"A whole book?!"
Little Bun was extremely astonished.
Xia Ruqing quickly glared at him, then nodded her assent.
The Empress Dowager, seeing her compliance, gradually let her anger dissipate.
Finally, she waved her hand dismissively.
"I am tired too. You all may leave!"
"As you wish!"
Everyone respectfully withdrew.
…
Outside the gates of Ningshou Palace, Noble Consort Shih cast a sidelong glance at Xia Ruqing and then at Little Bun beside her.
With a cold smile, she said tartly, "Consort Xian is truly fortunate indeed! His Highness the Crown Prince is very clever and bright, isn't he!"
Xia Ruqing just smiled, her tone neither servile nor overbearing. "Thank you for the praise, Noble Consort. After all, he is the Emperor's eldest son, and the Emperor naturally instructs him well! This concubine also wishes Your Highness to bear a dragon heir soon!"
After speaking, she took Little Bun's hand, bowed to Noble Consort Shih, and left.
