Nanny Zhuo looked like she wanted to roll up her sleeves and hit someone. Her face was dark as she said stiffly, "Every word I've said is true. If you have any doubts, Concubine, you are free to have someone investigate."
"Nanny Zhuo, why be so angry? The Noble Consort being poisoned is no small matter. Of course, we must investigate thoroughly and get to the bottom of things. I was only making an offhand comment; there's no need for you to be so agitated," Song Yunzhao said at a measured pace.
She couldn't care less who was behind the poisoning. Her focus was on one thing and one thing only: she would never, under any circumstances, allow Qin Xiyue to use any pretext to poach on her territory.
"You have a point. I didn't want to believe it myself, either. I fear there is a hidden story here, and can only hope the Emperor will uncover the truth," Qin Xiyue said, letting out a faint cough.
That one cough made her face even paler, creating a truly pitiable sight.
