Lord Tang swore, his intention was truly just to inquire if Prince Consort Sun was staying in the capital, and if he stayed, whether he would enter the Imperial Academy. He had no intention to investigate anything else.
However, once it started, it became unstoppable. Aside from some things that couldn't be said, or ambiguous, unreliable news, Manbao told Lord Tang everything else.
Lord Tang swore he didn't want to listen, but his wife was very interested, so he listened along.
Manbao said, "The tent set up by the Empress Dowager outside the Guardian of the Nation Temple is still there. It's said it will remain until the second day of the second lunar month because she had another nightmare a few days ago."
Lord Tang perked up his ears.
Manbao said, "I think the Empress Dowager is dreaming because of her thoughts during the day."
