Empress Zheng, in her investigation of Shen Yue, did not expect Shen Yue's counter-investigation skills to be exceptionally remarkable.
When the words "How did you come to know this" slipped out, Empress Zheng's complexion changed several times, clearly regretting her slip of tongue.
Saiyue exclaimed in surprise, "Empress, I have a blood sister? How come I did not know?"
The few young girls and palace maids by the side looked equally astonished, obviously clueless about this matter as well.
Empress Zheng slowly took her seat, contemplating before she said: "Indeed, Saiyue has a... younger sister... It was because of that female infant's birth complications that Talented Lady Lü passed away. This matter is truly sorrowful, and I have never mentioned it to anyone else."
