness Prince Yu? Do you really think you’re someone important?”
She assumed this wretched girl was from the Empress’s palace and usually kept close to His Highness Prince Yu, which was why he had protected her earlier.
But while Prince Yu was kindly protecting a servant, she shouldn’t be so audacious!
Such a maid deserved to be taught a lesson. If she was always indulged, she would eventually step all over her superiors!
Thinking this, Wang Xiting wanted to curry favor with Ye Jingkun and also show off: “Your Highness, this girl is disobedient. How about transferring her to my palace, and I will discipline her properly.”
“After I’ve disciplined her, I’ll send her to Your Highness, won’t that save Your Highness trouble?”
Su Yunmo narrowed her eyes dangerously.
A murderous intent also flashed in Ye Jingkun’s eyes, “I don’t think you are qualified to discipline the legitimate daughter of the General’s manor.”
Wang Xiting froze, looking at Su Yunmo in astonishment, “She is… the legitimate daughter of the General’s manor?”
That girl named Su Yunmo?
Su Yunmo crossed her arms, her expression impatient, “I am the one my mother picked up from outside. Do you have a problem with that?”
Wang Xiting’s expression changed drastically.
This was bad; how did she provoke this little troublemaker!
She had heard that this child not only had excellent relationships with the princes but was also deeply favored by the Empress Dowager. Even within the palace, she could walk around with impunity!
But not only had she made an enemy of her earlier, but today she had almost had her sent to the Department of Penalties and killed.
It was over, it was completely over!
Seeing Wang Xiting’s face gradually turn pale, Su Yunmo suddenly smiled, “Why is this little mistress suddenly trembling? Are you feeling unwell?”