Hongyu lay on her side on the bed, listening intently for the arrival of the Prince of Yan.
Today, upon returning to the Yan Prince's residence, the Yan Prince did not come to visit her, nor did he offer even a single word of greeting.
It's likely that Prince Yan was seduced by Lianxiang. Thinking that Lianxiang had used her to gain Prince Yan's favor, she was furious and drove away Emerald. She thought that Prince Yan would come to visit her and arrange some more maids and servants for her when he found out she had no maids. But three hours have passed, why hasn't Prince Yan come yet?
Hearing footsteps, she hurriedly turned to look at the door. Shen Yu entered with Emerald. Utterly disappointed, she closed her eyes and wept uncontrollably. "Sister Yu, Hong Yu entered the Prince Yan's residence yesterday, and in less than a day, Prince Yan has already forgotten about her. Is Prince Yan's favor so short-lived..."
Shen Yu did not rush to comfort Hong Yu. She slowly walked to the bedside, sat on the round stool, and waved for Emerald to come to her.
Jade is calm, cautious and meticulous. She had suffered a lot of grievances while following Yanran, so she was naturally willing to follow Hongyu.
Hongyu was isolated and helpless in the Yan Prince's mansion. Having someone she could confide in would warm her heart.
Shen Yu took off the jade bracelet from her wrist, took the jade's hand, and personally put it on the jade.
"This jade bracelet suits you well, don't refuse it. If you hadn't tipped me off, Hongyu might have starved to death in this cold room and no one would have known."
As Chen Yu spoke, she glanced sideways at Hong Yu with her almond-shaped eyes, clearly complaining that Hong Yu had acted out and driven away Fei Cui.
Hongyu pouted, looking wronged, like a child who had been bullied.
Shen Yu couldn't help but roll her eyes, but still tried to comfort Hong Yu, "Don't be sad. Yan Wang cares about you and has bought you all the medicine for your minor injuries."
"Really? Hongyu hasn't heard of this before..."
"hehe……"
Amid Hongyu's questioning voice, a woman's laughter came from outside the door. Although the laughter was loud, it was particularly grating, as if she were mocking someone.
Shen Yu looked towards the doorway and saw a woman in an orange dress, her face covered by a handkerchief, walking in with a playful smile.
The woman was petite and delicate, with fair and bright skin, especially her large, clear, and lively peach blossom eyes, which were very beautiful.
"The medicine for skin and flesh injuries is no longer available in Prince Yan's residence."
As the woman spoke, she removed her handkerchief, revealing a cherry-like mouth and a pointed chin. Her delicate and charming appearance stunned Shen Yu, who was speechless with shock. If she hadn't been sitting on a round stool, she would have been too frightened to stand up.
In her past life, she sent someone to Jiangnan to investigate Hongyu's background. Brother Zhao brought her back a portrait of Lu Qing'er, and the woman in front of her looked exactly like Lu Qing'er.
She watched the woman, who remained stunned for a long time. Hongyu, however, was extremely anxious. She propped herself up and asked, "Xiangfei, where is the medicine for skin and flesh injuries that Prince Yan bought for me? Who took it?"
Fragrant Concubine?
Is the woman in the orange skirt Lianxiang?
Although Chen Yu was surprised, she still stood up and bowed to Lian Xiang, saying, "Chen Yu greets Consort Xiang."
“Miss Chenyu, there’s no need to be so reserved. We’re about the same age, so we can call each other sisters.”
Shen Yu asked anxiously, "When was Consort Xiang born?"
Lianxiang paused for a moment, then waved for Emerald to leave. She covered her face with a handkerchief, smiled shyly, sat on the round stool at the foot of the bed, and gestured for Chenyu to sit down.
"To be honest, I was born on the same day, month, and year as Consort Yu. In fact, I should be calling Miss Chenyu 'Sister Yu' just like Consort Yu."
Shen Yu became increasingly puzzled. Not only did Lianxiang look exactly like Lu Qing'er, but she also shared the same birth date as Hongyu. No wonder she was able to recognize Grand Tutor Zhang.
This matter must be investigated by Brother Zhao in Jiangnan, so as to help Hongyu regain her status as the Grand Tutor's daughter. You must know that women of humble origin and low status are not qualified to bear children for the royal family. Even if they are pregnant, they will be eliminated by the Empress.
Shen Yu was filled with doubts, and a frown appeared between her brows. With a stiff face, she chatted and laughed with Lian Xiang, saying, "Shen Yu dares not accept such praise. Consort Xiang is of noble status. You may simply call me by my name."
"Very well, Miss Chenyu, please don't take offense. Today, the Empress bestowed upon me the title of Consort of Prince Yan, but I... am not skilled in ordering servants. If I have neglected Consort Yu, please forgive me. The maids and servants will arrive shortly, so please give them your orders..."
Hongyu shook her head. So what if she was being neglected? What she cared about most was Prince Yan. She figured Lianxiang had left Prince Yan at Lianxiang Pavilion and was deliberately coming to show off to her. So, before Lianxiang could finish speaking, she hurriedly asked, "When will Prince Yan come to visit Hongyu?"
Lianxiang turned to look at Hongyu, whose eyes were filled with tears and whose face was full of bitterness. This was not caused by physical injuries, but must be because she had fallen in love with the Prince Yan and could not get him, which was why she looked so haggard.
Lianxiang's smiling face froze instantly, a hint of pity appearing in her clear, peach-blossom eyes. She bit her cherry-red lips, hesitant to speak, but faced with Hongyu's infatuation, she could only offer gentle words of advice:
“Consort Yu, I know that Miss Chenyu is as close to you as a sister, so there’s no need to be shy. We can talk about our private matters… Prince Yan has never been to Lianxiang Pavilion, and the medicine for skin and flesh injuries he bought was not for you, Consort Yu.”
These words left Hongyu and Chenyu utterly puzzled, and they stared wide-eyed at Lianxiang.
Lianxiang pursed her cherry-like lips and gave a bitter smile, then continued her story:
"When Prince Yan heard that Young Master Liu had been flogged, he sent someone to buy all the medicines for skin and flesh injuries, including those from Imperial Physician Wen, so that he could personally deliver the medicines to the Duke's mansion and see Young Master Liu."
The Duchess refused, preferring to send someone to the Mu family to ask for medicine rather than accept Prince Yan's kind offer.
Why is that?
Shen Yu asked anxiously, and she also had her own guesses: Yan Wang would always bring Liu Yu with him when he met with the emperor in private. Liu Yu had a delicate and refined appearance and a well-proportioned and firm figure. He was the most handsome young man in the capital. Compared to him, the male concubines were like ordinary beauties.
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