Even if he couldn't depose the Empress just yet, he didn't want to see her anymore, at least not for the time being!
"Your Majesty, forgive me, it is my fault."
Princess Consort Lian quickly stood up and knelt down before the Emperor, carefully admitting her mistake.
"You have done nothing wrong; rise and take a seat," the Emperor said, patting the bed beside him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
While thanking him, Princess Consort Lian sat back down on the edge of the bed.
Inside, she felt an instant surge of triumph. Surely it was her turn to hold her head high and take a deep breath?
The Emperor refused to see anyone due to illness, except for summoning her. By tomorrow, who in this harem would dare to gossip behind her back?
"Princess Consort Lian, We have heard that you brought your niece from your maternal family into the palace today," the Emperor inquired as Princess Consort Lian said nothing.
"Yes."
Princess Consort Lian quickly nodded in acknowledgment.