After handing in The West Chamber, she felt much more relaxed. Anshun even brought back the silver Xie Linlang had given her—it was the earnings from her last story. Her little rainy-day fund was a bit fuller now. Once the hottest part of the season arrived, she would have enough money to buy ice for all-day use.
"My lady."
Song Yunzhao fanned herself, looking at Yulu's troubled expression. "What is it?" she asked lazily.
This blasted weather was so hot it made a person not even want to speak. She didn't have an ounce of energy.
"The Emperor has summoned Consort Shu to attend him."
Song Yunzhao frowned slightly. "When did this happen?"
"A quarter of an hour ago."
The news had spread throughout the palace in just a quarter of an hour. 'That was fast.'
Song Yunzhao did a quick mental calculation. The Emperor hadn't visited the harem in half a month. She never expected the first one he summoned would be Consort Shu.
'Was she being too much of a slacker?'
