But Mo Xuetong always felt that it wouldn't be that simple. In the first several years after Consort Zhao entered the palace, Consort Xian was favored. Consort Zhao was like a shadow around Consort Xian and looking after her. At that time, the He family could not get any benefit from her. Then Consort Xian passed away, and Consort Zhao was "protected" and favored.

During this period of time, even if Consort Zhao had connections with the outside world, it was secret. Therefore, ...