Lu Qingyan shook her head. She really didn't know about this. She hadn't slept well all night because Jun Jiuxian had kept her up, and she didn't have time to put on makeup. As a result, Lu Qingyan's face looked a little pale and sickly.
"The Emperor has recently become completely different from before. He has actually gone to favor that little vixen. Even the long-favored Consort Li has fallen. If this continues, where will the sisters in the palace have a place to stand?" Consort Shu, who had given birth to the fourth prince, said worriedly. As soon as she said this, everyone couldn't help but show a bit of ruthlessness on their faces.
Consort Xian added, "That's right. I don't know what tricks that vixen used, but she managed to keep the Emperor in her palace, sometimes even delaying the morning court sessions. In ancient times, there were Daji and Bao Si who bewitched the country, and now there's Bai Li. It's fine for us to stay in the harem, but what if one day the Emperor becomes like King Zhou or King You? Our entire family will be wiped out!"
After Bai Li gained favor, she monopolized the Emperor's affections. With the Emperor completely infatuated with her, what good could anyone else possibly do? Furthermore, Zongzheng Shen was clearly no saint; his ruthlessness was evident in how he indiscriminately beat Lu Qingyan to protect Bai Li. If he would disregard his wife for a mere Bai Li, wouldn't he kill any other woman he desired?
"Alas, Consort Shu and Consort Xian, please don't mention this matter again. If the Emperor hears it, wouldn't it be a capital offense?" Lu Qingyan feigned fear and hurriedly stopped the two consorts from sighing. As soon as she said this, they fell silent.
"Although my father and General Lu had occasional friction, they were officials of the same court, so how much hatred could there be? My father thought that General Lu was a pillar of our dynasty, and had worked hard for many years to protect our country on the border. He had always wanted to apologize to General Lu, but he was afraid that General Lu was still angry. He asked Your Highness to mediate and make peace." Consort Shu suddenly changed the subject and brought up another matter. She and Lu Qingyan exchanged a glance, both showing knowing smiles, understanding what Consort Shu meant.
Even if Lu Qingyan had such intentions, she wouldn't have agreed to Consort Shu's suggestion now. Firstly, Consort Shu herself had a son, so her idea couldn't possibly be as noble as she claimed. More importantly, Lu Qingyan knew that Zongzheng Shen possessed a highly skilled army that he wouldn't share.
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. Even if Zongzheng Shen has lost the hearts of the people, he cannot fall from power in a short time. He has been in power for nearly ten years and his influence is still there. Even if he will eventually fall, it will definitely not be now. Jumping out now is just being a scapegoat.
Lu Qingyan would never do something so foolish, especially now that Zongzheng Shen has clearly made his move. Lu Qingyan would rather stay hidden in the shadows and plan her scheme slowly.
Consort Xian raised an eyebrow as she watched Consort Shu and Lu Qingyan interact. She was considered a smart person in the palace, so she didn't intend to get involved in the matter.
If we endure it, we might be safe for a while, but if we provoke Zongzheng Shen at this critical moment, our lives will definitely be in danger.
Consort Shu and the Empress have always been at odds. Their sudden alliance might seem like a sign of some understanding, but it's more likely they're just using each other as scapegoats. She's not going to be foolish enough to join them.
Therefore, in the end, only Consort Shu took action; Lu Qingyan merely took the opportunity to bang a small drum next to the Gan'an Palace for half an incense stick's time.
Lu Qingyan secretly watched Zong Zhengshen lying on the roof, groaning in pain. She was even happier than she had imagined.
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