"Please rise, Consort Xiu, there's no need for such formalities!"
Xu Lejin looked at Consort Xiu and thought to herself that Consort Xiu was only pretty, not outstanding among the concubines in the palace, and she was over twenty-five years old.
If it weren't for this chance encounter today, she wouldn't even remember it.
Back then, Consort Xiu and Consort Xiuqin were granted the title of Consort by the Emperor at the Emperor's request before Consort Tongjia's death.
Consort Xiuqin died young, and Consort Xiu has been as quiet as a ghost in the past few years.
With a gentle smile, Xu Lejin spoke softly, "The weather is hot. Would Consort Xiu have the pleasure of coming to my Yikun Palace for a short chat?"
Xiu Changzai looked delighted, yet timid.
"Your Majesty's invitation is so kind, it would be disrespectful for this humble servant to refuse. So I will trouble Your Majesty."
Fifteen minutes later
Xu Lejin stared intently at Consort Xiu and said in a deep voice, "Consort Xiu, what do you mean? Is Consort Yi planning to use the imperial fetus in her womb to cause trouble and scheme against me?"
"Your Majesty, the information I received is indeed as described."
Xiu Changzai lowered her voice and bowed her head.
With her brows furrowed, Xu Lejin pondered for a moment, then smiled sweetly.
"Thank you for informing me, Consort Xiu. Whether it is true or false, I am grateful to Consort Xiu."
"Don't worry, Consort Xiu, I will put in a good word for you before the Emperor."
Xiu Changzai paused, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.
Seeing this, Xu Lejin said softly, "The concubines in the palace, whether they are consorts, concubines, or ladies-in-waiting, all seek the emperor's favor and nothing more than to have a son or daughter."
"I am aware that Consort Xiu has been quiet all these years."
"The Emperor prefers quiet and elegant women."
After a moment of contemplation, Xiu Changzai respectfully replied, "Yes."
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