章 508: Chapter 435: The Empress is shocked by the Emperor's explanation, the man in black looking for Concubine Xu is discovered

Upon mentioning Consort Xun, the Emperor's face darkened again, as it was she who had caused the loss of his and Lingling's first child.

In those days, Lingling's miscarriage, seemingly caused by an accidental fall, was in fact a result of Consort Xun arranging for oil to be smeared on the path where Lingling often walked, leading to her fall and miscarriage.

At that time, out of consideration for the Xun Family, he couldn't deal with Consort Xun, fearing that it would lead to their dissatisfaction, so he begrudgingly let it go.

"If Consort Xun craves the favoritism of the entire harem, then I shall grant it to her," said the Emperor.

After Consort Xun gained favor, she began to act spoiled and arrogant. What schemes would the women of the palace not use to vie for favor?

The first time Consort Xun was pregnant for two months, he had oil spread on the ground too, wanting her to experience the same pain that Lingling went through during her miscarriage.