Bai Ruozhu only understood what a calamity sprung from empty fears meant when she was taken to the Imperial Study Room. Why did she recklessly make such a comment? And it just so happened that a spy really had infiltrated Si Lefang.
But now that she thought about it, it made sense. Officials and Noble Ladies could not bring any attendants to the New Year's Eve Feast, and those around the emperor were all trusted bodyguards and palace maids. The only opportunity to approach the emperor would be during the song and dance performances when, after three rounds of drinks, the emperor might be a bit dizzy and his vigilance somewhat lowered.
Facing the emperor's scrutiny, Bai Ruozhu could only say that it was her own speculation. The emperor glared at her and said, "You have not attended the palace's New Year's Eve Feast before, have you? You are nothing but a girl from an Agricultural Family. How could you come up with such ideas?"
