The Emperor did not stay at Yao Hua Palace, and the Empress Dowager's decree almost simultaneously spread throughout the harem.
Beauty Zhou couldn't help but smile.
She once thought Li Xiurong was truly special, but now she sees that she's no different from the other women in the harem. When the Emperor favors you, he'll protect you. When he doesn't, you're punished.
"Help me with my makeup, make it dazzling. Put away these jade hairpins; I don't want to see them today."
Beauty Zhou tossed the simply-designed hair ornaments and pins back into the jewelry box.
Having seen Zhang Chongyuan yesterday, Zhou Wanying unexpectedly felt a sense of inferiority, thinking of herself as a pale imitation.
Mingzhu lowered her head to retrieve Zhou Wanying's clothes.
Previously, Mingzhen managed Zhou Wanying's attire. However, Mingzhen was punished because of Li Yuyu, and she is now recovering in her room.
Mingzhu recently took care of Zhou Wanying's wardrobe and found it rather challenging.
