Although the night had grown deep, Li Hongyuan left at a relaxed pace.
Chunlai furrowed her brows, following him to the courtyard entrance. She stood there, stretching her neck for a long view in the direction of the departing Crown Prince, for a while.
Unable to bear it any longer, Huang Ying chided, "Are you done watching? Come and help the master to bed if you are."
With a huff, Chunlai retorted, "Master, you are strange. When Crown Prince comes here, it shows he cares for you, yet you push him away."
"I am just avoiding inviting more hatred," The master responded nonchalantly.
"You are the Princess Consort, who would dare to resent you?"
"You did not see, despite Concubine Jin being showered with such favor, she became a thorn in everyone's side in the harem. So, what if the Emperor showers her with unbridled love while still keeping many women in the harem? Has he ever considered Concubine Jin's position?"
