"Mother, I cannot take this much further"

"Ting-Ting"

"Did you see how she gloats in front of me? She has all of Jian-ge's focus because of that bastard child she's carrying"

"Ting_"

"And his Majesty, the Crown Prince, and even the Crown Princess, they're all taking her side"

"Ting-Ting, my dear, the Empress_"

"The Empress' favor means nothing if she cannot help me get Jian-ge!"

"Ting-Ting, as long as the Empress find her unworthy, she'll never be able to step foot in the inner palace as Wu Xi Princess"

"Does that matter if she steps foot in here or not? Jian-ge wants her anyways!"

"Ting-Ting... my daughter_"

"Jian-ge even doubts my integrity! He completely disregard my feelings when he tested for poison! If that is the case, I might as well put poison in her food to get rid of that spawn_"

"Ting-Ting, the palace walls have ears. Watch your words"

"Mother, I will not stand and watch her win over everyone. I know once that child is born, she will be untouchable. I will be force out of the country! Force to marry!"

"We must be careful. We cannot act so impulsively, daughter."

"Mother_"

"You saw what Prince Jian did today. He took precaution toward everything she eats, drinks, and touch. If we hastily use poison, it would be discovered. Ting-Ting, no matter what, you cannot lose her Majesty favor toward you"

"Mother, please... I cannot bear this much longer. I want her gone. I want her bastard child gone"

"You will have your wish. For now, we must act carefully... There are many ways to get rid of that woman and her child without ever being detected. You must remain calm, Ting-Ting. In time, you will get everything you desire"

"All I want is Jian-ge"

"And you will have him"