Hearing these words, Sheng Weiqiao was stunned. In fact, she had a better impression on Meng Guiyu than on Meng Guihuan. She thought that the Empress might not want her to have another intimate female companion. However, since Meng Guiyu was a man, Empress Meng should not exclude him, should she?

So, she said honestly, "I don't see Chongxin Count often, but I am very grateful to his kindness."

Then, she added, "He is very generous and considerate."

"Yet ...