Noble Concubine Shih waited all night, but the Emperor ultimately did not come.
Only when dawn was about to break did Li Shengan arrive, entrusted with some matters. He then left quickly.
The disappointment and sadness of Noble Concubine Shih were self-evident.
The other women in the Harem also secretly took pleasure in her misfortune.
"And to think she felt so smug; now it seems she's nothing special after all!"
"Nobody is favored. Let's see what airs she can put on in the future!"
"Exactly..."
The Concubines quietly mocked the Noble Consort.
Then, their feelings towards Xia Ruqing turned to envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Afterward, there was no more commotion.
After all, whether the Emperor left the palace or not had absolutely nothing to do with them.
Xia Ruqing showed no reaction either.
He had already visited the night before. Her residence was guarded like an iron fortress, and she had everything she needed.
