Looking at her soft, pale hands, Liu Yiyi said, "Find out where Consort Dong is going, and tell me when you find out."
"Ah? Consort Dong, shouldn't you be inquiring about the Emperor?"
Liu Yiyi frowned: "Are you asking about the Emperor's whereabouts because you think your head is misplaced?"
Ruhe's face turned bright red with anger after Liu Yiyi said that.
Although she didn't understand why Liu Yiyi asked her to find out Dong Cairen's whereabouts, she had no choice but to obey.
The current aura of this young mistress is somewhat chilling.
It's really scary!
Liu Yiyi looked at the sky outside, and was quite used to ordering Ruhe around.
"You can handle this for the next two weeks. I'm hungry now, go get me some food."
Speaking of this, Ruhe's face darkened: "Those people in the Imperial Kitchen are all sycophants who fawn over the powerful and bully the weak. Every time I go to get my meals, they like to make things difficult for me."
Liu Yiyi really wanted to say that she herself was just like that.
But I think Ruhe is stingy and petty, and who knows what kind of trouble she might cause later.
She wasn't in the mood to tidy herself up right now, so she pointed to the box on the dressing table inside the room.
"There's some loose silver in there. Use it to bribe the eunuch and get some good dishes, just enough for the two of us."
Ruhe's face lit up with obvious joy upon hearing this.
Against the backdrop of her emerald green palace maid attire, she actually had a certain charm.
But then, she suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
“How can a servant eat the same food as her master? That’s so improper.”
Liu Yiyi wanted to facepalm: "Just go already, are you trying to starve me to death?"
"Alright! This servant will go right away!"
Ruhe happily counted the silver and ran out of the room.
Before Liu Yiyi could even breathe a sigh of relief, she saw her turn back again.
Before Liu Yiyi could ask any questions, she picked up the copper kettle on the table and said, "I'll get some hot water for you to wipe your body."
After Ruhe left, Liu Yiyi lay down again.
She didn't think about anything, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.
I thought I would dream, but I slept very well.
She didn't wake up until Ruhe returned with the food.
"My lady, I heard from Xiao Cai that His Majesty went to Consort Shu's place tonight."
Ruhe ate next to Liu Yiyi, but she still knew the proper etiquette and did not eat at the same table as Liu Yiyi.
Liu Yiyi nodded, not paying much attention.
If we're going to care about these things, we should wait until she's served the emperor and moved out of the "Hidden Fragrance Pavilion" before making any decisions.
For the next two weeks, Liu Yiyi didn't see any outsiders except for Su Yan, who lived in the same courtyard as her.
She wasn't in a hurry, but Ruhe was.
"My lord, all the silver in the box is gone, and we don't even have dinner to eat."
Ruhe wasn't complaining, but rather expressing some concern.
Over the past two weeks, she and Liu Yiyi have developed feelings for each other over meals, and she has no other thoughts.
Liu Yiyi looked at the sky outside; it had already darkened.
He then walked to the bronze mirror, sat down, and asked, "Can you comb hair?"
Ruhe was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, this servant has learned it."
Looking at the person in the mirror with eyebrows like distant mountains and eyes like autumn water, Liu Yiyi smiled faintly.
In an instant, the room was filled with the fragrance of spring.
She smiled faintly; she was truly a stunning beauty.
Even if Emperor Chengqian wasn't a womanizer, it would be hard for him not to want such a beauty.
"Give me a simple bun."
Ruhe didn't ask any more questions and obediently started combing her hair.
"Lingchun, do you think I'll really run into the Emperor?"
A gust of autumn wind blew by, and Consort Dong shrank her neck and pulled her cloak tighter.
“I dance in the Imperial Garden every day in this strong wind. If the Emperor doesn’t come, isn’t this just torture?”
Her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, casting a faint worry across her refined face.
This added an extra touch of pitiful charm to her already stunning beauty.
Lingchun was a palace maid recently assigned to Dong Cai by the Imperial Household Department, but Dong Cai also had ambition.
She felt that her mistress was outstanding in both talent and appearance.
The Emperor used to dote on her, but the reason he has forgotten about Consort Dong recently must be because Consort Mei is behind it.
Lingchun had just entered the palace and was soon assigned to serve Consort Dong.
She was unaware of the dangers of the palace, yet she also harbored a strong ambition.
She glanced at Consort Dong, then touched her own face.
She thought that perhaps one day she would have the opportunity to become a concubine.
Of course, before Consort Dong has established herself firmly, she absolutely cannot reveal these thoughts.
Otherwise, Lady Dong will definitely hold a grudge against you!
So she quickly comforted Consort Dong: "Consort, don't worry, His Majesty likes your dancing so much. If he really passes by here today, he will definitely visit our palace. Once His Majesty has visited our palace, he will surely love you even more."
After hearing Lingchun's words, Consort Dong felt relieved.
In reality, she is still quite kind-hearted; at least, she will absolutely hate the people she dislikes.
At this moment, Emperor Chengqian, who had just come out of Consort Mei's palace, was heading towards the Hall of State Affairs.
Then I saw a woman dancing under the moonlight not far away.
In the still of the night, the bamboo groves rustle, the moon casts its shadows, and a cool fragrance permeates the air.
A light veil of crimson gauze drapes the dancer as she moves gracefully. Her movements are light and elegant, her jade belt trailing behind her, her steps swaying gently.
The moonlight was like water, blurring the faces of people. The pipa player's slender hands held the spring breeze, plucking and gently strumming the strings. The lone phoenix faced a thousand dangers, and the flying catkins drifted in the blue sky. The sound of the pipa was as clear and beautiful as the water of the spring river.
Its clarity is like that of an autumn chrysanthemum, accompanied by the gentle chirping of crickets.
She sleeps peacefully, the fragrance of tea lingers, and a gentle stream flows.
This scene would be incredibly beautiful to anyone who sees it.
But at this moment, Emperor Chengqian revealed a cold smile.
His whereabouts were so easily revealed; it seems his servants cannot be kept around!
He glanced at the chief eunuch beside him, then took a detour back to the Hall of State Affairs.
Dong Cairen, who was not far away, also saw this scene and immediately felt her scalp tighten.
She was thinking that the Emperor had clearly seen her just now, and she felt that she had performed exceptionally well tonight.
Why doesn't the Emperor come over?
Liu Yiyi, who saw this scene from not far away, suddenly darkened her expression.
This scene shows that Emperor Chengqian was not a greedy or lustful person at all.
It was the same as the intelligence she had gathered before.
However, the moment she saw Emperor Chengqian, a person she had met in modern times suddenly came to mind.
That person had the same personality as Emperor Chengqian; they were both aloof and superior.
For such people, one must either be absolutely sincere, or if one is to use cunning, one must not do it in secret, but openly.
Now is clearly not the best time!
Liu Yiyi remembered the Consort Mei that Ruhe had mentioned.
Perhaps only by getting close to Consort Mei could she get what she wanted.
Liu Yiyi didn't think there was anything wrong with climbing the social ladder by relying on other people's influence.
In modern times, she has seen many people do the same.
In this harem, if one doesn't climb the ranks...
I'm afraid that at some point, someone will crush me like an ant!
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