In the Imperial Study of Chengguang Hall, Sun Kui was reporting to the Emperor about the incident with the snake at the Spring Hunting Ground.
After listening, the Emperor's expression remained calm, as if he had long known who the real mastermind was.
Seeing the Emperor's lack of reaction, Sun Kui asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, did you already know that the mastermind was the Empress?"
The Emperor had his legs propped up on the imperial table, his feet swinging.
"Who else could it be but her?" He finished with a sneer, "Does she think her wit can fool anyone but herself?"
The Emperor's tone was full of disdain for Empress Xie, making Sun Kui wonder how the Empress would feel if she knew about this contempt.
"Your Majesty, what should be done next?"
"Bring out Princess Consort De," the Emperor said indifferently, "and show the investigation results to the Empress."
