This incident not only worsened Consort Zhang's already bad reputation, but also solidified her status as the most favored concubine in the harem.

Having spent so many years with Consort Zhang, Empress Wang was well aware of her hidden thoughts.

About ten years ago, Empress Wang did indeed make a big fuss because Shen Tunan only cared about Consort Zhang's son and neglected her.

But now that I'm almost old enough to be surrounded by my children and grandchildren, it would be laughable to be as calculating as I was when I was younger.

"Consort Zhang, you flatter me." Empress Wang smiled generously and then took her seat.

Seeing Empress Wang's indifferent attitude, Consort Zhang also felt that she had made a fool of herself, so she pursed her lips and sat down below the Emperor and Empress.

The fourth prince, Shen You, also sat down next to Shen Shi.

"Fifth brother, when did you get a new guard? My brother didn't even know," Shen You asked, looking at Gu Yuanbai in front of him.

When Gu Yuanbai heard him mention him, a fierce glint appeared in his eyes.

This person is the son of Shen Tunan and that woman. Thinking of this, Gu Yuanbai wished he could strangle Shen Yu.

The menacing, almost predatory gaze made it impossible for Shen You to ignore it.

"You dog servant, where do you get the audacity to look at me like that?"

Seeing that even the guards around the Fifth Prince dared to glare at him, Shen You angrily pointed at Gu Yuanbai and scolded him.

Once discovered, Gu Yuanbai immediately realized, "We're doomed!"

He was just a lowly guard, and for committing such a grave offense of disrespecting the prince, he would most likely be dragged out and beheaded.

Thinking of this, Gu Yuanbai gripped the iron blade hidden in his sleeve.

He secretly pondered the feasibility of rushing up and killing Shen Tunan at this moment.

After thinking it was unlikely, he thought that at worst he could exchange his life for another. If he could kill Shen Tunan's son, he wouldn't lose out!