Consort Wan's beautiful face showed a hint of ruthlessness.
Empress Gu shook her head, "Sister has good intentions, but I dare not be careless with the affairs entrusted to me by His Majesty."
"That's only natural, sister surely wouldn't mess up the birthday banquet, else if it angers His Majesty greatly, we in the harem would not live in peace either."
Consort Wan smiled.
The two women looked at each other and then smiled knowingly, having reached a preliminary understanding.
"Since Consort Wan is so inclined, I would be remiss to decline. I will have to trouble you then, sister."
Empress Gu responded with a smile that did not quite reach her eyes.
"Sister, I thank you for your graciousness and will surely set your mind at ease."
Consort Wan's voice was soft and pleasant, and both women shared an attitude akin to watching a play.
That very night, His Majesty Fu Aotian stayed in Zhengyang Hall reviewing memorials, with An Xuan attending by his side.
