On this day, Chuxiu Palace was unusually quiet, and the young ladies were all unusually well-behaved.
Sun Yingying, Shu Mulu Yingying, and Fang Yingying were sitting under the big pear tree in the courtyard, chatting and cracking melon seeds.
Anyway, they were all very leisurely every day, and the emperor never came.
As they were talking, they saw Consort Fucha walking over gracefully, one hand supporting Cai Xiang, who was frowning slightly.
"Oh, my sisters are all in high spirits! I had no idea that you all lived such a carefree life in Chuxiu Palace," Fucha said with a smile.
When they saw Consort Fucha approaching, the women stood up and bowed to her.
"Sister, you're joking. If we people who have nothing to do every day don't find something to do to pass the time, then we'll be bored to death," Fang Daying said with a smile.
After she finished speaking, Sun Ying glanced at her casually, then walked over to Fucha Guiren's side.
"Sister, you have some free time today? Would you like to have a cup of tea and chat with us?" After saying this, Consort Sun looked at Consort Fucha eagerly.
“Hmm, we sisters have been sitting around doing nothing,” Consort Fucha pondered for a moment, “How about this, I’ll treat you all to a game of cards at Zhongcui Palace today?”
The three of them had already agreed that their status was lower than that of Consort Fucha, so when Consort Fucha extended an invitation, they naturally dared not refuse and remained silent.
Consort Sun, who had always been close to Consort Fucha, now eagerly agreed, saying, "Sister, then we will respectfully accept your offer. We just hope you won't find my performance lacking."
"Sister, what are you saying? It's just that everyone is choosing to be happy," Consort Fucha comforted her.
Shumulu and Fang Yingying knew from their conversation that it would be difficult to refuse today, so they both agreed to go.
Consort Fucha smiled smugly, "My dear sisters, it's settled then. We'll meet at Zhongcui Palace this afternoon. See you there!"
After saying that, Consort Fucha went back.
In the afternoon, after the three of them had lunch, Sun asked the other two to go to Zhongcui Palace together.
When they arrived at the entrance of Zhongcui Palace, they saw Caixiang already standing at the door to greet them.
Cai Xiang curtsied upon seeing the three of them.
"Your Highnesses have arrived! Our esteemed master has been waiting for you ever since lunch. He keeps sending Cai Xiang over every now and then to check if you've arrived, just in case there's anything he hasn't taken good care of."
“Sister, you’re too kind. We’ve only troubled you by coming to Zhongcui Palace,” said Consort Sun.
"Please come this way, everyone. Our esteemed guest is already waiting inside," said Cai Xiang.
Cai Xiang led them into the main hall, where Consort Fucha was sitting and waiting for them.
When they looked over, they saw fruits and candied fruit laid out on the table inside, which looked like they were newly presented as tribute from the Imperial Household Department.
Meanwhile, the table for playing leaf cards and other equipment had already been prepared.
As soon as the three of them entered, Consort Fucha came over warmly.
"My sisters are finally here! I've been waiting for you for so long."
“I’ve kept you waiting, sister. I should be the one to hit you.” Sun said as she raised her hand as if to slap herself.
Consort Fucha immediately grabbed her hand, "Sister, what are you doing? I'm already very happy that you could come."
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