She said it with a smile, seemingly as a joke, but everyone looked at Youqing with a hint of jealousy.
There are many women in the harem, but only one emperor. Some are favored while others are neglected. It was fine before, but now His Majesty's favoritism comes in waves.
Once you catch someone, spoil them rotten for a while.
Youqing was being favored at the time, so it was no surprise that she ran into this.
Consort Rong spoke up: "What are you saying, Imperial Noble Consort? You were personally appointed Imperial Noble Consort by His Majesty. How could His Majesty blame you for such a trivial matter? Besides, His Majesty stays at Jiangxue Pavilion every night. Even Consort Shu can withstand such favor. So her health must not be that weak. What do you say, Consort Shu?"
Look at what she's saying. She's not that weak, but the imperial physician says she is. Doesn't that mean she's lying?
The fact that the Emperor stayed overnight at Jiangxue Pavilion every night further fueled the hatred surrounding him.
It's said that the women in the imperial harem speak as sharply as knives, and that's absolutely true.
Youqing was there and felt it most deeply.
"This concubine is overwhelmed with gratitude. It is my great fortune to receive His Majesty's favor. I am also deeply grateful for the Imperial Noble Consort's kindness in riding in my carriage."
As for whether she is weak or not, she knows for sure. With the imperial physician's endorsement, no one can find fault with her, since that imperial physician was summoned by Emperor Kangxi.
Consort Tong glanced at her and said, "It was just a joke, Consort Shu, you don't need to take it seriously."
Youqing smiled but didn't say anything.
Consort Yi said, "This is probably the first time Consort Shu has attended such a gathering, so she may be a little reserved. Consort Ding was much favored by His Majesty before Consort Shu, so she probably has something to say to Consort Shu. Consort Ding, do you agree?"
Youqing glanced at Consort Ding, whose face paled slightly: "What are you saying, Consort Yi? I am but a willow branch, how can I compare to Sister Shu?"
Clearly, Consort Ding did not want to be associated with Youqing.
Both of them were "favored concubines" at different times. Unless Consort Shu was stupid, she would not associate with Consort Ding.
Ding Guiren naturally didn't want to get herself involved in this vortex.
Youqing said, "What are you saying, Consort Ding? It is the younger sister who is inferior to the older sister."
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