This matter involved sea bandits and the implementation of the new policies, so Yun Zhao had no choice but to report it to the Emperor. In doing so, she had fallen right into Lady Ding's trap.
How could she possibly be in a good mood?
For the sake of the court's grand plans, the Emperor, the new policies, and Song Bu Yue, Song Yunzhao had to hold her nose and jump into the fray.
Back in her inner chambers, the account books from Baozhuang Building and Treasure Pearl Building were still on the table. She had no mind for them now. Sweeping them aside with a flick of her hand, she sent Zhang Maoquan to deliver a message to Taixi Hall.
Song Yunzhao laughed in exasperation as she mulled it over. Since entering the palace, this was the first time she had been so thoroughly outmaneuvered. 'This Lady Ding is truly the woman who was ruthless enough to marry a widower and become a stepmother back then.'
