The sky grew dark. A moon, not yet full, gradually rose in the sky. A transparent veil of gray clouds lightly obscured the moonlight. Inside Flower Valley Palace, the air seemed to gather into a light mist, drifting and swirling as if one had stepped into a dream.
After finishing dinner, Le Jinru went to sleep early. Ding Wei, sensing a moment of freedom, felt restless; with Princess Wenrou here, to miss this opportunity would be a lifetime’s regret. Having made up his mind, Ding Wei decided to first comfort his various consorts before finding the right moment to drink and chat with Princess Wenrou.
High spirits carried him to Xincheng’s living quarters. Upon stepping inside, he was surprised to find all the consorts of the New Dynasty gathered together. Ding Wei laughed heartily. "So many of you! Are you holding a meeting?"
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