Now, she could only bide her time in the palace, waiting for the day when her beauty would fade.
Later, news of the defeat at the front lines reached her. She was overjoyed and secretly wished for the Fourth Prince's downfall.
Only if the Fourth Prince were defeated would she have a chance to reclaim her position!
The eldest cousin of the Xie Family was close with Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan, and she planned to use this connection to her advantage.
She hadn't anticipated Shao Yunduan's swift advance on the capital! But this was excellent news for her.
While others panicked and despaired, she quietly rejoiced.
As they fled, she remained hidden.
Acting quickly, she took her trusted palace maid and concealed herself in a remote, empty house within the imperial garden.
She had no desire to be among the Fourth Prince's concubines.
Nothing good could come from staying with them.
She knew her best chance to see Shao Yunduan was to remain well-hidden within the palace.
