Chapter 141

Many families were invited today, and Xia Xue saw many unfamiliar faces. Fu Yuqing seldom went to the palace, so as soon as she entered the palace, she looked around.

Xia Xue thought about going to Xia Lu's place to rest for a while, but given Fu Yuqing's personality, she was still worried if she was alone, so she just followed her.

Fu Yuqing jumped up and down happily, pointing here and asking, pointing there and jumping again, just like she was on a day trip to the palace.

Although Xia Xue didn't feel her body was heavy, she didn't dare to move too much, so she just followed in small steps.

"There are so many people in the palace. Is it always like this?" Fu Yuqing looked at the crowds moving around and felt like she was in a vegetable market.

Xia Xue shook her head. She had been here many times before, but this was the first time she saw so many people. Before, Yang Junyi had only said that he had invited some people he knew well. It seemed that his "well-known people" might have invited the families of all the courtiers in the imperial court.

I couldn't help but think of Yang Junyi's face, and felt a little sad.

If such a young emperor died young...

"Look, there are so many flowers over there." Fu Yuqing shouted excitedly.

Xia Xue smiled bitterly. This is the Yu Garden, how could there be a lack of flowers? All seasonal and non-seasonal flowers can probably be seen here.

Fu Yuqing took Xia Xue's hand and walked quickly towards Yu Garden.

Xia Xue had bad memories of Yu Garden, so every time she came to the palace, she deliberately avoided it, always feeling that being there was like being in a place of trouble.

"Well, there are too many people over there, why don't we go somewhere else?" Xia Xue said.

"What's there to be afraid of when there are crowds? I'll protect you, don't worry!" Fu Yuqing thought Xia Xue was worried that the crowd would bump into her.

Xia Xue instinctively didn't want to go to Yu Garden, but she was naturally interested in Fu Yuqing, who came from another world.

Xia Xue sighed and followed Fu Yuqing's footsteps.

The Imperial Palace was unusually busy today, and the Yu Garden was no exception. From a distance, one could see several dense crowds of people, a rough estimate would be about 20 to 30 people.

"Ms. Li, your dress today is so beautiful. Where is it handmade? I will make a few sets for you someday." The voice of a lady in green came into the ears of the two.

"It's the newly opened Zhilan Pavilion on North Street. It is said that the embroiderers there are all professionally trained. The embroidery they produce is not only well-made but also unique in style. Most importantly, the boss said that she guarantees that there will be only one piece of each style, otherwise she will refund ten times the amount." Li Wan'er said proudly. She is the only daughter of the Li family. Her father and mother will not treat her badly when it comes to all the good clothes, delicious food and useful things. Especially her brothers, whether they are officials in the court or businessmen, they all dote on their younger sister, so naturally she has everything she needs.

When Xia Xue heard "Zhilan Pavilion", she turned to look at Fu Yuqing. She remembered that the store opened by Fu Yuqing seemed to be named this.

Fu Yuqing had a proud look on her face. Of course, her brand was now well-known. These young ladies from official families liked "uniqueness" the most, so she only asked the embroiderers to sew one of each style. Not only could she sell the embroidery at a good price, but she would also attract other high-end customers who would come to her in pursuit of "uniqueness."

Xia Xue quietly gave a thumbs up. Fu Yuqing's idea was indeed good. No wonder she made so much money in such a short time.

"I heard that 'Zhilan Pavilion' only serves high-end customers. Although their embroidery is good, it is very expensive and ordinary ladies can't afford it." A lady interrupted.

"That's right. We have many young ladies of marriageable age in our family, so each lady has strict spending control. Legitimate daughters can only make three sets a year, and concubines' daughters can only customize one set except for those who have been arranged to be married. Other concubines' daughters are not qualified to do it at all." Another young lady from an official family added.

Xia Xue was stunned for a moment, and whispered, "You are so dark. If the daughter of Lord Li says she can't afford it, then there are really not many people who can afford it."

"We have high, medium and low-end products. These ladies all pursue high quality and guarantee 'uniqueness', so they all choose high-end products. Naturally, the prices will be much higher. In fact, many low-end palace costumes are affordable for ordinary people." Fu Yuqing explained.

But this makes sense. If you pay a high price, the service you receive will naturally be different.

"'Zhilan Pavilion' is certainly a good place, but some people, because their families don't value it enough, will use counterfeit goods as substitutes, and still keep saying that they are products of 'Zhilan Pavilion'. It's really ridiculous." An unsociable voice sounded, interrupting the ladies' conversation.

Xia Xue and Fu Yuqing looked in the direction of the sight, and saw a young lady in pink palace dress walking towards them in small steps. The peasant expression on her face looked a little sinister because of the disdain.

"Who did I think was speaking so sarcastically? It turns out it's Miss Hu. What's the matter? Did you give the good things from your family to your eldest daughter again, which makes you, Miss Hu San, so unhappy?" Miss Li said sarcastically.

Miss Hu and Miss Li have always been at odds with each other. The origin of this is that both the Hu family and the Li family wanted to marry into the family of King Baxian, and Princess Xian had some connections with both the Hu and Li families. No one agreed, but no one denied it either. The old lady of the Hu family had been the teacher of the late emperor, and later several of the male descendants served as officials in the court. Although their official ranks were not high, they had more say in the court and the country because they had the support of the old lady of the Hu family.

Miss Li is the only daughter of the Li family. She has been spoiled since she was a child, especially in recent years. Her brothers, some of whom are officials and some of whom are businessmen, have been doing very well. Especially her fifth brother, the money he pays to the national treasury every year accounts for one-seventh of the total taxes, making him one of the new dignitaries.

Princess Baxian must have had a headache regarding the two families' desire to marry, because although Prince Bo had a hereditary title, he had no intention of staying in the court. He only received a salary from the court, but had no real power. So the Li family might be a better choice for Prince Yuxian's family.

Xia Xue glanced sideways at Fu Qingyu, who looked like she was enjoying the show and had no idea what it had to do with her.

Xia Xue did not say anything. For someone of Princess Yu Xian's status, it would probably be even more difficult to accept Fu Yuqing as a daughter-in-law with no background at all. If Prince Bo just married Fu Qingyu as a concubine, would it be possible for a newborn soul from another world to accept it?

Li Wan'er mentioned Miss Hu, which made Miss Hu feel a little unhappy. "What's wrong with my good things being given to my elder sister? She is proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy and painting to poetry and song. Since Qian Jiaojiao, the fake talent, was exposed, who can compare with my elder sister? Naturally, you, Li Wan'er, can't compare with her either."

Li Wan'er pursed her lips, not wanting to pay attention to her. "You go wherever there's a hustle and bustle. It's really boring. Let's go."