Consort Su couldn't let the matter rest and sought Consort Fu's intervention.
Consort Fu, fearful of disobedience, approached Qiao Xuan.
Qiao Xuan arranged their departure for the next day.
It was a relief when they left. She longed for her husband and missed Anan terribly!
The following day, as they exited Huaixi province, Consort Su felt an urge to curse and accuse Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan of treachery and malice. She wanted the commoners to condemn and despise them, to expose their true nature…
But she restrained herself. They were still in Huaixi, and angering Qiao Xuan could jeopardize her return to Jiangning.
"No, that won't do."
Despite her desire to vent, she understood the importance of her safety.
She didn't want to die senselessly here…
Consort Su and Consort Fu's journey seemed futile. They wandered aimlessly, barely noticing the scenery, retracing their steps.
Two days after leaving Huaixi province, Qiao Xuan sent a letter to Shao Yunduan.
