Surprisingly, the Noble Consort didn't even bulge from her seat as she ate the sweet peach blossom cakes her friend gave her calmly. Consort Xi was already very anxious at the news as she grabbed her hand with wide eyes similar to Xue Li. "Senior Sister Zhan, why is she back so suddenly? Didn't the emperor say she wasn't allowed to return without his permission? What are we going to do now?"
Xue Li shared the same worries as Consort Xi since the Grand Empress Dowager said that she would also take a short trip to a renowned temple outside the outskirts of the capital to pray for the emperor. "Mistress, you know the Empress Dowager only favours the empress. It's obvious she is here to cause you trouble!"
