She struggled to contain the jealousy in her heart, forcing a smile back on her face, yet that smile was slightly twisted.
She said, "So Sister Lian is with child, what joyful news, this Consort..."
As she spoke, she glanced upward only to see His Majesty looking at her displeased.
She suddenly couldn't continue speaking, feeling a warmth around her eyes, and a sense of grievance welled up in her heart. She just wanted to congratulate Beauty Lian, that's all. Why was His Majesty looking at her like that...
The Emperor disliked that the Noble Consort's words had ruined his mood to admire the Little Concubine, and he looked at the Noble Consort who had spoken, his gaze cold.
Noble Consort Xue's words seemed to cover all bases, but there wasn't a hint of sincerity, utterly fake.