The thought flashed through Song Yunzhao's mind, and the more she considered it, the more sense it made. 'How did I not think of this before?'
If Qin Xiyue had truly joined forces with An Shutong, what had she really done? Besides getting a little closer to her and making a brief appearance at Shouci Palace when they went to see the Empress Dowager, she hadn't been seen doing anything else.
'If they really intended to join forces, could things have remained this calm?'
Song Yunzhao's expression grew grim. 'I've been shortsighted. I should have realized this long ago.'
But perhaps because Qin Xiyue had lost to her several times, deep down, she had never truly raised the "female lead's" threat level to its highest.
Song Yunzhao's expression soured. 'Sigh, I can't escape my own human flaws either. When you win too often, you can't help but get carried away.'
'I got complacent.'
Fortunately, her realization hadn't come too late.
