Chapter 002 Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Ruan Yun was thrown to the ground. Yu Ronghua didn't even look at her and left directly on the ceremonial procession.

The white jade bricks were very cold, and the severe chill spread from the knees to the whole body. Ruan Yun didn't need to look in the bronze mirror to know how ugly she looked.

Qing Ling stood in front of Ruan Yun, her face normal and without any sadness, "You kneel here."

After Qing Ling left, the eunuch who came with Ruan Yun stepped forward cautiously, "Sister Ruan Yun, hold on for a while, I'll go find Eunuch Deng."

Ruan Yun's already fair cheeks turned even paler. She shook her head slowly, "Do you have a handkerchief?"

The young eunuch nodded quickly, but when he touched the wound on Ruan Yun's hand, he didn't know where the handkerchief was.

Ruan Yun then lowered her head, her hair loosened, a strand of her black hair fluttered in the wind, covering the flickering light in her eyes.

The hand clenched and unclenched, the stinging pain kept Ruan Yun awake at all times, the light-colored handkerchief was stained with blood, "Don't bother the eunuch to come. If I haven't returned in two hours, you can go look for the eunuch again."

The young eunuch hesitated. Yu Ronghua's expression just now clearly showed that she wanted to kill Sister Ruan Yun. Although palace maids could not be punished at will, if the mistress really wanted to kill, this would be the case.

Ruan Yun held the handkerchief tightly in her hand and said, "Do as I say."

Her crow-feather eyelashes were wet, and her hair was like a waterfall. Even so, she was naturally charming without any makeup. Her eyes were full of pity, and underneath was hatred that she had concealed very well.

The sound of footsteps beside her gradually faded away. Ruan Yun looked up at the carved beams and jade pillars spiraling upwards. The sound of bells on the eaves trembled crisply and pleasantly. The colorful clouds shone in all directions, and the light and shadows scattered below, falling directly on people.

Her shoulder was hurting terribly. If the burn was not treated for a long time, it would probably leave a scar. Ruan Jun held back the moisture in her almond-shaped eyes, and her onion-like fingertips just happened to pinch the injured area.

The concubines in the palace paid their respects to the Empress at Fengyi Palace at noon. If nothing unexpected happened, half an hour would be enough. If she hadn't left Hanyu Palace within two hours, they would have to trouble Eunuch Deng to come.

On the palace road.

Chen Lu walked beside the ceremonial procession and glanced at Yu Ronghua's appearance. She couldn't see anything wrong, but she was always curious in her heart.

Yu Ronghua opened her red lips slightly, still looking very friendly, "Just ask whatever you want to ask."

Chen Lu immediately lowered her head and dared not look any further, "Master, why did you want that palace maid from the Flower Room to stay in the Hanyu Palace?"

Yu Ronghua's hand that was stroking the armor suddenly stopped, "A new person will soon enter the palace. My position is not low, but I have no children and no favor. I should have a sister to serve the emperor on my behalf."

Her hand inevitably fell on her lower abdomen. No matter how many doctors she consulted or how many medicines she drank, she had no children. She was brought from the Qiandi to the palace and became Yu Ronghua, but she gradually lost the emperor's favor.

Her beautiful eyes were covered with a look of desolation. In the past, the emperor often came to her place and nothing happened. How could there be any movement now that he no longer came?

The letter sent from home on the dressing table, every word of it hurt her heart. Her mother was not favored by her father, but she relied on her status in the palace to secure the position of the lady of the Marquis's Mansion. The new bride was about to enter the palace. How could the emperor still remember her and want to send his concubine's sister into the palace?

Unless she dies!

Yu Ronghua's hands tightly grasped the equipment stand, and she was gasping for breath because she was too angry.

Chen Lu was afraid that Yu Ronghua would hurt her, so she hurriedly reminded him, "Master, we will be at Fengyi Palace soon."

