If Xia Ruqing knew about this logic, she would dare to retort even if it were Consort Yun!
Is this a joke? You're the one with ulterior motives, yet you blame me for not taking the fall. I don't even know the first thing about your father, so why accuse me of causing his downfall?!!
The palace walls have ears, and it wasn't long before everyone vaguely heard something about Consort Yun's family. However, the Emperor didn't blame Consort Yun; he even continued to show her the same favor as before, and the affection he showed her didn't lessen at all. She was, after all, still a high-ranking consort of the Second Rank. For a time, everyone was wary and dared not discuss the matter, choosing to feign ignorance.
