Meanwhile in the palace....
Han Yaling smashed a teacup in anger when she received the news that the emperor had taken his noble consort back to her family residence to spend some time there. The whole capital was aware of it. She wailed and shouted, breaking all the antiques in her path as she tore down her room like a mad woman. She was devastated knowing the emperor had once again showed the world that she meant nothing to him, all he cared about was Zhan Yanhui.
Her personal maid who stood a corner watching the scene in fear tried to calm her down. She had cleverly ordered all the servants away so they could have some privacy and they would not be disturbed. She said. "Your Majesty, please restrain yourself. This changes nothing, you are still the empress.."
