Overturning the table and redefining the rules was exactly Rong Ying's style!
If she truly took things slow, how could she ever surpass Noble Consort Xue, who had been deeply rooted in the harem for many years? If she pursued such a course, she would likely fall into someone else's trap and become mired beyond extrication.
Attacking another's strengths with her own weaknesses was not something Rong Ying would do.
Thus, the Emperor had long anticipated that an incident like today's was bound to occur sooner or later.
After pondering for a moment, he faintly whispered a few words to Zhang Qing. Upon hearing them, Zhang Qing withdrew, and the Emperor continued to discuss state affairs with his ministers.
