There weren't many people in Changchun Palace to begin with. Consort Lin lived in the back hall, but she was sickly and the two women didn't want to get close to her, feeling it was bad luck.
Even though Chen Changzai disliked Xia Yingying somewhat, they had lived together for a long time, so he had someone to talk to.
"You're talking nonsense again. You know that's not what I meant. Sit down and let's talk."
Xia's expression softened a bit, and after sitting down, she apologized: "My sister's tone was inappropriate just now, please don't take offense, sister."
Chen Changzai smiled and said, "I wouldn't blame you. It's just that there are too many people and too many eyes in Changchun Palace now, so you should be careful."
Xia Ying's face darkened: "Yes, Changchun Palace is much more crowded today. I've never seen such a lively scene in Changchun Palace before."
Chen Changzai's smile faded, he put down his needlework, and said in a deep voice, "What exactly does my sister want to say?"
"What I'm trying to say, doesn't my older sister already know? Why make my younger sister say it again?"
Consort Chen naturally knew what she meant. She was envious of Consort Shu's favor, but what right did she have to compete with it?
She was determined to conceive soon, but if she failed, she would offend the Empress and face a difficult life. She dared not gamble.
“I’m timid. After Consort Shu entered the palace, my allowance was fully restored, and my life is much better than before. I don’t want to cause any more trouble.”
Consort Chen had considered using Consort Shu's favor to regain it, but she feared that this hard-won period would be lost.
Xia's face darkened upon hearing this.
"Sister, are you really content with this for the rest of your life?"
Chen Chang said resignedly, "This is fate!"
Finally, Consort Xia tossed her handkerchief and left. Consort Chen did not show any displeasure. The head maid beside her looked at Consort Xia's appearance and couldn't help but mutter, "Your Highness, look at Consort Xia's behavior. Your rank is higher than hers. How dare she give you attitude? You are just too kind."
Chen Changzai smiled and said, "That's just her personality, don't you know it? Let's not talk about her. I plan to make a dress for Consort Shu myself as a way of thanking her for the benefits she has brought us."
Upon hearing this, the palace maid flattered, "Your Highness's needlework is outstanding; I'm sure Consort Shu will see your efforts."
Let's hope so!
After returning home, Xia felt a burning sensation in her chest and a tightness in her heart. Looking at the shabby furnishings in the room, she couldn't help but lash out at the maid beside her: "You ungrateful thing! Can't you see that I'm thirsty? Why don't you bring me some water? Do you want me to die of thirst?"
"Please calm down, my lord. Please calm down, my lord."
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