Ever since rescuing Song Yuanqiao and the Princesses from Huan Yi Yuan, Song Qingshu had rarely stayed in the palace. He had therefore established a secret channel specifically for the two of them to exchange information.
Having watched so many spy dramas in his previous life, he naturally understood the necessity of maintaining a single line of contact. Thus, although Empress Peiman had secretly sent people to investigate several times, she still had not uncovered his identity outside the palace. That did not, however, prevent her from sending messages out.
"What happened?" Ge Bi could not help asking when she saw the strange look on his face.
"Nothing. I need to go out for a while. Get some rest early," Song Qingshu replied as he rose. Such a major upheaval had occurred in the palace—he had no idea what could have made Empress Peiman resort to such a lie.
Seeing that he had not told her the truth, Ge Bi's expression dimmed. The two of them now lived much like a real married couple, yet they were not truly husband and wife after all. "All right. Be careful."
Song Qingshu nodded and hurried toward the imperial palace.
By now, he was thoroughly familiar with the palace. Before long, he had slipped all the way into Taihe Hall. Empress Peiman had already dismissed the eunuchs and palace maids and was waiting for him. When she saw him appear, delight immediately appeared on her face.
"What exactly happened?" Song Qingshu hurriedly asked.
"That bitch Taoyao entered the palace!" Empress Peiman said through gritted teeth.
"Taoyao?" Song Qingshu did not react at first.
"The Ever Victorious King's Consort, the one known as Lady of Peach Blossoms..." Afraid that Song Qingshu did not know who she meant, Empress Peiman hurriedly explained.
"It's her!" Song