After seeing her visitor out, Song Yunzhao returned to her chambers, her earlier ease completely gone. 'This can't go on,' she mused. 'But trying to build my own power base right under the Emperor's nose... how is that any different from a death sentence?'
The palace was currently as porous as a sieve, all because the Emperor lacked trustworthy and capable concubines to manage it for him. Although he had showered her with rewards since she'd gained his favor, he hadn't granted her a title or a promotion. From this, it was clear that in the Emperor's heart, she was not yet on his list of trusted people.
'Being lazy and unambitious is clearly not a luxury for cannon fodder like me.'
"My lady."
"Come in," Song Yunzhao said upon hearing Anshun's voice.
