197. Undercurrents in the Palace of Great Chu
"None of my concern?"
Tan Jizhi looked with interest at the stunning woman before him, as ethereal as a fairy descended from the heavens. Ever since his first encounter with Noble Consort Liu, he found her rather intriguing. She had no ambition, caring little for the emperor's favor, akin to a snow lotus blooming alone atop a lofty mountain peak, coldly and proudly surveying the mundane beings of the palace. He used to believe it was merely a tactic to win the emperor's affection. After all, with countless women fawning over the emperor, a cold and beautiful woman would certainly stand out. However, he soon discovered that she truly didn't care about these matters. Whether the emperor visited or not, she was indifferent. If she could maintain such an attitude, he would have to admire this woman. Alas, he eventually found her Achilles heel—Prince Ding, Mo Xiuyao.
