Her little body could not withstand a lightning strike, so dying deep in the mountains and ancient forests was perfectly normal.
Jiang Shuyue: [Was there no reaction from Grandfather?]
Huahua: [Your grandfather had long been sick of him. He just hadn't torn away the veil of civility out of respect for their old friendship. This time, he even reminded His Majesty that the wife at home was innocent. His Majesty personally ordered their divorce, restored Li Shi's freedom, and gave her all of Liu Cheng's assets. Even if Liu Cheng survives, he'll come home to nothing.]
Jiang Shuyue found that ending rather poignant.
So, if a man wanted to get rich, he really ought to listen to his wife.
He should not go picking wildflowers outside his home.
Jiang Shuyue flopped back onto the bed, her limbs splayed out.
Huahua tugged at her and shouted: [Get up, you lazybones! The food will go cold if you don't!]
Jiang Shuyue: [No, it won't. Little Peach will heat it up for me. I'm so tired. Let me lie down a little longer.]
Huahua: [Can't you learn from Consort Shu? She went to the Empress Dowager's chambers to pay her respects before dawn today.]
Jiang Shuyue: ???
They had finished so late yesterday that all the civil and military officials had been given a day off from court.
Yet Consort Shu had gotten up that early to pay her respects?
She did not look like such a diligent person...
Jiang Shuyue: [Has Consort Shu turned over a new leaf?]
Huahua: [No. The Empress Dowager sent word last night telling Consort Shu to pay her respects this morning. With only four hours to spare, Consort Shu changed her clothes, dozed in a reclining chair, then charged straight over to the Empress Dowager's chambers in