Having been used to fine delicacies, it's hard to swallow such fare now!
Honored Lady Hu wanted to cry but had no tears. With nothing left, she could only endure this half-dead existence.
She should have known earlier; Noble Concubine Shih wouldn't be so kind-hearted. She should have known!
「Xifu Palace」
Noble Concubine Shih was gloating upon hearing about the conditions in the Cold Palace.
"Whoever plots against me, no matter who's behind it, must pay the price!" she declared.
"Gao Changyi, from now on, keep a close eye on her for me. Honored Lady Hu cannot die, nor can she live well!"
Gao Changyi quickly agreed. "Don't worry, Your Ladyship. With me here, she'll wish for death but find no release, and long for life but find no peace!"
Noble Concubine Shih was finally satisfied.
In mid-February, Xia Ruqing's drowsiness grew increasingly severe.
Imperial Doctor Zhang suspected the reason but, lacking certainty, dared not voice it. Thus, he kept delaying.
