Chapter 82 Heart's Delight in the Prince
"Miss Xie is so beautiful. I haven't seen such a lovely girl in a long time."
"Although there are many noble ladies in this capital, I do not like any of them."
"But you are genuine and unpretentious."
The Empress smiled gently, then reached out and patted Xie Qingran's head.
Xie Qingran could sense the Empress's goodwill and understood that it was most likely due to her affection for the Empress extended to her.
Speaking of which, the Empress was Xiao Jue's aunt and had watched him grow up since he was a child; they were a close family.
The Empress glanced at Xie Qingran and said, "Jue'er is my nephew. After you get married, you will be family."
"Now that the Emperor favors the Imperial Concubine, your marriage was something I managed to secure with great difficulty. In the palace, you must be careful and try not to leave Kunning Palace, understand?" The Empress sighed helplessly.
Seeing the Empress's expression, Xie Qingran leaned against her knees and said with a smile, "Your Majesty need not worry. I understand. After I marry the Crown Prince, I will definitely help Your Majesty solve all your troubles."
"You have quite the sweet tongue, child." The Empress nodded in satisfaction. "Someone, take Miss Xie to Jiaohe Palace to rest well!"
"yes!"
The maid Chunhua stepped forward and helped Xie Qingran up, and they walked towards the Jiaohe Palace at the back.
Upon entering, Xie Qingran discovered that the place had been meticulously decorated, with everything imaginable: food, daily necessities, clothes, and jewelry.
Seeing this, Xie Qingran was deeply moved: "Did Your Majesty prepare all of this especially for me?"
"Yes, Her Majesty said that Miss Xie has suffered injustice in the past, and now she should use some better things."
Chunhua smiled gently.
She bowed to Xie Qingran and said, "I'm right outside. If you need anything, just call me."
"Sister Chunhua, you're too kind. I don't know anyone in this palace. I only brought my own maid with me this time, so I didn't dare to trouble you so much." Xie Qingran affectionately took Chunhua's hand and gave her her bracelet. "Sister, you've worked hard. Go back and serve Her Majesty."
Chunhua accepted Xie Qingran's bribe without making a sound, then turned and walked outside. She walked up to the Empress, knelt down, and handed the bracelet in her hand to the Empress.
"Your Majesty, Miss Xie is truly a woman of great character and knows how to conduct herself appropriately. She is a wonderful girl."
Chunhua was the Empress's head maid, so she naturally understood the Empress's thoughts best.
The Empress picked up the bracelet and examined its quality carefully. Then she said indifferently, "The Xie family really doesn't treat this child well. Even a bracelet worn close to the body is of such poor quality!"
"The Xie family's hearts are all on the second young lady, Xie Hanyue!" Chunhua sneered disdainfully. "That Xie Hanyue is always trying to please everyone, even the imperial concubine in the palace likes her very much. But I think the eldest young lady is better."
Chunhua, having served the Empress, had seen far too many pretentious and affected people, and had even become somewhat immune to them.
A girl like Xie Qingran is practically one of a kind in the capital!
"His Majesty is increasingly favoring that mother and son. He even sends the Sixth Prince to ancestral worship ceremonies. Isn't this a blatant slap in the face to me and the Fifth Prince?"
"Keep a close eye on her and see whose side this Miss Xie really works for!"
The empress was able to sit in this position for decades, so she was certainly not a woman who only knew about love.
Chunhua immediately understood and nodded: "Yes, this servant understands!"
Jiaohe Palace.
Xie Qingran sat on the bed, feeling the warmth and prosperity of the place. She smiled gently and said softly, "You've been looking worried ever since you entered the palace. What's wrong?"
"Back when you were at home, the Imperial Concubine always tried to bully you. Now that you're in the palace, what will it be like?"
"Miss, aren't you worried at all?"
Baozhu sat at Xie Qingran's feet, looking at her with a worried expression.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran gently shook her head and then said calmly, "It's nothing serious. We're in the Empress's palace. No matter how capable the Imperial Concubine is, she can't reach here."
"You must be careful with your words and actions in the palace, understand?"
"Especially, you absolutely must not leave Kunning Palace!"
Xie Qingran held Baozhu's hand, afraid that she might cause some big trouble.
Upon hearing this, Baozhu immediately nodded obediently and then whispered, "Yes, I understand. Don't worry, Miss, I certainly won't cause you any trouble!"
That's more like it.
Xie Qingran nodded in satisfaction, then pulled Baozhu along and began to examine the furnishings in the room.
She has always been very interested in these things, especially today. As soon as she entered, she noticed that the furnishings and architecture here were different. Now that it was just the two of them, Xie Qingran naturally wanted to take a good look.
Zhaoyang Palace.
The head palace maid, Lü Yun, hurried in and told Consort Xie Qingran about her arrival at the palace!
"So, the Emperor has really given his consent to the marriage?"
The Imperial Concubine clenched her fists, her face dark and unpleasant, but soon she remembered Xie Yankang's words and smiled.
“That would be excellent. I haven’t seen her in a long time. Why don’t we invite her over so I can have a good look at her?”
The Imperial Concubine raised an eyebrow, looking at Lü Yun with a half-smile.
Upon hearing this, Lü Yun was somewhat troubled: "Your Majesty, the Empress's intention is to personally teach this eldest daughter of the Xie family, so no outsiders are allowed to see her, and Miss Xie is not allowed to leave Kunning Palace!"
"Oh?" The Imperial Concubine was somewhat surprised, frowning as she looked at Lvyao: "Are you saying that the Empress values this eldest daughter of the Xie family highly?"
"Yes, that's why this servant dares not go." Lü Yun sighed and looked at the Imperial Concubine with some helplessness.
Very good!
The Imperial Concubine rose abruptly and strode toward Kunning Palace.
"The Imperial Concubine has arrived!"
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects!"
After the Imperial Concubine entered, she bowed respectfully and then saw Xie Qingran sitting next to the Empress, her eyes filled with coldness.
Xie Qingran quickly stood up and bowed to the Imperial Concubine: "This humble woman, Xie Qingran, greets Your Highness the Imperial Concubine!"
"Miss Xie, you've grown even more beautiful. No wonder even the iron-tree-like Prince Xiao blossomed after seeing you." The Imperial Concubine sat there, looking down at Xie Qingran kneeling on the ground with a playful gaze and sarcastic words.
Xie Qingran blushed and said, "Marriage is a major life event, and I dare not make decisions on my own. It is all decided by my parents. Whoever my family decides for me to marry, I will naturally marry."
"Oh? But I've heard that you yourself are in love with the Crown Prince?"
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