Nanny Qian remained expressionless as she informed Lu Xuan, "Noble Consort, your younger sister is overly ambitious, attempting to climb the dragon's back and attach herself to the phoenix. The Empress Dowager has shown mercy by merely expelling her from the palace."
Lu Xuan's face paled.
Leaning on Qi's arm for support, she entered the side hall where Lu Yun resided. Lu Yun was weeping bitterly, while several elderly palace maids packed her belongings.
Lu Xuan hurried inside and grasped Lu Yun's hand. "Little sister, what exactly happened?"
Lu Yun lowered her head, unwilling to reveal her true ambitions, and offered an excuse instead. "Elder sister, I saw how difficult your life in the palace has been, constantly oppressed by Noble Consort Chen. My heart ached for you, so I thought if I could encounter the Emperor in the imperial garden, I might secure a position as a consort and stay by your side."
"Foolishness!" Lu Xuan scolded.
Lu Yun hung her head, wiping away tears.
