Changchun Palace.
This is the residence of Consort Li.
Although the Empress holds sole power in the imperial harem, the influence of Consort Li is not to be underestimated.
She is the concubine whose status is second only to the Empress.
Eunuch Fu walked in, followed by a little eunuch carrying a tray.
The tray was covered with red silk, beneath which was the Phoenix Seal that the Empress had just relinquished.
Consort Li was eating swallow's nest, listening to the palace attendants gossip about Princess Shouning being thrashed thirty times by the Emperor.
Though the reason for the beating was still unclear, the outcome was certainly appetizing.
The usually mundane swallow's nest tasted exceptionally delicious today.
The little eunuch ran in and said, "Your Ladyship, Eunuch Fu is here."
Consort Li was briefly taken aback, hurriedly putting down the swallow's nest.
Eunuch Fu came in.
Consort Li smiled and said, "What brings Eunuch Fu here?"
