Ye Zao receiving a gift from the Empress was not upset at all.
Self-respect is a good thing, but if used inappropriately, it becomes pretentious.
A concubine is just a concubine. From the first day she came in, she had this status. Can this be blamed on the Empress?
Obviously not.
So, getting angry over something unnecessary isn't idle?
Thus, Ye Zao decisively told someone to put away that vase and, feeling at ease, asked someone to start preparing the meal.
Better to think about what to eat in the evening.
In the Qianqing Palace, after finishing official matters, the Fourth Master listened to Su Peisheng's casual talk.
He laughed while listening, shaking his head, thinking Zaozao really is...
Ah!
"Go to the storeroom, pick a pair of Ruyi and send them to Yuxiu Palace, saying it's a gift from His Majesty to Consort Chen. Consort Chen is dignified, courteous, virtuous, and kind." Saying this, the Fourth Master also wanted to laugh.
