Madam Tantai left the imperial palace.
At the same time, Eunuch Deshun delivered the seal for managing the imperial harem to Yongning Palace. There were two such seals in the harem—one held by Consort Lu Xuan, and the other now in Shen Wei's possession.
The Internal Affairs Office sent over all the account ledgers for the harem.
Without needing Shen Wei's instructions, Cai Lian, Cai Ping, and Nanny Rong had already organized their respective duties and began handling harem affairs in an orderly manner.
Shen Wei toyed with the small seal in her hand. Carved from white jade, it took the shape of a phoenix spreading its wings. Though tiny, it represented the highest authority in the harem.
Resting her chin on her hand, Shen Wei murmured to herself, "I must find a way to take the one in Consort Lu Xuan's possession."
