General Zhan returns to the Military Headquarters.

The Noble Consort sat down and smiled when she heard her words. It was obvious that this consort had been cast away from the empress's social circle and now had no one backing her. She said. "Why should I protect you when you don't have anything to offer me that is worth my time? I have so many eyes and ears in the palace so I am sure that I will soon find out whatever it is you know."

"Don't be so confident, Noble Consort Zhan." Consort Wei looked around the place to make sure no one was around eavesdropping on them before she whispered in a low tone. "This secret is very important and useful in the right hands. You shouldn't let it slip past your own."

All Zhan Yanhui wanted to do at the moment was rest and sleep since the medicine was already taking a toll on her but she instead leaned on the chair and commented. "Interesting.Why don't you tell me what this little secret is and I will reconsider your offer."