Wufu did not go to the palace chambers of Consort Lan and Worthy Consort, but changed her mind and invited both to the Snow Melting Pavilion within the palace.
The Snow Melting Pavilion is a Warm Pavilion, with underfloor heating, facing the Imperial Garden, offering a view of the garden's snow scene. If it weren't for the mourning period, Wufu would indeed wish to call for some wine and music to truly enjoy this snow.
Consort Lan received Wufu's invitation and felt quite displeased. Although she was not the Empress, Empress Song had been deposed, and the former emperor had not appointed another empress. Among the former emperor's concubines, she held the highest position.
A First-Class Consort going to an appointment with a Princess Consort — a great humiliation. But considering her current predicament and the other's identity and stature, Consort Lan could only grit her teeth and come.
What of being a First-Class Consort? How does that compare to someone who holds real power?
