“How beautiful, at least ten times more beautiful than at night! The scenery is truly lovely!” Walking and appreciating the garden’s scenery, the feeling of being out was quite nice. In the future, she would come out during the day, not being a night owl anymore.
“Hey, which palace are you from? Wandering around so carelessly.” Speaking was a nanny around 30 years old, looking fairly attractive, speaking in a relatively gentle tone.
Mei Siyu didn’t expect to be noticed. After careful consideration, she replied, “Nanny, you look in great spirits today, even more beautiful than yesterday.”
The nanny, flattered by her compliment, couldn’t continue to trouble her, merely advising her not to wander around aimlessly. The crisis passed without incident.
Everyone was preparing for the banquet, no one paid attention to Mei Siyu. She was happy to relax, blending in among the palace maids, quickly becoming one with them, harmonious and joyful.
“I heard the Third Prince will also be coming today.” A palace maid whispered softly. While everyone was discussing, the supervising nannies unexpectedly arrived.
“You, you, and you, come with me.” The supervising nanny selected three well-behaved, attractive palace maids. Mei Siyu was among them.
Mei Siyu initially wanted to refuse but her curiosity drove her to follow. It was just serving dishes and pouring water, nothing serious would happen. She’d watched enough palace dramas on TV, being careful should prevent any issues.
The supervising nanny led them to the Junyang Palace, gave instructions, and quickly left, with many tasks still pending.
While Mei Siyu was feeling bored, the main character appeared. The leading man was dignified and noble – wasn’t this Chen? How was he dressed so magnificently, like a TV emperor, wearing yellow robes embroidered with a dragon soaring through clouds, a crown adorned with night-luminous pearls, moving like flowing water, extraordinarily imposing.
She thought to herself it was probably a costume. Mei Siyu wanted to attract his attention, but he didn’t glance her way at all. She was assigned to serve tea, and her opportunity finally arrived. Joyfully, she carried the tea, approaching him, occasionally making exaggerated expressions, finally catching someone’s attention.
[Text: 009 Another Encounter with Ming Lengchen]
