After Noble Princess Consort Xiao's son, Li Qian, healed the red birthmark on his face, the Empress smashed things for several days, her heart twisted with hatred.
The peace she once felt was now gone, for without a doubt, Li Qian could now compete with her son. Noble Princess Consort Xiao is not one to be easily satisfied, her family is not weak, and regarding the throne, she would surely have Li Qian contest for it. To unify the world and see all its lands, who wouldn't want that?
The Empress's father, Zhang Mingji, was appointed as the Right Minister.
Noble Princess Consort Xiao's father, Xiao Hong, served as the Secretary in the court.
On the surface, the Right Minister's position is higher than that of the Secretary, but the Secretary manages more diverse affairs than the Right Minister, has more interactions with other ministers, and, speaking of playing to one's strengths and avoiding weaknesses, it is a lucrative position.
