Consort Zheng Pin dared not curry favor with the Empress, and Noble Concubine Shih looked down on her. Her situation was rather awkward. Though her rank was high, her days were difficult. Therefore, she felt somewhat displeased when looking at Xia Ruqing.
None of us have any backing, so why does she get to live so well...
"In this palace, flowers do not bloom for a hundred days. My Lady, it's best not to dwell on it!" Hong Yun advised, then went to arrange the meal.
"It's cold at night. My Lady, you should have your meal early and also rest early!"
At these words, Consort Zheng Pin's expression soured further. Xifu Palace had already started using charcoal fires... Yet there wasn't even a hint of them in her own chambers.
Hong Yun quickly said, "This servant will urge them again tomorrow. My Lady, please have your meal first..." No matter how desolate her mistress felt, as a servant, it wasn't easy to offer consolation. Isn't that just how things are in the palace?!
