Chapter 409 - He Yuxiu Saw Consort Zhao by Plot (1/2)

When the carriage came to the gate of the palace, the little eunuch guarding at the gate trotted toward at the sight of the King Xuan’s Manor’s carriage, and led it into the palace fawningly. A long line of carriages moved backward to give way to the carriage. King Xuan was the Emperor’s favorite prince, and no one dared to offend him.

When the carriage stopped well, Mo Xuetong got off first and helped Feng Yuran to get off. And He Yuxiu behind had already came out of her carriage.

A little eunuch guarded there and hurried to kneel down when seeing Feng Yuran get off the carriage. “Your Highness, His Majesty asks you to go to the Qianqing Palace.”

Feng Yuran frowned and looked at Mo Xuetong.

Mo Xuetong knew that he was worried about her, so she squeezed his hand in the sleeves, took a sideways glance at He Yuxiu who was coming towards them, and suggested. “You just go. I will go to the Cining Palace first and pay my respects to Her Majesty.”

“Fine, you be more careful and don’t leave Mo Ye.” Feng Yuran nodded and said to her. Then, he entered an imperial coach that was prepared by the little eunuch especially. It was not the Emperor’s dragon coach, but a transporting tool sedan when the masters in the palace were unable to walk. Although it looked like a sedan, the coach was more gorgeous and s.p.a.cious with a yellow umbrella over it and silk yarn hanging beside.

Feng Yuran’s leg was still injured, so no one dared to let him walk. The little eunuch helped him into the coach, and it headed to the Qianqing Palace stably.

“Yuxiu, I will go to pay respects to Her Majesty first. You can enjoy the scenery in the garden with the ladies and misses. I will find you later.” Mo Xuetong said apologetically to He Yuxiu who was coming to her.

As a member of the royal family, it was the rule to pay respects to Empress Dowager and Empress in the palace. However, He Yuxiu did not have this honor and had no right to seek an audience with the two Highness without imperial permission.

“Xuetong, just feel a.s.sured and go. I will walk around in the garden and won’t go anywhere else.” He Yuxiu was thinking about how to leave. Seeing Mo Xuetong about to leave, He Yuxiu was so pleased to take on an obedient look.

“The imperial garden is really beautiful! I will stay here and have a good look.”

In the spring, a variety of flowers were blossoming on the branches in bright red, light yellow and other colors, and dancing in the breeze with their diversified shapes. What a beautiful sight! So He Yuxiu’s remarks accorded to her first experience to appreciate the fine view. If her eyes were not rolling so sneakily, her words would sound convincible.

“Then I’ll go first.” Mo Xuetong gave a gentle smile and held Mo Ye’s hand to leave.

As for the favorable place and time, Mo Xuetong had created for He Yuxiu, while as for winning the support, it would depend on He Yuxiu herself!

He Yuxiu saw Mo Xuetong hold Mo Ye’s hand and disappear in her sight.

He Yuxiu also didn’t go in further. Her status was inferior to Mo Xuetong, so she could not take her own maidservant and nanny to the palace to serve her. But there were many ladies with moderate status coming into the garden in small groups. These ladies were born in the capital and all had their own friends as company. So they were not lonely.

He Yuxiu strolled along with them in the garden!

The Imperial Garden was so large, and young ladies and madams were admiring the beautiful scenery in the garden while talking about everything under the sun. It was rather pleasing.

“Have you heard that Her Highness, Consort Zhao, attends the banquet this time. I saw Her Highness 10 years ago. I haven’t thought that since a decade has pa.s.sed, she is still so beautiful.” A madam of some ages said smilingly to other madams around.

Someone asked curiously. “Mrs. Han, have you ever seen Her Highness, Consort Zhao?”

“Of course. At that time, Her Highness, Consort Zhao, was just around Her Highness Consort Xian, and kept a low profile. Well, Her Highness Consort Xian was the most favored consort in the palace. But unfortunately, she had pa.s.sed away. Then, His Majesty put all his heart on Her Highness, Consort Zhao. In this respect, Her Highness, Consort Zhao owes thanks to Her Highness, Consort Xian.” Obviously, the madam knew the story. Seeing all the people looking at herself admiringly, she was too dazzled to realize that some of the imperial secrets were not allowed to speak, and just spouted out feverishly.

“Her Highness, Consort Zhao was related to Her Highness, Consort Xian? What’s the relations.h.i.+p between them?” Consort Xian had pa.s.sed away for years. If she could be remembered, it was only because she gave birth to King Xuan, Feng Yuran, a licentious prince, who was too impressive for the public. So all the people present fixed their eyes on Mrs. Han.

Everyone’s stunned eyes fl.u.s.tered Mrs. Han, and then she realized that those people were unknown of it, but she just spoke it out openly. It did violate the royal taboo. Cold sweat ran from her forehead, and she did not dare to say more about it. “Ah, Her Highness, Consort Zhao was not beside Her Highness, Consort Xian? Well, I… I made a mistake.”

She stuttered and claimed that she was dizzy and had to rest, so she pushed the crowd away and walked to the direction of flowering shrubs. She did not dare to stay there any longer, afraid of being imprisoned for her carelessness.

Mrs. Han left, but the chat did not stop, and the topic s.h.i.+fted from what Consort Zhao used to be to what she was now.

“Have you met Her Highness, Consort Zhao, just now?” A lady asked another lady. With a mere glance from afar, she did not see Her Highness clearly. And with the second sight, she could only see a slender and beautiful figure surrounded by palace servants, but the face was still invisible.

“I stood there and only took a glance. Her Highness is really beautiful. No wonder she is able to enjoy the favor for years.” The lady who asked praised with an envious look.

“She is really beautiful. If any lady can win Her Highness’ support, she will definitely do as she pleases in the palace.”

“It has been for years since someone talked about Her Highness’ paternal family. I am afraid there is no one else in that family. What a pity! Her Highness wins His Majesty’s favor, and her paternal family members could live in ease and comfort…”