Side Hall.
Consort Li smiled gently as she engaged in small talk with the noblewomen. In truth, compared to the many concubines in the palace, she was not particularly favored, though her beauty was unparalleled. Her nature was extremely gentle and gracious, which endeared her to the Empress Dowager. Thus, she was chosen to accompany the Empress Dowager on this trip to the palace.
The third princess was born under her name.
Consort Li was actually quite satisfied with having only given birth to a princess. Having a prince would easily lead to disputes. She preferred to stay wise and protect herself in the treacherous palace, so when the princess was born, she truly breathed a sigh of relief.
Now, she felt quite content, having a princess under her name, being valued by the Empress Dowager, and having the Empress see her favorably. Her days were calm and uneventful.
"The Empress Dowager has arrived."
