Yang Cairen's face was more than ugly seeing how happy the maidservants were.
After hearing that the Emperor would be assigning her servants to other places, the imperial decree felt more than just a slap to Yang Cairen's face—it was a warning.
He's simply telling her that if she don't start acting like a mother and protect the dragon fetus in her stomach, she will be left to rot in this Nanyuan Summer Palace and never return to the imperial city.
And taking away her close servants? That was the second blow.
They're no longer trusted servants, that can be considered trustworthy beside her—how could she ever feel safe in her own palace when she doesn't even know whether the servant next to her is an enemy in disguise?
Meanwhile, Mei Liang had no idea what was unfolding in Jinghua Pavilion. She was far too busy lamenting her own misfortune, preparing for the long night ahead. Tonight, she had to "serve" the Emperor.
