Chapter 49: Do Not Speak While Eating, Do Not Talk While Lying Down

There are some words His Majesty can say, but she cannot. She is just a Little Daying, how can she presumptuously discuss matters concerning the senior concubines? Moreover, some words, if spoken too directly, could lead to His Majesty punishing her at any time.

The Emperor sensed her unease and comfortingly stroked her head.

He couldn't believe she could articulate such profound principles. Was this still the Little Concubine who usually seemed unaware of worries?

In her words, there were many aspects that deserved deep contemplation. She used simple principles to point out a phenomenon that has existed from ancient times to the present: the scholarly class often despised the peasants who supported them, and this ideology was subtly instilled in the upbringing of their offspring. The proverb goes, 'A frozen three-foot ice is not formed in a single day.'

Considering her past experiences weren't very good, her words now seemed even more precious.