After hearing Wei Mama's report, Lanqin became curious about Gao Xiyue and Su Lufu. These two women were the ones she had planned to betroth to Hongli as princesses. But why were they the ones who got into trouble? Moreover, Zeng Xiwen was the legitimate daughter of the Zeng family, and also the legitimate son that Lanqin had planned to betroth to the seventh prince.
Lanqin felt she should meet these three women to see if they were truly capable of marrying the princes.
Lanqin said to Granny Wei, "Go back and bring them to me. I want to see them in person."
"Yes, Your Highness." Granny Wei left as soon as she received the order.
Meanwhile, Su Lufu was constantly worried. She heard that Granny Wei had gone to find Lanqin, and she was afraid that Lanqin would send them home. How could she explain that to her family?
Thinking about this, she felt a little resentful towards Gao Xiyue. If it weren't for Gao Xiyue coming up with this idea, they wouldn't be in this situation now. But then she thought, Gao Xiyue was doing everything to help her get revenge, so she couldn't blame her. In the end, it was all Zeng Xiwen's fault.
Gao Xiyue didn't think as much as Su Lufu. She was being watched by the palace maids and couldn't fight with Zeng Xiwen anymore. The two of them could only glare at each other.
When Granny Wei returned, she said to them, "The Imperial Concubine wants to see you. You should come with me."
Su Lufu was a little scared, wondering how Lanqin would punish them. She asked cautiously, "Granny, why does the Imperial Concubine want to go over there?"
Granny Wei said, "I don't know about that. The Imperial Concubine is the mistress; why would she tell us servants what she wants to do?"
“However,” Granny Wei paused for a moment and then said, “you should still be prepared.”
The three men couldn't help but feel afraid after hearing what she said.
Su Lufu said to Gao Xiyue, "Xiyue, what should I do if the Imperial Concubine sends us home?"
Gao Xiyue comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, it won't happen. If the Imperial Concubine wants to send us home, she can simply have Granny Wei kick us out. Why would she need to make a special trip to see us?"
The three of them arrived at Changchun Palace. None of them had ever entered a palace before, and they were immediately attracted by its exquisite beauty and grandeur.
Gao Xiyue exclaimed, "This place is so beautiful! It seems the rumors that the Emperor dotes on Consort Xi are true. To be a woman like Consort Xi is truly worthwhile. I wish I could be like that too."
Upon hearing Gao Xiyue's words, Zeng Xiwen immediately mocked Gao Xiyue for daydreaming and fantasizing about turning a sparrow into a phoenix.
Gao Xiyue said, "You're the sparrow! You might not even be as good as me!"
The two started arguing again at the drop of a hat. Su Lufu was timid, and seeing them bickering, she just pulled Gao Xiyue and told her not to fight.
Granny Wei scolded them, "You're too bold! Don't you know where you are? How dare you argue here? Do you want to go home?"
Upon hearing what Granny Wei said, the three of them immediately fell silent.
At this moment, Bao Qin came out of the house and asked, "Who is making a fuss outside?"
Granny Wei bowed to Baoqin and said, "Greetings, Miss Baoqin. I have brought the three candidates for the imperial concubine with the order of Her Highness the Imperial Concubine. Please inform Her Highness the Imperial Concubine."
Baoqin nodded and said, "Come in, Her Highness the Imperial Concubine is waiting."
Gao Xiyue and the other two knelt on the ground, listening to a voice coming from above: "Raise your heads."
They obeyed and raised their heads. Lanqin looked at the three of them; they were all quite good-looking.
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