Noble Princess Consort Rong's upbringing had never taught her to hide her emotions.
She was the only daughter in her family. Ever since she was a child, the moment she scowled, every servant around her would tremble in fear, doing their utmost to please her. She laughed when happy and scowled when displeased; her bright, flower-like face was a picture of beauty even in anger. A spoiled child has no need to hide their feelings. Cunning and craft are for survival—for a better chance at it—but for someone born at the finish line, such skills are unnecessary.
It was only in the Emperor's presence that she feigned a little restraint.
So when the concubines in Jianzhang Palace saw Noble Princess Consort Rong's face fall, stung by the phrase "a heart full of passion," they couldn't help but wonder:
'How could such a nonsensical phrase have angered the Noble Consort?'
'That Noble Lady Gu is really something else!'
