"Liu Zhu, even if I beg you, please, I really can't bear it anymore. These days, I am living a life worse than death."
Zhen Qia's eyes turned red again, and she looked at Liu Zhu with tears in her eyes.
Liu Zhu frowned, his eyes filled with struggle and embarrassment.
"But my lady, a palace maid cannot leave the palace without a token, and Liu Zhu cannot go to the palace..."
"I have some silver here. Take it to the guards at the gate and they'll be willing to let you out."
Zhen Cai immediately took out a heavy little cloth bag from under the pillow and stuffed it into Liu Zhu's hand, her eyes full of anticipation.
The silver was quite heavy, and it felt heavy in his hand, but Liu Zhu was not happy at all. He bit his lips tightly and squeezed out another sentence.
"But my lady, if this happens, I will be executed if I am discovered."
To leave the palace without a token, she needed to bribe the guards at the gate, but if she was found out, she would be sentenced to death.
If it were in the past, Liu Zhu would definitely be willing to take such a life-threatening risk for Zhen Qia because she was truly loyal to her.
But now, she had to admit that she was unwilling in her heart.
Liu Zhu lowered her eyelids, and her thick eyelashes hid the true emotions in her eyes.
When Zhen Qi saw her like this, the eagerness in her eyes gradually disappeared, and then she smiled bitterly.
"Yes, if something like this is discovered, Liu Zhu will lose her life. Since I am your sister, there is no reason for me to let my sister die for me.
Liu Zhu, you should pour me a bowl of Hedinghong, so that I can end this without causing you to suffer."
Liu Zhu's drooping eyelashes trembled suddenly.
Zhen Qia lowered her head, took off a transparent purple bracelet from her wrist, and forced it onto Liu Zhu's wrist.
"This bracelet was given to you by my mother before you entered the palace. You won't be able to use such a nice thing there.
I leave this thing to my beloved little sister. I hope this bracelet can bring her blessings and good fortune."
That bracelet was a top-grade piece of emerald violet. Liu Zhu had been with Zhen Cai since childhood and had seen many fine things, so he naturally knew the value of this bracelet.
Her face flushed and she hurriedly declined.
"No, my lady, Liu Zhu can't take it. This is something given to you by the Madam."
"Liu Zhu, you are my sister now, and I am about to die. Please consider this as your last blessing to you. Please accept it, okay?"
Zhen Qia's face was pale. She grabbed Liu Zhu's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice.
Liu Zhu's defenses were broken.
"My lady, please don't be like this. Liu Zhu is willing to make this trip for you and will definitely find the prince for you!"
The setting sun outside had disappeared and it was quickly getting dark.
After saying this, Liu Zhu broke free from Zhen Qia's hand, turned around and rushed towards the door.
Zhen Qia looked at her back as she rushed out, a hint of success flashing in her eyes.
It is known that Liu Zhu is ultimately sentimental and soft-hearted. As long as she plays this card, Liu Zhu will definitely not be able to bear it.
Now, as long as Zhu Ken stays, Yinli will definitely come to visit her.
The news that Liu Zhu had left the palace soon reached Yiku Palace.
At that time, Concubine Hua was slowly looking at the list handed over by Suzhi, deciding the items on it.
"My brother won a great victory and brought back tribute from the Western Frontier. He has already stolen the limelight. This celebration banquet must be well-organized, but not too ostentatious.
Especially since the emperor has given me the right to host the banquet, it is even more necessary to follow the rules.
Otherwise, those censors would make a big fuss about it and complain to the emperor as soon as they caught the slightest violation of the rules.
Therefore, take down these golden cups. According to the old custom of the previous dynasty, there are not many dishes. These are too complicated to make, so let's skip them."
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. The General has won this victory, and there are countless people in the court who are jealous and will surely be watching closely. We cannot afford to make even the slightest mistake.
But from my perspective, these things are within the rules and there are old precedents to follow.
Besides, the Emperor himself said that the celebration banquet must be grand. If the banquet is too shabby, I am afraid that both the Emperor and the General will be unhappy, and it may even cause a rift."
Suzhi reminded Concubine Hua carefully.
[Yes, yes, yes, my uncle has accomplished such a remarkable feat. Not only is he worthy of a grand celebration, he deserves even a month-long banquet!]
[After all, reclaiming the Western Frontier is not something that ordinary people can accomplish. If those censors dare to pressure us, then let them go to the battlefield and kill the enemy, and let them have a taste of the life my uncle lived!]
[Besides, my dad himself said that this celebration banquet must be grand, so there's no need to worry too much, just pick the best ones.]
If the celebration is too shabby, my uncle might mistakenly think my father is stingy and reluctant to spend money, or suspect that my father thinks his achievements are too great and is therefore using a shabby celebration banquet to please him. This would cause a rift between the emperor and his subjects, which would be terrible.
Feng Wanwan was fiddling with a nesting doll in Concubine Hua's arms and immediately started grumbling upon hearing this.
After that, he added another sentence.
"Besides, this celebration banquet isn't just for my uncle alone; there are so many soldiers who have made great contributions to the war here too. If it's too shabby, it would just chill everyone's spirits."
[Besides, my mother has invited Sister Mei's family to the celebration banquet, and she also wants to use this banquet as a chance for my two cousins and Sister Mei to get to know each other.]
If this banquet doesn't go well, how will Sister Mei be in the mood to attend? What if neither of my two cousins catches Sister Mei's eye? Wouldn't all my previous efforts be in vain?
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