After the Lantern Festival, good news arrived in quick succession. Ji Yunting and Song Buran returned to the Capital City one after another, and Ling Yunhe also slipped back in secret. The outcome of the war in the north was essentially decided.
With the outcome of the war against Beiming settled, the prestige of the Emperor, Feng Yi, who had personally led the campaign, reached its zenith since his ascension to the throne.
She didn't know what the court's two grand councilors and the Six Ministries thought, but she knew the Empress Dowager was thrilled. Her preparations for the concubine selection grew bolder and more confident.
Song Yunzhao directed the three concubines to proceed in an orderly fashion. When it came to the silver, Consort Shu reported the situation to Shoukang Palace item by item, then threw up her hands. The palace had no surplus silver. Since the Empress Dowager was determined to have her way, what did she propose they do about the funds?
