Though she was scheming, the longer His Majesty stayed away, the more urgent she felt.
Yet unable to act rashly, after some thought, she considered who in the imperial harem was easiest to placate, and then she thought of Jin Pin.
Still, Jin Pin was pregnant, and given the weather, it was understandable that she wouldn't come out.
However, if she wanted to go, she could find a way. In the end, she had Shun Changzai called out.
Both of them were eager for favor, so naturally, they seized the chance when it arose.
It wasn't about snatching someone from Chen Guipin's hands, but an opportunity to see His Majesty more often was always beneficial.
In the Imperial Garden, hearing that Consort Fupin and Shun Changzai sought an audience, Ye Zao smiled meaningfully. Were they dogs, attracted by the scent of a bone?
