After watching such a scene unfold, nobody was in the mood to look at the flowers in the garden. Mo Xueqiong was taken back to her courtyard. It was made clear to Consort Qing that, if she didn’t handle the manor’s affairs well, she would also be asked to leave. After hearing this, she went from the clever and skill hostess to her shy former self. She served the old madam with careful diligence, not daring to speak.

When she looked at Mo Xuetong, her eyes filled with envy. ...