Over the next few days, Wen Jiu spent her time busying herself in her small courtyard. During this period, the affair regarding Wen Ziqi finally reached its conclusion. No one knew what had been discussed in the Imperial Study, but in the end, Xue Daihua was betrothed as a concubine to the Crown Prince, and Wen Ziqi as the Fifth Prince’s Consort.
"The manor can finally have some peace," Wen Jiu said as she listened to the gossip brought by Baizhi.
"Not quite, Miss. Lady Xue has come to cause a scene several times, though she was eventually turned away by the Madam using the Emperor’s decree. Still, there is a world of difference between a primary wife and a concubine," Baizhi remarked while kneading Wen Jiu’s shoulders.
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