Has the Noble Consort Troubled His Majesty Today?

“Your Majesty, look at the new Lady Liu. Her willow-slim waist is so graceful as she dances...” “She’s as skinny as a monkey. I don’t like her.” “What about Lady Wu? Her fingers are slender and as white as jade...” “They’re as white as bones. They give me the creeps.” Min Shuxiu’s face darkened, but she continued to be considerate. “Then there’s Lady Liu, whose face is...” “A vixen! A danger to the state. I won’t have her!” The emperor’s thin lips curved into a dangerous, wicked smile. As he watched the consorts flee once again... Min Shu: “...” When it came to Min Shu: “Your Majesty, the Ministry of Palace Affairs recently sent over some winter clothes. I’ll put them on for you.” “They’re lovely.” “...Your Majesty, I haven’t put them on yet.” “You’re more beautiful than flowers. Anything would look good on you.” “...” “Your Majesty, the night wind was bitterly cold. I went out and got frostbite on my hands. Please don’t think they look hideous.” The handsome emperor took her hand and kissed the frostbitten skin. “Beautiful! So beautiful I can barely control myself.” “...” * The third young lady of the Min family had a face that could topple kingdoms and a heart as black as ink. Yet after entering the palace, the emperor spoiled her so much that she became the very picture of virtue and gentleness. She even chose consorts for him and turned over the name plaques on his behalf. The emperor was unmoved. To comfort the beauties of his harem, he even took the initiative to help the emperor favor them. “...” “...” “...” (A doted-on heroine, one couple, sweet romance, both leads are devoted only to each other.)