Chapter 014 Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Ruan Jun was stunned for a moment, then quickly agreed, "Of course you can."
As they got further away from the Qingxuan Palace where the emperor was holding a banquet, the sounds of singing and dancing gradually faded. Wen Yunu was the first to speak, smiling, "I see Miss Ruan Yun every day, but I don't have a chance to say anything."
Ruan Yun was very respectful and obedient, "Thank you for your kindness, my lord."
Wen Yunu stood at a fork in the road, squinting her eyes and covering her lips as she said, "Why don't you leave?"
Ruan Yun glanced towards Qingxuan Palace and said, "This is my lady's first time attending a banquet. I'm afraid it won't be a good idea for her to stay away from the palace for too long."
Wen Yunu sighed softly, "I am just a little Yunu. Even if someone noticed that I left the table, no one would care."
Ruan Yun's breath hitched. "The left side is more secluded and peaceful, while the right side leads to the center of Taiye Lake."
Wen Yu Nu smiled and walked away, "I am a quiet person by nature."
She raised her legs and walked to the left. Ruan Jun stood in front of Wen Yunu to lead the way, while Luo Wan stayed by her side without leaving.
Under the cover of night, the flowers are not as lifeless as they are during the day. Under the dim candlelight of palace lights, admiring the flowers in a secluded and deserted place is quite interesting.
Ruan Yun saw the way Wen Yunu brushed her hand over the peony. The hearts of people in the palace are unpredictable. Even the clearest-minded person will be infected by the struggles in the harem once he enters.
Ruan Yun stood softly at one side, really like a kind-hearted palace maid, just helping Wen Yunu to lead the way.
Wen Yunu reluctantly withdrew her hand from Peony and asked, "I heard that you worked in a flower house before?"
Ruan Yun's face was calm, "Yes."
Wen Yunu looked at Ruan Yun's hands hidden in her sleeves and said, "You are beautiful and your hands are so skillful. No wonder you can cultivate beautiful flowers."
It is not difficult to find out the news in the palace. If you want to know, you can spend some money to find out why she was transferred to work in Hanyu Palace.
Ruan Yun smiled shyly, "Thank you, young lady, it's all my duty."
Wen Yunu turned around and looked at the peonies in full bloom in the bushes. There was only one peony adorning the branch, and the rest were just green leaves. "I am in need of someone who is smart and skillful in tending to the flowers and plants. Are you willing?"
Ruan Yun's hands gradually tightened, and she knelt in front of Wen Yunu with tears in her eyes, which surprised Wen Yunu. "I have a good friend in Hanyu Palace. I beg you to be kind and let us leave Yu Ronghua's side to serve her. I will never forget your kindness."
Wen Yunu and Luo Wan looked at each other. The most cautious people in the palace are not those who have any ties, but those who have no ties. This way they can do things without any scruples.
Looking down at Ruan Yun whose shoulders were shaking slightly, Wen Yunu slowly squatted down and helped Ruan Yun up personally, "Don't worry, I will do my best."
Ruan Yun twitched the corners of her lips slightly, and when she raised her head again, she still looked weak and graceful, "Thank you, my lady."
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Chen Lu whispered a few words into Yu Ronghua's ear, and Yu Ronghua's hand holding the wine cup suddenly tightened, "Is she really like that?"
Chen Lu nodded, "The master's guess is indeed correct. She has already hooked up with Wen Yunu. Just now, Wen Yunu left the palace and took Ruan Yun away with her."
Yu Ronghua sneered and gently raised the wine cup to hide the fierceness in her eyes, "She wants to walk out of Hanyu Palace alive, she's dreaming!"
Chen Lu immediately understood, "Do you want me to go and catch them now?"
Yu Ronghua looked up at Concubine Shu who was talking to the Emperor. "Tell me, if Concubine Shu saw her face, what would her reaction be?"
Chen Lu said innocently, "I'm afraid he won't wait and will order someone to scratch Ruan Yun's face."
