「In the palace.」
Xia Ruqing sent her sister-in-law away and, feeling a bit tired, went to sleep.
When she awoke, it was already evening.
She hugged the quilt and stretched lazily, then rolled over and exclaimed, "This New Year celebration is finally over! So exhausting!"
In the past, as an Honored Lady, she didn't need to accompany anyone. The Empress, the Noble Consort, and everyone else's attention would shift away from her. She would nestle in her own little corner of the world, eating and drinking at her leisure. Back then, it felt quite relaxed. But now…
As a Consort, she was bound by an array of tedious protocols, and it was exhausting. Yet upon closer reflection, she realized she hadn't actually done much!
Sigh! Wasting time indeed!
