Song Yunzhao's thoughts raced. She realized this was a golden opportunity. 'The three concubines must not be allowed to team up,' she thought. 'Otherwise, I'll be in for a rough time.'
She felt that the three concubines all had a hand in this matter of the Self-blame Edict. When it came down to it, she was their ultimate target.
Princess Consort Zhuang and Princess Consort Wan had exchanged a few barbs when the former noticed Song Yunzhao, head slightly bowed, seemingly lost in thought. In that moment, she lost the will to continue bickering with Princess Consort Wan.
Furious with Princess Consort Zhuang and unwilling to continue the charade, Princess Consort Wan simply stood up and left.
Once Princess Consort Wan was gone, Princess Consort Zhuang looked at Song Yunzhao and asked, "Song Jieyu, you've heard about the Self-blame Edict, haven't you?"
