"Of course I don't blame you."
As far as Princess Consort Zhang knew, this was Noble Consort Rong holding her tongue.
She had barely sat down when Consort Jiang's arrival was announced.
The imperial edict had been issued, so people could start using her new title, but the ceremony itself hadn't taken place. No one knew if the Emperor planned to grant her a unique honorific name.
With the Empress and three high-ranking concubines all gathered, Princess Consort Zhang had a sudden idea. "We have just enough people for mahjong."
"I'm afraid I'll have to be the party pooper, then. I don't know how to play mahjong," Jiang Xian said, pausing for a moment. "However, I'm a quick study if you'll teach me the rules. You'll just have to go easy on me."
"Don't look so surprised. She's hopeless when it comes to any kind of entertainment."
Noble Consort Rong scoffed.
Princess Consort Zhang gave her a sympathetic glance.
