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hotnbothered) wrote in
sheep_game2023-10-03 06:04 pm
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Day 36 Mingle
WHO: Everyone
WHERE: Everywhere
WHEN: Day 36, afternoon to evening
[ things are probably happening in places. seems like a safe bet. ]
WHERE: Everywhere
WHEN: Day 36, afternoon to evening
[ things are probably happening in places. seems like a safe bet. ]

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Are you feeling all right?
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To be honest, it would be a relief if you were the latter. It would mean that at least one of the Emperor's sons survives to adulthood.
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[ Seems somewhat mollified once she stops freaking out long enough to consider the possibility. ]
Was there such an uncertainty during your time?
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He is still young, however, and visits two of the Consorts frequently, as well as visits among the lower-ranked ladies, so hope remains.
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[ there's a long pause as she considers, then: ]
And, if any of the makeup within the inner palace contains lead... please be certain to keep it away from any infants born there.
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... Sure. I'll keep it in mind, for whatever that's worth.
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[ A too-long pause, like she is debating whether to ask her next question. ]
But for my reference... how would I be able to tell what it contains?
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It will make your skin whiter, certainly, but it will kill you sooner than later.
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Oh? I'll remember that.
You're actually pretty helpful. If only my Noble Consort ever had attendants like this...
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I went out to gather herbs one morning, and I was kidnapped and sold into service. That sort of thing happens rather frequently, you know?
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I'm aware it happens in general! You said you were a consort's attendant, so how I was I supposed to guess your circumstances?! Nobody without ties to one of the five clans is even allowed into the inner court in my time!
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There are currently over a hundred concubines. If they only relied on blood relations for servants, we'd be in serious trouble.
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Well, that would explain it. That changed over a hundred years ago. Now there are only five consorts in total, one from each of the clans.
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Ah. Good luck.
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If there's only five of you, you'll be very busy.
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But there are some times where the demand is greater than others...
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Well, supposing that is the case, I won't be the one most burdened.
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