It was the night of the fifteenth. Earlier in the afternoon, the Imperial Garden had already become lively.
Although the Emperor would definitely spend the evening with the Empress tonight, that didn't stop the concubines from making their presence known to him.
In the Harem, from the Sixth Rank upwards, there were quite a few "warblers and swallows."
Even Consort Ning and Consort Hui Pin, who usually kept a low profile, changed from their usual dignified attire.
They switched to fresh and stunning autumn garments.
Xia Ruqing hadn't left her room yet. She was still getting dressed, with Zi Yue picking out earrings for her.
Honored Lady Xi and Honored Lady Lan had already arrived.
"Why have you come?" Xia Ruqing asked.
Honored Lady Lan said, "Consort Yun has gone to Xifu Palace, and it's boring for just the two of us to stay there."
