The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 17 - Ordinary Days

"Also, I wonder how Mother is doing at home? And Father, Elder Brother, and Younger Brother.

Now that I hold this position, even if I were to become pregnant, I wouldn't be able to see my family. I can only hope that if Princess Rongkang visits Guifei, she can bring Mother along.

But such good fortune, how could it possibly fall upon the main branch?

"Ah, in the end, we are still dependent on others, living under their mercy."

As she was thinking this, Chunqi brought in a bowl of sweet soup.

The steaming sweet soup immediately dispelled much of Lin Wanyi's melancholy. This was a taste from the past; smelling it felt like returning to those days.

"My Lady, the things in the palace are indeed better. Even the sweet soup they make is clearer than what we had at home."

After saying this, she placed the sweet soup in front of Lin Wanyi.

Lin Wanyi took a look and indeed found it to be better. In the past, their food and clothing in the Prime Minister's residence were always being deducted.

All the good things were sent to Ronghe Hall and the West Wing. What they could get were second-rate goods, not even as good as what she had during her stay at her maternal grandfather's house.

"I wonder how Mother is doing now? She always loved this sweet soup."

Chunqi stood silently by her side, wanting to comfort her but unable to find the words. Instead, Xia'an, while serving the soup, said to her.

"My Lady, please don't worry. If Madam knew, she would be sad too."

"My Lady, can't we send a letter home? Now that you are highly regarded by His Majesty and Guifei, if you write a letter, I'm sure someone will be able to deliver it."

Chunqi thought for a long time and came up with this idea, but Lin Wanyi rejected it.

"No, it's only been a short time since I entered the palace, and if I think about sending a letter home, those who know will say I miss home, and those who don't will say I'm acting spoiled."

Chunqi's eyes widened, and she quickly waved her hands.

"My Lady, please forgive me. I didn't know it would be this serious. If I had known, I wouldn't have mentioned it."

Seeing her regretful and remorseful expression, Lin Wanyi patted her hand to comfort her.

"That's why I said you must be careful in everything. Your lively nature might offend someone without you knowing. Think before you speak and act, understand?"

"I understand, My Lady."

Her response was not as loud as in the morning, and Chunqi felt very guilty.

If her unintentional mistake harmed her young lady, even death would not be enough to atone for it. So she secretly resolved to speak less and do more, and to temper her nature before making any plans.

Seeing that Chunqi was indeed frightened, Lin Wanyi did not continue to comfort her.

Some things must be experienced and overcome by oneself to be effective.

No one is born with so many schemes and caution; it's all honed day by day.

Life in the palace passed slowly, from morning to night.

Those with skills could pass the time easily, but those without interests could only look at the corridor every day, hoping for the arrival of the sedan chair.