C292 message in the palace (2/2)
”Princess.” Just as Mu Ru Yue was about to enter the room, she heard the voice of the butler sounding from outside. There was an additional trace of respect in his voice.
When Mu Ru Yue heard that, she turned around to see the butler hastily walking in with a jade token in his hand. On this jade token, there was a single word: Imperial.
He handed over the jade medallion and said, ”The empress of the palace summons the wangfei.”
”Empress of the palace? It couldn't be the empress, right? ” Mu Ru Yue looked at this jade tablet and felt a little dumbfounded. She had only been quiet for a few days now, why was she here again?
”To reply wangfei, it's the ninth princess' mufei, the imperial concubine's jade token. It was an order from the empress dowager. For the public announcement just now, please go to the palace tomorrow morning to pay your respects. ”
These words surprised Mu Ru Yue. The last time they met, Princess Wuyou's mufei wasn't considered as an enemy. Why had she been summoned along with the empress dowager instead?
This time … Was it happiness or worry?
Regardless of what she thought, Mu Ru Yue still nodded her head and said, ”I understand. Send a carriage to escort me to the palace tomorrow morning.”
”Huh?”
The butler hesitated.
”Why?” Mu Ru Yue was curious about the butler's attitude. The steward hurriedly bowed, ”Princess, before you left, Prince ordered your servant to not let you enter the palace as you please.”
”But if I don't go, wouldn't I be disobeying orders? If the Prince asks, tell him that it's my idea. An Xin, if there really is danger, I will naturally escape. ” Mu Ru Yue replied.
The steward couldn't refuse Mu Ru Yue's order. Furthermore, what she said wasn't wrong. If he really refused the decree, then it would be a great matter. Moreover, this was an order from the empress dowager.
With that thought, the butler said, ”Yes, this old servant understands.”
On a summer night, the cicadas chirped unceasingly, causing the originally quiet courtyard to become a bit more noisy. Mu Ru Yue was sitting in the courtyard enjoying the cool air when she saw Yun Er running back in from outside.
She was still holding onto a long box. She placed the box on the stone table and respectfully said, ”Esteemed wangfei, this servant has already found you the best guqin in the house.”
”The best?” Mu Ru Yue was a little confused as she slowly opened the case. Inside was a jade green zither with a white string.
He looked full of immortal energy.
Mu Ru Yue had never seen a zither that was more beautiful than this one. It was as though the zither was alive and beautiful, making her unable to forget it. She couldn't help it.
”To reply Princess Consort, when the steward heard that you wanted a guqin, he ordered someone to open the storehouse and find this guqin. They say that this guqin is the best guqin in the house. ” Yun'er said.
Mu Ru Yue nodded. ”I can tell that this zither is indeed rare.” As she spoke, her zither strings faintly fluctuated. The notes of the zither were crisp and clear, but the echoes were long.
It caused everyone to instantly be enlivened.
”Indeed, her voice is beautiful.” Mu Ru Yue praised.
”Princess, do you want to burn incense?” Yun'er asked. Mu Ru Yue shook her head and moved her zither slightly. Gradually, the zither music rang out.
Her fingers danced on the zither, and the zither music slowly played out. It was melodious, but it didn't have any emotions. The zither music only had a light feeling to it.
However, it was also because of this that people felt a bit chilly in this sweltering night. Everyone couldn't help but feel delighted. Yun'er sat to the side, listening to Mu Ru Yue's zither music. Even the tiredness between his brows had lessened.
The moonlight fell on the treetops, causing the courtyard to feel a bit more tranquil.
As she listened to her zither music, Mu Ru Yue gradually calmed down. Ever since the steward had mentioned the palace, she had been unable to remain calm.
Mu Ru Yue didn't know how long she played the zither, but she was tired and stopped.