The Empress Consort

The Empress Zhang, still in the bloom of youth, fell gravely ill and summoned Zheng Ying, Third Miss of the Marquis of Xuande's household and her close friend from her maiden days. Before Zheng Ying had even left the palace that day, the bells and drums rang out to announce the Empress's death.

Everyone said Zheng Ying and the Marquis of Xuande's household had caused Empress Zhang's death.

Amid the rumors and condemnation, Zheng Ying entered the palace and became Emperor Yongde's second empress.

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