Bingyun Palace.
Noble Consort Bing gestured to the chair in front of her, "Ruyan, come sit."
"Mother Consort, if you have something to say, just say it directly."
Ji Ruyan noticed her indifferent expression, as if she wanted to discuss something but didn't know how to start.
"Were you already aware of the issue with tonight's meals?"
Noble Consort Bing couldn't hold back her doubts and asked what was on her mind.
Despite feeling somewhat uncomfortable, Ji Ruyan explained truthfully, "I didn't know. I only recognized the dishes when they were presented. Does Mother Consort suspect I tampered with the food?"
"Yes. Even though I want to avenge Xu Mansion's blood feud, I do not wish for innocent lives to be lost."
Noble Consort Bing looked directly at Ji Ruyan, expressing her intentions.
"Rest assured, Mother Consort, Ruyan knows her limits."
Though Ji Ruyan was smiling, she felt something was off.
