News that the Empress Dowager had summoned Qin Xiyue quickly reached Yun Zhao.
Xiangxue continued, her head lowered, "When Qin Xiyue came out of Shouci Palace, she looked dreadful. Her attendant, Hua Ying, was in tears. Both mistress and servant seemed to be in a bad state."
Song Yunzhao frowned slightly. 'I've been so busy lately that I'd completely forgotten about Qin Xiyue. What could the Empress Dowager want with her at a time like this? She must be trying to push Qin Xiyue to clash with me. But Qin Xiyue is no fool. As the patient and forbearing female lead, she's an expert at weighing the pros and cons and certainly wouldn't just do the Empress Dowager's bidding.'
'When the Empress Dowager fails to get her way, she's bound to say a few nasty things. Qin Xiyue can take it, but Hua Ying can't. Not everyone has the mental fortitude and resilience of a protagonist.'
