Shi Qian said sadly: "You don't have to be afraid. I don't mean to blame you. You know I'm not favored, but you are still so respectful to me. You are thoughtful."

She laughed at herself and did not really blame the young eunuch for his words. She had accepted the fact that she was out of favor half a month ago.

But no one expected that the news that every concubine in the harem was disfavored would spread among the servants in the palace.

Even a small eunuch who cleaned the house knew about it. No wonder the Imperial Household Department dared to openly deduct her monthly allowance without fear that she would tell the emperor.

Because she couldn't see the emperor at all. Not only could she not see the emperor, she wasn't even qualified to see the empress.

Since she couldn't see the two powerful people in the palace, who could she complain to and ask for help?

In the end, I can only swallow my grievances and live a hard life.

Chu Qi remained silent and said no more. The hint of salvation she heard in her ears was enough to prove that what she had promised was true. She really did not blame herself.

[Ding, rescue target's redemption value +10]

From zero to something, this is a good start. Chu Qi is not in a hurry, because it will take about four years for the rebels to break through the city gate.

Four years is enough time for her to complete the task.

Maybe if she's luckier, she could even take Shi Qiang and flee far away before the rebels break through the city gate?

...We've gone off topic.

Hong Xing brought over some hot tea. She even brought a small teapot and took two cups.

Usually, when the young lady was tired from strolling outside and didn't want to go back, she would go to rest in the pavilion near Chuxiu Palace. Hong Xing would go back and bring her hot tea to warm her stomach.

The palace was lonely, and the young lady couldn't even spare the time to pay respects to the empress every day, so the time seemed particularly long.

Drinking tea in the pavilion and enjoying the scenery is also a good way to kill time.

Hong Xing walked hurriedly. From a distance, she saw her young mistress sitting blankly on the cold steps. Her eyes suddenly widened, and she thought that the weather was so cold that she might catch a cold. When she got closer, she found that the young mistress had something under her butt.

That color...

It looks like eunuch's attire?

Hong Xing turned her attention to the young eunuch standing beside her, and then she noticed that the young eunuch was only wearing a green coat.

The colors of the jacket and the outer robe were too similar, and she couldn't process it for a while.

"Xiao Wuzi, have some tea!"

Hong Xing felt better about Xiao Wuzi, so she poured a cup of hot tea and put it in Xiao Wuzi's hand. She poured another cup and handed it to her mistress.

The tea is ordinary tea leaves, and the water is ordinary water, and the taste is not very good.

In addition, Chu Qi didn't like drinking tea, so she drank it slowly and it took her a while to finish the cup.

Seeing this, Hong Xing poured another cup and said, "It's easy to catch a cold in winter, so drink more tea to warm your body. Xiao Wuzi, why did you take off your outer robe? What if you catch a cold?"

"It is my honor that my lady is sitting on my outer robe. I didn't think too much about it." Chu Qi smiled naively, revealing his white teeth.

This is the good thing about the ancients. Since they didn't eat much good food, their teeth were not easily damaged. As long as they brushed their teeth well, their teeth would not be decayed by worms.

Hearing this, Shi Qian's heart was beating again. She stood up awkwardly, returned the outer robe to Chu Qi, and said:

"How do you feel now? Are you still feeling unwell? If you are really feeling unwell, I will send you some cold medicine tomorrow."

"Thank you for your concern, my lord. I feel much better now. I probably fainted because I didn't eat enough today. It's normal and not worth worrying about."

Chu Qi took the outer robe. She now had the physique of a martial artist and had cultivated internal strength, so she was more resistant to cold than ordinary people. It was just taking off the outer robe, and it had no effect on her at all.

Shi Qian hesitated for a moment, then made up her mind: "I have some extra cakes in my palace. When you come on duty tomorrow, I'll ask Hong Xing to bring some to you."

Chu Qi's eyes lit up, and she pretended to be overjoyed and said, "Thank you, my lady!"

Hong Xing opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but it was rare for Xiao Wuzi to respect his mistress so much, so Hong Xing closed her mouth and didn't say anything.

On the way back, Hong Xing whispered:

"My lady, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has cut your monthly allowance, and even the imperial kitchen has changed the menu. Not only have your three meals a day been reduced, but even the cakes are at a minimum. If you give it to Xiao Wuzi, what will you eat?"

Shi Qiang didn't care about this little thing:

"It's not a big deal if I eat a little less. You saw today that Xiao Wuzi fainted from hunger. If I can help Xiao Wuzi relieve his hunger by eating a little less, it will be considered a good deed."

"You are just too kind!" Hong Xing didn't know what to say and could only sigh helplessly.

"Why are you sighing at such a young age? Acting like an old man!"

Shi Qian laughed at her and she rarely smiled.

"I am not young anymore. I will be 15 after the Chinese New Year!" Hong Xing put on a stern face, but it broke within two seconds. Seeing that the young lady was so happy, she also smiled:

"My young lady is only 15 years old! You rarely smile on weekdays. You look so beautiful when you smile. In my opinion, your smile is no worse than those beautiful maids and noble ladies."

"Shh, don't talk nonsense, be careful, there are ears on the other side of the wall." Shi Qian said cautiously.

Hong Xing just realized that she had spoken without restraint again, and she slapped herself lightly on the mouth and said:

"Yes, I have said too much. From now on, I will only say such things in Yanghe Palace to avoid giving people a chance to talk about it."

"Hey, don't hit yourself." Shi Qian was unable to stop him.

"Oh, it's okay." Hong Xing didn't care at all, still smiling: "If you talk too much, you will be punished so that you will learn your lesson. My lady, don't feel bad."

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