Her mood soured at the thought that she, too, was just one of those little soldiers.
Having received the Emperor's express permission, Consort Shu's eyes swept over Consort Zhuang. She then took a few steps forward to look at Beauty Zhen. "It's so hot out, and you've been kneeling for a long time. Consort Zhuang has surely had her satisfaction. You may rise and answer." Turning to Consort Zhuang, she added, "Consort Zhuang, you don't have any objections, do you?"
Consort Zhuang met Consort Shu's provocative gaze and sneered internally, but she said aloud, "Consort Shu is truly kindhearted. How could I dare have any objections?"
'Playing the saint by stepping on my face. Isn't she afraid of a long fall from a high place?'
