These few women truly regret their decisions.
Earlier, they thought they could compete for favor based on their youth and beauty.
Who would have known, since Lady Wu returned to the mansion this year, the Duke's feet haven't once stepped into the west courtyard. They only see the Duke during greetings.
Most of the time, apart from occasionally being able to go out, they've been confined within the west courtyard.
Lady Wu didn't skimp on their meals, but they weren't particularly good either. Choosing dishes was out of the question; they ate whatever was given.
Each season, they received only two sets of clothing, with no extras, and they couldn't even think about jewelry.
This hopeless life was making them ill.
The women discussed among themselves and decided to leave the mansion. Today, they came together to plead with Lady Wu.
Jiang Zhongxing also sat beside them. The women were clever enough to only ask Lady Wu and not the Duke.
