As of this time, the quaint life within the palace seemed to return to normal. However, in the Concubine quarters, rumors had already circulated surround Empress Chen. Due to the devastating loss of her child and the psychological damage she sustained from the outraged Jiajing Emperor, Empress Chen sadly passed away a month later.
Zhang Qijie was just returning to her chambers, after entertaining a group of visiting officials with her guqin. Made of six silk strings and polished mahogany wood, Zhang Qijie reprised her talents, wowing the officials with her musical geniusness. But even during this short, unavoidable moment, the woman could still feel the disgusting eyes of the Jiajing Emperor gazing at her every move.
I hate him too.
Tazuna wanted to cause great harm to the Jiajing Emperor for everything he's ever done; to give justice to hundreds of tortured women he came across. But this would have to wait for now. He still had an assignment to finish.