Li Qinghe’s heart, which had been somewhat unsettled, instantly calmed down. Her secret association with Imperial Physician Fang was private; even if it were to be discovered, it would not be at a time like this. Li Feng’s recent words, however, had startled Li Qinghe significantly. Fortunately, her quick reflexes kept her from showing any cracks in front of Li Feng.
Yet, to the Elders, Li Feng’s words seemed like a deliberate attempt to cover up the fact that Princess Xuanyue struggled to conceive. What kind of Imperial Physician required the Empress Consort’s consent? Everyone in the Phoenix Clan knew that the Phoenix Emperor reigned supreme; if she gave an order, who would dare to disagree, or even acknowledge their disagreement? And what did it matter if it were the Empress Consort? A husband and wife were one, and in the end, when it came to major matters, he still had to defer to the Phoenix Emperor.
"Phoenix Emperor, the Empress Consort is the master of the inner palace," the Third Elder pressed step by step. "Judging by the Empress Consort’s usual virtue and magnanimity, he surely would not refuse this matter. I entreat the Phoenix Emperor to think thrice for the future of our entire clan."
Chapter 24