Zhang Miaoyu huffed indignantly, "Of course."
Two years ago, before Shen Wei had returned to the palace, Consort Shu had been the emperor's sole favorite in the rear palace. A new concubine entered the palace then, granted the title of Concubine Rong, and was assigned to live in the side hall of Zhang Miaoyu's residence. Concubine Rong was lively and fond of good food, getting along quite harmoniously with Zhang Miaoyu.
Later, Concubine Rong became pregnant, but her body suffered greatly during the pregnancy—her hair fell out in clumps. Strangely, Zhang Miaoyu, who lived with her, also began losing hair inexplicably, her appetite dwindled, and her spirits waned.
In less than three months, the child was mysteriously lost, and Concubine Rong, weakened by the miscarriage, soon passed away.
