Feng Yunjin looked embarrassed. "My visit is rather abrupt. My apologies for disturbing you, Noble Consort."
"Nonsense. I'm delighted you came—it's nice to have company." Song Yunzhao led them into the main hall to sit down. She had Xiangxue bring them tea, and once host and guests were settled, she added, "Please, try this year's new tea."
The two of them lifted their cups for a sip. After setting hers down, Han Jinyi remarked, "Not many in the palace get to drink early spring tea. You're certainly thriving, Noble Consort."
Song Yunzhao glanced at Han Jinyi. "Don't be so snarky with me. If you have something to say, just say it."
Han Jinyi smiled and glanced at Feng Yunjin before speaking slowly. "Zhu Cairen of Yihua Palace was beaten. Were you aware, Noble Consort?"
Song Yunzhao truly didn't know. 'Even though Yihua Palace isn't far from my Wangyou Palace, I dislike Lu Zhixue, and she's confined anyway, so I haven't paid much attention to what goes on there.'
