Gao Xiyue and Su Lufu had no choice but to return to their respective rooms and not go out again. After a day, Gao Xiyue couldn't stand being cooped up in her room any longer and wanted to go out for some fresh air, but was stopped by her maid.
“Miss, chickenpox is rampant outside. If you get infected, you won’t be able to enter the palace for the imperial concubine selection…” the maid said anxiously. But Gao Xiyue said nonchalantly, “It’s not that easy to catch it. I want to go find Miss Su. Please move aside…”
The maid stood blocking the doorway, her expression one of grim determination, and exclaimed excitedly, "Miss, have you forgotten what Master told us when we left? If you go out, just kill me..."
Gao Xiyue glared at the maid, then angrily went back to sit down. The maid came over, poured Gao Xiyue a cup of tea, and handed it to her, saying, "Miss, the selection process is about to begin. Please bear with it for a few more days..."
Gao Xiyue rested her chin on her hand and said worriedly, "I'm just worried about Miss Su. You said she's timid, she's probably hiding under the covers right now..."
The maidservant hurriedly said, "Miss Su has maids to serve her, so nothing will happen to her. Or should I go and check on her for you..."
Gao Xiyue said with delight, "Okay! Go and check the situation outside, and then find out how Miss Su is doing..." The maid agreed, put on her veil, and left the room.
After a while, the maid returned, and Gao Xiyue excitedly stepped forward and asked, "How is it? Has the chickenpox stopped?"
The maid took three steps back, bowed slightly, and said urgently to Gao Xiyue, "Miss, please don't come near. I'll go change my clothes and wash up first..." After saying that, she carefully returned to the inner room, threw away all the clothes she had worn before leaving, and then came out. It turned out that the maid was worried that she had caught chickenpox when she went out, which was why she was in such a hurry to change her clothes.
"Reporting to Miss, I heard from the maids in the other rooms that although those girls who contracted chickenpox have all been treated, they will need some time to recover, so I'm afraid they won't be able to participate in this year's selection..." The maid, however, looked delighted: "Miss, this time you have several fewer competitors..."
Gao Xiyue sighed, "What do I have to fear from competitors..."
The maidservant chuckled awkwardly, "Even if Miss doesn't want to marry the Emperor, what about the princes? Don't you want to marry them either?" Gao Xiyue's face flushed red, and she glared at her angrily, "You've got some nerve to make fun of me?" The maidservant quickly smiled apologetically, "This servant knows her mistake!"
Gao Xiyue remembered Su Lufu and hurriedly asked, "What about Miss Su? Is she alright?"
The maid comforted her, "Miss Su has stayed in her room and hasn't come out at all. I heard she's very scared, but she hasn't been infected. Please don't worry, Miss..."
Upon hearing that Su Lufu was frightened, Gao Xiyue abruptly stood up and hurriedly walked outside, saying, "I need to go see her..."
The maidservant grabbed Gao Xiyue urgently, saying, "Miss, you absolutely mustn't go out! Those young ladies outside already know each other, but now they're all locked in their own rooms, afraid to visit each other. If you go out now, it might cause panic. Besides, even if you go, Master Su might not open the door for you..."
Gao Xiyue stopped in her tracks, thinking that the maid's words made sense. She had only known Su Lufu for a few days and wasn't really close to her; Su Lufu might not trust her. Somewhat dejected, Gao Xiyue returned to her seat and sighed, "But I really did consider her a friend..."
The maid comforted her, "Miss, don't overthink it. Perhaps you'll be destined to enter the palace with Miss Su, and then you'll be able to spend every day together. Miss Su will also be happy to be your friend..."
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