「Xifu Palace」
Noble Concubine Shih had lately been riding high.
She became pregnant before the Empress, a fact that truly allowed her to hold her head high. After so many years of suppression, she had finally risen to the top. If she gave birth to the Crown Prince, the Empress would no longer be able to put on airs in front of her. Who knew what the future would hold?
When she woke from her afternoon nap, Shen Hour had nearly passed.
From inside the Shark Gauze Canopy, a creamy arm lazily stretched out.
"Ying Yue..."
Hearing the movement, Ying Yue hurried over to attend to her.
"Your Highness, you're awake."
Noble Concubine Shih slowly rose and, with the help of palace attendants, dressed and freshened up.
Once she was properly adorned, she examined herself in the mirror. Satisfied with her reflection from every angle, she turned and asked, "Where is the Emperor?"