Yu Ronghua suddenly closed her eyes, holding back all the tears in her eyes, and wiped her red eyes with a handkerchief. When the procession arrived at the door of Fengyi Palace, a smile appeared on her face again.

Everyone on either side serves the emperor, so choosing one that is easy to handle is the most important thing.

Yu Ronghua walked into Fengyi Palace at a leisurely pace, looking very stylish and not at all shabby.

…

"What!" Tingxu dropped the silver scissors in her hand to the ground, forcing her to take a step back. "How could you let my sister stay in Hanyu Palace alone?"

The young eunuch said in embarrassment: "Since Sister Ruan Yun said so, we can't stay for long. Besides, Yu Ronghua doesn't dare to do anything to Sister openly. Isn't there Eunuch Deng?"

Ting Xu didn't care about what was going on. Tears as big as beans fell in the wind. She ran very fast, and the only thing she could think of was Eunuch Deng. The pain from being whipped on her palms had not yet subsided. She just heard the eunuch say that her sister was hit by a teacup and knew it must have been very painful.

My sister cares about her appearance and her skin as white as jade. She has always been careful and kind to others in the palace. Today, she cannot be killed in Hanyu Palace just because of Yu Ronghua's momentary selfish desire.

Tingxu ran all the way into the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the eunuch stopped her rudely, "Where did you come from, palace maid? You barge in without even knowing where you are."

Tingxu knelt down with her skirt lifted, tears streaming down her face, and kowtowed, "Is Eunuch Deng here? I'm a maid from the Flower Room, and I have something urgent to tell you."

Eunuch Deng was the eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Not to mention the ordinary palace maids and eunuchs, even the concubines would give him some face when they saw him.

As expected, the eunuch in front of him was very impatient, "Do you think you can see Eunuch Deng whenever you want? Go back to your duty quickly and stop disturbing the eunuch."

Eunuch Bi turned around and was about to leave, but Ting Xu kowtowed repeatedly and said loudly: "Eunuch Deng, Sister Ruan Yun is in trouble, please help! Eunuch Deng..."

The eunuch turned around and wanted to take Tingxu away, "How could you..."

Ting Xu struggled hard, and the wound on her hand that had just been bandaged was torn again because of this movement. She couldn't be dragged away. Sister Ruan Jun was still in Hanyu Palace because of her. If she hadn't failed to do her job well, Sister Ruan Jun would not have been detained in Hanyu Palace today.

The scene was in chaos for a moment, and suddenly a stern voice came from behind, "What are you arguing about? Do you all want to be punished?"

Ting Xu looked carefully and knelt in front of Eunuch Deng, tears in her eyes seemed to never stop flowing, "Eunuch Deng, Sister Ruan Yun was detained by Yu Ronghua..."

…

Ruan Jun rested her hands on her knees. Although her figure was as frail as a willow, her back was very straight.

A cool breeze blew by, and the clear sky suddenly became covered with dark clouds.

Ruan Yun twitched the corner of her mouth slightly, accidentally moving the injured part of her jaw, and beads of sweat and tears fell down and flowed into her clothes.

There was a commotion behind him, and Ruan Yun didn't have the energy to see what was going on until he heard the eunuch's announcement the next moment.

Yu Ronghua returned to the palace.

After two years of struggling in the palace, Ruan Yun would not be so foolish as to think that Yu Ronghua meant she would let her go when she returned to the palace. Everything was just the beginning.

Yu Ronghua took lotus steps and said in a sweet voice: "The weather changes so quickly, my dress must not get wet."

Chen Lu took over Yu Ronghua's words, "I will serve my master into the palace."

Yu Ronghua raised her hand to stop Chen Lu's movements, looked down, and saw the dishevelled person kneeling at her feet. Then she curled her lips with satisfaction, "You come."

Ruan Yun clenched her teeth at the words and tried to make her voice sound normal. "My hands were accidentally stained with blood, and I'm afraid that Ronghua's dress will be dirty."

