Chapter 27 His Eyes Are Like The Stars (2/2)
”The quickest way to increase her influence is to win a dispute with someone who owns a certain status in the imperial harem.”
Wearing a bigger sneer, Tang Xia said, ”As Yi Jiazi is a newcomer here, it is not necessary to fight against someone preferred most by the emperor. So she chose the woman who owns a lower status than me but a higher status than other imperial concubines and is disliked by the emperor.”
”So Lengmei who lost the emperor's love because of her arrogance is the best choice,” Tang Xia thought.
Having heard Tang Xia's analysis, Lyuyou was too shocked to close her mouth for a long time, ”I am too stupid.”
Looking at the two women in front of her worrisomely, Tang Xia knew that neither Lengmei in blue and Yi Jiazi in purple were people of goodwill.
It was obvious that Lengmei standing afar had run out of patience so she said impatiently, ”Get out!”
”I, Jiazi, do not know why Sister Leng bullied me with words. What I want is just an apology from you, and I hope you can show me some respect.” Yi Jiazi said.
Wearing deeper eyes, Lengmei said angrily, ”You are playing with fire.”
Having already lost her patience, Lengmei did not take the woman in front of her seriously and thought she was just stirring up trouble.
”There is an explicit law in the imperial harem that one who makes trouble or bullies others will be punished.”
A cold and familiar voice came from behind Tang Xia's back.
Turning her head back, what Tang Xia saw was Chu Tiankuo's exceedingly handsome face - an aquiline nose with a somewhat wicked temperament.
Seeing Chu Tiankuo, Yi Jiazi raised herself slightly and said in a softer voice, wearing a trace of a smile in the corner of her mouth, ”It is Guard Chu.”
”Your Grace Yi.” Chu Tiankuo gave a salute to her, and with an indistinct sneer turned to Lengmei and said, ”I felt a strong killing intent when I passed by, so I came by to check it out.”
What he meant was that Chu Tiankuo suspected that Lengmei would bully Yi Jiazi.
Lengmei snorted, ”I always disdain to fight with one whose status as an imperial concubine is below mine.”
Chu Tiankuo said coldly, ”I hope what you said is true.”
Seeing that a chilly atmosphere was around both of them, Yi Jiazi said in a soft voice, ”Now that Guard Chu has intervened, I would like to make a concession. I notice that Guard Chu is familiar with the layout of the palace, could you take me around?”
Although the first half of the sentence was said to Lengmei, Yi Jiazi fixed her eyes on Chu Tiankuo for the whole time.
Loosening his frowning eyebrows, Chu Tiankuo declined aloofly, ”I have important affairs to deal with and I hope that Your Grace can understand.”
Not able to say anything else, Yi Jiazi said remaining her smile, ”Maybe next time.”
Then Yi Jiazi nodded and said, ”I have to go now.”
Before she left, her eyes met with the eyes of Tang Xia for a moment.
But Tang Xia cast her eyes calmly back on Lengmei.
Lengmei snorted, ”I offer you a piece of advice, Guard Chu. Do not meddle in other people's business.”
After saying that, Lengmei turned away in the opposite direction.
When all the people had left, Tang Xia jumped briskly to the side of Chu Tiankuo and greeted, ”Guard Chu.”
With his eyebrow raised, Chu Tiankuo said, ”One who looks on other's trouble with indifference dies the fastest.”
”Good intentions do not pay off. I came here to thank you.” Tang Xia leered to him stagily.
Squinting his eyes, Chu Tiankuo wore an indistinct smile and spread out his palm, ”Then what is my reward?”
Tang Xia had intended to watch the show, so there was no gratitude in her peach blossom eyes.
”What do you want? I will present it to you myself within a few days.” Tang Xia replied.
Chu Tiankuo said with his squinted eyes, ”You, a woman with an A-cup, can present nothing good.”
”Take it or leave it.” Tang Xia rolled her eyes at him then asked as if something came to her mind, ”Have you slept well recently?”
Chu Tiankuo wore a bigger smile uncommonly, ”Are you caring for me?”
Remaining silent for a while, Tang Xia moved away.
Chu Tiankuo who stood behind her was in a good mood, wearing a bigger smile that even his eyes looked more handsome.
When Tang Xia got back to her hall, she could feel the slight floral fragrance lingering on her nose.
The floral fragrance in the Royal Garden smelt so good that Chu Tiankuo's eyes appeared in her mind.
”Lyuyou, bring me the lavender primer for the aromatherapy you lit last night.”
Tang Xia said, with starry eyes in her small face which was exceedingly charismatic.
After Lyuyou put what Tang Xia wanted in the tray, Tang Xia asked for a needle and thread as well as a blue cloth bag.
As Tang Xia seldom did needlework, she could not hold it firmly.
So Lyuyou taught her from her side. Tang Xia's green gauzy dress fluttered along with the wind as a floral fragrance lingered on her hand.
”With such effort, you must be doing it for your beloved one.”
Tang Xia knew what Lyuyou referred to must be Helian Jue.
But she just remained silent. Her curly eyelash hung over her eyes and fine hairs could be seen clearly on her tender face. She sat there with long hair tied and her headwear making ringing sounds in the wind.
She could roughly imagine what Chu Tiankuo would react when he received the cloth bag - he would definitely turn his head away haughtily, saying something like 'It's uncommon for a woman with an A-cup like you to do needlework.'
Wearing a trace of a smile in the corner of her mouth, Tang Xia stayed totally sober.
As a breeze swept by, Anran's voice came from afar.
”Your Grace, it seems that Yi Jiazi is making trouble again, it involves you this time.”
Anran said hurriedly wiping the hot sweat off his forehead.
Cutting off the last string, Tang Xia completed her needlework perfectly.
”Then let's go check it out.” Tang Xia opened her lips elegantly.