Yan Shiyu looked at Yu Ronghua with his dark eyes, the emotion in his eyes was still unclear, but Yu Ronghua saw a hint of warning in that look.
Yu Ronghua grasped her dress tightly, then suddenly let go and toasted the emperor with a calm expression.
The moment the wine went down her throat, a smile appeared on Yu Ronghua's lips. She was afraid that by then, the emperor would be in a difficult position.
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"We've been out for a long time," Ruan Yun understood and wanted to leave with Wen Yunu. Wen Yunu smiled and said, "Since you are afraid of the cold, it's warmer here. There's no need to rush back."
After paying respects to Wen Yunu, Ruan Jun immediately wiped away all the smiles in her eyes, leaving only coldness.
Ruan Yun wanted to find a small path to return to Qingxuan Palace as soon as possible. It was too dark at night and some of the paths on the palace road had no candles. She couldn't see clearly for a moment and didn't know how she got to the Taiye Lake.
With a trace of annoyance on her face, Ruan Yun turned around and prepared to leave when a voice suddenly came from behind her, "Hey, are you here to deliver something for the banquet? Why are you here just now?"
The palace maid walked forward and found that Ruan Yun's hands were empty, and she couldn't help feeling puzzled.
Ruan Jun smiled and said, "I took the wrong path for a moment."
The maidservant said, "Then leave quickly. In five days, the Empress Defei said that she and the other ladies will listen to music at the Taiye Lake. You must not go up and mess up the arrangement."
Ruan Yun's eyes turned and she stuffed a piece of silver into the maid's hand, "Thank you for your reminder, sister."
After receiving Ruan Yun's money, the maidservant became very nice and easy to talk to. "It's nothing. When you leave, don't walk along the lake. The fence there is broken, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs hasn't sent anyone to repair it yet."
Ruan Jun looked submissive and said, "I understand."
Ruan Jun walked quickly around the Taiye Lake and stood behind the trees. The leaves rustled in the wind. A soft light flashed across her almond-shaped eyes, leaving only coldness.
...tilted the palace.
Shufei was helped up and yawned, eyes full of sleepiness, "I am already tired in autumn, but Defei insisted on inviting people to watch opera!"
Liu Jin helped Concubine Shu wash her hands. "She said that it was just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, and she thought that the young ladies who had just entered the palace would inevitably miss home. It just so happened that a new play was being arranged, so she asked the Empress to hold a banquet at Taiye Lake to watch the play."
Concubine Shu suddenly stopped what she was doing and asked, "Can the Queen go today?"
Liu Jin shook her head, "There's news from Fengyi Palace that the Empress is not feeling well, and she has ordered that people don't need to attend to her anymore."
Concubine Shu raised her hands and let the maid wipe the water stains off her hands. She took the hand grease and rubbed it slowly, "For so many years, the queen has always been in such a half-dead state, and she was allowed to sit on the throne all the time."
Liu Jin quickly sent away the people standing there, "Your Majesty, it's fine if you just know it in your heart. There's no need to say it out loud. If the Emperor and the Empress hear about it, I'm afraid you'll be reprimanded again."
Concubine Shu looked at Liu Jin in the bronze mirror and said, "The Queen is still trying to keep her composure, but with so many imperial doctors going to and from Fengyi Palace, it's only a matter of time."
Liu Jin looked at the empress's excited little face and could only sigh in his heart. Everyone in the Qingyi Palace had to pretend to be deaf and dumb.
Yu Ronghua first arrived at Taiye Lake. At that time, there were only palace maids busy shuttling back and forth in the pavilion in the middle of Taiye Lake.
Chen Lu helped Yu Ronghua to get on the boat, but Yu Ronghua raised her hand to stop Chen Lu from calling her, "I want to walk around here first."
Ruan Yun stood behind her, watching her eyes and nose, and served her with her head lowered.
