Xue Han signaled for all the maids to leave before she spoke of the day's events in the Palace, "Today, the Crown Princess Consort came to the Palace with two concubines. Everything appeared to be fine, but then they found blood on the hem of Consort Ran's skirt. The Imperial Physician took her pulse and discovered that her very young child was gone. They also smelled the scent of musk on Consort Ran's handkerchief."
Zhulan, "...."
Sure enough, this was a grand drama. Even before the Emperor had passed the throne, the Crown Prince's harem was already a stage for constant uproar.
Xue Han's face turned pale as she continued, "There were also several wives present. What should have been internal strife within the harem, embarrassingly came to light in front of others. The Empress was immediately furious."
