The Empress Dowager was secretly resentful, yet there was nothing she could do. There were few daughters in the Duke Mansion, and Consort Bao was the only legitimate one. Princess Nanzhang's family background couldn't compare to Consort Bao's. Moreover, since she had been raised by her side since childhood, they were as close as mother and daughter. In her heart, she didn't want Princess Nanzhang to get involved in the struggles of the harem.
Consort Bao was different; she was the biological daughter of Duke Chong. As long as Consort Bao entered the palace, even if Duke Chong was reluctant to engage in the struggle for the Crown Prince, he would have to consider his daughter and grandson.
The Empress Dowager sat on the Phoenix Chair, her face cold and stern, her eyes full of authority and anger, which made Consort Bao feel fearful. Since childhood, she had been afraid of her aunt but also envied her the most.
