Just as the Madam had said, even if Zhu Ruolan wasn't sentenced to death, Consort Lu would never have let her live to become a pawn used against her. As long as Zhu Ruolan was alive, she was a threat to Consort Lu.
Besides, if Zhu Ruolan hadn't died, how could Consort Lu have been dealt with?
Too harsh a punishment, and Chancellor Lu would certainly not have let it go. Too light, and the Emperor wouldn't have been happy.
At the time, she only wanted to give the Emperor a push, which was why she made the decision to feign fainting, allowing him to punish Consort Lu justifiably.
'Looking back now, that spur-of-the-moment decision was absolutely the right one.'
"With Zhu Cairen's death, on the surface, it looks like Consort Lu was spared. What are your thoughts on this, Concubine?" the Madam asked, looking at Yun Zhao gently.
Song Yunzhao hadn't given it much thought, but the Madam was a master of household intrigue. Her question made Song Yunzhao ponder it carefully.
