"If the Noble Consort still has a stable pregnancy when the Emperor leaves, and upon his return, the child is gone, whom would the Emperor suspect?"
The two archenemies of the Harem were both in the palace; if one suffered, the other would naturally be the prime suspect!
"So, before the Emperor departs, we must make him aware that the Noble Consort's pregnancy isn't stable!"
"That way, even if the Noble Consort loses the child, without solid evidence, the Emperor won't hold this palace responsible!"
Yu Lan suddenly saw the light.
"The Empress is truly wise! This servant was mistaken!"
The Empress sneered coldly and said no more.
「Several days later, inside the Zhaochen Palace Imperial Study Room.」
Zhao Junyao had been discussing state affairs with the ministers, and noon was fast approaching.
Li Shengan suddenly entered, his expression grave.
