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

Ye Zao had found a way to deal with the Empress Dowager.


After she finally ended her monthly period, feeling refreshed and with the snow outside having stopped, she saw Fu Xin, a eunuch from the Shoukang Palace, had come.


Upon seeing him, Ye Zao knew that it couldn't be good news.


"Servant pays respect to Consort Ming, Lady, may you be auspicious." Truly, Fu Xin's greeting was... insincere.


"Rise. Does the Empress Dowager have matters to attend to?" Ye Zao inquired.


"Responding to Consort Ming, the Empress Dowager is in the Qinan Hall of the Imperial Garden and invites you over," Fu Xin laughed. "The Empress Dowager hasn't seen you for days."


"If the Empress Dowager summons, then I will go at once." Ye Zao smiled, and without saying anything about changing her clothes, since her attire was already proper, simply changed her shoes, donned a cloak, and was ready to leave.


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