Huo Qinghe seemed somewhat surprised, but more than that, she was afraid and timid.
“Why do you say that, sister? I’ve always been thinking about you… How are you, sister? Without you, I feel that every step I take in this palace is extremely difficult. Now that I’ve seen you, I feel a little more at ease.”
As she spoke, she couldn't help but take another step forward, as if she wanted to hold Huo Yiyun's hand.
Cuiqiao, who was behind Huo Yiyun, couldn't help but whisper, "Madam, there are too many people around now. I'm afraid if we run into someone and they see us, it will cause gossip."
Huo Yiyun didn't come to see Huo Qinghe intentionally. If she wanted to see Huo Qinghe, she would have stopped Huo Qinghe as soon as she came out.
She straightened up slightly, remembering the important matter at hand, and ultimately decided to let go of any entanglement with Huo Qinghe.
"I'm under house arrest, so you're on your own. If anything happens, I'll send someone to inform you. Has the imperial physician checked your pulse this month?"
This is definitely not the time to talk.
Huo Qinghe withdrew her hand with unease: "Yes, the imperial physician came to see me when I had my period at the beginning of the month. He said I was a little weak, probably from the injury I sustained when I fell into the water last time."
When Huo Qinghe mentioned menstruation, Huo Yiyun looked away in disappointment. She waved her hand and showed no intention of listening any further.
"You should go back first. Since you're weak, you should take good care of yourself."
Huo Qinghe waited until Huo Yiyun went inside to change before leaving.
"When did she arrive?" Huo Qinghe's face no longer showed any fear.
Green Cloud hurriedly said, "Your Highness went inside to change, and Consort Yi arrived shortly after. Hearing that Your Highness was inside, Consort Yi did not go in."
Then it wasn't Huo Yiyun who deliberately came to wait for her.
When Huo Qinghe returned to the main hall, it was during a time of continuous singing and dancing, and her return did not attract much attention.
After she sat down, Lady Meng, who was sitting next to her, covered her face with a round fan and spoke to her.
"I knew you went to change when I saw you changed your clothes. Don't worry, Lady Huo, I didn't call you when you weren't here. General Yu Lin was late, and everyone was amused by him."
She smiled as she spoke.
Upon hearing this, Huo Qinghe glanced across the street and said, "What a pity, I missed the excitement. Thank you for reminding me, Lady Meng."
When the Empress Dowager returned to the palace last time, Huo Qinghe was distracted and was pulled back by Consort Meng.
Upon hearing this, Lady Meng smiled faintly and said, "Lady Huo, you're too kind."
Neither of them knew their age, so it was inappropriate for them to address each other as sisters.
Consort Meng was not an entirely kind-hearted person, but Consort Huo in front of her was beautiful, one of the most beautiful women in the palace. She was not stupid and knew that her family background was not as good as others, so she naturally did not want to offend anyone easily.
It's always good to be on good terms with whoever you choose right now.
Huo Qinghe always had a smile on her face when she spoke to anyone.
Even Pei Yuanhui, who sat at the head of the table, couldn't understand what could make Xiao Huo so happy.
As the two were talking, Meng Meiren looked up and met Shangguan's eyes. She couldn't stop smiling and completely forgot what she was going to say to Huo Meiren.
[Talking to Consort Huo is truly a pleasant experience; sitting with such a beauty always makes one feel refreshed. No wonder the Emperor loves to summon Consort Huo. The Emperor…]
Having discerned Meng's innermost thoughts from afar, Pei Yuanhui withdrew his gaze, unsure whether he found it amusing or not.
Meng Meiren's inner thoughts are interesting, but Xiao Huo's are the most interesting.
Just looking at the smile on Xiao Huo's face from afar makes one curious about what he is saying.
The luncheon ended because the Empress Dowager was tired and wanted to rest. Grand Tutor Zhou, despite his advanced age, helped the Empress Dowager back to Cining Palace to talk, while Consort Zhou helped her on the other side. The Empress originally wanted to follow, but she stopped when she saw this.
Why would she go and join in when everyone else is enjoying their family time?
Meanwhile, on the other side, the Emperor was being escorted by Chi Qinlin to the Funing Palace, with Consort Chi helplessly trying to persuade him.
Empress Xue pressed her brow and suddenly heard the voice of Princess Fuming.
"Mother, let's go back. Fuming is a little sleepy." The eldest princess said, rubbing her eyes again.
Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday, and there will be a banquet tonight. I imagine the Emperor will visit Consort Zhou out of respect for the Empress Dowager.
Xue Yinjia didn't intend to appear at the banquet, but as the First Lady, she couldn't afford not to.
...
Those in positions of power have their own frustrations, and so do ordinary people.
Huo Qinghe returned to Yanliang Pavilion hungry, only to be told that the Imperial Kitchen was busy at the moment, as all the palaces needed to eat, and she would probably have to wait a while.
Huo Qinghe still drank some wine at the banquet, and in the end she had to eat hangover soup to fill her stomach.
We finally managed to fill our stomachs, but before long it was time for the evening banquet.
The officials had already gone home by the time the banquet started, which gave Consort Zhou plenty of time to talk.
If Consort Zhou had only spoken, it would have been fine, but instead of just saying it, she also cursed everyone in her heart.
Pei Yuanhui never had a moment of peace, but seeing that the Empress Dowager was in good spirits, he refrained from interrupting.
But another fifteen minutes passed.
Pei Yuanhui was never a good-tempered person, so he raised his hand.
"I noticed that steamed oysters with eggs is missing from Consort Zhou's table. What's the Imperial Kitchen doing? Consort Zhou's favorite dish is also missing."
Consort Chi, who was leisurely sipping fruit wine at the lower seat, rolled her eyes upon hearing this.
The meals at today's banquet were all arranged with her approval. What does the Emperor mean by this? Does he dislike Consort Zhou and insist on bringing up the meals?
Empress Dowager Zhou glanced at Pei Yuanhui: "Your Majesty, Consort Zhou doesn't actually love oysters that much. Consort Zhou is just an honest girl..."
Pei Yuanhui interrupted the Empress Dowager: "I remember that Consort Zhou told me that she loved eating oysters. The Empress Dowager said that Consort Zhou didn't love eating oysters that much. Does that mean that Consort Zhou was deceiving the Emperor in the past?"
When it comes to exploiting loopholes in the text, the mouths of the civil officials of the previous dynasty were even more shrewd than those of the empresses and concubines.
Having been influenced by his surroundings, Pei Yuanhui has become incredibly sharp-tongued and unforgiving when it comes to serious matters.
Consort Zhou was speechless for a moment, and she looked to the Empress Dowager at the head of the table for help.
Empress Dowager Zhou looked at her: "Your Majesty, I have been practicing Buddhism lately and cannot stand the smell of fresh river fish. For my sake, please excuse me today."
Pei Yuanhui looked at Empress Dowager Zhou, his tone still respectful: "Since you have the final say today, then let's skip it. We'll have the Imperial Kitchen prepare it another day."
Consort Cao, sitting below and enjoying the spectacle, said, "In the end, it's all thanks to His Majesty's favor. Sister Zhou is so lucky."
Xue Yinjia had a terrible headache when she returned home at noon, and she was forcing herself to say, "Consort Cao, you're pregnant, why are you being so temperamental?"
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