In Shoukang Palace today, the Fourteenth Fujin also arrived.
Additionally, the Ninth Princess and her daughter were present.
After Ye Zao arrived with the group, she first paid her respects to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager, upon seeing the Noble Consort, naturally wasn't pleased. She merely uttered a brief invitation to be seated.
Ye Zao then sat to one side.
Both the Fourteenth Fujin and the Ninth Princess stood up to pay their respects.
After everyone exchanged formalities, they began speaking.
The Noble Consort didn't take the initiative to speak with the Empress Dowager, but Consort Xi said a few words.
"The Empress is now seriously ill, and there are many trifles in the imperial harem. Can the Noble Consort manage them all? Although you hold a high position, your origins after all..."
The Empress Dowager halted her words here, "But I, despite being old, can still help you somewhat."
