Chapter 394 - He Brothers Plan (1/2)

Chapter 394 He Brothers’ Plan

An idea popped up in Mo Xuetong’s head as she blinked her eyes in a pretense of being in thought. With an uncertain demeanor, she said hesitantly, “I heard that the most doted concubine in the palace is not Consort Yu, but Consort Zhao of Mingyue Palace. It was rumored that she was doted on for many years, and even the Empress can do nothing about her.”

“Consort Xian, Consort Zhao?” He Yuxiu was beaming with delight. However, she had a fast reaction and murmured to herself before immediately suppressing the exhilaration in her eyes, feigning envy. “How doted must Consort Zhao be for the Empress to have no power over her. I wonder how ethereal she must be!”

He Yuxiu thought that she hid her emotions well but she did not expect Mo Xuetong to be placing close intentions on her reactions. The sudden change of emotions in her face was well observed by her Mo Xuetong. “What is the relations.h.i.+p between Consort Zhao and He family?”

Just now, He Yuxiu involuntarily spoke of Consort Xian together with Consort Yu, which must signify something.

“I heard that Consort Zhao had always been staying in Mingyue Palace. Emperor also exempted Consort Zhao’s need for any greetings and allocated guards in front of her palace, providing tight protection due to the fear that someone will harm her.”

Such incredible efforts to dote this beauty didn’t evoke much jealousy from the rest of the concubines from the harem as Consort Zhao came from a small family with none of her family members holding official positions in the imperial city. Furthermore, even though Emperor Zongwen had a tight guard to her palace, he did not always stay in Mingyue Palace, going there only once to twice per month. This resulted in peace amongst the concubines.

Even though she had a reputation of being doted on, she was not actually doted on since she neither benefited her family nor left any child behind. Thus, neither the official court nor the harem dealt with her harshly. Some concubines were quite pleased with her presence since they would not be so conspicuous if they were being doted. Thus, Consort Zhao was invisible in the palace, but yet everyone knew her.

Since the He family was involved with Yu Mingyong, Mo Xuetong was sure that they knew about it!

“Consort Zhao is so doted.” Deep within He Yuxiu’s eyes, excitement could be seen before she turned it into an innocent smile. She pulled Mo Xuetong’s sleeves and begged affectionately, “Cousin, if I can see this lady’s beauty, I don’t mind even if I die!”

“Second cousin, you want to see Consort Zhao?” Mo Xuetong asked, smiling.

“Can I? Cousin-in-law?” He Yuxiu asked pitifully, with a look of eagerness. Even though she concealed it a little, everyone could see the desire in her eyes.

With such a pair of longing and innocent eyes, it was really hard to refuse her!

However, the only thing incompatible was that the woman opposite her seemed more innocent and childlike.

“If second cousin really wishes to see Consort Zhao, you can accompany me to the palace for the palace feast a few days later. What do you think? I heard that Consort Zhao will appear then.” Mo Xuetong invited her casually, giving off a pure and bright smile.

That’s the most popular news for these few days. It was a spectacle to see Consort Zhao, who had been locked in her palace for ten years, attend the Spring Wind Feast.

Spring Wind Feast would happen in three days, with a feast in the palace and other events in the harem. It was rumored that the concubines were all ready to present their beauty in front of the Emperor in an attempt to catch the eye of the Emperor, replacing other doted concubines. Even though there were many women in Emperor Zongwen’s harem, he never had a special interest in one particular lady. However, all these women believed that they could make the Emperor fall in love with them using their seduction.

Every spring, there would be one day where all the flowers blossomed. It was indeed a joy to see beauties amidst the flowers. It was an open festival amongst the peasants as well, where couples went on dates. Hence, the palace would host a feast to invite aristocratic ladies in.

Hearing the words of Mo Xuetong made He Yuxiu hide the joy in her eyes as she gave an innocent smile, nodding repeatedly out of happiness. “Thank you, thank you, cousin-in-law! I know you dote me the most!”

This expression was the most adorable on the face of a teen girl. However, this seemed strange since the girl she was facing seemed even purer than her. Mo Lan lowered her head quietly to hide her ridicule at the coquettish nature of the girl, who really pretended to be the cousin of her lady.

After exchanging a few more words, Mo Xuetong left with Mo Lan on her carriage back to her own household.

After Mo Xuetong’s carriage turned the corner and disappeared, He Yuxiu removed the smile on her face and returned with her servants. As her servants locked the door behind her, she brought her servants to the room on the left taking the small road.

A small study room was placed there, with two servants from He family waiting at the doorstep. Seeing He Yuxiu, they retreated, leaving a s.p.a.ce to enter. Respectfully, they said, “Second Miss, the two sirs are waiting for you!”

He Yuxiu nodded her head as she left her servant outside when she entered.

The Old Sir and Second Sir of He family sat within. On the right was First Miss He Yufen from He family, who was rumored to be so embarra.s.sed that she hid to embroider her dowry!

“How was it?” Seeing He Yuxiu, Old Sir from He family, who sat in the middle, raised his head and asked.

“No worries, Uncle. The Lady had promised to bring me in for the palace feast three days later.” He Yuxiu greeted the two men in the middle before she sat down on the seat on the left. Strangely, no one was in the room other than the few masters. The rest were all stationed outside the door.

“If she really agrees, we can say those words once we say the consort in the palace. Our family can finally make it out.” Second Sir of He family did not expect the situation to be so smooth and heaved a sigh of relief.