Rivalry

The look on Second Consort's face was serious, and Shangguan Ru had no choice but to smile wryly. "Sorry," she said. "After hearing your speech about women and love, I can't accept the following advice of yours."

The Second Consort didn't get angry, and neither was she embarrassed. However, she would never change her mind on this point. She raised a finger and said, "Listen. You know what that sound is?"

"It's a bunch of people drinking." Shangguan Ru was a little curious as to what kind of new trick the Second Consort was going to play.