Song Yunzhao studied Consort Shu's expression and asked hesitantly, "You suspect she's faking it?"
"An Pin is somewhat different from the Empress Dowager, but not by much. When she first entered the palace, she may have appeared dutiful, but her actions always betrayed a hint of ambition," Consort Shu began.
Song Yunzhao smiled. "Well said, Consort Shu. Great minds think alike."
Consort Shu looked smug. Though she was known for being direct, her judgment of character was sharp. Otherwise, she never would have thrown in her lot with Song Yunzhao.
"I knew I wasn't wrong. If she truly had no ambition, why would she have gotten involved with Qin Xiyue? But with the Empress Dowager's backing, she's also quick to seize an opportunity. When she saw Qin Xiyue barreling toward her own ruin, she made a quick exit after their falling out."
