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This brought immense joy to the Emperor.

Upon returning, he first rewarded Concubine Xian with a large heap of things, and then summoned the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince had only been punished for three days, and already he was summoned for an audience, the implications were clear as day.

The situation must have taken a turn, the Emperor was ceasing his punishment.

As for Jiang Ning, that day she took Ms. Ma away from the Prosperity Palace, ushered her into her own carriage, and personally sent her home.

As soon as they stepped into the carriage, Ms. Ma’s demeanor changed instantly.

She let go of her hand, quietly sat down with a weary look, but her eyes were lucid and all traces of previous frantic and madness disappeared.

“Are you satisfied now?” she asked in a cold, low voice.

“Satisfied, very satisfied.” Jiang Ning handed over her kerchief, “I must say, the Princess Consort of Huai has quite the acting chops. It’s a shame you were born in the wrong era, otherwise Qingxia and Manyu wouldn’t stand a chance against you.”

Ms. Ma didn’t understand who Qingxia and Manyu were. She was in a state of extreme depression and wasn’t in the mood to inquire.

She did not understand the purpose of Jiang Ning having her put on this act in front of Concubine Xian.

Jiang Ning laughed, “I had you put on a show because I could not find a real dog with rabies.”

“You…” Ms. Ma was taken aback. “Do you really want me to get hydrophobia? You want me to die?”

Jiang Ning reached out and pinched her chin, smiling, “Or what? You thought we were sisters? You tried to harm me, and I’m supposed to spare your life?”

Ms. Ma looked at her, filled with fear.

Jiang Ning continued, “A dog with rabies doesn’t last long. Unless it bites, it’s hard to tell it’s sick. So, I can’t find one for now and could only get you to put on a show before Concubine Xian. It’d be best if we could scare her to death, even if not, we could at least make her restless for a while.”

She withdrew her hand and smiled, “But I believe, as long as I look hard enough, I’m sure to find a dog infected with rabies…”

“What would you need a rabid dog for?” Ma’s voice was a bit hurried, clearly terrified.

“Of course, it’s for dealing with you.”

“Why? I’ve already done what you wanted, played the act in front of Concubine Xian, and it successfully scared her. Why do you still need to find a mad dog to bite me? What exactly are you planning to do to me? Can’t you just let it go?”

Out of fright, humiliation and anger, her emotions were all over the place. She was screaming frantically and even tried to reach out to grab Jiang Ning.

But in terms of physical strength, Jiang Ning was certainly not a match for her.

Yet, Jiang Ning was undaunted.

She had Gucheng.

Every time Ms. Ma’s hand was about to touch her, a piece of whip would fly in from in front of the carriage and pull Ma’s hand back.

It was incredibly precise.

Ms. Ma yelped in pain and shrieked angrily.

Jiang Ning lifted the curtain and smiled at the surprised passersby, “Don’t worry, our Princess Consort of Huai is not feeling well, I’m taking her to see the Doctor.”

She pointed at her own head.

The passersby understood.

Indeed, from being Princess Consort of Huai to Crown Princess Consort, and then from Crown Princess Consort falling back to Princess Consort of Huai, such a drastic change in status, anyone would struggle to accept. It’s not impossible for her to become mentally unstable after such stimulation.

The passersby were all sighing, praising the new Crown Princess Consort for being so generous and compassionate, personally taking her floundering sister-in-law to the doctor.

The Crown Princess Consort was indeed the kindest crown princess consort in the world.

Upon hearing the praise from people, Jiang Ning immediately burst into delight, promptly sending people out to spread the news, creating a saintly image of virtue and kindness for herself.