Master Buku knew the principle that when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.
Now that the Emperor is not in the palace, the harem is managed by Consort Shu of Yikun Palace, so they will definitely have to rely entirely on Consort Shu for decisions.
Since Consort Shu said to lower the difficulty, they would definitely not say a word.
Even a quarter of an hour's delay would be disrespectful to Consort Shu, and they dared not take such a risk.
"Your Majesty, news has arrived from outside the palace that the Emperor and his entourage have already set up camp beyond the Great Wall."
Preliminary estimates suggest that the return to the palace will likely be delayed until mid-to-late August.
Xia He carefully handed the letter in her hand to her master, who was lying on the couch.
To say she was being cautious was merely an unconscious reaction from Xia He.
Just as she knew that her master would not be angry because the emperor was late, Xia He would still unconsciously minimize her presence based on her years of experience surviving in the harem.
There's nothing that can be done about it, and Xia He doesn't intend to change this habit.
It's always better to be cautious than too relaxed. Those who serve in the palace are always at the bottom of the social hierarchy, and they have no protection other than relying on themselves.
To avoid getting carried away and ruining herself in the future, Xia He prefers to keep these minor flaws, as they don't affect her daily life and she can adapt to and persevere with them.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuwei reached out and took the envelope from Xia He's hand.
After opening the letter and taking it out, Chen Yuwei quickly read through its contents.
The letter was delivered by someone close to the emperor, with the emperor's authorization and Wu Shulai's flattery. In any case, Chen Yuwei's body relaxed.
"Don't be nervous, this is a good thing. The more the emperor doesn't come back, the more free we are in the palace."
There might be another chance, but who knows when.
Xiahe, let's get back to our own business.
Chen Yuwei waved her hand dismissively, letting Xia He leave, and then stroked her chin.
The letter not only mentioned the date of the Emperor's return, but also discussed his past relationships with the concubines.
They certainly wouldn't be assigned the task of entertaining Mongolian relatives; that was the responsibility of Empress Fucha Jinyi.
Occasionally, Consort Gui and Consort Xian would help, but such opportunities were few and far between. Fucha Jin Yi was not in the state she was in after giving birth to her youngest son, Yong Cong. She was full of energy and would not give Consort Xian and the others the chance to show their faces.
In addition, Jin Xiangling emerged as a dark horse, winning first place in a horse race organized by the emperor. She caught the eye of Hongli and became a newly appointed Noble Lady Jia.
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