Xue Wu looked at Lu Jinshu and Bai Lin in front of him. He could probably guess that these two were his highness's servants.

Just as he was hesitating, not knowing what to call her, Ling Shumo took his hand and said, "It's windy outside, let's go inside and talk."

After Ling Shumo finished speaking, she didn't look at anyone and directly pulled Xue Wu over the threshold.

Xue Wu has not yet been canonized. Although he is the son of the prefect of Zhongdu, his status is not enough to be in a wealthy place like the capital.

He ignored Lu Jinshu and Bai Lin like this, which was extremely rude and against the rules.

Bai Lin, who had been pampered ever since marrying Ling Shumo, had never been neglected like this before. The jealousy and resentment in his eyes were almost overflowing. His face, which originally had some good looks, now revealed a somewhat distorted and ugly appearance.

Lu Jinshu just glanced at Bai Lin indifferently and then withdrew his expression without any expression.

Bai Lin actually had time to resent Xue Wu? He should be thankful that the princess hadn't seen him like this.

Otherwise, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess probably wouldn't be able to eat when she looked at him.

When Lu Jinshu thought about how he had endured for more than three months in order to suppress such a fool, he suddenly felt that his behavior was quite ridiculous.

Walking through the winding corridor, the servants lifted the hanging pearl curtains for the masters.

As soon as the bead curtain was lifted, the heat in the room rushed out.

The servants were busy adding charcoal to the golden furnace.

Xue Wu originally wanted to stay quietly with Ling Shumo, but the exquisite and gorgeous furnishings in the house made him look around.

Even the golden red carpet on the ground, which was wrinkled from being stepped on, seemed very novel to him.

He used to think that the Xue Mansion was already very wealthy, until he followed the Princess Royal to the Eastern Palace, he realized that he was only looking at the world from the bottom of a well.

Jiufu took off the crane cloak that Lu Jinshu was wearing, and Ling Shumo saw at a glance the incongruous dark green clothes that Lu Jinshu was wearing inside.

Ling Shumo's brows furrowed involuntarily, "Why are you dressed like this?"

Lu Jinshu looked a little embarrassed. He pursed his lips and explained carefully, "The material of this dress is Liuyun brocade. Half a month ago, the envoy of the Nanqi Empire sent more than ten pieces of silk to the palace.

The Queen Mother rewarded the palace with three pieces of silk and asked me and Noble Maid Bai (Bai Lin) to divide them.

I have never had such expensive fabric before, so I immediately asked a tailor to make new clothes for you so that I can wear my best clothes to welcome you when you return to the palace."

Lu Jinshu's words seemed to be an explanation, but in fact he was pointing the finger at Bai Lin.

There are only three pieces of Liuyunjin in total, and he only has the green one he is wearing. It is obvious who has the remaining two pieces.

When Ling Shumo just got off the carriage, all her attention was focused on Xue Wu.

Now, when she looked down, the sky-blue dress Bai Lin was wearing was particularly eye-catching.

Bai Lin noticed that Ling Shumo's gaze finally fell on him, and he felt happy.

Ling Shumo had already scolded him, "Lu Jinan's position is higher than yours, but your share is lower than his. What will happen if this gets out? People will think that the Eastern Palace is a place without rules. From now on, you will return to your own courtyard and be confined to your house for a month. You will also be fined for three months' salary. You will reflect on your mistakes."

Bai Lin knelt down with a plop. Even if he was stupid, he realized that he had been tricked by Lu Jinshu. "Your Highness, I have absolutely no intention of disrespecting the virtuous monarch (Lu Jinshu).

"I have never seen anything so fine before. I was so delighted with these two bolts of silk that I forgot all about it and took one more bolt than the virtuous Lord. I have only made this one dress; the other bolt is still safely stored in my closet."

Bai Lin raised his head and looked at Lu Jinshu. "I will send someone to return the other piece of aquamarine silk to you now. I hope you will forgive me this time."

What can Lu Jinshu say?

Could he still say that he didn't forgive Bai Lin?

Lu Jinshu smiled lightly and said, "Since Noble Lady Bai likes it, just keep it. Why shouldn't you return it? You don't even need to ask me to forgive you. I have never blamed you."

Lu Jinshu knelt slightly in the direction of Ling Shumo and saluted. "Your Highness, Noble Servant Bai was born a servant after all. It is normal for him to not understand some of the rules of the Eastern Palace. Considering that this is a first offense, please be lenient with his punishment."

Bai Lin was born as a servant.

Xue Wu's mother was just a local official.

However, Lu Jinshu is the legitimate eldest son of the Grand Tutor.

Taifu Lu may not have thought highly of Lu Jinshu in the past, but as long as she, the Crown Princess, demonstrates her ability and skills, Taifu Lu will sooner or later be willing to join her camp.

After all, who doesn’t want to be rewarded for their service?

Ling Shumo's eyes softened as she looked at Lu Jinshu. "Bai Lin, since (Lu) Jinan (Lu Jinshu) has pleaded for you, then you will only be grounded for half a month, and your monthly salary will only be deducted for one month."

Bai Lin kowtowed to Ling Shumo and then bowed deeply to Lu Jinshu.

Lu Jinshu helped Bai Lin up very kindly.

The atmosphere between the two people was very harmonious, but as to what they were thinking in their hearts, only they themselves knew.

…

Ling Shumo placed Xue Wu in the entire East Palace's backyard. Apart from the main courtyard, she chose Songzhu Palace, which had the best geographical location. She felt that the name was not nice enough, so she wrote the three words "Yuehua Palace" in her own handwriting and replaced the original plaque.

The ceremony for Xue Wu being canonized as a fourth-rank noble attendant was held with exceptional grandeur, completely exceeding the standards expected of someone of his position.

Ever since Xue Wu entered the Eastern Palace, she has been the exclusive favorite in the Peony Chamber, and there is revelry every night in the Yuehua Palace.

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