Consort Qi swept her gaze across the room, but she saw no sign of the rumored murderer. She had been caught mid-sentence, leaving her words hanging. Suddenly sensing that something was amiss, she hastily forced an explanation. "It is all the fault of those palace servants, claiming that Prince Qin's Consort was bringing the murderer to present to Your Majesty. I foolishly believed the rumors and came here to see for myself. I hope Your Majesty does not think me lacking in decorum."
Consort Qi was dressed in magnificent robes, her exquisite makeup enhancing her complexion, possessing both the allure of a woman and the vibrant beauty of one favored above all others in the inner palace. Every movement she made exuded an air that signaled she was not to be trifled with.
It was no wonder that in a harem filled with beauties, she had secured a place for herself; she was truly a formidable character.
Chapter 36