Thinking of this, Noble Consort Li broke out in cold sweat and sternly asked the palace maid, "Why didn't you wake me up when this happened?!"

"Your Grace, it happened too suddenly. I came in to wake you up right after I heard the news, but before I could, Noble Consort Qi brought people to search the palace. Please forgive me, Your Grace."

"What did you say? Noble Consort Qi came not long after you received the news?"

"Yes. Most of our spies ...