Lady Jiang could not help but ask, "Old Sister, what is wrong with you? Why have you suddenly started sighing? Is there some difficulty with this matter?"
Upon hearing that there might be a complication, Chen Leyao's face also filled with worry. Her dream of becoming an Imperial Concubine was almost within reach—she could not let it be ruined!
After persistent questioning by the mother and daughter, Tao Hua finally slapped her thigh and mustered her courage, saying, "Well, since I'm already here, I might as well tell you. The Third Prince means that he hasn't married his Main Consort yet, and it would be against the rules to welcome a concubine into the mansion too early. Moreover, a Prince's Consort is personally conferred by Your Majesty; even if he does not like the lady, he must obey the decree if Your Majesty finds it suitable."
Both Lady Jiang and Chen Leyao were aware of these matters concerning the palace, yet it was clear that Tao Hua had not finished speaking.
