Xiao Zhuozi is a man in the imperial court and one of the capable disciples of the general manager Yang Mingrui.
Seeing him running frantically in the corridor with a happy look on his face, Wei Shuyi immediately understood about 70% of what was going on. After saying goodbye to Yin Zhu, he followed Xiao Zhuozi back to Sang Yuxuan without even breathing.
"My Lady Min, great joy! The Emperor has chosen your name today! We must prepare quickly, or we won't miss this golden opportunity!"
He was able to hold it in and ran out to find her. It was thanks to Eunuch Wu from the Jingshifang that he brought the good news.
Jing'an and Jingning smiled at each other and quickly put the reward money into the hands of the messengers: "Thank you for taking this trip, eunuch. Congratulations to you all——"
"If Miss Min needs anything from now on, just let me know!"
The group left with beaming smiles on their faces. Xiao Zhuozi lingered at the back and suddenly turned back to wink at Wei Shuyi: "The Emperor dislikes luxury and prefers sandalwood. Lady Min, please remember this!"
Before she could respond, the lake blue figure disappeared at the palace gate.
Jing An quickly stepped forward and said, "Young Master, you have to go and prepare! The nanny will be here soon. If we forget anything, it will be the fault of our palace."
Yes, serving the emperor in the bedroom would anger him and ruin the future of the concubines, so everyone is on high alert.
Wei Shuyi nodded slightly, entered the bedroom, and let them take off their jewelry.
"My lady, should we listen to what Eunuch Zhuo said just now?"
"What did he say?"
Jingning was stunned for a moment, looked around, and did not respond.
She glanced at her jewelry box and her casual clothes and made a decision: "My makeup should be neither too flattering nor too vulgar. I don't need any perfume for tonight's outfit. I'll just pick the crescent-white one!"
Jing'an did as he was told, but still didn't understand. While drawing her eyebrows, she couldn't help but ask, "My lady, it's great that Eunuch Zhuo can tell us the Emperor's preferences! Firstly, he values you so much that he's willing to take the risk of revealing this. Secondly, if this plays into the Emperor's wishes, your lady will be promoted step by step, which..."
"The most taboo thing in the palace is to guess the emperor's mind."
Before Jing'an could finish, Wei Shuyi interrupted her. Her delicate hands hooked a transparent jade hairpin and inserted it into her hair. Her previously plain face suddenly revealed a charming and seductive look that made people unable to look away.
"Xiao Zhuozi and I have only met a few times. There are countless people in the harem who are favored by His Majesty. Why would he tell me such crucial information? If it's false, I've fallen into someone's trap and angered His Majesty on my first night with him. Is there any hope for us at Sangyuxuan?"
Jing Ning handed over a pearl flower: "Well, what if it's true?"
"Precisely controlling His Majesty's preferences may not please him. My background is already awkward, so why bother myself with trouble? It's better to compromise on everything and listen halfway to avoid unknown troubles."
She is not an ordinary palace maid!
First, she was the daughter of a guilty minister, carrying a deep blood feud. Then, she took on a secret mission from Prince Lian and became the eyes and ears of the palace.
No matter which identity she is, it is enough to make the emperor suspicious and take her life!
Therefore, the best option is to keep a low profile for the time being, be a marginal figure in the harem, and not attract attention.
When the time came, Fengluan Chunen's car stopped outside Sangyuxuan.
The maids sent Wei Shuyi to the carriage, gave her a few more instructions, and then watched her leave.
The maids who came from the Shangqin Bureau to meet her naturally did not dare to neglect her. They supported her on both sides and led her into the back hall. After checking her appearance, they took her into the bathroom.
"Miss Min, according to palace etiquette, we still need to use this warm water soaked with hundreds of flowers to clean your body." The nanny sniffed the scent and said, "The long skirt you brought is not scented. After soaking in this hot water, it will be fragrant all over. It won't be a problem."
"Thank you, Madam."
Wei Shuyi stepped in barefoot, and at that moment, she discovered a bronze mirror diagonally opposite, which allowed her to clearly see her body. She subconsciously turned sideways, wanting to reach out to cover her left shoulder, but was shocked to find that it was already smooth. She dropped her right hand in vain, submerging it in the hot water.
"Miss Min, don't be alarmed. The ladies-in-waiting here are all older ladies-in-waiting like us. It's your first time, so it's natural to be shy. If you're favored in the future, you'll get used to it after a few more experiences."
Others thought she was shy, but she knew deep down what the reaction was that had been etched deep in her mind.
The time of one stick of incense.
Wei Shuyi moved from the back hall to the side hall of the Changsheng Hall and sat alone on the dragon bed. It was so quiet that even the sound of the wind could be heard.
She looked up at the bright yellow ears of corn above her, and taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, she reached out and fiddled with them a few times. In a trance, she seemed to have returned to the days of the Duke's Mansion.
Parents love you, brothers are friendly and respectful to you.
However, some of the people close to me have turned into a handful of earth, with no place to be buried, while others are still suffering in exile, and it is unknown whether they have survived to this day.
When she thought of her brother Wei Fengmian's thin shoulders and her missing sister, a piercing pain came over her, adding to her melancholy.
"Are you bored of waiting?"
Another big hand covered the tassel, wrapping her right hand in it.
Wei Shuyi came to his senses and hurriedly wanted to kneel down and pay his respects, but Xie Yanci took the opportunity to embrace him in his arms.
"I dare not. This is the first time I have seen this thing, so I am naturally distracted. I am sorry to have caused Your Majesty to laugh at me."
"It seems that my eighth brother has treated you poorly, not even giving you a decent bed."
There was a smile in this person's eyes and his words were full of tenderness, but the words he spoke made her limbs cold and she felt as if her whole body was frozen and stiff.
Wei Shuyi curled her fingers and nestled them in his palm to absorb the warmth. "Your Highness, you saved this servant and gave me food. This is already a great grace. I am insignificant and my words are not taken seriously. I dare not ask for more..."
"Look at you, you still can't stand a joke."
Xie Yanci held her hands, breathing warm air into them, and rubbing them together, his movements reminiscent of his parents in the past. Their affectionate love was so natural.
She was at a loss, but she heard his dissatisfied whisper: "You are already my concubine, don't call yourself a slave anymore, understand?"
"It was I who lost my temper!"
"I won't agree to that if it's just like that."
Before the world was spinning, she was already sitting astride the emperor!
He gently stroked her hair with his left hand, slowly pulling out the jade hairpin, letting her long black hair fall freely. His right hand rested behind his head, his demeanor relaxed, as if anticipating her next move.
Wei Shuyi was new to the world of sex and faced a situation where she was "on the edge of a tiger and it was difficult to get off." She felt a certain embarrassment, especially when the handsome man's gaze was fixed on her, making her feel even more shy, written all over her face.
"Madam Ah Shu, Palace Maid Liu Ying, you have not yet told me what to call you."
"I am of humble origin, and my name is nothing more than a personal possession. I must accept whatever name the steward wishes. Therefore, I cannot tell Your Majesty any other name."
Xie Yanci's eyes darkened, and the calloused fingers brushed across her lips: "In that case, I still think Ah Shu is more pleasing to the ear."
His long arms slid down and tugged at the belt around her waist.
The outer robe fell off, and in the chaos, she only heard someone whispering in her ear: "Have you learned the rules of teaching Madam?"
"I understand, your concubine."
"Then let me see how much Ah Shu has learned."
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