Noble Consort observed Lian Hua covertly, noticing her expression. Her heart fluttered with trepidation, wondering whether Beauty Lian knew something about her cousin's affair, had entered the palace seeking revenge, but held back her wrath, always plotting against her?
Otherwise, why was she so guarded when they mentioned the past?
Noble Consort realized something, suspecting that Lian Hua would not be easy to deal with.
Her initial intention was to test her, and no sooner had she broached the topic than she persevered to probe further.
Noble Consort feigned recollection and continued, "Back then, didn't Sister intend to give something to me?"
Beauty Zhao chimed in to help, "Consort, it was tea. Sister Lian once mentioned she had personally prepared Dew Tea as an offering for you, only..."
What followed implicated His Majesty, making it improper to speak outright.