Meng Qi was a little relieved that she adjusted her state in time. After all, in the eyes of everyone, she was still the silly fourth lady of the Huainan Marquis' Mansion. Such a big change in just one month would definitely arouse doubts. She didn't want to attract everyone's attention to herself, unless she or Prince Rui wanted to.
Thinking of this, she pondered the meaning of Yong'an's words. Tomorrow, the princes would come to pay their respects, and she would definitely meet with them. If the queen was interested, she might even introduce herself to everyone, especially the princesses.
She didn't know what the Queen's purpose was. Based on Yong'an's attitude towards her since she entered the palace, was it worthy for the mother and daughter to be so enthusiastic towards her?
Even if she had to go to the palace this time, there were palaces specifically for the ladies of the inner court to stay in. When she was at home, Wang Shi also wondered where she would be allowed to stay, and even thought of the Qionghua Palace of Concubine Lian, but she didn't expect to be taken directly to Kunning Palace and live in Princess Yong'an's courtyard.
Is it that the Queen wants to win over Concubine Lian, or is it that Prince Cheng wants to show goodwill to Prince Rui?
Meng Qi recollected carefully. In her previous life, Prince Cheng and Prince Rui had almost no private interactions. Aside from gatherings attended by all the other princes, Prince Rui had almost always had a drink and a chat with the other brothers, but not with Prince Cheng. Perhaps they had, and she just didn't know about it?
Dinner was brought in directly by the palace maids. Qinxiang smiled as she set the table and chopsticks, "Tomorrow is the day the Emperor will come to Kunning Palace. He usually comes after the morning court session, accompanied by the princes, around 9:00 PM. Before then, the concubines and princesses of each palace will be waiting with the Empress in the main hall."
After hearing this, Meng Qi raised her head and carefully examined the maid. Could it be that the purse had played a role? She was reminding herself in such detail. Or was she assigned by someone else, afraid that she would make a mistake? Was it Concubine Lian or Prince Rui?
Meng Qi was already familiar with this time for greetings, having made a few jokes about it in her past life. She pursed her lips and sat down.
Yuan Dong smiled and said to Qin Xiang, "Thank you for the reminder, sister. Our young lady was just trying to find someone to find out when Princess Yong'an and Princess Fanghua usually visit the Empress."
Qinxiang put away the food box and said to Meng Qi, "I don't know about this. I have never served in Kunning Palace. Only the Eighth Prince, the Ninth Prince, and the two little princesses usually go with their mothers."
Meng Qi nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."
"I don't deserve it. It's my honor to be able to help Miss Fourth. Please enjoy your service." After saying that, she retreated politely, leaving Yuandong alone in the room.
"Let's sit down and eat together."
Yuan Dong was stunned and quickly waved his hands, "No, this is against the rules."
Meng Qi chuckled. "There's no one here, so please sit down. It seems that neither the Queen nor the two princesses have any special requests tonight. Let's go to bed early after dinner. We don't know what will happen tomorrow."
When Yuan Dong heard this, she sighed softly, put half of her butt on the embroidered stool, and had her first lukewarm meal in the palace with Meng Qi.
Meng Qi slept uneasily that night. She wasn't someone who couldn't sleep in a different place. In her previous life, she had rested in the palace, even staying there for a full month.
But just like last night, dreams came one after another, and the people and things in them were all blurry. She wanted to reach out and clear them away but couldn't reach anyone. She could only hear the sound of people talking and laughing.
Meng Qi let Yuan Dong gently rub her temples. She looked in the mirror at the young, beautiful, and energetic face of a girl who hadn't slept well the previous night, yet she still looked so energetic. She took a deep breath and stood up. "Let's go."
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