The Beloved Imperial Consort

Chapter 28

Last night, beside Mu Xi Yao who could fall deeply asleep, all the other women in the inner yard had their eyes opened till the dawn. During the daytime, they have heard his Highness's shocking actions. Sometime later, his Highness has entered Danruo courtyard and since then has not come out. He didn't even go to see lady Tang who was also shufei.

What was even more stunning was that his Highness had actually rested in Mu shufei's place for the whole night. It was rumored that yesterday evening the noise there lasted till the fourth geng and they had called twice for water till things have calmed down. When the women heard of it, their complexions turned ugly.

Before, everyone was the same as his Highness was cold toward them all. As a result, they were able to live in peace. At least it proved that his sixth Highness wasn't much interested in women charms. That lady Mu has just entered the estate, however, she has already given everyone a slap on the face. Who said it was his sixth Highness who was not being interested? Clearly, it was these women who weren't capable enough and couldn't entice a man. This way, wasn't everyone just being offended?

Lady Kong was so infuriated she threw down a teacup. Previously she was still contemplating that if there was someone favored, she would be able to make a comparison. However, the problem was that the current favored one had her starting point set too high. There was no way for lady Kong to compare to her. Though she had well-behavedly waited in the inner yard for two years, till now she hadn't even seen her son's shadow. And that lady Mu? His Highness has not even given her the contraceptive soup! Evidently, his Highness wanted to provide her with a son so that she would have a backing in the estate. Lady Kong's frustration grew. Since there was now someone to his Highness's liking in the inner yard, when will it be her stead to serve his Highness?

Lady Wu, on the other hand, was truly well-behaved as she didn't even have the courage to vie for the favor. She couldn't help but feel sad, wanting to shed tears. Lady Wu revered Zhong Zheng Lin wholeheartedly, but since she cared about him too much and was also self-conscious she became increasingly compliant which just resulted in Zhong Zheng Lin disliking her. Nowadays, she was even more terrified. She was afraid that his Highness would never again visit her courtyard, that even seeing him would become an extravagance.

Lady Zhang continued to keep her cool since till now she still hasn't served his Highness yet. Although unwilling, she wasn't that anxious to strive for a favor at the moment. His Highness must still be seeking novelty with that lady Mu. As days go, she will have her chance.

As for lady Qi who was put under the house arrest. She had absolutely no knowledge about this matter. She was still recuperating in her courtyard, quietly reflecting on her carelessness. She was thinking about how to nurse her body back to health, how to reverse his Highness's impression of her, how to.......... make a comeback.

The only steady one was the generous Tang shufei. Yesterday, she was provoked just enough. In the evening she started to revise the train of her thoughts. She thought that instead of fighting with that jinx, Mu shi, she should concentrate on making herself more dignified and virtuous, become a begonia flower in his Highness's inner yard. A personage like his Highness must certainly value more future prospects. In that case, she shall properly act as the most thoughtful woman so that his Highness would think highly of her. Later on, as she gave birth to a son, her position would naturally turn steady so that nobody would be able to move it.

Inside the bedchamber of Danruo courtyard, Zhong Zheng Lin woke up and took a look at the time. He quietly got up and put on a coat. Afterward, he went out and ordered Mo Lan and Hui Lan to go inside and attend to Mu Xi Yao with grooming.

"Your Highness." When Mu Xi Yao arrived to the main hall, she just happened to see Zhong Zheng Lin browsing a book.

"Uhm. The rabbits are already in the pet house. Do you want to go and have a look?" Seeing Mu Xi Yao coming, Zhong Zheng Lin put down the book. He then took her hand and seated her down. Subsequently, he passed her a cup of lukewarm water.