The slap produced a solid sound that rang across the room and echoed thru the walls.Collected gasps followed after as background music for Wei Yi Yi"s ears.
Jiang Liu was no better than the other onlookers. With his eyes wide in surprise, Jiang Liu slowly sinks down to his chair. And without blinking his eyes, he picked up a snack, slowly munch on it, and eagerly watch the show.
Someone really needs to hand this child his popcorns.
In Jiang Liu"s opinion servants are the most resilient women that he knew. More so the ones that serve the royal family.
Despite their demure semblance, as well as their fragile demeanor, these girls emerge from doing hard heavy labor before ranking up.
Even so, Wei Yi Yi doesn"t seem to be losing in terms of strength.
Xia Min, in her and everyone"s disbelief, not only had her head snapping to the side, but also took a step back upon impact. If not for her other leg immediate support, Xia Min might stumble down to the ground.
A lady who grew up in a boudoir unbelievably has a heavy hand!
If only they knew that Wei Yi Yi can punch her senseless then they wouldn"t fuss about a single slap.
The servant stiffly raised her glance only to discover that the Empress was not even looking at her.
She was busy helping the cat climb onto her shoulder. Tang Mei walked forward and helped her mistress put her hair in front of her right shoulder so the cat can have the other one without tangling up.
Before Wen Yang could react, it was Xia Li would couldn"t take it right away. This servant was drunk on her proud bearing that she couldn"t accept when someone let her taste the same medicine.
Who was their mistress? It is Cheng w.a.n.gfei! Even a prince, no matter how much they wanted to retaliate, would still be forced to give an inch on account of their w.a.n.g Fu"s face!
It was only them who have always been acting like they couldn"t be bothered.
"Your majesty this is unreasonable!" She shouted and faced the Empress. With righteous tone, Xia Li said, "The Empress is the mother of the nation so how come your majesty is acting with injustice. Is it because we"re only lowly servants for the Empress?"
Right now, with the strong look on her face, Xia Li resembles that of a heroine who would stand up to all evil and wouldn"t allow injustice.
But such heroines who stood out of line have no ability to clean up after their mess. In the end, they needed their male leads.
"Who might you be?" Wei Yi Yi smiled amusedly. "How important you might be that bengong needed to explain herself to you?"
The others blush in shame but the young servant still didn"t think that she was acting with disrespect.
If a servant can simply speak to the empress and scold her whenever they like, where would all authority go?!
"Oh, I understand!" Wei Yi Yi didn"t give Xia Li the chance to reply. "It must be that I upset sister-in-law. It must be hard for younger sister to say so your servant felt the need to step out for you."
The blame was s.h.i.+fting in a fast phase. Wen Yang hasn"t even had the chance to stand up.
Servants reflect their masters. Even the employee represents their Boss. It might be unfair but the supervisor must take the blame for their subordinates.
Well, they might be fired after but the superior has already been scolded by that time! Wei Yi Yi laughs internally.
Pointing at Xia Min who still holds on her cheek as if it will fall if not, Wei Yi Yi explains towards Wen Yang while ignoring the fuming Xia Li. "This servant, instead of helping her mistress whom she injured, think about herself first. Not caring for younger sister well-being, the first thing she was concern about is being punished. What if Cheng w.a.n.gfei needed immediate help? What could your apologies do!"
"That"s..." Xia Li wanted to interrupt but she saw her mistress glaring at her.
"Also! What she did startle Mao"er into a panic! This precious cat is gifted by this empress to Cheng w.a.n.g Fu. Harming her is an obvious disrespect towards the imperial palace!"
From above, Wei Yi Yi looked down on Wen Yang. "This sister indeed acted on impulse but it was on the thought of sister-in-law"s reputation. What would other says if these unruly servants appear on the public? Unless younger sister thinks that this empress is unqualified to discipline them on your stead then I will apologize."
Jiang Liu was beyond amazed towards his big sister.
When hitting a dog, one must still look at the owner.
But Wei Yi Yi did not only hit the dog, but she also did so while sounding so reasonable!
Finally, Wen Yang was helped by the Xia Jing to stand. With the last bit of her dignity intact, Wen Yang was forced to admit her wrongs instead.