Nianxia went to and from Zhongcui Palace every day. Although she was a maid who did menial work, she never did such menial work again after that day.
Cai Xiang would take Liu Mama with her every day to help her finish all the chores, leaving Cai Xiang with nothing to do.
Although Nianxia was still a member of the Jingjun, she lived a very comfortable life.
"Nianxia, come with me to the nobleman's side. We might even receive a reward." Caixiang said, pulling Nianxia towards the main hall.
This filled Nianxia with dread.
"Sister, how can this be? I'm just a lowly maid, I shouldn't be allowed into the main hall." Nianxia clutched the hem of her clothes and lowered her head.
"Sister, don't say that. The nobleman has never treated you like a lowly maid. Otherwise, how could you live such a carefree and unrestrained life?"
After hearing this, Nianxia nodded and went with her.
Nianxia entered the main hall with trepidation, not daring to even raise her head. After all, she used to be Consort Xi's person, but now the person in front of her was Consort Fucha!
"Greetings, esteemed guest!" Nianxia bowed deeply.
Fucha laughed as soon as she saw it. "Nianxia, you're usually so clever, why are you so timid and hesitant today?"
“Replying to Your Excellency, Nianxia, Nianxia—” Nianxia lowered her head, unsure how to answer.
"Alright, Nianxia, don't be shy. Now that you've entered Zhongcui Palace, we're all family. Just tell Caixiang anything you need to say, and spend more time with her from now on."
"Yes!" Nianxia lowered her head and curtsied, waiting to the side.
Inside Changchun Palace, a young eunuch was hurrying toward the main hall. He kept his head down the whole way, and although he looked flustered, his steps were not disordered at all.
When Cui Niang saw this, she quickly called out to him.
"Little Li, why are you in such a hurry? What if you disturb Her Majesty?" Cui Niang lowered her voice. "How is everything going?"
Little Li looked around and whispered to Aunt Cui, "Reporting to Aunt, the fish has taken the bait."
Upon hearing this, Cui Niang smiled and said, "Come with me!"
Xiao Li told Lan Qin everything that Nianxia had done in Zhongcui Palace these past few days.
Lanqin took a sip of tea and thought about it. It wasn't for nothing that Nianxia had stayed in the Jingjun Army for so long. It was a bit of a hardship for her, but fortunately, Lady Fucha had already taken a liking to Nianxia and brought her to Zhongcui Palace.
"Your Majesty, now that Lady Fucha has lowered her guard against Nianxia and even allowed her to serve her, can our plan be put into action?"
After hearing her words, Lanqin shook her head. "We've known Fucha for a long time. She's always been cunning and scheming. How could she trust Nianxia so easily? Cui Niang, you're being too hasty."
After listening to Lanqin's words, Cui Niang felt that everything the lady said made sense, but this was a great opportunity, and what if she missed it?
"Your Highness, what if something unexpected happens to Lady Fucha? Wouldn't we miss such a good opportunity?"
"Cui Niang, don't worry about these things. I know what I'm doing and I won't let all our efforts go to waste. Fucha is keeping Nianxia by her side now, definitely to test her. We should wait a little longer."
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