Ye Zao lifted her head, giving off an air of 'I did it and there's nothing you can do about it,' as she spoke.
Fourth Master shook his head, "You, oh you, you've hit someone, yet feel wronged yourself? Enough about that, what Consort Rank! Do you think the title of Consort is as common as cabbage, to be given out freely? Could I possibly promote her above you? Really..."
"Hmph," Ye Zao hummed but then nestled closer into Fourth Master's embrace, looking entirely too pleased with the way he indulged her.
"You, oh you, mustn't do this again. Attacking her doesn't reflect well on you. It's not that I feel pity for her, I just can't bear to see you wronged," soothed Fourth Master in a gentle tone.
"But I'm upset today," Ye Zao pouted her lips.
Fourth Master's hand paused for a moment, he didn't ask why, for what else could it be? She had visited The Empress Dowager today...
