chapter 9

The day the Crown Prince left, he gave me a Mutton Fat Jade Bracelet. He said, “There is only this one in all the world.”

In early winter, Lady Boyang received some top-quality venison and invited a few of the younger generation over to roast it at her residence.

Lounging on the heated couch, Lady Boyang said with a smile, “In winter I always feel listless. With more young people around making some noise, I feel more energetic.”

I glanced around. The room was full of legitimate daughters from noble families, all about the same age-no doubt it had something to do with the Crown Prince’s bride selection.

“Yuting’s bracelet is so clear and bright, it really suits you,” Lady Boyang remarked the moment her eyes fell on the bracelet around Zhen Yuting’s wrist.

Zhen Yuting smiled. “You have an excellent eye, Madam. This was a birthday gift from the Crown Prince.”

Lady Boyang’s gaze shifted to me again, and she said with a laugh, “But Hanyu’s Mutton Fat Jade Bracelet is even more precious. Taizu had it made especially for Consort Duan. Taizu once said Consort Duan was his only kindred spirit. It seems the Crown Prince is very fond of you.”

Zhen Yuting’s face turned extremely ugly.

For her birthday, the Crown Prince had sent several carriage-loads of gifts, yet none was as valuable as that single Mutton Fat Jade Bracelet.