The two started arguing, jolting Xia Ruqing more fully awake.
She glanced over and then, as usual, lowered her head.
Hmm, recently... the Empress and the Noble Consort have been bickering quite a bit!
The Harem seemed tranquil on the surface, but underneath, there were surging undercurrents!
As for the person behind all this...
Xia Ruqing glanced at Honored Lady Xi next to her, who was pretending to be scared with an innocent look on her face, and sneered inwardly.
This person behind the scenes must be reaping the biggest harvest!
Upon leaving Jiaofang Hall, Xia Ruqing headed to the Imperial Garden nearby.
The plum blossoms were soon to bloom, and since it wasn't far, she planned to go and have a look.
However, she hadn't walked far when she was caught up by Honored Lady Xi and Honored Lady Lan.
"Elder Sister Xia, where are you going?"
When Xia Ruqing turned and saw it was them, she smiled. "Oh, it's you two!"
