Everyone quickly stood up and agreed.
But as Song sat down, she suddenly took out her handkerchief and wiped away tears: "Speaking of which, it's been almost a year since Sister Xie passed away."
Liu looked up, seeing his completely bewildered expression: "Thank you—"
The Fujin frowned and reprimanded Song Shi: "Song Shi, why are you bringing up Xie Shi out of the blue? It's just that she's unlucky."
Turning to Liu, the Fujin simply said, "Xie entered the manor earlier than you. She was a beautiful girl, but unfortunately, she was not blessed with good fortune. She died from postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth to the Third Prince."
Upon hearing this, Liu covered her mouth in shock: "Is that so?"
Niohuru didn't say anything, but just turned her head to glance at Xu, who was still standing.
Madam Song put away the handkerchief: "Yes, it's also because she was born unlucky."
She repeated the words of the Fujin, but the meaning was unclear.
The Fujin, sitting at the head of the table, glanced at Song and said, "But in the end, it was Xie who made the mistake first. Alright, since the Fourth Prince doesn't like mentioning Xie, you should all be careful with your words from now on."
Liu and Niohuru quickly got up and agreed.
Only then did a smile appear on the Fujin's face.
"Alright. Today is the day you enter the manor. Although the Fourth Master is not here, I have still arranged a table at Taiqing Courtyard. Please have dinner there, sisters."
Everyone stood up at the same time.
The princess sat upright, watching everyone bow, a smile always playing on her lips.
It's good to have new people joining; it'll make things lively again.
No matter how many new women come in, her position as the primary consort will always remain unshakable.
This is the source of the Princess Consort's confidence in maintaining her position.
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