When Rong Qingqing saw that the person looking at her was Hua Yin, she was stunned for a moment, then raised an eyebrow.
She didn't know the girl, but she could still feel the girl's obvious hostility towards her.
Hua Yin was surprised that she would look at her. Her expression froze for a moment, a little embarrassed, but she quickly recovered and gave her a kind smile.
Rong Qingqing found it amusing that the other person clearly disliked her, yet she still forced herself to smile; such forbearance was unusual.
She nodded, seemingly lost in thought, and without saying a word, sat back down in her seat with Shangguan Yanran.
The Empress Dowager's gaze fell on Shangguan Yanran, and she carefully examined her, becoming more and more satisfied with her.
At the end of the plum blossom viewing banquet, the Empress Dowager instructed the palace servants to prepare gifts for all the noble ladies who had attended the banquet that day, as a form of recognition for their talents.
After receiving their rewards, Rong Qingqing, Shangguan Yanran, and the other noble ladies paid their respects to the Emperor and his entourage before preparing to leave. At this moment, the Empress Dowager suddenly said, "Yin'er and Yanran, please stay. I have something to say to you."
Upon hearing this, all the noble ladies were disappointed.
It seems the Empress Dowager has taken a liking to Shangguan Yanran and Huayin.
Rong Qingqing wasn't too surprised. Yanran played the konghou so well, and Huayin's zither skills were also superb. Naturally, the Empress Dowager liked them.
Shangguan Yanran tugged at her sleeve somewhat uneasily.
She gave her a reassuring smile and mouthed, "Don't worry, everything will be fine. I'm leaving the palace now."
Seeing that she didn't care, Shangguan Yanran felt relieved and mouthed to her, "I'll come to your house to find you later."
Rong Qingqing nodded and left the plum garden with the noble ladies.
However, as soon as she left the plum garden, she was knocked to the ground by a figure rushing towards her from behind.
When she saw who had bumped into her, she almost rolled her eyes.
"Your Highness, are you in such a hurry? Is there something urgent that you need to attend to?"
Feng Xin realized her recklessness; she had almost knocked her over. Feeling a little guilty, she stuck out her tongue and grabbed her hand, saying, "Come with me."
Rong Qingqing had no choice but to follow in her footsteps.
However, after wandering around the garden for a long time without stopping, she had to ask, "Princess, where are you taking me?"
"I'll take you to a fun place. Don't worry, we'll be there soon," Feng Xin said with a grin, pointing east.
Rong Qingqing had no suspicions and had no choice but to continue walking with her.
In the plum garden, after the noble ladies had all dispersed, the Empress Dowager kindly called Shangguan Yanran and Huayin to her side.
Seeing the two handsome men, Xie Jingrun was overjoyed. Just as he was about to speak, Xie Jingrun suddenly stood up and said, "There's nothing else to do now, I'll go back first."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager frowned slightly. She felt that this grandson was not close to her, but considering that he had not grown up in the palace, it was only natural that he was distant from her. So she softened her expression and said, "Don't be in such a hurry to leave. Yin'er is your cousin. She is frail. Now that she is coming to the palace, as her cousin, you should take care of her."
Xie Jingrun said calmly, "With so many palace servants around, and since I'm not a physician, I can't take care of her."
Upon hearing this, Hua Yin felt a tickle in her throat and coughed lightly, turning her head to the side.
Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager said with great pity, "You child, your body is really too frail." As she spoke, her gaze fell on Shangguan Yanran, who was standing to the side. Seeing that she was healthy and well, she was very pleased.
It doesn't matter that Hua Yin is physically weak; she can be Xing Xiu's concubine. It would be more appropriate for Shangguan Yanran to be the principal wife.
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