Pei Jinxiu had heard of the happenings within the palace; rumors had it that Consort Xiao and Ning Wanwan were growing close.
Pei Jinxiu was a man of naturally sinister and suspicious disposition. He was deeply wary of anyone who threatened his position, often going so far as to suppress them—the Ning Family was a prime example. Hearing that the two were growing close, he immediately issued an order forbidding any contact between them.
When Ning Wanwan heard this news, she was completely bewildered. How could two women possibly threaten him? The Ning Family had long since fallen; even if they wanted to join forces with General Xiao, the current situation left them powerless. If they truly had treacherous intentions, they wouldn't have waited until they were framed for rebellion.
Chapter 125