Yun Jiao asked again, "Other than His Majesty, who else can summon a lady of rank to the palace?"

His Majesty calmly replied, "Besides me, only the Empress Dowager and the Empress have the authority to summon a lady of rank to the palace."

Yun Jiao knelt and said, "Today, while I was consulting at Renxin Hall, a young eunuch came and said he was conveying the words of the Noble Consort, summoning me to Rong Mansion to examine Mrs. Qin."

"I did not wish to go."

"Then another young eunuch summoned me to the palace."

"As I am not familiar with palace etiquette, I have come to consult His Majesty first."

His Majesty’s face turned completely grim, "Such a thing happened?!"

He pondered for a moment, "National Lady, please rise."

Yun Jiao slowly stood up, and His Majesty ordered the eunuch, "Go summon Consort Rong!"

The eunuch swiftly retreated.

Soon, Consort Rong entered through the doors of the Imperial Study Room.

Upon entering, she ignored Yun Jiao and first addressed His Majesty sweetly, "Your Majesty~"

His Majesty’s face turned green.

When no one was around, he liked Consort Rong’s sweet demeanor. But now the National Lady was present!

He was the emperor; how could he let his vassals see him like this!

He shouted, "Kneel!"

Consort Rong blinked, seeing that His Majesty was staring fixedly at her. She knew he was speaking to her and reluctantly knelt.

Yun Jiao stood to the side, observing with a neutral expression.

His Majesty maintained a stern face, "Who gave you the gall? Commanding an eunuch, daring to privately summon a lady of rank to the palace!"

Consort Rong knelt on the ground and pouted, "I only wanted her to attend to an illness."

His Majesty frowned, "It’s not about the illness; this is overstepping your bounds!"

Yun Jiao listened from the side, feeling that although His Majesty’s tone was stern, there was a hint of helplessness in it.

It seems this is true love.

After all, Consort Rong did not come from a high background; her family used to be merchants.

When His Majesty was still Prince Kang, Consort Rong was his concubine.

After His Majesty ascended the throne, she was first bestowed the title of consort and then gave birth to his second prince last year, subsequently being promoted to imperial concubine.

Consort Rong’s favor was unrelated to her family background, indicating His Majesty’s genuine affection for her.

Yun Jiao glanced at Consort Rong. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Her appearance was indeed stunningly beautiful, appearing to be in her twenties, with an innocence interwoven with an indescribable sensuality.

Such a woman is hard for any man to resist.

Consort Rong knelt on the ground, looking up at His Majesty, her lips pouted.

His Majesty softened a bit, but this matter could be serious, and in severe cases could strip her of her title altogether.

After pondering for a while, he spoke coldly, "Rong Family, unaware of proper etiquette, is to be confined for three months."

"Diligently copy the Royal Family’s etiquette codes."

Consort Rong bit her lip, and said dejectedly, "Your Majesty~"

Seeing Consort Rong in this undignified manner, His Majesty waved his hand, "Return to the palace and copy the codes!"

Consort Rong dared not disobey, and stood up in grievance.

She slowly retreated to the palace doors before exiting.

After she walked out, Yun Jiao said, "Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."

His Majesty kindly said, "Consort Rong is unaware of palace etiquette; I will have someone teach her properly."

"National Lady, do not hold it against her."

Yun Jiao lowered her head, "I don’t dare, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."

Exiting the Imperial Study Room, Yun Jiao saw Consort Rong still walking ahead.

She slowed her pace.

Consort Rong seemed to sense something, suddenly turning to look at her with an extremely vicious gaze.

Contrasting sharply with her previously innocent and slightly ignorant demeanor in the Imperial Study Room.

Yun Jiao’s mind suddenly recalled a famous saying from a certain teacher, "Oh, this young girl has two faces!"