When Wang Fuhai arrived at Qixiang Palace, Bai Susu and Lady An had just finished their meal and were sitting on the big kang by the window, learning how to make lace with the palace maids.
The entertainment activities in this palace are really unremarkable, so we always have to find something to kill time.
Making a brocade is a very good thing. First of all, it does not take much time to make a brocade. Secondly, the material used is silk thread, which is not a precious thing compared with those good fabrics. Even if it is damaged, it is not a waste.
Finally, if it is done well, Bai Susu thinks it looks pretty good, and it gives her a sense of accomplishment to hang it on her body.
However, after Wen Dong demonstrated the technique for a long time, the silk thread he made became delicate and beautiful.
But with the comparison, it seems that what Bai Susu and An Meiren have in their hands is nothing.
Why is it that after following the same steps, the ones in other people’s hands are dense and beautiful, while the ones in mine are loose and messy?
Bai Susu and Lady An looked at each other and both laughed out loud.
Bai Susu shook the silk thread in her hand and said with a smile, "Look at how skillful Wen Dong's hands are. Compared to Wen Dong, mine are nothing but firewood sticks."
As soon as she said this teasing remark, everyone in the room burst into laughter.
Wen Dong was naturally happy to hear her master praise her. She lowered her head shyly and said, "It's just that practice makes perfect. Master, just do it a few more times and you'll be fine."
After he finished speaking, his face changed and he fell silent, realizing he had said too much.
It is true that practice makes perfect for her, but her master is a precious person, and making silk threads is just a way to pass the time. Could it be that she really wants her master to make hundreds of silk threads for practice?
Why is she saying this? Is she trying to make arrangements for her master?
Wen Dong felt a little panicked. He secretly glanced at Bai Susu's expression and was relieved when he saw that there was nothing unusual.
Bai Susu naturally didn't take what the palace maid said to heart. She struggled seriously with the silk thread in her hand, and exchanged experiences with An Meiren from time to time. Fortunately, she was not the only one in the palace who was clumsy with her hands. An Meiren was just as bad as her.
The two were talking and laughing when they suddenly saw Nanchun walking in with small steps. He looked like he had something urgent to do. However, although it was an urgent matter, he had a smile on his face and uncontrollable excitement in his eyes.
He squatted down and bowed, his tone light and cheerful: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Wang is here."
Bai Susu and An Meiren's expressions changed. An Meiren tactfully put down the silk thread in her hand, stood up and said with a smile: "Since my sister has classes here, I will go back first."
This is where Lady An knows her limits. Eunuch Wang came suddenly, and Bai Susu didn't know why. She was a little flustered. After hearing what Lady An said, she nodded and said, "Then take care, sister. Come and talk to me when you have time."
When Concubine An was leaving, she was looking at the hurried footsteps of Eunuch Wang. Eunuch Wang was a favorite of Emperor Xuan Jing and was always aloof. When he saw Concubine An, he just stopped and saluted.
Lady An dodged by moving half her body to the side, and Wang Fuhai did not stay for long and hurried in again.
Looking at Wang Fuhai's slightly hurried figure, Lady An seemed to be thinking about something, wondering why Eunuch Wang came in such a hurry.
Lady An only brought her senior maid, Hongying, with her this time. Recalling Eunuch Wang's behavior just now, Hongying felt quite curious and muttered, "I wonder what Eunuch Wang is doing here."
In fact, she felt that her beauty was too cautious. It was just Eunuch Wang who came, not the emperor, so why would she hide so quickly? If she waited a little longer, perhaps she would know the reason why Eunuch Wang came.
Lady An knew her maid's outspoken nature, so she smiled and replied, "Whatever happens is none of our business."
Hongying pouted and whispered, "Master is just too cautious."
In fact, she had no idea why her master was so eager to befriend Lady Bai. Lady Bai was indeed favored, but she would not share this favor with her own master.
Well, considering the appearance of my master, it is indeed difficult to get a share from Concubine Bai.
How could Lady An not know the doubts in Hongying's heart? Without stopping, she asked, "Hongying, what do you think of Noble Lady Bai?"
Noble Lady Bai? Hongying's first reaction was beauty. There was no shortage of beauties in this palace, but Noble Lady Bai was still the most beautiful woman Hongying had ever seen.
And then, and then, because Hongying is a servant, she naturally looks at things from a servant's perspective. Concubine Bai treats servants very well.
Let's talk about knitting today. Lady Bai asked Wen Dong to teach her how to knit. At first, Wen Dong didn't want to sit down and only wanted to stand.
It was Concubine Bai who had someone bring a plum blossom stool for Wen Dong to sit on.
Wen Dong was the maid given to Concubine Bai by the Queen. Concubine Bai treated her so well, not to mention the personal maids like Nanchun.
Hongying watched from the side and felt that the master and servant got along very comfortably.
"Mr. Bai... well, she's fine."
Lady An nodded and sighed, "Yes, she is a good person."
The palace walls were high in the distance. Lady An looked up and saw the autumn sky was deep blue, as if washed by water. However, no matter how hard she looked, she could not see the square sky.
She was destined to never leave the deep palace, and her appearance was also destined not to win the emperor's favor. In fact, she was very open-minded about this. Her appearance could not be changed. If she was not open-minded, she would have suffocated herself to death.
But even so, she still wanted to live a good life. She had money on hand, but she knew that gold and silver would eventually run out, so she had to find a backer for herself.
As for why I chose Bai Susu, maybe it’s because she is a good person.
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Qixiang Hall
Wang Fuhai entered the inner room and bowed. Unlike the coldness he showed when facing Lady An just now, his face was now filled with a sincere smile.
Wang Fuhai: "This servant pays his respects to Master Bai."
Bai Susu called out with a smile, and then Wang Fuhai said, "Lady Bai, the Emperor invites you to accompany him to the Yangxin Palace."
As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Susu could clearly feel that Nanchun Manxia and the others were holding their breath, obviously excited. Although Bai Susu was surprised, she was able to keep her composure.
"Then please wait for a moment, sir, so that I can change my clothes." Bai Susu was now wearing a casual dress.
"Of course I should."
As soon as Wang Fuhai left, Manxia came over, holding her heart, and whispered, "Master, the emperor wants you to accompany him!"
Bai Susu frowned, well, she heard it too.
Although Nanchun was also excited, after all, this was a rare position in the palace as an escort.
But she was still quite steady and knew that dressing up her master was the most important thing now.
After all, the master hasn't seen the emperor for several days. This time, he must make the emperor's eyes light up.
She pushed Manxia aside and asked Ling Qiu to come and comb her master's hair, while she and Manxia went to find clothes.
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