Ever since Consort Hui decided to cooperate with us, the palace atmosphere had become like a sea stirred by hidden currents—calm on the surface, but churning with turbulence deep below.
We held a secret meeting with Consort Hui to discuss our next steps. She sat to one side, her expression heavy. "While we have evidence now, it is not enough to topple the Noble Consort in one blow. She has been operating within these palace walls for years and has countless cronies; we must proceed with extreme caution."
I nodded slightly. "What you say is true, Your Ladyship. We must continue to gather more evidence and locate the Noble Consort's fatal weakness."
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