As the words fell from Imperial Noble Consort Shu, the atmosphere in the hall grew instantly tense, as if even the air had frozen.
Fang Duobing and Li Lianhua exchanged glances, both harboring doubts. The Imperial Noble Consort's words clearly held a deeper meaning.
Li Lianhua said gently, "If Her Ladyship does not believe what I say, you are welcome to send someone outside Chengxiang Palace. We came here together with Lord Xuanyuan, but Lord Xuanyuan found the two little eunuchs at the entrance rather peculiar, which is why he did not let those two announce us to Your Ladyship."
Chapter 182