Immediately following, Wei Ruo said, "I have acted with integrity and have maintained a clear conscience in my dealings with King Jing. Any disputes or grievances between us are known to King Rui, so whatever you say, it will not cause me any harm."
With her intentions exposed, Empress Hui flew into a rage and retorted, "Wei Qingruo! You deserve death! You and Chu Yi both deserve death! Why do you enjoy his favor? Why do you get to enjoy these luxuries? My son is the superior one! He is the heaven-sent heir, the one most suited to become the Emperor! When he was born, I dreamt that he was the true dragon, the son of heaven! You are the real rebels!"
As if insane, Empress Hui suddenly lunged at Wei Ruo, but was quickly restrained by the guard standing nearby.
Then, Wei Ruo nodded slightly, signaling the Imperial Army to escort her away.
A woman who was still one of the highest-ranking in the harem this morning was now being dragged away like a madwoman.