Chengqian Palace, Consort Xi.
Ye Zao leaned her head against the pillar of the corridor, neither confirming nor denying.
Of course, Consort Xi is the most suspicious.
But is it really her?
In the eyes of outsiders, the one most likely to inherit the Crown Prince's position is now the Second Prince Hongfen. Although he has had issues before, since His Majesty hasn't punished him much, perhaps it doesn't count.
Then there's the Fourth Prince Hongshi, of Manchu descent, who is clever and sensible.
The Fifth Prince Hongxin, born of the Noble Consort, has high status.
The Seventh Prince, of Manchu descent, born as a twin with mixed sex, naturally carries Xiangrui.
Perhaps, given time, the Eighth Prince may also stand a chance, but he's still too young. Besides, getting rid of Ye Zao would also mean dealing with the Fifth Prince and the Eighth Prince, wouldn't it?
Therefore, there's no difference.
However, isn't it too direct?
