Concubine Wei pointed out the reason for Concubine Lan's loss of composure in just a few words.
Concubine Lan said coldly: "Is Concubine Wei trying to shield Consort Xu?"
"Consort Xu did nothing wrong, so why would I shield her?"
"As a consort, she showed disrespect to me, which is a crime!"
"Really? I only saw her kneeling in the snow performing a grand ceremony for you. Even if we speak this before the Empress, it can't be considered disrespect."
Concubine Lan said with a steady tone: "Consort Xu ignored me when she saw me, so I punished her to kneel, was I wrong?"
"Concubine Wei, I didn't..."
Consort Xu cast a pleading glance toward her.
"No need to say more, I believe you didn't,"
