A conflicted look crossed the First Madam's face. Song Yunzhao saw it and smiled. "First Aunt, please just say what's on your mind. I know you've always been good to me. There's nothing we can't discuss."
The First Madam sighed softly. "I do not wish to sow discord between you and Third Sister-in-law, so some things are difficult for me to say."
"Is there even a need to? I doubt there's anyone in the Capital City who doesn't know about my relationship with Mrs. Cai." Song Yunzhao was defusing the bomb herself. This way, if she ever attained a higher rank, no one could use her "unfilial" behavior to impeach her.
'Beat the enemy at their own game. Making me suck it up and act filial toward Mrs. Cai for my own future? That would be worse than killing me.'
'Never in a million years.'
