Snowy Retrospect

The 'tragic' truth tells us that time-traveling is a technical skill, and clearly, Ye Zao was mediocre at it. Being duped by her own penny-pinching uncle into becoming a lowly concubine in someone else's house was bad enough, but why did it have to be in Fourth Master's residence?
Being just a mere Concubine, how was she to get by? The starting point was too low, the background too poor, the bargaining chips too few! The big BOSS had too much HP, and every mini BOSS was lethal! After much deliberation, playing the virtuous act would get her killed, because there was Lady Ulaanala ahead of her. Playing the shrew would also lead to death, for there was Li Consort Fujin behind her. Bearing sons wasn't permitted, yet not bearing them left her with no support—what a conundrum of a life! Having finally maneuvered her way from the residence into the palace, she still had The Empress Dowager on top, who disliked her for not looking dignified enough!
Fortunately, Fourth Master didn't mind, and he secretly quite fancied her undignified looks! Ye Zao's goal was to live a good life, clothed in silk and jewels, exalted and lofty.

The Favorite Mate of Prince

The Crown Prince returned to the palace and steadfastly refused to discuss state affairs.


He never inquired about what Prince Zhi was doing.


Even when ministers such as Suo Etu sought an audience, the Crown Prince would not consent to see them.


However, as time passed, even Kangxi of Mongolia began to feel somewhat remorseful towards the Crown Prince, and thus issued a new imperial edict, instructing the Crown Prince to manage state affairs with Prince Zhi assisting from the side, and both Third Master and Fourth Master lending their help as well.


The Crown Prince received the edict calmly, showing no other emotion.


Prince Zhi smiled, "It should be like this."


"Eldest brother, do you truly believe it should be like this? Eldest brother..." the Crown Prince called out, but upon seeing the servants around, he said no more.


Shaking his head, he smiled, "I'm tired today, I will return first. Eldest brother, you go ahead with your duties."


Chapter 098: Doubts