In the days that followed, Su Zhiruan experienced firsthand the virility of the young and powerful Emperor when he indulged in meat.
The Noble Consort seemed to be up to something recently; she hadn't shown her face or caused any trouble.
Little Shen Xingzhi was gradually growing up, and the Empress Dowager spent her days happily sucking on sweets while playing with her grandson. Shen Qi and Su Zhiruan also took great care in this matter, visiting the child every day.
Besides that, Su Zhiruan's life was very comfortable, except that she would feel weak in the waist and legs at night and sleep until the sun was high in the sky in the morning.
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"Lady... the soup from the small kitchen is ready, you..." A palace maid stood before the Noble Consort, trembling with fear, then slowly placed the food container on the square table in front of the Noble Consort.
