Emperor Yue rose and started pacing back and forth within the Imperial Study Room.
He had already thought of this point.
According to the crimes committed by Wei Jin, even a death by lingchi would not be excessive.
But his status truly was delicate.
During his hesitation, Little Fuzi hesitantly gestured to Han Zhao, who whispered a few words with him and quickly returned, walking up to His Majesty and said nervously, "Your Majesty, the Virtuous Consort is kneeling outside again!"
The Virtuous Consort was formerly a maid by Empress Duan Su's side, chosen at the time to solidify her position and to silence the ministers who accused the Empress of jealousy.
Emperor Yue did not particularly like her.
Too timid, utterly indecisive, she was merely the ears and eyes of the Empress.
Yet she was fortunate; having conceived after being favored only a few times, she bore a son.
