The Crown Prince Is Spoiling the Consort Again

[Palace intrigue, political schemes, both leads transmigrate, both are devoted to each other, sweet pampering] Cheng Jinxiu transmigrates into a book and becomes the least popular person in the Crown Prince’s residence. But the Crown Prince spoils her rotten, giving her the stars and never settling for the moon. Lady Sun complains: “Cheng Jinxiu has no respect for rank and is openly defying her superiors!” The Crown Prince: “In that case, effective today, I’ll promote Cheng Fengyi to Lady Liang.” Lady Zhang sobs: “Sister wants to take over my private kitchen! Your Highness, please do something!” The Crown Prince: “Did she take a fancy to anything else? Give her that too.” The Empress is displeased: “That wicked consort is fighting for favor and sowing chaos in the inner quarters. Send her to the water dungeon to reflect!” The Crown Prince: “Looks like I’ll be spending the night in the water dungeon.” The Empress: “As Crown Prince, you cannot favor only one woman! You must spread your favors evenly!” The Crown Prince: “Have someone gather rainwater and dew for me to bathe in.” Everyone: … At last, the Crown Prince grows powerful enough to ascend the throne. The women eagerly prepare to offer themselves to him! Before they can make a move, the newly crowned Emperor proclaims to the world: “One woman is all I need in my harem. If anyone is foolish enough to insist on squeezing her way in, I don’t mind building a convent in my residence and keeping her there to pray for the Great Xia.” He’s even written the prayer himself, asking for favorable weather and peace and prosperity for the nation. If Heaven doesn’t answer, then the person praying must lack sincerity, which amounts to deceiving the Emperor. The women’s brief enthusiasm for competing for his favor is thoroughly extinguished. These consorts? Whoever wants them can have them!!!!