At this, the Empress Dowager dropped her facade, fixing a fierce, piercing gaze upon Consort Hua. "You had best not be playing games with me, or I shall make sure you learn the consequences!"
Consort Hua remained unperturbed. "How could I possibly deceive the Empress Dowager? You need only wait and see." With that, she turned and left.
Zhuxi entered to find the Empress Dowager looking weary. She intended to probe for information, but seeing that the Empress Dowager had no desire to speak of it, she held her tongue.
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