“This official knows nothing about matters of the harem, and I don’t believe in hearsay. It couldn’t have been as simple as they claimed with so many consorts being punished. Besides, I hear that Miss Feng is ill. I don’t see why she’d punish the consorts without a reason. They have probably done something wrong.”

Nan Jihan’s expression relaxed somewhat. He waved a hand to dismiss the meeting and made his way to the side palace. The other officials shot the man disapproving glares, but they knew it was smart of him to keep himself out of the matter.

When Nan Jihan arrived at Jun Huang’s residence, she was drinking tea in the garden. She rose to her feet with a smile and had the maid prepare some snacks.

Nan Jihan didn’t intend to keep what happened a secret. He told her about the morning meeting. She responded guiltily, “My reckless action has created troubles for you.”

“Ha, he is to...