"The Empress Dowager was furious. She said Qin Wan Yi had ill intentions and sent Nanny Yao to give her a harsh scolding."
Song Yunzhao was amused. The Empress Dowager was sticking up for An Shutong, unwilling to let Qin Xiyue ruin her reputation.
For them to suddenly have a falling out was a genuine surprise to Song Yunzhao. 'What happened?'
"Qin Wan Yi and An Xiaoyi were on decent terms. Why did they suddenly have a falling out? Have you heard anything?"
"We haven't found out yet. However, this servant has heard news from Changsheng Courtyard that recently, when Qin Wan Yi goes to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager, she is only granted an audience once out of every five visits."
Song Yunzhao grew thoughtful. It seemed the rumor Feng Yunjin had spread earlier was taking effect, making the Empress Dowager suspicious and wary of Qin Xiyue. An Shutong would naturally stand with the Empress Dowager.
The key was still Xu Ji.
