The two were very familiar with each other. Besides blushing, Xiao Yunxi showed no resistance to Chen Mo's intimate gesture.
"I plan to dismiss some palace maids to cut down on expenses." Xiao Yunxi said while stroking Chen Mo's face.
"Why did you suddenly decide to dismiss the palace maids?" Chen Mo set down the towel and kissed Yunxi's jade-like back.
"Tickles…" Xiao Yunxi's delicate body squirmed a bit as she said, "The National Treasury is tight, every department has reduced their expenses, and the harem is no exception. The concubines have to tighten their belts to get by…"
Xiao Yunxi spoke slowly.
Chen Mo learned that Zhao Ji's consorts were all being kept in the harem, each with two or three palace maids and eunuchs serving them.
Now that Zhao Ji has died, these consorts no longer need to be served, they're essentially just eating for free.
