"Marquis of Lin'an?"
Facing Huo Wuyou's sudden visit, Ge Jingyang was obviously unhappy: "I am investigating a case, why are you barging in like this?"
As if he had just noticed Ge Jingyang's presence, Huo Wuyou smiled slightly and said, "I have no intention of obstructing Young Master Ge from handling the case. However, according to the Queen Mother's decree, I need to take away someone who has nothing to do with this case."
"Oh?" Ge Jingyang's attitude became increasingly cold.
Huo Wuyou unfolded the silk scroll and said, "The Queen Mother has a decree."
After saying that, he looked at Xue Zhiyi again with a happy smile on his lips.
Xue Zhiyi stood up, knelt, and said, "I pay my respects to the Queen Mother."
No matter how unhappy Ge Jingyang was, he could only kneel down and say, "Your Highness pays homage to the Queen Mother."
Fu Ling was already half dead at this moment, slumped on the ground, leaning on Xing's mother, almost kneeling.
The Xue Mansion was far too lively today. The waves of people appearing on stage had already made her numb, and she no longer had the energy to respond.
Huo Wuyou held his head high and chest puffed out, looking energetic. He held the scroll and said loudly, "The Empress Dowager has decreed that Xue Zhiyi is of outstanding character, both virtuous and talented. His conduct is in accordance with the rites and his words are in accordance with the history books. He is summoned to the harem and granted the position of Imperial Attendant in the Jianzhang Palace. This is my decree!"
After hearing this, Ge Jingyang was stunned.
Fu Ling, who was only half alive, almost came back to life. Blood gushed out of her mouth again, and she stared at Xue Zhiyi as if she was grinding her teeth and sucking blood, as if she wanted to eat her alive.
Xue Zhiyi simply raised her hand and said, "I thank the Queen Mother for her grace."
Ignoring the two murderous gazes, Huo Wuyou walked forward and handed the empress dowager's decree to Xue Zhiyi.
When they separated, his fingertips accidentally brushed across Xue Zhiyi's palm, and a subtle warmth rose in her palm.
But Ge Jingyang was unconvinced: "Marquis Lin'an, what do you mean? The Xue family is now involved in a serious crime. How can the family of a criminal official enter the palace as a female official?"
But Huo Wuyou said calmly, "But Xue Zhiyi has already been confirmed not to be from the Xue family. Moreover, there are many palace maids who are the wives of criminals and officials, and many of them were later promoted to female officials. The Queen Mother will make the final decision on this matter, and so will Your Majesty. If there is anything wrong, the Queen Mother will also make the decision. Could it be that the young master has already reached the Jianzhang Palace?"
Ge Jingyang knew very well that if Xue Zhiyi entered the palace and tried to take action again, it would be troublesome. He did not want to let go easily of this bitch who had designed to frame his sister.
"Since she is the wife of a criminal official, her fate should be decided after His Majesty has convicted her. If the Queen Mother still wants her to serve, it won't be too late to summon her into the palace. But now you are taking her away without any clear reason. Marquis Lin'an, are you going to disobey His Majesty's order?"
Huo Wuyou was still smiling, but his auspicious phoenix eyes had turned a bit colder. "Young Master Ge, Xue Zhiyi is not a member of the Xue family. Now the Queen Mother wants to select a commoner girl to enter the palace, but Young Master Ge has stopped her. It is you who wants to disobey the order."
Seeing Ge Jingyang choke, Huo Wuyou continued, "I must take this man away today. If there is anything wrong, please ask His Majesty to deal with it."
Ge Jingyang's face turned pale. Huo Wuyou knew very well that the emperor would not conflict with the empress dowager for such an insignificant woman, and would most likely acquiesce to the empress dowager's wishes.
Huo Wuyou, this useless dude, only knows how to oppress the empress dowager. He is really hateful!
Regardless of his obstruction, Huo Wuyou called out, "Chai Yue."
Huo Wuyou was accompanied by the female official Chai Yue.
"exist."
Huo Wuyou said, "Take her down, change her clothes, pack her belongings, and follow me into the palace."
"Yes, sir."
After she answered, she held the lady-in-waiting's clothes and walked to Xue Zhiyi: "Miss Xue."
Xue Zhiyi looked at Huo Wuyou. The smile on his face was arrogant and bright, but at this moment, it made her tense heart feel at ease for a moment.
When she heard Chai Yue calling her, she belatedly looked away.
Chai Yue said, "Miss Xue, please follow me to change clothes."
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Jiangxuexuan.
Chai Yue spread out the clothes. It was a narrow-sleeved azure blue shirt and a red silk skirt as red as the palace wall. After all, it was something from the palace, with exquisite embroidery and high-quality material.
"Miss Xue," Chai Yue said, "The clothes in the palace all have their own rules. You are probably not familiar with them. Take off your clothes and I will help you."
Xue Zhiyi smiled and said, "Thank you."
She did as she was told, took off her clothes and let Chai Yue do whatever she wanted.
"Sister Chai Yue." Xue Zhiyi thought for a moment and finally asked the question in his mind: "Do you know why the Queen Mother was willing to summon me to Jianzhang Palace?"
While comparing the clothes on her, Chai Yue said, "The Marquis of Lin'an talked to the Queen Mother about this. I don't know what they said specifically, but the Queen Mother has her own decision."
She didn't say it out loud, but she didn't mean to fool Xue Zhiyi either. It was just that being in the palace, she had long been accustomed to being extremely cautious with every word she spoke.
After she finished speaking, she continued softly, "Actually, Miss Xue, there's no need to worry. The Queen Mother is kind and benevolent. As long as you don't betray her, she will be very kind to us. Others won't dare to embarrass you for the sake of Jianzhang Palace."
Xue Zhiyi was silent.
She entered the palace with the help of Huo Wuyou. She originally wanted him to help her find a job in the palace so that she would not die after leaving the Xue family because she had too many enemies. While she was in the palace, it was difficult for her enemies to take action against her.
She also thought that in the palace, she would have a better chance to find out some things and seize the opportunity to overthrow Prince Gong.
Therefore, she was afraid that she would not be able to live a peaceful life as Chai Yue expected.
But she didn't expect that Huo Wuyou would find a way to get her into Jianzhang Palace, and even as a royal attendant.
Now it seems that even if it is to repay Huo Wuyou's help today, she has to be more considerate in her actions so as not to drag down people who should not be dragged down.
"Sister Chai Yue." She suddenly called out.
Behind her, Chai Yue was putting clothes on Xue Zhiyi. She responded, "Hmm?"
"From now on, we will both serve in Jianzhang Palace. Sister, you can call me Zhiyi."
However, as soon as she finished speaking, she felt that Chai Yue behind her stopped moving.
Seeing Chai Yue remained silent, Xue Zhiyi smiled uncomfortably and explained, "Actually... I just feel that there won't be any Miss Xue in the palace anymore. If Sister Chai Yue isn't used to calling me that..."
"That's not what I meant."
Chai Yue's breathing became stagnant. She paused and said, "I just saw a scar on your shoulder... How did you get this scar?"
Hearing this, Xue Zhiyi blinked: "That scar?"
She did know that she had a scar on her shoulder, but it was located at the back and she couldn't see it. She only found out about it when Qiuyun mentioned it to her while they were bathing.
"It's been there since before I can remember. According to Madam Xue, a servant accidentally burned me with lamp oil when I was a child. What happened?"
"Nothing." Chai Yue said.
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