After the imperial banquet concluded, the concubines departed, still lingering in a state of shock. Inside the Imperial Kitchen, only Zhao Zheng and Noble Consort Li remained.
"Today’s success is all thanks to you, my dear."
The corner of Noble Consort Li’s mouth twitched. She finally understood why the Emperor had held this banquet: it was to intimidate the inner palace and purge those who posed a threat.
Chapter 25