When Lady Liang learned that Hua Jieyu had given birth prematurely, she felt both relieved and frustrated.
She was relieved that the child in Hua Jieyu's womb was still alive, meaning she wouldn't be accused of murdering an imperial heir.
And her frustration, naturally, was for the very same reason. Why was the child still alive? Why couldn't she have just had a miscarriage?!
Wiping away her tears, Lady Liang said.
"I heard that Princess Consort Zhao had disappeared, so I went to gossip about it in front of Hua Jieyu. Your Majesty should know, the scar on my head was caused by Princess Consort Zhao. It's impossible for me not to hold a grudge, but I was just trying to upset Hua Jieyu. I never thought of actually doing anything to her."
The Emperor saw she was beating around the bush, clearly unwilling to confess honestly.
