As if to save face, Emperor Yuanwu cleared his throat and said, "When Qianqian wakes up, have someone come and inform her."
After he finished speaking, he casually glanced at Consort Shu.
Consort Shu remained composed, offering only a gentle curtsy: "Yes."
Emperor Yuanwu was puzzled, but he felt as if something was stuck in his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.
They left Qiluan Garden.
Emperor Yuanwu couldn't help but ask Wu Jixiang, "What exactly did Consort Shu mean just now? Was she trying to get rid of me?"
Wu Jixiang paused for a moment, then bowed and said.
"Your Majesty, how could this be? Consort Shu used to be the one who loved being close to you the most."
"Every concubine in the palace longs for Your Majesty to come over."
"In order to gain more favor, which of the concubines didn't use every trick in the book? How could they not want to get close to Your Majesty?"
Listening to Wu Jixiang's words.
Emperor Yuanwu's expression softened somewhat.
Wu Jixiang secretly wiped the fine sweat from his forehead.
That really scared him to death.
Could Consort Shu's behavior be any more obvious?!
She practically had "You'd better leave now" written all over her forehead.
"Your Majesty, Su Xinyue, the eldest daughter of Lord Su of the Censorate, entered the palace yesterday."
"The Empress has arranged for you to stay in Qingfeng Garden, which is the closest to Dianxiang Pavilion. How about we have her serve you tonight?"
Emperor Yuanwu said calmly, "Since she was allowed to enter the palace as a reward for her father, let her be granted the rank of Consort and the title of Zhen."
"Oh my, if Consort Zhen and Lord Su knew that Consort Zhen had such a high rank as soon as she entered the palace, they would be overjoyed. The Emperor really dotes on Consort Zhen!" Wu Jixiang flattered loudly.
"Then why don't you go and ask for your reward?" Emperor Yuanwu snorted.
"Yes, this servant will go and deliver the decree immediately." Wu Jixiang bowed and walked towards Qingfeng Garden.
Emperor Yuanwu took two steps, then turned and glanced at Qiluan Garden again.
-
When Mu Qianqian woke up, it was already afternoon.
She had just finished drinking milk.
A rustling sound came from the doorway.
"Consort Zhen has arrived."
Consort Zhen?
Consort Shu couldn't remember who this person was for a moment.
Was it because I'd been confined for too long, or had I developed some kind of amnesia?
When did such a person appear in the palace?
“Your Majesty, this is Su Xinyue, the daughter of Lord Su of the Censorate. She just entered the palace yesterday.” Bin’er leaned closer and whispered, “His Majesty just bestowed upon her a title and rank.”
I see.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Consort Shu. May Consort Shu be blessed!" As soon as Consort Zhen entered the palace, she gave Consort Shu a proper bow.
"We are sisters, there's no need for such formalities. Please get up." Consort Shu greeted her warmly. "I remember the last time we met, my sister was only seven years old. It's been several years since we last met, and she has become even more radiant and beautiful."
Consort Zhen smiled shyly, "Sister Consort Shu is even more stunningly beautiful; I am ashamed to admit my inferiority."
Nestled in Consort Shu's arms, Mu Qianqian lazily yawned.
[What a fine piece of commercial hype.]
[I'm getting sleepy listening to this.]
Mu Qianqian couldn't help but sneeze: "Ah... Achoo."
"What's wrong with the Seventh Princess?" Consort Zhen looked at Mu Qianqian with concern.
"She probably caught a chill from the wind last night." Consort Shu took out a handkerchief and wiped Mu Qianqian's runny nose with heartache.
"Then quickly summon the imperial physician to take a look," Consort Zhen said with concern.
Consort Zhen?
Su Xinyue?
That name sounds so familiar.
Mu Qianqian was startled.
[Holy crap! Isn't this the female lead from the original work...?]
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