Consort Wen's expression changed, and she coldly replied, "Yes."
Consort Tong was twelve years old. Although she had not yet reached the age of marriage, she held herself up with the air of a consort, appearing mature and composed. She smiled and said, "Reporting to Consort Yu, I am doing well in Chengqian Palace."
"Thank you for your concern, Sister Lao Yufei!"
Xu Lejin responded softly, then shifted her gaze from Consort Tong to the youngest, Consort He.
Consort He was young, innocent, and lively, with the mind of a child. At this moment, with the prompting of the nanny beside her, she pouted and said, "Sister Consort Yu, I am doing very well in Changchun Palace."
"Changchun Palace has many delicious snacks, just like those in Consort Yu's palace."
The child's innocent words caused Xu Lejin and the others to cover their mouths with their handkerchiefs and giggle.
Next were Consort Wan and Consort Ning.
Consort Wan and Consort Ning's replies were perfectly proper and flawless, and of course, Xu Lejin would not deliberately find fault with them.
After all, Consort Wan and Consort Ning were from Mongolia, and the Empress Dowager was their backer.
The concubines took their leave one after another and left Yikun Palace.
Xu Lejin spoke softly, turning to Qin Huai and Ru Hua beside her, "What do you think of the newly arrived concubines?"
"Your Majesty, Consort Wen is Empress Xiaozhao's younger sister. She entered the palace as a consort, on equal footing with you, and is somewhat arrogant. Consort He, on the other hand, is still young and innocent."
"Consort Tong? Although Consort Tong is not yet of marriageable age, she is mature and thoughtful, and her mind is not simple."
"Consort Wan and Consort Ning seem a bit dull and timid, not at all like women from the Mongolian grasslands. However, I suspect that perhaps Consort Wan and Consort Ning are doing this on purpose, who knows?"
Xu Lejin pursed her lips and nodded.
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