Chapter 9: Women of the Eastern Palace
Luo Qinghan's fingertips gently stroked the amulet, and Xiao Xixi's bright smiling face appeared in his mind.
He put the amulet into the pouch he carried with him.
"What is Xiao Liangdi doing today?"
Eunuch Chang answered truthfully, "She moved back to Qingge Palace this morning, and has been staying there ever since. By the way, in the afternoon, Concubine Bai sent someone to send an invitation to Xiao Liangdi, wanting to invite her to attend the tea party tomorrow afternoon."
Luo Qinghan looked thoughtful.
Eunuch Chang thought that the prince would spend the night in Qingge Palace.
However, Luo Qinghan said nothing and went back to the study.
The next afternoon, Xiao Xixi took Baoqin to Cuimingxuan.
On the way, Baoqin kept nagging like an old mother sending her silly daughter to school.
"When you see Concubine Bai later, you must be nice and don't say anything you shouldn't. If what she says makes you unhappy, just smile and don't talk back. Just play dumb and get by. Concubine Bai is a concubine after all, her rank is higher than yours, and her father is the prince's tutor. The prince is very polite to her. Even if you don't want to please her, try not to offend her."
Xiao Xixi yawned: "I know."
Cuimingxuan is in front.
Baoqin specially helped Xiao Xixi to tidy up her skirt and hair, and made sure that she looked flawless before she made an OK gesture.
This gesture was what Xiao Xixi had done to Baoqin before. Baoqin found it interesting and learned it from her.
There were already quite a few people sitting in Cuimingxuan.
Not only Concubine Bai, but also Concubine Li, Xu Liangdi, Chen Liangyuan, Concubine Zhao and others came.
Almost all the dozen concubines in the backyard of the Eastern Palace were present.
They knelt on cushions in order of rank, with a variety of fruits and snacks on the low table in front of them.
Xiao Xixi brought Baoqin forward and knelt to greet them.
Concubine Bai was born into a scholarly family and was beautiful and elegant. Unfortunately, she was in poor health and fell ill every few days, so she had a fragile temperament.
It is precisely because of this feeling of weakness and helplessness that it is easier to arouse the protective desire of male animals.
She said to Xiao Xixi with a smile.
"Sit down, sister."
Xiao Xixi walked to the empty seat next to her and sat down. Her eyes were immediately attracted by the fruits and snacks in front of her.
These things look delicious.
Gurgle~
Swallow quietly.
Seeing her staring at the fruits and snacks on the table, Concubine Bai smiled and said, "These are the snacks I prepared for you sisters. Can you all try them and see if they are delicious?"
Xiao Xixi immediately picked up a piece of biscuit, put it in her mouth and started eating.
She praised sincerely, "It's delicious!"
Baoqin, who was serving beside her, sighed.
Is there anything that you think is not delicious?
Others also praised the refreshments, and the topic then slid into other places.
As the only woman here who can be on an equal footing with Concubine Bai, Concubine Li speaks with less scruples than others, and her posture is more casual and natural.
"I heard that Sister Bai was sick again yesterday. Didn't His Royal Highness go to see you?"
When the others heard this, they all paused.
Concubine Bai seemed not to hear the mockery in these words, and continued to smile softly: "I just feel a little uncomfortable, I will be fine after a good sleep, why do you need Your Highness to come here in person?"
Chen Liangyuan was usually very close to Concubine Bai, and immediately responded upon hearing this.
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very busy, so how can he run to the backyard all day? Not only Sister Bai, but we sisters haven't seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for a long time."
Her words were obviously meant to give Concubine Bai a way out.
(End of this chapter)
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