Changchun Palace.
Consort Li was admiring the new fabrics delivered by the Household Affairs Office.
The Emperor's grand wedding was approaching, and the Central Palace was set to welcome a new Empress.
The ranks of the concubines in the harem were also elevated; the Empress was honored as the Supreme Empress, while Consort Li became the Supreme Imperial Concubine.
These fabrics were sent to be tailored into palace attire for her new position as Supreme Imperial Concubine.
"So old-fashioned." Consort Li remarked dismissively, "The fabrics from Yanyu Pavilion are much more pleasing to the eye, pity you can't buy them even with money."
Wang Dequan, holding his horsetail whisk, hurried inside, respectfully bowed, and softly reported, "Your Highness, the Miaojiang Princess and Meng Xiaojiu request an audience."
Consort Li's languidly shut eyes immediately flew open.
Wang Dequan, privy to Consort Li's true origins, whispered, "Should I summon them, Your Highness?"