"I was talking about this little cutie in my arms," Consort Qing hurriedly explained.
"How adorable! Its feathers are as white as snow, yet so clearly defined. It's truly beautiful." Consort Zhen reached out and patted Xiuqiu's head.
However, the embroidered ball not only did not resist, but also whimpered and hummed a few times in Consort Zhen's arms, seemingly enjoying the moment.
"It seems that Xiuqiu really likes you, sister. Usually, it hates it when others touch it." Qingyan said, presenting Xiuqiu to Zhenpin: "Sister, would you like to hold it?"
Consort Zhen's eyes lit up noticeably: "Is that alright?"
"Of course." Qingyan raised an eyebrow and smiled at her, then placed the embroidered ball into Consort Zhen's arms.
The embroidered ball remained obedient and let Consort Zhen stroke its head, rubbing against her affectionately as if it were enjoying itself.
"So cute!" Consort Zhen said as she played with it, a big smile spreading across her face.
“If you really like it, I will give the embroidered ball to you,” Qingyan said immediately.
“This…” Consort Zhen hesitated for a moment: “…This is not a good idea. Even if I like it, how can it be considered as a favor to others?”
"There's nothing wrong with it. As long as you really like it, it's a blessing for the embroidered ball. Besides, it's not like no one is allowed to touch the embroidered ball. It's rare that it's destined to be with you, sister," Consort Qing said calmly.
“That’s right. This embroidered ball girl greets everyone except our Consort Qing, but she’s been exceptionally well-behaved here at Qingfeng Garden,” Huanhuan, Qingyan’s personal maid, added.
“Well…” Consort Zhen looked hesitant: “How about I help my sister raise it for a few days first? If my sister wants the embroidered ball, she can come and take it back anytime.”
"Alright, then I'll trouble you with the embroidered ball, elder sister." Qingyan said, glancing towards the sun. "It's getting late, younger sister will head back now."
"Why don't we have dinner together before you leave?" Consort Zhen also stood up warmly.
"No need, sister. I have some matters to attend to in the palace, so I'll head back now." Qingyan stood up and waved to Xiuqiu, "Xiuqiu, please keep Consort Zhen company. I'm leaving now."
The hydrangea seemed to understand her words and barked twice at her.
Qingyan had just left Qingfeng Garden.
Consort Shu followed closely behind, carrying Mu Qianqian to the gate of Qingfeng Garden.
She watched the hurried figure in the distance, her brows furrowing slightly: "This person looks familiar, but I can't quite place who it is."
Following the direction Consort Shu was looking, Bin'er also turned her head to look: "Why does she look a bit like that beauty from Ning Kingdom, I think her name is Qingyan?"
"Qingyan?" Consort Shu vaguely recognized the name. "Why would she be here?"
"Last time, Your Majesty punished several beauties of Ningguo and confined them to their quarters. However, at the time of our Seventh Princess's 100-day celebration, the Emperor was so pleased that he granted a general amnesty. Besides the Empress, these beauties were also released."
I see.
However, Consort Shu was not thinking about these things at the moment.
Whether or not a fine is imposed is not important.
Even if there is further punishment.
Ultimately, they were all concubines of Emperor Yuanwu.
That day, Emperor Yuanwu remembered them.
Naturally, no punishment would count.
only.
Looking in the direction she left.
Could it be that they just left Qingfeng Garden?
When did Consort Zhen and Consort Qing become so familiar with each other?
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