The Crown Prince Mansion, the west courtyard
It was around 2 pm and as usual, Zhu Fenfang reclined on a long cushioned chair at the balcony facing the Fish bond and peach garden behind the West Pavilion. Life at the Crown Prince's mansion was peaceful. She was the only concubine in the residence and served under a calm madam like Xia Ying.
Life was easy for her, every day after paying her respects to Xia Ying in the morning, she was left to do whatever she liked. The Crown Princess consort was nothing like she had expected. She was calm and didn't nitpick on anything she did. She didn't mind that the Crown Prince spent more time with her.
Most women were irritated if their husbands spend more time with the concubine than with them but not Xia Ying. She didn't make things difficult for Zhu Fenfang and treated her nicely. Two days after the Crown Princess consort was married, she went to the east courtyard to serve tea.
