Granting death to a woman who deserves it is only natural and just. There's nothing to agonize over.
But it was different for the Empress. As she looked at the evidence laid out before her, her heart nearly leaped out of her throat. "This consort had no idea that there could be such malicious schemes within the Harem!"
She had heard the Imperial Physician speak of the toxicity of poppies before. Once affected, death was certain. Moreover, one would die without dignity, withered and hollow-eyed, no longer resembling a human.
"Honored Lady Lan was quite obedient; who would have expected her to lose her life in such a way!"
Sister Ji saw that the Empress was frightened and hurriedly stepped forward to comfort her. "Empress, the women of the palace are capable of anything! This incident happened so suddenly; no one could have anticipated it!"
