The city gate catches fire and the fish in the pond suffer.
These unfortunate fish can only complain in their hearts, not daring to say anything out loud.
They have no fondness for Consort Li, nor for the Empress.
This is something the Empress never expected.
The Empress was furious.
But Consort Li felt much better.
She had been careless and fell into a trap, so being able to turn the situation around halfway was already commendable.
Changchun Palace.
The Marchioness Wu had not left yet; she had been careless at the moment, not suspecting that she had fallen into the Empress's trap.
Though she tried her best to make amends, through this incident, the Marchioness Wu also witnessed the Empress's means.
Even the palace maids right under Consort Li's nose in Changchun Palace could be bought by the Empress, showing how deep her influence was in the harem.
