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

By chance, the Empress Dowager loved to eat meat, and in this respect, she could also be considered a foodie.


Thus, the spiced lamb chops that Ye Zao had craved for months were finally savored.


The Grand Empress Dowager was also amazed; she almost felt as if she had been eating lamb incorrectly for so many years...


Ye Zao successfully led the old lady down a path of no return with lamb and chili peppers...


Latterly, the old lady frequently had the urge to eat lamb despite the risk of inflammation… but that is a story for another time.


Anyhow, when Fourth Master came to pay respects, Ye Zao and the old lady had already eaten their fill...


Fourth Master only needed to smell the lingering aroma of lamb in the hall and catch Ye Zao's evasive eyes to know what had happened.


Fourth Master couldn't help but feel helpless; the Grand Empress Dowager had never experienced childbirth and, of course, didn't know how a woman should take care of herself.


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