Officials in the court did not need invitations; their status was easily identifiable simply by their official robes. Invitations were reserved for relatives of noble families and officials who did not hold official positions, and were used during banquets held in the palace.
Only an invitation could prove one's identity and grant entry into the palace.
Qin Qi usually traveled with Qin Cheng, so he didn't need an invitation. The last time he entered the palace, he came with Minister Lu, so he didn't need to show an invitation and the head eunuch let him through.
However, this time the situation was somewhat special. The two officials from the Ministry of Personnel who were serving in the court had already gone ahead, leaving only her and Lu Huai behind, who could only enter with an invitation.
She was supposed to be with Lu Huai, so she had Lele put the invitation in the hidden compartment of the carriage. But that guy had no intention of taking her with him and ran away, leaving her unable to prove her identity.
Seeing that she hadn't responded, the consular eunuch cautiously began, "Your Excellency, this..."
Qin Xi opened her mouth, but had no choice but to step aside and say somewhat awkwardly, "I'll stand here for a while, someone will come to pick me up later."
Upon hearing her say this, the consul eunuch's expression immediately became complicated.
He had been watching the palace gates for years, and every time someone tried to sneak in with various excuses. Not only did they use such excuses to ease the awkwardness, but many did, and he stopped them all.
Over the years, many people have tried to take advantage of the situation by posing as young masters or ladies from wealthy families, but he has seen through them all with his keen eyes.
However, the woman before him, aside from her elegant and luxurious attire, possessed an exceptional air about her. Judging from the fact that she had arrived on horseback, and not everyone in the capital dared to ride a horse so boldly in the streets, her status was clearly not ordinary.
Thinking of this, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of the consul eunuch. He didn't say anything more, and even asked a little eunuch to bring a chair for Qin Qi.
Qin Qi was somewhat bewildered by the unexpected preferential treatment, but the burning pain in her inner thighs made it difficult for her to refuse. So she didn't decline, smiled slightly at the consul eunuch, and sat down directly.
Twisting her neck, Qin Qi glanced at the few people standing beside her, none of whom were in the procession to the palace, and all of them had rather unfriendly looks on their faces, as if they were unhappy that she had received the favor of the consul eunuch.
"..." Qin Xi chuckled, speechless. Not to mention them, even he himself was confused.
This was indeed a bit enviable, so Qin Xi coughed twice and was too embarrassed to look at them anymore.
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Sitting in the carriage, Lu Huai felt a strange unease. Why was he riding in a carriage while Qin Xi, a mere woman, was on horseback? Where did that leave his pride?
Thinking of this, Lu Huai could no longer sit still. He unharnessed the horse and said to A Yu, "I'll go ahead first. Take the carriage back and come find me later."
"..." Watching him walk away, Ayu twitched his lips, feeling both amused and exasperated.
Even if you leave him only one carriage, he still can't take it all back!
However, leaving this thing on the street was really inappropriate. Helpless, Ayu resigned himself to his fate and hired a few helpers to take the carriage back to the Minister's residence before chasing after it towards the palace.
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The capital city is located in the northern part of Yu Kingdom. Although it has been more than half a month since the beginning of spring, it still feels a bit chilly.
The weather hadn't cleared up today, and Qin Qi, sitting in a chair, felt her arms getting a little cold after only half an incense stick's time. She blinked blankly, then saw a man approaching from the front.
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