Could it be the Princess Consort playing tricks behind the scenes?
That doesn't seem right either.
Aren't the Princess Consort and Concubine Ya on good terms?
At the time, the East Palace was responsible for hosting the Silla diplomats, and the Princess Consort had gone to great trouble to accommodate Concubine Ya's acclimatization. When Concubine Ya invited the Princess Consort for tea, she happily accepted.
Not long ago, they were still laughing and talking when they met at the Empress's place.
Could it be that their smiles were fake?
Were they hiding knives behind their laughter?
Many concubines recalled that scene with some lingering fear.
It was terrifying.
The young Princess Consort could smile like a spring breeze to one's face, and then stab them in the back the moment they turned around.
They also thought about the "achievements" of the Princess Consort in the past few years, and they couldn't help but shudder.
Those who had offended her all came to a bitter end.
