When Yun Xiangye heard that she was going to the palace again, she hurriedly changed her clothes and went out.
The princess' sedan chair was already waiting for her at the gate. Yun Xiangye saw Xie Zhixuan at the door and bowed, saying, "Mother, I'm late."
Xie Zhixuan said, "It's not too late. I told you before that Qingfeng Garden is short of four maids. I haven't been strict with the maids in the mansion in recent years, so choosing maids from the mansion may not be reliable. I will take you to the Shanggong Bureau to pick out a few palace maids to serve you, and by the way, I will take your cousin out of the palace."
When Yun Xiangye heard that her cousin could leave the palace, she was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, mother."
Yun Xiangye got on the sedan chair behind Xie Zhixuan and after walking for about two quarters of an hour, they arrived at the palace gate.
Xie Zhixuan led Yun Xiangye to Fengyi Palace where the queen was.
Yun Xiangye entered and saw Empress Wei sitting high up in the sky. She quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Her Majesty."
Empress Wei chuckled and said, "No need to be so polite. How did you find time to come to the palace today?"
Xie Zhixuan smiled and said, "You know I'm usually busy with the medicine shop and don't manage the house very well. We're short of a few maids, and I thought it would be more convenient to pick a few from the Shanggong Bureau than from outside the palace, so I came to the palace today to ask you for help."
Empress Wei smiled and said, "Come here, summon Consort Li and have her select a dozen capable palace maids."
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Xie Zhixuan then turned to Empress Wei and said, "Sister-in-law, I have another matter. Xiangye's cousin works in the Eastern Palace. She will be twenty-five in March. I want her to leave the palace before the New Year so that the two cousins can spend the New Year together outside the palace."
Empress Wei smiled and said, "That's as it should be. Cousin Xiangye is Yan'er's cousin. I will issue an imperial decree right now, allowing Cousin Xiangye to leave the palace. Xiangye, what's your cousin's name?"
Yun Xiangye said, "Ye Wanhe is the head maid in the East Palace."
Empress Wei said, "Wanhe is actually your cousin? This girl is an excellent embroidery worker and is generally known to be well-behaved and careful. When the Crown Prince was about to move to the Eastern Palace, I searched the Shanggong Bureau for a long time before choosing her. Now, she has reached the age to leave the palace. I will issue an imperial decree to allow Wanhe to leave the palace before the New Year."
Upon hearing this, Yun Xiangye quickly knelt down and expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
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