HRPM – Chapter 284 Encountering a Treacherous Consort (2)

Consort Hui had put quite a bit of force behind that slap. Usually, no one dared to dodge her. But when Jin Luoluo stepped aside, Consort Hui immediately stumbled.

“Hey, why are you hitting people for no reason? You were the one who dumped everything on your own head. Now you’re running over here to hit me. Just because you’re a consort, do you think you can act unreasonable? And before you start calling other people mongrels, maybe look in a mirror first and see what kind of creature you are.”

Consort Hui had never been spoken back to like this. Seeing that the other party was dressed in an odd manner that resembled a servant’s attire, she assumed Jin Luoluo was merely a palace maid. For such a lowly servant to challenge her authority was intolerable. It would also serve as a warning to the palace maids attending her.

“Outrageous! How dare you dodge my slap and talk back so shamelessly! Which palace does this girl belong to? Drag her out immediately and give her a hundred strokes of the paddle. Then demote her to an official courtesan. Let’s see if you’re still so sharp-tongued after that!”

“Your Highness, she only accidentally bumped into your things. There’s no need to take it so seriously. For my sake, please let her go.”

Xiao Yu wasn’t truly pleading on Jin Luoluo’s behalf. He knew full well how formidable she could be. If Consort Hui clashed with Jin Luoluo, it was hard to say who would end up at a disadvantage. However, causing such a scene within the palace would look very bad.

Of course, Consort Hui had no idea what Xiao Yu was really thinking. Seeing him speak up in Jin Luoluo’s defense only made her more pleased with herself. She and the Empress had always been bitter rivals, locked in endless conflict. Since this girl appeared to have some connection with the Fourth Prince, disciplining her in front of him would be the perfect way to embarrass him.

“This insolent wretch has offended her superiors, dirtied my expensive clothes and precious hair ornaments, and even dares to argue with her mistress. Does she have no sense of propriety at all? Fourth Prince, your plea is useless. Today, I am absolutely going to teach these lawless slave dogs a lesson.”

“Sister, what happened? Didn’t you say you were personally delivering pastries to His Majesty?”

An arrogant voice drifted over from around the corner.

Following the voice came a woman with narrow brows and a slim forehead. Though she was decked out in jewels from head to toe and could be considered quite attractive, the haughtiness radiating from her made her instantly unpleasant to behold.

Jin Luoluo let out a surprised sound.

Wasn’t this the Princess Consort of the Northern Commandery Prince who had tested her with questions in the main hall that day? Back then, Jin Luoluo had scolded her by saying, “Pigs die because they’re stupid,” leaving the woman rolling her eyes in fury.

So she was actually the sister of this woman who couldn’t open her mouth without calling people “mongrels.”

As expected, birds of a feather flock together. Neither of them was any good.

Jin Luoluo secretly assessed the situation.

Judging by their level of ability, taking on both of them by herself wouldn’t be a problem at all.