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"Consort Hua" seemed to inquire, "Bu Lanchan, I heard that you were the first to discover the Former Consort's hanging. Did you see anything suspicious?"
"In response to Your Highness, I was completely stunned at that moment and didn't notice anything else," Bu Lanchan replied softly, her body trembling slightly. "Later, Xing'er and the others came running upon hearing the noise."
Consort Hua frowned slightly and continued to ask, "You have been in Consort Xi's palace for many months. Have you noticed anything unusual?"
"In response to Your Highness, I do not know," Bu Lanchan lowered her face, avoiding eye contact.
"Lift your face and look at me; do not be afraid."
After hesitating for a moment, Bu Lanchan steeled herself and said, "An hour before the Former Consort hanged herself, I saw Consort Xi visiting her in the Cold Palace. She even said some very inappropriate words."
Consort Hua fell silent, but her furrowed brow gradually relaxed, a hint of a smile appearing at the corners of her mouth.
Bu Lanchan continued, "Your Highness suspects that Consort Xi harmed the Former Consort..."
Consort Hua narrowed her eyes, a smile playing on her lips. "I did not say such a thing."
"I still have more to say..."
Bu Lanchan raised her head, her somewhat mottled face causing Consort Hua to frown slightly. She earnestly added, "I have a way for you to regain Your Highness's favor."
"Oh?" Consort Hua raised an eyebrow with mild interest. She was clever enough to know that Bu Lanchan's hesitations must stem from some request, so she asked, "What do you want me to promise you?"
"I ask for Your Highness to grant me the opportunity to care for His Majesty closely once you regain his favor."
Bu Lanchan's face flushed, and after a moment of thought, she whispered, "I helped Consort Xi gain His Majesty's favor, even assisting her in conceiving the Imperial Lineage. Now that she is unable to care for His Majesty herself, when I offered to take her place, she turned against me. It was she who spilled the medicinal brew bestowed by His Majesty, yet she placed the blame on me. I am truly wronged..."
Seeing Bu Lanchan's distressed expression, Consort Hua couldn't help but smirk; His Majesty wouldn't spare her a second glance.
Upon hearing Bu Lanchan's words, she smiled and said, "Very well. I am not like Consort Xi; once I promise something, I will not go back on my word. Of course, this is contingent upon your ability to assist me."
Consort Hua had not seen His Majesty for several days.
Today, she had specially arranged a banquet and wondered if he would attend...
After finishing her makeup, Consort Hua sat in her chair with anticipation, leaning slightly forward.
Her gaze softened as she looked at Zhao Yi entering the room, filled with allure, and she couldn't help but recall Bu Lanchan's words from that day.
"Forgive my boldness, but the reason His Majesty no longer visits your chambers is that you lack distinctiveness. Being gentle and virtuous does not capture his attention. Consort Xi was born a dancer and is naturally enchanting; however, her excessive allure caused the Empress Dowager to disfavor her, and His Majesty has heeded the Dowager's advice by rarely visiting Consort Xi's quarters.
"But I possess a fragrance that can awaken a man's desires once applied to the skin; it can make him long for your company for days. It was this very scent that captivated His Majesty and led to Consort Xi conceiving the Imperial Lineage. You might consider trying it boldly."
"Consort Hua, what are you thinking?"
Consort Hua suddenly came to her senses, meeting Zhao Yi's warm, jade-like Dark Eyes, and her face turned crimson.
He leaned in closer, whispering gently in her ear, "Hua'er, what fragrance are you wearing? It smells wonderful."
Hearing him call her by her nickname, Consort Hua felt a wave of weakness wash over her, her body swaying slightly.
"Tonight's Hua'er seems a bit different from usual..." Zhao Yi kissed her, his body gradually pressing down.
Consort Hua, breaking away from her usual shy demeanor, boldly returned the kiss, wrapping her arms around Zhao Yi's neck. She asked, "Does Your Majesty like Hua'er this way?"
Zhao Yi chuckled softly and replied, "I do."
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