The Prince's luxurious attire, viewed as a shackle by the Eldest Prince, was also his talisman for survival.
Respect comes first to the clothes, then the person; once the Prince encounters danger, palace maids, eunuchs, even concubines are willing to risk their lives to save him. It's akin to earning second-class merits or advanced individual accolades within the system, ensuring stability for the rest of their lives.
The more Princess Consort Jing thought about it, the more fearful she became, her expression changed: "Concubine Xi, there is no need to decline, I truly thank you."
Her eyelids slightly drooped, dressed in a sober blue-brown gown, despite holding a concubine rank and being relatively young, she dressed maturely and sedately, understated and reserved: "In the future... if something happens, and you are unsure of what to do, you may come to Qixiang Palace to seek my advice."