Chen Lu agreed to Yu Ronghua's words, turned around and glanced at Ruan Yun, and then made a look at Yu Ronghua. Unexpectedly, just as she was about to speak, a soft greeting came from behind, "Greetings to Yu Ronghua."
Yu Ronghua turned around and smiled contemptuously, "You came early, Wen Yunu. Did you want to see if the emperor is here today so that he can take a closer look at you?"
Wen Yunu was supported by Luo Wan, and soon she regained her usual warm smile. "The emperor is very busy, and I dare not spy on him. Sister Yu, I really cannot accept your words."
Yu Ronghua snorted coldly, "I haven't seen you for a few days, but you have made great progress. You are so disrespectful to your superiors. I am the master of Hanyu Palace. I think I will punish you today."
Ruan Jun frowned slightly, glanced at the fence beside her, and then quickly withdrew her gaze, "Master, don't be angry."
Yu Ronghua winked at Chen Lu, and Chen Lu slapped Ruan Yun on the face without hesitation.
Tears immediately rolled down Ruan Yunxing's eyes and she knelt on the ground, "I don't know how I have offended you, Master. Please forgive me!"
Her cheeks were red and swollen, and Ruan Yun's tears fell down. She knelt on the ground. The burning pain was not relieved by the breeze. Instead, it caused her to twitch in pain and made her body tremble uncontrollably.
Wen Yunu frowned, not expecting Yu Ronghua to be so vicious. "What does Yu Ronghua mean by this? Today, Concubine De invited all the sisters to come and listen to the opera. Doesn't Yu Ronghua take Concubine De seriously?"
Yu Ronghua glanced at Ruan Yun who was kneeling on the ground. At this time, the two of them were facing her, "What a treacherous dog servant, and a hypocritical vixen!"
Wen Yunu's expression changed suddenly, "Even if Yu Ronghua entered the palace earlier, she should have been more tactful in her words."
Yu Ronghua sneered: "What ability do you have to dare to teach me a lesson!"
The ancient pattern double-disc cloud-shaped Qianshui skirt dragged gracefully. Yu Ronghua was angry in her heart, "Okay, since Wen Yunu doesn't know the rules and regulations and is so considerate of the servant, I might as well teach Wen Yunu the rules and regulations."
"Kneel down!" The jade hairpin on Yu Ronghua's bun shone brightly, and the warmth of her hair had nothing to do with her distorted face.
Wen Yunu bit her lips tightly, her body swaying but without any other movements.
Yu Ronghua glanced at Chen Lu, and Chen Lu immediately took the little eunuch over to force Wen Yunu to kneel on the ground.
"You are blocking Xin'er's way!" A childish voice suddenly appeared beside my ear, and a group of people shouted noisily, "Little Princess, be careful!"
"Don't go there, little princess. Stop now!"
"Hurry up and bring the little princess down."
Yu Ronghua looked down from a high place and saw the little princess running towards them regardless of anything. No one with ceremonial staffs behind her dared to stop her. She did not intend to avoid her and just stood there without moving.
The little princess was small but very strong, and was usually pampered by countless people. Seeing that Yu Ronghua had no intention of giving in, she looked up at her angrily.
Yu Ronghua shouted, "Don't do anything yet!"
Wen Yunu seemed to see hope and shouted, "Madam Shufei, save me!"
Yu Ronghua turned her head quickly, and the little princess took advantage of her meditation to pass by the right side of Yu Ronghua's body. Unexpectedly, Wen Yunu suddenly broke free from Chen Lu's restraints and rushed forward. Seeing Wen Yunu rushing towards her, Yu Ronghua could not help but step back and bumped into the little princess who was rushing forward.
The little princess bumped into the fence with her tiny body, and the fence suddenly broke. Yu Ronghua's eyes were red with anger, and she immediately reached out to grab the little princess, but someone bumped into her from behind. The servants in the palace were so scared that they broke into a cold sweat and shouted in shock:
"master!"
"My young master!"
"Little Princess!"
Before anyone could react, a bamboo-green figure jumped into the water without hesitation.
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