"Caixiang, what did the noble person say to you?" Qiu Mei asked as she entered Caixiang's room.
In the past, the Empress would always entrust Caixiang with important matters. Why is she suddenly entrusting such an important task to me now? Could it be that I have done something I shouldn't have recently?
Cai Xiang originally didn't plan to tell Consort Qiu Mei to let her get close to Nian Xia, who came to Zhongcui Palace every day to clean the latrines. As long as she accomplished this task, she could solidify her position in the Empress's heart. However, she reconsidered and thought that Qiu Mei might still be useful. As long as she had a good plan, she would still be a step ahead of Qiu Mei.
"Qiu Mei, the noble lady asked me to go with you to monitor Nian Xia, who comes to Zhong Cui Fang to clean the latrine, but how are we supposed to get close to her?" Cai Xiang sighed with a troubled expression. Whenever Fu Cha Shi asked them to do something, Cai Xiang always had a good idea.
"Shall we go together to monitor Nianxia?" Qiu Mei asked in surprise. The nobleman had clearly told me to inquire, so why did he suddenly change his mind?
"Qiu Mei? The Consort means that you and I need to find out as soon as possible why Nian Xia was kicked out of Changchun Palace by Consort Xi. Do you have any ideas?" Cai Xiang looked at Qiu Mei's disbelieving expression and said disdainfully, "The Consort said that if you delay any longer, you will no longer have this job."
“Caixiang, Nianxia was originally Lanqin’s maid. For some reason, Lanqin kicked her out of Changchun Palace and assigned her to the Imperial Household Department’s Jingjun.”
Sure enough, Qiu Mei panicked upon hearing this. She used to rely on Cai Xiang, but now she realized she was no match for her. She had finally earned the trust of this important person, and she had ruined it.
"Qiu Mei, do you know what to do?" Cai Xiang sneered. The noblewoman is now seeking out Lan Qin's entourage; she must be trying to bribe her. Since Nian Xia is with Lan Qin, she must know many of Consort Xi's secrets.
"Caixiang, what do we do now?" Qiu Mei's arrogance immediately diminished, and she hurriedly asked.
Cai Xiang said smugly, "That's easy, as long as you and I cooperate well!"
"What do you mean?" Qiu Mei was in a hurry, and if she didn't come up with a solution soon, the Empress would definitely get angry.
Cai Xiang smiled at Qiu Mei, "Isn't she working for the Jingjun now? She comes to Zhongcui Palace every day. Whenever she comes, you can deliberately pick a fight with her, and then I'll comfort her. After a while, we'll get to know each other, and then I'll ask her why she was kicked out. At that time, I'll be her only friend, so she'll definitely confide in me."
Qiu Mei originally wanted Cai Xiang to come up with a way for her to get to know Nian Xia better, but Cai Xiang instead asked her to cause trouble for Nian Xia. Qiu Mei really didn't want to do something so thankless. In the end, Cai Xiang took all the benefits for herself. Qiu Mei wasn't particularly clever, but she wasn't stupid either.
Seeing Qiu Mei's hesitation, Cai Xiang quickly continued, "This is the only way. A person will only confide in another person when they are in pain, so you must get to the point. It would be best to say that Lan Qin kicked her out, which is why she ended up in this situation. I can then take the opportunity to ask her about it."
Qiu Mei cursed Cai Xiang in her heart, but dared not show it on her face. She could only smile ingratiatingly and say, "Sister Cai Xiang, is this alright?"
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