allonlinenovel Chapter 182 Ecstasy
Chapter 182 Ecstasy
Huo Chengjun was completely unaware of this. She was still immersed in the fantasy of past glory, not realizing that her position had been shaken unknowingly.
The mother was secretly delighted in her heart that the empress dowager was finally no longer the kind-hearted old woman who blindly doted on her. Those of them who had been struggling in the palace for years could finally breathe a sigh of relief and no longer have to endure Huo Chengjun's tyranny.
Miss Liang, the Queen Mother is indeed unwell and has never summoned anyone alone, and you are no exception.
My mother's tone was firm and unmoved.
Huo Chengjun was so angry that she stamped her feet, and her vicious oath seemed to pierce the air: "Okay, you wait for me, when I see the Queen Mother, I will make you regret it!"
Her fingers were almost touching her mother's nose, and her words were full of threats, but her mother remained calm and motionless like a mountain.
In a rage, Huo Chengjun tried to force his way in, but was firmly grasped by his mother's strong arms. This clever force seemed to be a counterattack against past grievances, and also like a release after enduring humiliation for a long time.
You...you are so brave, I want you to pay the price! "
Huo Chengjun's anger reached its peak and he almost roared out.
The mother had no expression on her face and responded coldly: "Ms. Liang, you trespassed into the forbidden area without permission and you deserve to be punished..."
Before he finished speaking, an unexpected voice broke the deadlock: What's going on?
As she turned around, Huo Chengjun's eyes met with Su Rao who was walking slowly towards her. At that moment, tears welled up in her eyes, filled with resentment and humiliation.
She, Huo Chengjun, the once high and mighty phoenix, when did she fall to the point of being humiliated?
Su Rao, a mere speck of dust in her eyes, now seemed to be surpassing her!
Life is like a game of chess, with the world turning upside down. She, Huo Chengjun, is forced to look up at the back of such a humble person as Su Rao!
The resentment and anger in her heart intertwined into a turbulent whirlpool, and she swore that she must regain her dignity and status in front of the Queen Mother!
It turns out that it is the Empress who has arrived. The Queen Mother has already instructed that you don't need to inform her and can go in directly.
There was a hint of urgency in the old mother's voice, as if she was eager to end this embarrassing situation.
Su Rao walked lightly past Huo Chengjun, who followed closely. Just as the old mother was about to stop her again, another palace maid appeared at the right time and said to Huo Chengjun: Miss Liang, the Queen Mother invites you in.
At this moment, the heavy stone in Huo Chengjun's heart finally fell. While feeling proud, she sneered secretly, believing that the old lady must be being too clever. How could the Queen Mother possibly reject her!
She glared at the old mother fiercely, with a look that was so chilling that it almost pierced her soul. She walked in front of Su Rao with an air of pride, like a proud peacock, showing off her splendor and arrogance.
Su Rao just glanced at all of this indifferently and didn't take it to heart. She walked calmly and followed Huo Chengjun into the complicated world of the palace.
As they walked, they passed through a series of exquisitely carved corridors. The breeze blew by, bringing the fragrance of flowers and trees in the distance. The two of them had quietly arrived outside the Queen Mother's residence.
The rosewood door was lightly closed, revealing the solemnity within.
Huo Chengjun did not stop and pushed the door open first. The scene before her eyes was like an exquisite painting slowly unfolding - the empress dowager was seen wearing gorgeous brocade clothes, lazily leaning on a rosewood carved chair, her face was like a peach blossom blooming in spring, extremely charming, and not at all the morbidity as rumored.
She almost trotted forward and knelt lightly beside the Queen Mother's lap, her movement full of childish dependence and closeness.
Huo Chengjun's coquettish words were like the gurgling of a stream, soft but sharp: "Queen Mother, Sisi misses you day and night, but that ungrateful old man insisted on blocking me at the door and even cursed you to be unwell. You must severely punish this bold and arrogant slave!"
Although her voice was sweet, her eyes were gleaming with an icy coldness, full of calculation and malice.
The Queen Mother had always been unable to resist her innocent appearance. Sometimes, in a trance, she would murmur, "If that child were still alive, he would be about your age."
At that moment, Huo Chengjun clearly realized that she was just a substitute for the shadow in other people's hearts, but none of this mattered to her.
What she pursued was only the love and power that were all in one person.
In the past, as long as she acted coquettishly, everything would go her way.
However, today, the Queen Mother did not indulge you as usual, but said in a slow and heavy tone: "Sisi, I do feel unwell, but I couldn't bear to see you because of your noise. You are no longer an ignorant child, why are you still so arrogant and rude?"
The indifference and displeasure revealed in these words were like a cold shower on his head, leaving Huo Chengjun stunned for a moment.
Is this really the queen mother who always doted on her? Why did her attitude change so drastically?
"I will let you off this time, but if you do it again, I will punish you severely according to palace rules."
The Queen Mother's words were like a cold winter wind, igniting a raging rage in Huo Chengjun's heart, and she couldn't help but feel resentment towards the Queen Mother!
Why? From childhood to adulthood, no one has dared to treat her like this!
"Since the Queen Mother claims that she is unwell, then why is she standing here?"
Huo Chengjun pointed at Su Rao, his voice filled with unconcealable jealousy and anger.
"Rao'er was summoned by me specially. As for you, you came here without being summoned, so it's naturally different."
The Queen Mother's explanation was accompanied by her eyes moving between Huo Chengjun and Su Rao. Ripples appeared in her heart, filled with deep regret for past favoritism and injustice.
She recalled the past, all the contempt and criticism she had shown towards Su Rao because of her preference for Huo Chengjun. She felt extremely regretful and wished that time could go back and everything could start over again.
Fortunately, although I was stupid, I did not make any big mistakes, and now I still have the opportunity to correct those past mistakes.
Thinking of this, the Queen Mother looked at Huo Chengjun with more and more dissatisfaction in her eyes, as if only by severely punishing Huo Chengjun could she slightly alleviate her debt to Su Rao.
"Queen Mother, have you been bewitched by this traitor?"
Huo Chengjun questioned out of control, unable to calm down her anger.
A stern look flashed across the Queen Mother's face: "Rao'er is the concubine of Prince Yi, a distinguished member of the royal family. How dare you be so rude and vulgar, tarnishing the reputation of your scholarly family. I think it's time for your parents to teach you some etiquette."
As soon as she finished speaking, the empress dowager raised her hand slightly, and the old mother beside her immediately stepped forward and tightly grasped Huo Chengjun's arm with quick and firm movements.
"What are you going to do? Let me go!"
Huo Chengjun screamed in resistance, and her voice echoed in the empty hall.
The old mother remained silent, but with a wave of her hand, a loud slap suddenly echoed in the palace. The force was so great that it seemed to penetrate Huo Chengjun's body. An unprecedented sense of humiliation hit her like a torrent, completely drowning all her arrogance and self-esteem.