Chapter 322 - What does he mean by Bath? (2/2)

Ji Cheng was baffled with Zhao Ming's sudden question and looked at her blankly.

After a pause, he replied hesitantly, ” Because it's the way it has always been. These familial gatherings were hosted by the first wife of the Emperor and only Empress Dowager can attend such gatherings and not the other consorts.” he tried to explain to her casually.

Zhao Ming frowned and her eyes twitched,” Then why is Xiao Li attending familial gatherings? She is not the first wife. She is also a Consort like others and being only Consort head doesn't mean anyway. ” she asked the question which was annoying her for so long.

She has heard that there is no position called Consort head but Wen Xu especially made this position for Xiao Li to make her respectable among the other consorts.

This way, Xiao Li can do whatever she what's in the name of being the Consort head. She thinks that the Consort head's position is equal to Empress.

Ji Cheng frowned hearing Zhao Ming's words. That's true.

Being a Consort head doesn't mean anything. He knows how his mother is impartial with Xiao Li and always supports her.

His lips pursed tightly because it was getting hard for him to answer her questions but she doesn't have memories and that's why she is asking such questions.

He didn't believe that Master and thought that the Master must be crazy that's why he speaks such words.

” Empress Dowager has allowed her to attend these gatherings, that's why she can attend these gatherings. You don't need to think much about it. Just treat it as another dinner and just relax. Don't take it seriously.” he tried to ease her because he can see how deeply she is getting into it.

All these rules were made by his mother and his mother has made several exceptions for Xiao Li.

Zhao Ming was annoyed hearing his words but didn't pursue this matter any further. She also noticed the way he called Wen Xu, ' Empress Dowager rather than Mother.'

She turned around to take her clothes from the chair that Lu shi has prepared them for the feast tonight.

Ji Cheng saw her turning away without saying anything. He panicked and thought that she was angry, so he anxiously asked her, ” where are you going?”

Zhao Ming stopped in her tracks and turned around, ” To take a bath. Any problem?” she was already feeling annoyed seeing the discrimination in the palace, and especially how Xiao Li was getting the special attention.

Ji Cheng was surprised to see her in such a cold and domineering manner. She shut his mouth in a minute with her one question.

He pursed his lips and didn't say anything. Then suddenly he got up and walked up to her.

She was surprised to see him coming to her and standing in front of her. He stood close to her facing her making her panic and nervous because of his proximity to her.

” What.. What do you want?” She was confused about why he suddenly came to her. She felt her cheeks burning because he came too close and she started backing up slightly because of their proximity.

” To bathe.” he plainly said looking directly into her eyes.

His eyes were shining like a star and were glazing at her coolly.

Zhao Ming's eyes widened in shock as she asked him in a loud voice,” What? Bath… What do you mean?” She couldn't understand what he was saying.

She was going for a bath but why did he come to her?

' What does he mean by Bath?'

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