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

"Never mind, Su Wanfu, you stay behind. Keep a close watch," ordered Fourth Master as he rose to his feet. There was still a mountain of official business he had not yet finished; he could not afford to spend the entire day here.


Su Wanfu hastily acknowledged the order.


The Empress knew in her heart that this was to guard against any mishap befalling Noble Lady Xi.


Fourth Master returned to Qianqing Palace and immediately busied himself with work.


Officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel had already been waiting; they had thought that they would not see His Majesty all morning, but to their surprise, His Majesty actually returned.


They all knew about Noble Lady Xi giving birth; it seemed that His Majesty still regarded state affairs as his primary concern!


On one end, Fourth Master was buried in work until he was dizzy and turning in circles; on the other, Noble Lady Xi had been in pain all morning.


Chapter 0499