Thinking of Wenyiyi, Cao Qinmo instantly felt a surge of strength. She lowered her head and pondered for a moment on how she would speak later. "It is merely the rules of our ancestors, yet His Majesty surely holds Her Ladyship in his heart."
Seeing that Consort Hua remained listless, she added:
"Does Your Ladyship remember Noble Lady An of Huixia Pavilion?" reminded Noble Lady Cao.
Consort Hua tilted her head to look at her, her eyes full of puzzlement.
Seeing that she did not understand—fearing that the daily favors had muddled her mind—she had no choice but to speak out again: "This Noble Lady An has been grounded, and behind this, our Empress surely lent a helping hand."
Chapter 26