Of course, this had much to do with Qi Ji's status as the mother of the nation. If not for a twist of fate, Zhi Ji might truly have gotten her wish!
It was the well-known matter of seniority and the principle that whoever struck first gained the upper hand. No matter how great Zhi Ji's wisdom and methods were, she could not compare in this regard.
However, in terms of magnanimity, Qi Ji's tolerance and generosity truly surpassed Zhi Ji's. After all, Zhi Ji had clearly come with ill intent and harbored hostility toward Qi Ji. For Qi Ji to accept her, she must have gone through a fierce internal struggle.
What worried Xiao Ying was whether Zhi Ji's entry into the palace would ignite internal strife within the harem.
Zhi Ji and Qi Ji had never seen eye to eye and seemed fated to clash. Now, their sons possessed opposing destinies as well—one a killing star, the other a Sage Emperor. This did not seem like a good omen!
Fortunately, everything had two sides. If handled well, opposites could give rise to one another and complement each other. Like the two sons: one civil, one martial; one benevolent, one fierce.
Given the wisdom of the two women, they would at most wage a secret war. They would not be foolish enough to truly stir up internal chaos. Angering the Huan Emperor would benefit neither of them. Zhi Ji being angered to the point of internal injury this time, yet refraining from fighting until the cauldron exploded, was an example!
Zhi Ji shot Xiao Ying an annoyed glance but remained silent, clearly understanding the intentions of Qi Ji and Xiao Ying. Yet if she entered the palace now, would that not amount to admitting defeat to Qi Ji? She