She had already decided on the path she wanted to walk. First, to be a consort of the Aisin Gioro clan, not a daughter of the Ulaanala clan.
Second, not to contend with the favored consorts.
Third, to gradually distance herself from the Empress.
Yes, she was cold-hearted, but... who didn't want to live a good life?
"Noble Lady Quan, Lady invites you to come in," Sister Yang came out and said with a smile.
Noble Lady Quan demurely replied with a bowed head, "Yes."
Once inside the inner chamber, the Empress had already changed into her inner garments and was lying in bed. She seemed to be in even worse spirits.
After all, during the day she wore bright clothes and had makeup on her face, powdered and rouged, which still made her look somewhat presentable.
Now, the dark circles under her eyes were evident, her skin was rough and sallow, with many spots on either side of her nose. There were even fine lines on her neck.
