Yiran Palace.
The vast palace exuded coolness, completely detached from the oppressive heat outside.
A young girl clad in luxurious court attire stood gracefully inside the hall, tending to a potted flower.
"Chunxiu, why is this flower dying?" the girl asked in a charming voice.
"I don't know either..." the attending palace maid shook her head. "Shall I take it to the Prince for a look?"
The girl thought for a while, then showed a hint of disdain in her eyes. "No, just replace it with a new one."
Chunxiu replied, "Yes."
"Why hasn't that little fool come to see me today?"
"Your Ladyship, be careful of eavesdroppers," Chunxiu reminded her. "His Majesty went to Calm Palace today."
"..." Noble Consort Xuan pouted. "His Majesty hadn't gone there for days; why did he go today?"
Before Chunxiu could answer, someone suddenly entered from outside.
"Your Ladyship, someone from His Majesty's side came to take back all the ice chests from Calm Palace."