Yu Ronghua looked at Ruan Yun's hand and saw the blood seeping out. She stroked her armor slowly. The bright red nail polish on her hand was particularly bright and shining. "It's okay. I'll give you this dress as a reward."

Ruan Jun could no longer refuse Yu Ronghua, so she had to stagger to her feet, then humbly bent down to lift up the hem of Yu Ronghua's skirt, and served Yu Ronghua all the way into the inner hall.

The white jade and glass incense burner was burning osmanthus incense, and the wisps of green smoke spread in the hall and dissipated into the mist.

Yu Ronghua went to the inner hall to change clothes, and left a sentence before leaving, "This job is better done by a lowly person like you."

The scent of osmanthus kept Ruan Jun awake, and the blood on her hands looked as if she had committed murder.

When Yu Ronghua came back again, it started to rain behind her. The palace maids and eunuchs outside all went under the corridor to avoid the rain, so the palace was unusually quiet, with only the sound of tea lids knocking against each other.

Yu Ronghua leaned against the beauty's backrest, her voice was lazy, but it made people feel intimidated for no reason, "What's your name? How old are you?"

Ruan Yun perked up and said respectfully: "I am Ruan Yun, this year... I am fifteen."

Yu Ronghua smiled faintly, "You are born with a good appearance and are of the right age. You will serve in my palace in the future."

Without any room for negotiation, Ruan Yun had already guessed what Yu Ronghua wanted to do, but she was unwilling to curry favor with the emperor and did not want to be involved in an endless struggle.

With fear on her face, Ruan Yun kowtowed and apologized, tears falling from her eyes. All she could feel was bitterness, "I am a servant with rough hands and feet, I am afraid I can't serve Master Ronghua well."

Yu Ronghua smiled, and her smile echoed in the empty hall. "Since you can grow mountain peonies, what does it mean that you have rough hands and feet?"

He winked at Chen Lu, who stepped forward to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to bring Ruan Jun over.

Suddenly, an eunuch outside the door said, "My lady, Eunuch Deng is here."

Yu Ronghua's gaze immediately fell on Ruan Jun. She didn't expect that this bitch was such a popular girl. Didn't everyone want her?

Ruan Jun's heart was relieved for a moment, but soon it was suddenly tightened again.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports directly to the Emperor and the Empress, and even the Empress has very few affairs under her control. If Eunuch Deng offends Yu Ronghua because of her, I'm afraid everyone will pay attention to her in the future.

Eunuch Deng came in and first looked at Ruan Yun who was kneeling on the ground without saying a word. His cloudy eyes were full of pity, but he quickly suppressed it.

He saluted Yu Ronghua in a proper manner. Yu Ronghua did not stand up, but played with a valuable night-shining pearl with her delicate jade fingers. "Why did Eunuch Deng come here in the rain?"

Eunuch Deng knelt down and said, "I heard that Master Yu Ronghua didn't like the flowers sent by the flower room, so I came to take a look. Please don't get angry, Master. I will teach them a lesson when I return."

Tingxu saw Ruan Yun covered with wounds, and she could no longer suppress the bitterness in her nose. What Eunuch Deng said also hinted that she should take Ruan Yun away. Tingxu hurriedly held the back of Ruan Yun's hand and wanted to take her away.

Before he stood up, Yu Ronghua said coldly, "Stop."

Everyone in the palace looked at Yu Ronghua. Yu Ronghua walked out from behind the pearl curtain, her skirt fluttering and lotus flowers blooming at her feet. "I see this palace maid is very skillful, and she is flawless in her words and actions. It is obvious that Eunuch Deng has trained her well. It just so happens that I am in need of such a lovely person, so I will let her stay in my palace and serve me."

After saying this, Yu Ronghua's eyes fell on Tingxu, her eyebrows raised as if she remembered something, and the smile on her beautiful face deepened, "You, stay too."