“Why didn’t you report that Empress Dowager Liu has arrived?” Ming Lengchen glanced at the kneeling person and asked sternly.
“Your Majesty, this servant deserves to die. It was the Empress Dowager who forbade this servant from reporting,” Liu Gong Gong answered timidly, his voice extremely small.
“This is not your fault. But why did the Empress Dowager suddenly come here? Do you know?” Ming Lengchen asked.
“Yes, yes.”
“Speak freely.”
“It is said that the Virtuous Concubine went to the Phoenix Virtuous Hall to inform the Empress Dowager that Mei Concubine had come here,” Liu Gong Gong reported truthfully, not daring to hide anything.
“Oh, it’s her again. Alright, you can go now. Tonight’s matter must not be spread, or you’ll be killed without mercy,” he threatened.
“This old servant understands. This old servant takes his leave,” Liu Gong Gong replied respectfully, then tremblingly closed the door.
Fortunately, the crisis was averted. He couldn’t offend any of these masters. It was difficult in the palace, and even more difficult to be a eunuch by the Emperor’s side! Liu Gong Gong couldn’t help but sigh.
The next day!
“Virtuous Concubine, the Emperor has arrived,” Chun Xiu reported urgently.
“Really? I haven’t even dressed yet. Chun Xiu, help me quickly,” Wan’er was slightly flustered, but mostly excited.
“Yes, this servant will help you dress,” Chun Xiu smiled softly, thinking her mistress had finally been recognized by the Emperor.
“Wan’er greets the Emperor, ten thousand…” Wan’er couldn’t finish speaking, her delicate features twisting in pain.
“How dare you interfere and cause trouble! I’ll strangle you today to prevent you from harming Yuer. Yuer has always been so good to you, how could you be so heartless!” Ming Lengchen increased his grip, intent on killing her.
“Your Majesty, please stop! The Mistress can’t hold on much longer!” Chun Xiu knelt on the ground, crying and begging.
[Text: 073 Not Remembering the Trap, Saving the Virtuous Concubine]
Sister knows everything now. WanEr is sorry, sister.” Xia Wanér said softly after drinking the ginseng tea handed to her by Mei Siyu.
“Mm” Mei Siyu responded simply.
She was initially angry with Wanér for being heartless, but then thought perhaps she had her own difficulties. Being so young and living in the deep palace, she must have many unspoken sorrows.
