Consort Qi, ever the kind soul, couldn't bear to hear such words. Turning around, she instructed a palace maid to fetch some silver and jewelry. "This is my reward for you."
"Your Highness... You truly are... as kind as you are beautiful!"
Song Lianhe accepted without ceremony, clutching the gifts and giving her several earnest kowtows.
'She was in dire need of money at the moment. Be it from Zhou Cangyan or Consort Qi, she wouldn't turn her nose up at any amount, big or small!'
Consort Qi let out a laugh. "You may rise."
Song Lianhe rose to her feet, beaming. As she glanced over at Zhou Junlin, she saw him looking down, lost in thought. For once, he didn't offer a single sarcastic jab.
Since she had accepted a reward, she had to do her job to the best of her ability. Song Lianhe proceeded to ask Consort Qi about her diet and daily routine in meticulous detail.
After listening, her suspicions were confirmed.
