Even when he favored his concubines, he would always keep things within bounds. Now that he knew the truth, he would naturally no longer be so unconcerned.
The Emperor opened his eyes and looked at the Empress Dowager with a look of utmost seriousness. "Please rest assured, Mother. Once this matter is settled, I will never forgive those who conspired to poison me."
Hearing the Emperor say this, the Empress Dowager felt a measure of relief. "That is good. However... Imperial Noble Consort Shu has always been pampered by you to the point of lawlessness. I fear she has allied herself with the Western Regions; there are many eyes and ears of hers within the palace now. How does the Emperor intend to handle this?"
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