After a moment of silence, Ji You looked at the flowers in Xiao Lingyu's hand again: "When does the prince plan to send these flowers?"
Although it is called a flower, it has not actually bloomed yet. There are just a few more buds than before.
Xiao Lingyu gently stroked the green leaves: "Why are you in such a hurry? Aren't there more important things right now than sending flowers?"
He said this just to divert Ji You's attention.
He knew from the beginning that he was destined not to be crowned emperor.
The previous claim that he sent flowers to please Jiang Zhiyu and indirectly win over the new queen was also false.
He really wanted to send flowers as an apology, but it was because of the incident at the palace banquet when he pulled Princess Toya out to take the blame in order to reject her.
But these few days, he suddenly remembered.
Given Jiang Zhiyu's personality, it would be better to give her flowers carved out of gold instead of real flowers, to cater to her preferences and show my sincerity.
Xiao Lingyu nodded affirmatively.
Ji You looked at his unpredictable expression in confusion, but soon put it out of his mind.
For him, the most important thing now is to contact those adults who are interested.
…
In the harem, Hu Yue stayed alone in the bedroom.
There are many rules in the harem. Hu Yue once saw with her own eyes a woman who had just entered the palace not long ago. She was ordered to be beaten with a stick just because she said something wrong. Blood seemed to soak her eyes.
Since that day, Hu Yue rarely went out.
The complete opposite of her is Shang Anlan, the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Shang Yi.
She frequently went in and out of the palaces without concealing it at all, and was already a strong rival in the eyes of everyone.
Just as I was thinking about it, a sweet voice came from outside the door: "Sister Hu."
Hu Yue curled up the corners of her lips slightly, and saw a man sticking his head out. When he saw her, he walked towards her quickly.
It was Han Qiao.
"Sister Hu, why are you bored in the palace again?" Han Qiao walked over to her and sat down, fanning himself with both hands. "It's getting hotter day by day, it's a relief that you can sit still."
Hearing the hidden meaning in her words, and realizing that she didn't just want to complain about the weather, Hu Yue chuckled: "Aren't all the ice cubes in this room still there? It's you who's feeling restless."
After she finished her joke, she told the maids who were waiting beside her: "Go away, and come back to serve me when I call you."
Everyone in the room retreated.
"Zhiyu said that you don't need to pay attention to the letter from the Second Prince asking you to do anything. He is busy with his own affairs right now, and you don't need to worry about implicating the general."
After listening to her, most of the worry between Hu Yue's brows disappeared.
Seeing her like this, Han Qiao also chuckled: "I used to think that Sister Hu was free and easy, but I didn't know that Sister Hu also had this side."
If you really want to talk about her changes in detail, it's like she has become a different person.
Hu Yue was stunned and laughed: "I have always been like this."
The so-called bold and free-spirited temperament is nothing more than a protective umbrella in front of outsiders.
Even if her father and brother took good care of her, it was ultimately her own business to socialize with other noble ladies.
"Has Sister Hu changed her mind now? Is the palace better, or is the battlefield better?"
"It's nothing good or bad, but these past few days, I have become more determined in my thinking. Harem life may be good for some people, but it's not suitable for me."
Han Qiao nodded in agreement: "To be honest, I think so too."
Hu Yue laughed and looked at her: "So what are your plans?"
"Like Sister Hu, I feel the harem isn't for me. I entered the palace at Zhiyu's request, so we could look after each other. If you leave, I'll naturally leave too."
Han Qiao said as a matter of course.
Then, as if she had thought of something, she leaned towards Hu Yue and waved, motioning her to come closer.
Hu Yue was a little confused and moved closer according to her idea.
"It's said that the emperor's illness is similar to an epidemic," she said in a very low voice. "Yesterday, the Second and Sixth Princes only stayed in for a short while, and then they fell ill when they returned. Several doctors have been to the Imperial Hospital."
"Tell me, will His Majesty... wuwu."
Hu Yue put his hand over her mouth, looked at her big, blinking eyes, and said sternly, "Don't continue talking. Do you hear me?"
Seeing her nod, Hu Yue let go of her hand.
"I know that walls have ears. Don't worry, Sister Hu. My voice is so soft that no one will hear it."
"Whether anyone hears it or not, you shouldn't say it out loud. Just keep it inside your stomach."
Hu Yue glanced at her bulging belly.
Han Qiao: "..."
Her ears immediately turned red: "I just came here after dinner, that's why I'm like this. I'm not like this normally."
Hu Yue couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Han Qiao's face was filled with shame and anger. Just as he was about to speak, he heard voices coming from outside.
After a while, Shang Anlan walked in.
"What are you sisters talking about? I can hear your laughter from outside."
Hu Yue pursed her lips: "Nothing."
Han Qiao still smiled and said, "Sister, you're exaggerating. I just mentioned that I have a raccoon cat in my room. It's very cute and adorable. I'll bring it to the palace someday so Sister Hu can have a look."
This was just a perfunctory remark, and Shang Anlan knew it himself.
She responded with a smile, and without waiting for Hu Yue to speak, she sat down opposite them.
"So Sister Hu likes raccoons. It just so happens that Poppy Yu just gave birth to a litter. I'll go get one for Sister Hu."
Hu Yue frowned slightly: "Don't bother, I just like to watch, not to raise."
The smile on Shang Anlan's lips froze.
"You just gave birth to a litter. What color is it?" Han Qiao chuckled and changed the subject. Shang Anlan also continued with a smile.
From then on, they talked for a cup of tea, and Hu Yue drank tea silently on the side. The topic was not ended until Shang Anlan had to go to the next house.
After she left, Han Qiao lay weakly on the table: "Sister Hu, why are you so hostile to her?"
At least from the few conversations we've had so far, this guy is still very friendly, he just can't hide his ambitions.
All her words were about how great it was to be the queen.
Although it is not said explicitly, this is probably what it means.
Hu Yue herself couldn't explain it: "I don't know either, but there's something wrong with her, and you don't spend much time with her."
Han Qiao nodded.
…
In the Third Prince's Mansion, Xiao Mingye finally heard the news that his father was seriously ill from his staff.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier!" Xiao Mingye hurriedly put on the clothes he had just taken off: "Go and prepare the horse, I'll go see what he looks like now."
Du An: "...Your Highness, with that tone and that expression, don't tell me you're going all the way to see the emperor make a fool of himself."
Xiao Mingye paused: "How can you think so? That's my father!"
All of them were angry: "..."
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