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Yun Qingyu sighed softly and said, "Tears are a woman's most lethal weapon. If you had understood this before and used tears as a weapon instead of trying to control the fate of This Palace from a high pedestal, perhaps the Ling Family wouldn't have ended up like this."
Consort Duan concealed all her hatred and began to plead weakly, "Qingyu, only you can save the Ling Family now."
Yun Qingyu frowned, a hint of helplessness on her face as she replied, "I personally sent them to Heavenly Prison, and now you want me to save them? I never intended to deal with the Ling Family so soon; it was their own actions that provoked This Palace."
Consort Duan spoke urgently, "I will make the Ling Family stay away from you from now on."
Yun Qingyu smiled faintly, tinged with sarcasm. "It's too late for regrets. The killing intent from This Palace began with Ling Jing. What need is there for a man who tries to tame a royal princess only to trample her underfoot?"
Originally, Yun Qingyu only wanted to seize the military power of the Ling Family to gain more leverage without completely destroying them. However, Consort Duan and her son were too foolish and arrogant. They had ignored her in the past, watching as she severed ties with Lu Mingzhan and was then titled Eldest Princess, only to rush in wanting to control her and use her for their own purposes.
That wasn't even the worst part; it was Ling Jing who truly led the Ling Family into hell.
Consort Duan could no longer maintain her facade, and the hatred in her eyes became evident as she said, "Ling Jing has already been handed over to you for disposal. Why must you go so far as to eradicate them, Yun Qingyu? You are nothing but a cold-blooded creature with a heart of a serpent."
Yun Qingyu looked at Consort Duan with a hint of mockery and replied, "If thinking this way makes you feel justified, This Palace doesn't mind. However, out of consideration for our relationship as mother and daughter, I'll give you a heads-up. Although the Ling Family's downfall will greatly weaken you, Father should not blame you; your position as consort should be safe."
Upon hearing this, Consort Duan shouted in anger, "What use is this consort position if the Ling Family is gone?"
Yun Qingyu smiled lightly and patiently explained, "At least it can ensure your wealth and glory alongside Yun Tianzheng. Are you planning to go down with the Ling Family?"
Consort Duan's face turned pale as she choked on her words, her resentful gaze directed at Yun Qingyu, as if she wished to cut her down.
With the fall of the Ling Family, the officials who had once supported the Fifth Prince would no longer lend their backing, and this was what truly drove Consort Duan to despair.
Even if she could retain her title, her status in the harem would plummet.
Yun Qingyu had already made Consort Duan aware that the current fate of the Ling Family was entirely of her own making, and then she turned and walked out.
As soon as she stepped out of the shop, she heard a cacophony of objects being smashed behind her, along with Consort Duan's heart-wrenching curses.
Upon exiting the gates of Ganquan Palace, she suddenly heard Xin Yao's tense voice: "My lady is not cold-hearted; Consort Duan is just spouting nonsense."
Xin Yao's defense brought a sense of joy to Yun Qingyu. She slightly curved her lips and replied, "I don't care what she says, and you need not pay any mind to it either." She then walked towards Renshou Palace with Xin Yao by her side.
Recently, the harem had been quite unsettled, and it was evident that the Empress Dowager was also having a difficult time.
The position of Empress Dowager was once one of great prestige, but it was unfortunate that she harbored ambitions that should not have existed, interfering in state affairs and meddling in matters concerning the Crown Prince, which had crossed the Emperor's taboo. Ever since Consort Lu was demoted to a mere consort, the atmosphere in the harem had shifted dramatically; Renshou Palace felt particularly desolate. The Emperor was wary of her, and she had to cautiously gauge the external sentiments to understand the situation.
At this moment, Eunuch Feng Ping entered to report: "Empress Dowager, I have just learned that the Ling Family has been raided by the Princess Consort's people. General Ling Ancheng has also committed suicide in Heavenly Prison out of fear for his crimes."
The Empress Dowager froze for a moment before suddenly sitting up in shock. "What did you say?"
Feng Ping was about to repeat himself when he heard the palace attendants bowing in unison: "We pay our respects to the Princess Consort."
The Empress Dowager looked uncertainly towards the palace door as Yun Qingyu performed a respectful bow.
"Empress Dowager, I have come to seek your confirmation regarding an old matter that has recently come to light."
Having just learned about the Ling Family's imprisonment, the Empress Dowager felt a storm of emotions brewing within her. The next moment, she saw Yun Qingyu approaching her with inquiries about the past.
The Empress Dowager's expression changed abruptly, and an unexpected wave of unease quickened her heartbeat. She struggled to suppress the turmoil within and maintained her composure as she spoke, "Xiao Chi, what brings you here? What do you wish to say?"
Yun Qingyu glanced at the room full of palace attendants and calmly stated, "Everyone leave. There are matters here that you are not meant to hear. If you value your lives, it would be best to stay as far away as possible." The attendants shuddered at her words and hurriedly exited the room.
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