Chapter 440 Hu Shanxiang 31
Hu Shanxiang did not say anything to plead for her brother and the others. She really walked out and when she lifted the curtain, she saw Zhu Zhanji's big face.
The man asked quietly, "Are you done?"
"Your Majesty, please come in. I will take my leave now."
Hu Shanxiang ignored his timidity and casually pushed him in. Then she smiled and greeted the prince, then said to her brother, "I'll send someone to inform my parents."
Then she left the main hall and, under the guidance of the palace servants, arrived at Chuxiu Palace. She took a casual glance and saw two familiar faces inside.
One of them was Douzi, who had once reported Xinmei to her for betraying him in her previous life, and the other was Xinmei's younger sister, Ange.
She sat at the top and called the two people to her. Douzi was smart and ambitious, but Shanxiang remembered that in her previous life, she was being nice to her, mostly because she hoped that after she came to power, she could also take the opportunity to become a female official.
In fact, Shanxiang said that this should be the correct thinking of most palace maids. After all, palace maids still have the opportunity to climb up to become female officials or even leave the palace, but concubines...ha, if they can't give birth to children, they will really be buried alive with them.
Even having a child is not certain.
As for Ange, she's quiet, hardworking, and a woman who's destined for greatness. She's much smarter than her short-sighted, talkative sister.
Unfortunately, she cared too much about that so-called sister. There was no way Hu Shanxiang would keep such a time bomb around.
"Excuse me, I would like to send a letter home to let you know I'm safe. I also have two maids named Jinxiu and Siluo. How should I bring them into the palace?"
"Just write the letter and give it to us. As for Sister Jinxiu and Sister Siluo, someone will bring them in tomorrow. They won't delay your business at all."
Douzi is indeed an old lady in the palace. With just a few words, she showed her efficiency. With the word "sister", she also showed her connections, which made Ange beside her look even more clumsy.
"Then I'll trouble you."
………
When Shanxiang woke up, she received a summons before anyone came: the Crown Princess asked her to go to the East Palace for a chat after breakfast.
"In that case, Bean, please accompany me."
Princess Zhang was truly a wonderful person, something Hu Shanxiang had already known in her previous life. Now, as an outsider, meeting her for the first time, she felt a different feeling.
She's witty and sharp, with her chin always raised, yet she gives off a sense of approachable arrogance that doesn't make her seem unapproachable. With just a few words, she can connect with you, and her expression, whether angry or happy, is incredibly vivid, making you want to coax her.
Shanxiang is no exception.
So after chatting like this, the two of them got along very well and talked for more than two hours without realizing it.
"Okay, it's getting late, why don't you stay and have a quick meal before leaving?"
"Then Shanxiang is sorry to bother you."
When the two of them walked to the door, one in front and one behind, they saw two familiar figures hiding behind the door, talking about something.
"Ahem!"
The Crown Prince and his grandson quickly shut up and turned to the Crown Princess with a flattering smile. Zhu Gaochi's mind raced, and he asked with a smile, "What are you guys talking about that makes you so happy?"
"That I can't tell you. Didn't I tell you two not to eavesdrop?" The Crown Princess crossed her hands and raised her chin proudly.
The father and son exchanged a glance and quickly responded in unison: "We..."
“I didn’t hear…”
“Yes, we didn’t.”
Zhu Zhanji was so inspired that he smiled and said, "Actually, I just came to ask if you want to leave some food for me at noon."
"Ah...ah? You said it, these are my words." The smile on Zhu Pangpang's face disappeared, and he quickly poked his son, "What did you say, what did I say?"
"Oh, you don't answer."
"Ms. Hu, let's go."
The Crown Princess was too lazy to look at this funny couple and simply left with her future daughter-in-law, leaving the father and son in a messy state in the wind.
"Hey, come back to your senses!" Zhu Gaochi patted his son's shoulder fiercely, shook his head and laughed, "Why don't you go and check on the meal?"
After the four of them finished their meal, the Crown Princess was more than satisfied with her daughter-in-law. Although she still lacked some respect for etiquette, judging by her behavior at the table, she wasn't the type to be pushy or pretentious. She thought marrying her son wouldn't be a source of frustration for her.
After having Miss Hu carefully escorted back home, the father and son went about their business. Finally, she had a chance to rest for a while when someone outside brought in a list of her family background.
"This is the concubine recommended by the King of Han. The Emperor asked me to bring you the list of her family backgrounds."
The Crown Princess's eyes fixed, she took it calmly, and carefully looked through the child's family background, only to find that she was actually a female official in the palace.
"Someone, go and invite Hu Shangyi."
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On the other side, Hu Shanxiang, who had just returned to her residence, saw Jinxiu and Siluo coming out to greet her. Ruowei was a step slower and just stood in the house looking at her with a smile.
"You two are from the palace, so I won't introduce you too much. This Miss Sun Ruowei is my good friend, like a sister. Like me, she is not very familiar with the affairs of the palace. I hope you will be more tolerant."
After briefly introducing both parties, Hu Shanxiang asked them to leave first, leaving only Ruo Wei.
"This is Uncle Hu's reply to you."
After Ruowei and the others had left, she quickly took out a thin letter from her chest and handed it to Shanxiang. Shanxiang read the letter quickly and finished it in just a few moments.
"Summer taxes are coming up soon. It's really hard to choose between food and my son."
Sun Ruowei was confused: "Shanxiang, what are you talking about?"
"Nothing, I just miss my parents." Hu Shanxiang gently placed the letter on the paper and let it be consumed by the flames, the blazing fire reflected in her eyes. "What do you think we should do if the Crown Prince chooses someone else as his consort?"
"How could that be? Even I can see his feelings for you. If he doesn't choose you, who will he choose?"
"That depends on who the King of Han recommends." Hu Shanxiang smiled and shook her head. "After ten years of freedom, now I can only be like meat on the chopping board, being picked by others. Ruo Wei, I am a little unhappy."
Sun Ruowei didn't quite understand what was said, but fortunately she knew Shanxiang was unhappy, so she quickly said, "So what are your plans? Whatever you want to do, I'll be with you."
"I didn't intend to do anything. At this point, I'm just waiting for the result."
Hu Shanxiang leaned her head against the ground and thought silently: [If nothing works out, I'll just give up. Anyway, as long as I can get through this mission, at least I can go back to my shabby rental house.]
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