In one day, with Empress Dowager Zheng in the harem, it was entirely her say, leaving no room for Consort Li.
In terms of seniority, Empress Dowager Zheng was the elder. As a daughter-in-law facing a mother-in-law, one is naturally at a disadvantage. Not to mention, Consort Li was merely a noble consort, not the established Empress of the Central Palace. Outside the palace, this was equivalent to the status of a noble concubine. How could she possibly have the confidence to go up against Empress Dowager Zheng, who had been in charge of the harem for decades?
In terms of power and influence, Empress Dowager Zheng had ears and eyes all over the palace, secretly forming factions that could rival the Prime Minister. Not just in the harem, even in the court, Empress Dowager Zheng's words carried significant weight.
Thus, Consort Li could only be the second most honored and affluent woman in Da Liang, as long as Empress Dowager Zheng was around, she would be firmly pressed down.
