By noon the next day, Zhaochen Palace had sent dishes as a reward to the entire harem.
The Empress received six dishes, the Noble Consort four, Consort Ning four, and Consort Hui Pin also had four.
All the others got two dishes each.
Xia Ruqing also received two dishes.
However, they were all dishes she liked; it seemed the Imperial Kitchen had prepared them with great care.
It was rare for the Emperor to send down dishes, so everyone in the harem was very pleased.
The Empress, looking at the six dishes in front of her, was in such a good mood that she happily ate an extra half-bowl of rice.
"The Emperor visited Qingya Residence yesterday, and today he's rewarding us with dishes. It seems Lady Xia is quite sensible." She didn't try to allure the Emperor and make him forget all of us.
Sister Ji said with a smile, "What is the Empress talking about? The Emperor is thinking of you!"
