"The Imperial Concubine Yi truly is like a commander without generals, sending a mere cook to the battlefield. Can she really need someone who abandons an old master?"
One must admit, the Emperor's words are sharp!
But sharpness aside, the meaning is quite clear.
As a ruler, who would appreciate someone whose loyalties shift as easily as changing camps?
Consort Mu clearly is in a desperate situation, trying anything she can think of.
She doesn't even consider who still holds a stable position in the palace today.
Either it's the Imperial Concubine Yi, whose family wields immense power.
Or it's Consort Yin Ning, occupying all of the Emperor's thoughts.
Or it's Consort Qian, who has kept a low profile for decades.
This says a lot.
Neither too high nor too low.
If she were willing to live peacefully in the palace like Consort Qian, she might still have some hopes for her future.
