Although the birth was by a concubine, it was still a joyful event of adding a new member to the family. All the servants at Moyun Inn received rewards, and this was initiated by Song Zhiqing himself.
Plum Garden.
Madam Lu sat on the Arhat bed, gazing at the plum trees outside that had sprouted new branches and leaves, her expression melancholic.
"Madam, here is the lotus seed tea." Mama Zhou handed her a cup of hot tea.
Madam Lu took it, sipped, and lightly furrowed her brows: "It's a bit bitter."
Mama Zhou was surprised and said: "How could it be? I instructed that the lotus seed cores be removed, and a bit of rock sugar was added during brewing. Should I change it for you?"
"No need, nothing is as bitter as the heart." Madam Lu held the tea and sipped again.
Mama Zhou sighed with some helplessness: "Are you thinking of Concubine Shen again?"
