I have my wonderful youth, many years ahead, and countless unknown experiences to explore. I don’t want to waste them within these high palace walls, fighting over love and favor. That prince who casually says he wants to marry me clearly isn’t a responsible good man. From now on, I’ll just avoid him!
Seeing my expression change, Mingxi anxiously asked, “What’s wrong? Did something happen? You didn’t fail to deliver the clothes, did you?”
Lady Summer’s tyranny in the inner palace was notorious. Many maids had suffered under her, and the laundry department was no exception. Whenever it was time to deliver her clothes, everyone would make excuses, ultimately leaving it to me, the newcomer unfamiliar with the situation.
Following the principle that new employees should endure hardships, I had no choice but to take on this difficult task. I’d delivered clothes a few times before, allowing me to simply leave and go. But today, I’ve actually lost her clothes!
Oh my, that woman might torment me terribly! No, I must find and return the clothes before dark…
…
You knew I would come back?
“Xiamo, Xiamo?”
Seeing me muttering to myself, Mingxi grew increasingly anxious.
Her already small face scrunched up completely, losing all definition. After calling twice without response, she raised her voice and shouted, “Yan, Xi, Mo—”
“Huh?” I finally snapped back, looking at her blankly, “What?”
Mingxi pouted, looking unhappy, “It’s you who’s acting strange. I called you so many times, and you didn’t respond. You’re not usually like this. Something must have happened, right?”
Not wanting her to worry, I shook my head as if nothing was wrong, “You’re overthinking. Nothing happened. I might just be tired and lacking sleep, so my spirits are low. Anyway, I just remembered I have something unfinished, so I’ll go out for a bit. Continue with your work.”
Without waiting for Mingxi’s response, I quickly turned and ran out of the laundry department…
In the imperial garden, I carefully searched the area where the clothes fell three or four times. Besides flower petals and fallen leaves, there was nothing else. Logically, in the inner palace, no one should pick up such an item!
But why can’t I find it?
“Stop searching. I’ve already had someone send those clothes to Jinyu Palace.”
