Logically speaking, Xiao Chengyu is just an ordinary official's daughter; she has no ability to scheme in the Imperial Palace.
But if there's someone in the palace assisting her, then it's hard to say.
Shen Ruoxi pondered in secret, but couldn't figure out who in the Imperial Palace would cooperate with Xiao Chengyu.
She pursed her lips, bowed to the Emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, I wish to see the Prince."
The Emperor felt a sudden pang of bitterness, yet still spoke gently, "Princess Consort Zhan, Prince Zhan is resting in the side hall. Is it that you do not trust me?"
Shen Ruoxi quickly responded, "Your Majesty, that is not the case. It's just that drinking damages the body, and I wish to give the Prince some sobering medicine and see him."
Hearing her explanation, the Emperor couldn't refuse and instructed Qi Lin, "Take the Princess Consort Zhan to the side hall."
Qi Lin accepted the order.
