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 contrast between Sima Xun and his son was so magical to Fourth Master.


Because of Li Guangdi's description, that Sima Xun was unruly and had a hot temper and such.


But upon meeting him in person, Fourth Master found it somewhat unacceptable.


Not that he was not good, but that he was too good.


In the prime of his life, Sima Xun wore a blue cloth outfit. Clean and tidy. He had a pale face with a beard, yet it was well-groomed. His shiny braid made him look energetic and efficient.


More than that, he had an air of erudition. At first glance, the man was clearly a scholar-general. It was hard to see how he could have such a fiery temper.


Kneeling on the ground of Qianqing Palace, he didn't seem overly nervous, "This commoner Sima Xun, greets His Majesty! May His Majesty the Emperor live eternally, live eternally, live for ten thousand years!"


"This commoner Sima Ji greets His Majesty, may His Majesty the Emperor live eternally, live eternally, live for ten thousand years!"


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