When Gao Xiyue woke up in the morning, she found the sunlight outside to be too bright. She called her maid and asked, "What time is it now?"
The maid, Ye Yue, lowered her head and replied, "Reporting to my mistress, it is already noon."
Gao Xiyue was somewhat surprised that she had slept for so long, and must have missed the time to pay her respects to the principal wife. After observing her for some time, Gao Xiyue realized that Fucha Mingyue appeared generous and unconcerned about details, but was actually willful and calculating at heart. She especially disliked the prince going to the other concubines' courtyards, but she didn't dare to say anything to the prince, so she could only "teach" these princesses a lesson in secret. In Gao Xiyue's eyes, Fucha Mingyue was not as good as that seemingly cold and unapproachable secondary wife.
Gao Xiyue questioned her maid Ye Yue, saying, "Why didn't you wake me up? You made me miss the time to pay my respects to the concubine. Are you trying to get me punished by the principal wife?!"
Seeing that Gao Xiyue was angry, Ye Yue immediately knelt down and begged loudly for forgiveness: "Master, please calm down. This servant would not dare to do such a thing. It was Prince who ordered this servant not to call you."
"What did the Prince say?"
Ye Yue nodded: "The Prince said you were too tired last night, so he won't wake you up today and let you sleep a little longer."
Upon hearing that it was Hongli who told the maid not to call her, Gao Xiyue felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.
Thinking of Hongli, the handsome, dashing, and deeply affectionate man who was her husband, Gao Xiyue felt fortunate.
Fortunately, she was betrothed to the Fourth Prince's mansion. Although she was only a princess, her father said that the Fourth Prince might become the emperor in the future, and she would then be an imperial concubine.
The thought of becoming an imperial concubine filled Gao Xiyue with joy, and a smile appeared in her eyes.
Seeing Gao Xiyue smile, Ye Yue knew she wouldn't be punished anymore. To please Gao Xiyue, Ye Yue said, "Your Highness is worried about your master. Your Highness really likes your master."
Gao Xiyue blushed at her words and quickly waved her hand, saying, "Help me get up. I won't go to the Fujin's place today."
Ye Yue continued, "This servant is not lying. Look at your status in the manor, it's even higher than that of a secondary consort. Perhaps after a while, the Prince will promote you to secondary consort, and eventually you may very well become the primary consort."
The flattery of a maidservant is certainly very pleasant to hear.
Gao Xiyue was initially enjoying Ye Yue's compliments, but when the topic of Consort Xueying and Consort Fucha Mingyue came up, her expression changed. She hadn't forgotten how Fucha Mingyue treated Xueying. No, she had to prepare herself as soon as possible.
Gao Xiyue raised her hand to Ye Yue: "Help me up."
Ye Yue helped Gao Xiyue up and asked, puzzled, "Master, where are we going now?"
"Autumn Water Pavilion".
Gao Xiyue and Ye Yue arrived at Qiushui Pavilion. At this time, Su Lufu was lying on a soft couch. These days, she felt a little listless and couldn't eat. Su Lufu thought it might be because of the hot weather.
Then Gao Xiyue's voice came: "Sister Lvfu, are you inside?"
Having spent a long time together, Su Lufu had gotten used to Gao Xiyue's unpretentious manner and was too lazy to care. Otherwise, how could a princess speak so loudly?
"Come in," Su Lufu replied.
As soon as Gao Xiyue entered the room, she saw Su Lu lying weakly on the soft couch and quickly asked, "What's wrong, sister?"
Su Lufu sat up: "It's been so hot these days, I might have heatstroke."
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