At least the Yehenara clan behind Consort Ning still had some influence.

However, Consort Ning was originally her person, so Consort Ling seeking out Consort Ning would be walking into a trap. This person shouldn't be that stupid.

Chen Yuwei muttered to herself, completely unaware of how outrageous Consort Ling could be when she was not thinking clearly.

When the Empress Dowager finally could not hold on any longer, she passed away directly in the Cining Palace.

The crowd hurriedly changed into mourning clothes and ran to Cining Palace to mourn and keep vigil for him.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Consort Ling secretly began a relationship with Consort Ning.

Consort Ning: ...

Consort Ning looked at the ill-intentioned Consort Ling and couldn't understand why this person would choose her.

Do you think you're easy to fool? Otherwise, why wouldn't you do some investigation?

Yongyue's background was always a thorn in Hongli's side.

Hongli had no intention of letting Yongyue turn the tables, and Consort Ning had long since given up on the idea.

"Your Highness, Consort Ling, my son and I don't have as many of your concerns. We are content with our current life."

Consort Ning bypassed Consort Ling, who was blocking her way, and left directly.

"Consort Ning, you won't even listen to what I say, are you afraid?"

If Consort Ling could give up so easily, she wouldn't be herself.

Walking up to Consort Ning, Consort Ling pulled her to a corner and used the same tactics she had used on Consort Qing, offering words of enticement and promises of benefits.

Consort Ning: ...

Consort Ning looked at Consort Ling with a very strange expression. She really didn't expect that Consort Ling could play such a trick.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't tempted, but the potential consequences of that temptation were something Consort Ning was unwilling to face.

"Consort Ning, don't rush to refuse me. Go back and think it over first, then ask Yongyue. I'll be waiting for you at Yongshou Palace."

Consort Ling smiled confidently, turned and left, as if she was certain that Consort Ning would come to find her.

Seeing that Consort Ling was out of her mind, Consort Ning turned back to the palace and sent a message to Yikun Palace.

Chen Yuwei was busy handling the Empress Dowager's funeral arrangements and was exhausted.

Upon receiving Consort Ning's letter, Chen Yuwei marveled at how the system had managed to stumble upon Consort Ning after all her choices.

However, now that Consort Ning has laid things out on the table, Chen Yuwei tapped the letter and told Xingkui to give Consort Ning a heads-up when she had time. If she wasn't afraid, she could play along with Consort Ling and see what tricks Consort Ling could pull.

If possible, Chen Yuwei could eliminate Consort Ling in one fell swoop and then focus on dealing with Hongli in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.