Lang Ting, the Noble Consort of the reigning emperor, is the one who truly holds power over the Six Palaces.
Three years ago, after Lu Shiqi was deposed and sent to the Cold Palace, Lang Ting took over the phoenix seal. “The Noble Consort cares for the deposed empress, so she has specially bestowed breakfast upon you.”
Cui'er smashes the bowl on the ground. White rice porridge splatters everywhere, and shards of porcelain skitter to Lu Shiqi’s feet. “Isn’t the deposed empress a noble-born lady? Then she can kneel and eat.”
The three young eunuchs who came with them stand behind her, covering their mouths as they snicker.
