Chapter 45 The maid, Qian Yin (2/2)

wed, ”Your Majesty. Have you came here to see the flowers with your ladies?”

The Empress nodded, ”Yes, the weather is good today. I heard that the chrysanthemums in the Imperial Garden were blooming well. I wanted to take a look.”

Yun Shang looked at all the concubines accompanying the Empress. Her eyes fixed on an inconspicuous figure. Mother...

Lady Jin was also looking at Yun Shang. Seeing that Yun Shang had spotted her, she smiled.

”Since you're here, let's take a walk together. You've kept yourself in Qingxin Palace all day. You'll be sick if you continue to do so.” The Empress laughed as she put her hand on Yun Shang's arm.

Yun Shang smiled, ”You're right.”

They chatted while walking. Soon they approached Yanque Lake. ”This is the best season for fish. I heard from His Majesty that a lot of Osmanthus fragrans were planted beside the lake. That's why the fish from this lake taste like the fragrans.” One of the concubines said with joy.

”Really? I heard that eating this kind of fish is good for our skin. I wonder if it's true.”

”Oh, come here. See there's a huge one in the lake...” One of the ladies exclaimed excitedly. The other ladies walked closer to the lake.

”Is it over there?” All eyes searched the surface of the lake for the big fish. Suddenly there was a white spray in the middle of the lake. Someone pointed to it, and shouted excitedly.

In all this excitement, one of the maids stepped too close to the lake bank. Her foot slipped.

”Watch out...” A sharp voice rang out. When everyone turned around, they saw the falling maid reaching for Yun Shang.