Zhang Tao didn't tell the Emperor the reason for her fall, but the palace maid serving her was somewhat indignant, "If it hadn't been for Nan Feng's heartlessness, Lady Zhang Yingbin wouldn't have had such a terrible fall. Instead of helping, she just watched and didn't even come back to ask if she was all right, acting as if she didn't see it happen."
When the Emperor heard this, he asked Zhang Tao again, and Zhang Tao admitted that she had indeed confronted Nan Feng that day, wanting to apologize to her and to the Empress De as well.
The Emperor started comforting a woman for the second time, "You fool, there's no need to apologize for this matter. You all meant well. From now on, obey my command. Do not approach Nan Feng anymore."
After all, Nan Feng did not wish for the women of the harem to come near her.
The matter of Zhang Tao spread, and a new saying emerged in the palace: Success because of Nan Feng, downfall also because of Nan Feng.