442, Catching People_2

The punished maids were filled with resentment, believing the deranged Noble Princess Consort Xiao had reported them to the Empress, thus resorting to beatings for revenge, and this palace maid took pleasure in it, difficult to describe the thrill she felt in beating a former concubine despite her lowly status.

But at this moment, she washed her hands of it cleanly.

Xiao Ran quietly listened, seemingly convinced, sheathed her sword, her expression slightly relaxed, and handed the food box to the hungry and frightened Noble Princess Consort Xiao, gently saying, "Eat slowly, I'll take care of it."

Then she signaled the older maid to exit the Cold Palace and wait for the door to close.

Xiao Ran calmly demanded the maid to name the official who ordered the beating and their location and residence.

"Good, I like people who obey," Xiao Ran extended her hand and patted the maid's shoulder, smiling, "You know what to do, right?"