How Could She Have Been Wrong?

After Consort Shu’s remarks, Consort Duan couldn’t just sit idly without presenting something. Reluctantly, she took off the sapphire cloud-patterned bracelet from her wrist and handed it to the Empress, saying, “This pair of bracelets was bestowed upon me by the Emperor last year. I truly adore them, but considering the recent calamities in Jian’an, I have decided to donate them.”

Even though Consort Duan wanted to show off the Emperor’s favor towards her through this donation, both the Empress and Consort Shu merely smiled, showing no signs of discontent. Witnessing the Empress and the two consorts making their donations, the others couldn’t remain idle either.

Madam Zheng was the first to rise.

She took off the golden hairpin from her head and handed it to a nearby palace maid.

She respectfully said to the Empress, “This is a small token from me, hoping for a prosperous future in the Da Feng Dynasty and a swift recovery for the people of Jian’an.”