Everyone turned to look at her.
Su Ruojin looked at Huang Jian: "Second...Second Master, the road is...far, the wooden...wooden bird...cough cough."
The others were completely bewildered, but Huang Jian immediately realized and slapped his thigh: "Look at me, how could I forget about this? The journey from the capital to Shenyu is too far. Even if we can get the Shadow Grass, Xiao Jin'er might not be able to hold out until we get back."
Not to mention that the Shadow Grass is not easy to find, not to mention that it is located in a hidden place in the belly of Shenyu Mountain.
According to the annotations in "Shenyu Herbal Medicine", there are two bears guarding the place where Zhuoying Grass grows.
"Yes, yes, Mu Niao, you guys go back to Yan Yang first." Ye Xunzhi also realized what was going on and urged.
Huang Jian pulled Xiao Yanchu along: "Let's go, let's go to Yanyang first."
Xiao Yanchu was somewhat confused. It was quite a detour to get from Yanyang to Shenyu Mountain, but he knew that his masters would not harm Ajin.
He glanced at Su Ruojin, who was lying weakly on the bed: "Ajin, hang in there, I will definitely get the Shadow Grass."
*
Cixi Palace.
Granny Xin whispered in Empress Dowager Wei's ear, "Your Majesty, the eldest daughter of General Su's mansion, who was recently found, has suddenly fallen seriously ill and is said to be dying."
Empress Dowager Wei said with a look of disgust: "She really is an unlucky girl. She was born into a high-ranking family, but she was lost when she was young. She was finally found, but she hasn't had a good life for long before she fell seriously ill. It's a pity that I was thinking of having Yi'er take her into the palace."
By taking the eldest daughter of General Su's family as a concubine, General Su's family would naturally have to stand on their side.
Empress Dowager Wei's thoughts coincided with those of the Duke of Dingguo; however, they both thought of their own sons first.
"Since that's the case, let's leave it for now and wait until she recovers. Granny Xin, convey my imperial decree: the chrysanthemums in Cining Palace are in bloom. We invite ladies and daughters of noble families to come and admire them."
"Yes, Your Majesty, may I ask what this is all about?" Granny Xin had been by the Empress Dowager's side for many years, so she knew that the Empress Dowager would not hold this chrysanthemum appreciation banquet for no reason.
Empress Dowager Wei smiled slightly: "Shuang'er has come to Cining Palace many times. She calls me 'Aunt,' so I am happy to help her with some of her troubles."
Of course, more importantly...
Empress Dowager Wei said no more, and Granny Xin dared not ask any more questions.
On the eighth day of the ninth lunar month, a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet was held at Cixi Palace.
The Empress Dowager extended an invitation, and apart from the Su family, whose eldest daughter was seriously ill and whose wife was bedridden with worry, all the other noble ladies and daughters of noble families accepted the invitation and came to the palace. For a time, the palace was very lively.
Everyone surrounded the Empress Dowager, showering her with compliments. The Empress Dowager smiled and agreed, saying, "It's been a long time since Cixi Palace has been this lively. You are free to wander around and look around as you please. Don't let this old woman keep you from being restricted."
"Mother, you're not old at all! You don't even have a wrinkle on your face. Rou'er even wanted to ask the Empress Dowager for her beauty secrets. Your skin is much better than Rou'er's," said the Third Princess Xiao Yue Rou, linking arms with the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager laughed and said, "You have such a sweet tongue, you always know how to flatter people."
Xiao Yuerou said coquettishly, "Rou'er was just telling the truth."
"You're always thinking about my Honey Skin Cream, I'll have Granny Xin get you two bottles later."
Xiao Yuerou was overjoyed and quickly bowed to express her gratitude: "Rou'er thanks Mother."
Everyone knows that Empress Dowager Wei's Honey Skin Cream is a wonderful product, specially developed by the imperial physicians to keep the skin soft and delicate.
Due to the scarcity of ingredients, only the Empress Dowager could enjoy it in the palace.
Granny Xin and the palace maids brought up teapots, each surrounded by a ring of ice.
The Empress Dowager said, "It's hot today, everyone take a break and have some perilla drink."
"Thank you for your grace, Empress Dowager."
"Rou'er, spend more time with Princess Yaolan. She's new to Da Chu and not yet familiar with the palace," the Empress Dowager said to Xiao Yuerou, looking at Princess Yaolan sitting to the side.
Xiao Yuerou nodded: "Your subject obeys."
After speaking, Xiao Yuerou took the initiative to sit down next to Princess Yaolan. The two were not much different in age, so they were able to chat.
The palace maids came one by one to serve tea to the nobles. When they came to Princess Yaolan's side, one of the maids accidentally knocked over the teacup, spilling tea on both Xiao Yuerou and Princess Yaolan.
The palace maid's face turned deathly pale instantly. She knelt down and kowtowed, begging for mercy: "Princess, spare me! Princess, spare me! I didn't mean to!"
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