It was just too cold.
She only began to thaw after stepping into the inner hall and feeling the warmth from the braziers. Song Yunzhao stepped forward to curtsy to Consort Lu. "This concubine pays her respects to Lady Lu."
Consort Lu had no desire to see Song Yunzhao. Every encounter left her fuming. Ever since Song Yunzhao entered the palace, it had become nearly impossible for the other concubines to get even a glimpse of the Emperor. Before, they could at least have tea with him every now and then. Now, they couldn't even get a sip.
'She didn't know how this Jieyu was so damn capable. If Song Yunzhao were a pushover, that would be one thing. But no, she was all thorns—anyone who tried to touch her got pricked.'
'It was a blessing the harem had no Empress. If there were one, they'd have to see Song Yunzhao every single day when paying their respects. Life would be truly unbearable then.'
