"Consort Xínyí don't overstep your boundaries! You should know that as a consort, you have no business meddling in that affair. And especially not after you caused it's theft." Caishen argued, raising his voice.
Xínyí kept her eyes on the Emperor, "A claim that was wrongly made, a truth that I'm very much aware is well known." She retorted, then stole a slight glance at the crown prince.
Prince Caishen nearly gasped, but was quick to regain his composure.
"Emperor, do not let this woman have her way any longer. Isn't the harem meant for making babies? Why is a childless consort having such a loose tongue?"
"Watch what you say crown prince!" The Emperor's stern voice forced the prince to withdraw in silence.
"Crown prince, I understand your sentiment, but need I remind you that the cases of my miscarriages are still under investigation. So in a mere matter of time, we shall see just who tops who." Xínyí sharply inserted.
"You-!"
