The Emperor understood that the reason for the consort's poor provisions must be due to an issue with the Empress.
After the Emperor left, the consort stood up, her face still carrying a gentle and reluctant smile, but her eyes were filled with coldness. Has the Empress become a little too complacent lately? Giving her such poor provisions, why is her courage suddenly so bold? Does she need a lesson?
The Emperor arrived angrily at Zhaoyang Palace. As the palace attendant at the door was about to announce his arrival, the Emperor raised his hand to stop them. He hurried inside with the Chief Eunuch, and upon stepping through the entrance of the Empress's quarters, he was stunned by the scene before him.
Ice basins were placed in the four corners of the quarters, making it feel much cooler inside. Did the consort's palace have so many ice basins, though?
