Chapter 488 The End of the Year Approaches

Even a passing dog gets kicked twice.

What does this have to do with her?

Consort Shu's expression was quite indignant. Seeing this, Mingshu kindly spoke up, "If sister Consort Shu finds this task too troublesome, the authority over the six palaces can also be returned. This palace feels it still has some energy left to spare…"

"There's no need to trouble sister," Consort Shu interjected in time, her expression somewhat forced, "Sister's health is delicate, and the imperial physician has said that you should not overexert yourself. Should anything untoward happen to sister, no one could bear the responsibility."

She paused, as if it took a great deal of effort, and awkwardly tugged at the corner of her mouth, "This time it was indeed my neglect, sister's admonishment is correct. It will not happen again."

The Phoenix Seal she had only just gotten her hands on was still warm; how could Consort Shu agree to return it?

She would rather pinch her nose and admit the fault.