Jiang Xian was puzzled. "The imperial selection is about to begin. Why are they visiting our home?"
"They want to see your portrait," Ms. Zhang said, taking a sip of tea. "You are the Emperor's most treasured, favored concubine. They believe your appearance is the exact type the Emperor prefers. They also assume that after giving birth to the Eldest Prince, your looks must have faded. So, they want to choose a girl from their own clans who resembles you—but is younger and more beautiful—to enter the palace and compete with you for his affection."
When Ms. Zhang finished speaking, the palace maids of Bihua Palace who were attending to them exchanged incredulous looks.
