The Empress watched Consort Shu leave, a hint of ruthless intent flashing in her eyes.
"At least you know what's good for you!" The Empress sneered in her heart, realizing that Consort Shu knew better than to let the Fourteenth Prince compete for the position of Crown Prince. Otherwise, she would make life difficult for Consort Shu in the Imperial Harem, even if the Sima Family held a Marquis Mansion status.
Matters of the Imperial Harem are not something the Sima Family can easily meddle in.
This Empress could see that Consort Shu was not simple, even highly strategic, and had started paying attention to her.
After all, the Fourteenth Prince stood up, was rewarded with a mansion, and was put in charge of the Ministry of Rites—a sign of cultivation.
Consort Shu still knew how to speak properly, so at least the Empress wouldn't take harsh measures against her, otherwise life in the Imperial Harem would indeed be tough.
