Charmed by her beauty

"Why did Mother talk about the shooter? General Lee did what we told him," Hu Qiang said. 

"Mother, Lee Shimin will become our enemy this way. We should not try to alleviate his anger on us," Zhiyan advised and glanced at Hu Qiang, "especially when Prince Wangjie already made a mistake."

"Don't you all want to see Xianwu's hidden potential? He showed everyone that he was good for nothing. It was a plan to lure Xianwu. He is now in my trap," Grand Empress Dowager told her three sons. 

"How is it a trap?" asked her younger son, Tang Fengjin.

"That I'll reveal after this plan works," Grand Empress Dowager pronounced. The three of them exchanged inquisitive glances with each other. 

"We understand, Mother," Hu Qiang stated and the three brothers took their leave. 

"What is in Her Majesty's mind?" Court Lady Donggu inquired humbly as she followed her toward the table at which breakfast dishes were placed.