The Empress Dowager’s voice faded away. A deathly silence descended upon the hall. The attendees stood stiff and mute, their expressions a shifting sea of unease. The Empress quietly covered her mouth with a handkerchief, pretending to cough, but in truth, she was using the gesture to mask her teeth-gritting rage; the venom in her eyes, however, was impossible to hide.
Zhang Chengyan took Bai Wutong’s hand and walked with measured steps toward the dragon throne, the symbol of supreme power.
"Because you have borne me two such exceptional imperial princes, your rank as a consort is restored, effective immediately."
Chapter 216