Consort Hui decided to grant Lin Jingxian an audience with some fantasies in mind; although she was in favor, to see her son ascend to that supreme throne, her power base was still lacking.
Don't think she didn't know about the Crown Prince's recent secret maneuvers. She could bribe those officials too, and it naturally required money, which is where Fifth Prince became the moneybag she had in mind.
But looking at Lin Jingxian like this, while she was indeed beautiful, she also appeared wretchedly poor. It was said she had not returned to Fifth Prince Mansion for three years, which seemed to prove she had truly lost the favor of Fifth Prince Ye Qiu. Would not pursuing this same path prove impossible for herself?
With this thought, Consort Hui looked at Lin Jingxian with a hint of contempt and impatience in her eyes.
"Rise," Consort Hui said languidly, without offering a seat, taking arrogance to its extreme.
