After one of the Emperor’s High Consorts left the harem, Ado’s place was taken by a new holder of the title “Pure Consort”, who became one of the favorite High Consorts of Emperor Li. She appeared as if out of nowhere, causing some sensation in the harem both among the other concubines and among the servants. After one spouse leaves, someone else will definitely take her place. Perhaps younger, perhaps more beautiful, but the rules of the harem remain unchanged.

After a while, Jinshi began to visit the “Pure Consort” much more often than as before he spent time with the “Precious Consort” Gyokue. No one knew the reason for the change, but it was clear that the eunuch adored by everyone had some kind of personal interest in her.

Jinshi never overstepped his bounds, following everyone's rules, although his manner of communication with her was more free than usual. He protected her, even if he didn't show it. She was not just a toy for him to become attached to. She was the consort of the Emperor, who was secretly the brother of Jinshi himself, which further complicated the situation for the eunuch.

Thanks to the leniency of the new Supreme Concubine, it was easier for him to hang around her. However, even if he had warm feelings for her, they could not be mutual. He knew this, knew who she was and what title she held. Jinshi even had his own crazy ideas, from which he was quickly dissuaded by Gaoshun, his immediate assistant, and all Jinshi could be content with was just spending time in her presence, as well as light and teasing jokes, which were often quite inappropriate, because he did not could contain his childishness around her.

“Ah, this is tea with honey and orange zest? A wonderful combination, only it’s hot. I can just see steam coming out of your cup, don’t burn your tongue.”

Jinshi made his usual joking comment, resting his cheek on his palm, leaning on the armrest of the chair in which he sat and looking at you with his sparkling eyes.