During that time, the Empress kept dreaming that she was plotted against by the Emperor and died.
Every time she saw the Emperor, she grew even more afraid; her movements and expressions turned stiff, and she dared not harbor any thoughts thereafter.
In fact, Zhao Junyao had no intention of dealing with her. It was just a warning, but he never expected to scare her like this.
Could it be that she has a guilty conscience? Hmph!
The matter of the Fan Family could not be kept secret in the Harem. On the surface, all seemed calm, but in reality, the gossip spread wildly.
The most pleased was the Noble Consort.
"Hmph! The Fan Family deserves their current plight!"
"This palace is eager to see how long she can remain on her throne as Empress!"
Ying Qiu stood to one side and dared not speak.
When the Empress Dowager received the news, she was neither pleased nor displeased. It was as if it had nothing to do with her, and indeed, it did not concern the Empress Dowager at all.
