"Naturally, it is - a defeat as swift as a mountain’s collapse!"
Jin Guifei laughed coldly: "Even if he did not lose, I will certainly find ways to make him lose. Then, a son struck with defeat like a dog that lost its home, a daughter of depravity and shamelessness, coupled with a cold-hearted Empress who cannot guide her children, the Emperor will certainly abandon them!"
"Yes, you are indeed a brilliant strategist, Your Highness. Your wishes are bound to come true this time, and you will take the throne of the Middle Palace!"
Li Hai took several steps forward, fawningly massaging Jin Guifei’s shoulders, and giggled: "Congratulations in advance, Empress Dowager...from your humble servant."
"You cheeky monkey, always flattering and cheering me up with your sweet talk!"
Jin Guifei laughed playfully. Right now, she was indeed overjoyed!
She had been openly and secretly vying with Empress Mo in the Imperial Harem for over twenty years, clashing countless times. Now, finally, the outcome was clear!
Undoubtedly, Empress Mo must be so frustrated that she wanted to barf up blood. She certainly never dreamt that she would fall into the hands of her own people. Princess Zhao Yang’s wet nurse was personally selected by her from hundreds of nannies. She never dreamt that the person she carefully selected would become an ally of hers, Jin Guifei!
It must be said, Zhao Yang’s wet nurse was indeed a convenient chess piece. She carefully plotted each step, persuading Zhao Yang that only Saknu was a true man, encouraging Zhao Yang to gradually fall in love with him, then inciting her to poison An Le. Eventually, she persuaded her to use the warmed wine to set up Saknu, causing her ruin and damaging the reputation of the Empress, King Qin, and the Duke Li Guo’s Mansion as well...
Each move was intricately linked, crucial to the success of today’s outcome. Because of this seemingly insignificant wet nurse who helped her topple the most prestigious Empress of the Great Jin Nation, she was able to dominate the Imperial Harem. How could she not be ecstatic?
However, much of the credit also goes to Empress Mo herself. She always wore a cold face, pushing everyone to a distance with her icy demeanor. Otherwise, why would Zhao Yang not want to be close to her? How could Zhao Yang see her wet nurse as the most trusted person, and follow her suggestions in everything?
Now, the Empress has lost, and it is a thorough loss. She will never be able to recover in this lifetime!
Jin Guifei delighted more in the thought, and couldn’t help but curl her lips into a smile, "How is the Empress now?"
Li Hai replied: "Responding to Your Highness, the Empress fell ill as soon as she returned to the Jade Palace. She has been looking listless, not talking or doing much. I’ve ordered people to keep an eye on her!"
Upon hearing that Empress Mo’s days were not pleasant, the curve of Jin Guifei’s lips widened. She joyously asked, "What about Zhao Yang? How is she doing?"
"Ah, Your Highness, Princess Zhao Yang is not doing well. Since returning from the hunting ground, she hasn’t eaten a grain of rice, and has been crying in bed. With no one to console her, she woke up with a fever, refusing to take medicine, and making a fuss about hanging herself! I was afraid that something might happen, so I sent several trusted people to watch over her."
"Heh, let her cause a scene, the more she does, the more the Emperor will loathe her!"
Jin Guifei squinted her captivating eyes, taking delight in others’ misfortune as she mocked: "By the way, pass all the news about Zhao Yang’s condition over to the Empress..."
"Hehe, Your Highness does not need to order that, I have already done so!" Li Hai narrowed his eyes in a smile, giggling like a sycophantic dog.
Promptly, noon arrived.
Cai Wei finally finished her work, she had meticulously prepared six dishes, ideally combining meat and vegetables, their color, aroma, and taste perfect, food so inviting that it would easily tempt anyone and open up their appetite.