The Noble Consort counteracts her sister's plans.

Zhan Yanlei was filled with shame and embarrassment when she saw so many people watching her. Fortunately for her, Madam Zhan had allowed only the concubines to come in or she won't have been able to live with her fellow sisters coming to witness the scene. She cast a glance at the emperor who looked clearheaded unlike his initial appearance. She gritted her teeth in anger and pointed her finger at the emperor, blurting out. "Father, I-I didn't mean to....it was the emperor! He forced himself on me!"

Zhan Yanhui smiled from the corner 9f her lips as she watched the scene. She had carefully planned this arrangement for her little sister and the latter had fallen straight in her trap. She laughed at her sister's stupidity. "Oh really? Didn't Father tell you not to go near my room tonight? Our courtyards are so far away from each other, how did you come here?"