Taiji Hall.
The Emperor, having excused himself to change attire, went to the side hall and immediately summoned someone to report on the affairs of the harem. After finally finding a moment amidst his busy schedule, he wondered how his Little Concubine was doing, as it had been quite a while.
The one summoned reported in full about the Little Concubine's overwhelming victory at the pitch-pot competition in the Imperial Garden.
The Emperor couldn't help but laugh, thinking that his Little Concubine was indeed a clever sprite. She was no good with serious matters, but in this game, she was like a crafty dealer in a gambit, having learnt some cunning tricks from somewhere. She was so skilled that she left her opponents in utter defeat.
