Doing Things While the Iron Is Hot

The National Teacher hadn't stepped forward to stop them, which left Yun Ling'er somewhat puzzled.

The National Teacher must have known that Wind had ruined his plans, and that Rain, Thunder, and Lightning had been killed by Zhao Han. He and Yun Ling'er were sworn enemies, so why hadn't he come out to stop them?

Though puzzled, Yun Ling'er grew even more wary. That National Teacher was devious. She'd have to keep an eye on him from now on.

Maybe many of her plans had been derailed by the National Teacher before, such as the murder of Consort Li.

"Truly, my little brother-in-law is worthy of the Yun family. He inherited the family's outstanding talent for martial arts."

The Emperor even praised him a few times, but Yun Ling'er knew that he was now more cautious around her and Zhao Han.

If she wanted to make the Emperor change his mind and see through every concubine's green-tea act, she still had a long road ahead!

The National Teacher watched everything from the side without saying a word.

He still had no idea he'd nearly been done for.

If Zhao Han hadn't kept things balanced, protecting him by helping Yun Ling'er's dream make sense and explaining the Four Guards of Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning, he really would have died.

If things couldn't be explained and Yun Ling'er let her imagination run wild, it might turn into a nightmare.

Once Yun Ling'er woke from the dream, the nightmare would die.

After court.

Zhao Han accompanied Yun Ling'er as she inspected the harem and kept tabs on the concubines.

Their first stop was Consort Shu's palace.

Consort Shu was still alive and knew the truth. When she saw Yun Ling'er, she was scared half to death.

"Y-Your concubine pays her respects to