“The ambitions of Consort Xi and the Niohuru family have grown over the years. Even if Consort Xi’s little princess is lucky enough to survive, she will become a bargaining chip in the power struggle between Consort Xi and the Niohuru family.”
With her head down, Xu Lejin stared at her toes, remaining silent.
Two weeks later
In the afternoon, Liu Ying respectfully reported to Xu Lejin, "Your Majesty, news has come from Consort Xi's palace that she has suffered a shock, is mentally unstable, and has now gone mad."
"??"
With a look of surprise, Xu Lejin's eyes widened in shock.
"It's been half a month since Consort Xi gave birth. She had been recuperating in Qixiang Palace without any unusual behavior. How could she suddenly go mad?"
Liu Ying glanced quickly at Xu Lejin, then lowered her head to consider her words. "Your Majesty, it's said to be related to the Niohuru family outside the palace."
"Consort Xi was born to the late Lord Ebilun's third wife, Lady Bayara. She and Lord Faka, the current head of the Niohuru family, are not from the same mother."
"After Consort Xi gave birth prematurely and her newborn princess died shortly after birth, Lord Faka chose to abandon Consort Xi, and secretly instructed the Niohuru family in the palace to help Consort Xi..."
After a pause, Liu Ying continued speaking in a low voice.
"Lord Faka also cut off the Niohuru family's supplies to Consort Xi, effectively placing Consort Xi's mother, Bayara, under house arrest, and sending Consort Xi's younger brother, Aling'a, far away to Shengjing."
"After learning all this, Consort Xi completely broke down, laughed three times to the sky, and then lost her mind."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lejin was stunned and murmured, "How could this be? Even though Consort Xi gave birth prematurely and the little princess died, Consort Xi is still young and can have more children."
"Moreover, Consort Xi holds a high position in the palace; how dare the Niohuru family..."
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