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

Fifth Master lowered his head and waited for her to leave before sitting down, "Grandmother, how come Noble Lady Ming is here?" Fifth Master asked softly.


"She lives nearby, so she came over. You haven't visited me for quite some days," the Grand Empress Dowager looked at Fifth Master, missing him dearly.


This child had been brought to her when he was only a few months old, and had grown up in her presence.


Fifth Master smiled accomodatingly as he recounted the situation.


The Grand Empress Dowager just murmured to herself, reluctant to let him go, yet she didn't stop him.


Meanwhile, Ye Zao had just left Cining Palace and was on her way back when Su Wanfu from Qianqing Palace approached, "This servant greets Noble Lady Ming. His Majesty has summoned you."


"Oh? Then I'll go over. No need to return," Ye Zao responded with a smile.


Su Wanfu stepped forward with a smile, supporting Ye Zao, "Noble Lady, please take your time."


Chapter 490