C667 He is not biological (1/2)
As the palace maid spoke, she handed a box in her hand to Pan Ruochu.
”What is this?” Pan Ruo asked curiously as she opened the box and saw a small purple bag with the pattern of plum blossoms embroidered on it.
”A spice bag on my waist. I can only use about three taels of silver.” The palace maid explained.
After hearing that, Pan Ruoxi threw the box back to the palace maid. ”Fragrant? On his waist? ”That won't do, this is something a woman gave to her beloved man. I don't have any opinion towards that child, Duke Ming An. I've taken esteemed wangfei's good intentions, take it back and I'll think of another way. Worse comes to worst, I'll just leave empty-handed.”
”Princess, please don't misunderstand. Please take a closer look.” The palace maid seemed to know that Pan Ruo would reject the incense, and said, ”On top of the incense, there is Qing Nan's unique embroidery and cloth. On the front is Qing Nan's auspicious plum blossom, and on the back is Qing Nan's auspicious looking unicorn. In fact, it represents the lucky items of Qing Nan and your father. When you send it out, say that it is a custom of Qing Nan. Moreover, the Empress has prepared two for you at one time. One for Duke Ming An, and the other for County Lord Rong and He.
”Eh, that's not bad. The Empress is worthy of being the Consort. She thinks over everything so carefully.”
”Alright, then I'll give you this perfume bag. It'll save you all the trouble of worrying about it.” Pan Ruoxi took the scented bag and accepted it with satisfaction. ”Thank you for me, esteemed mistress.”
”The Empress has also prepared four sets of Cloudbrocade sewn upon your body. Please examine them and choose a set for tomorrow's banquet. The Empress has said that although Princess Yiyun is not the emperor's biological daughter, her food and clothing cannot be inferior to the other princesses.”
A few palace maids entered in a line, each holding a box of jewelry of different colors: red, purple, blue and green.
”Empress Dowager Xian is too kind.” Pan Ruocheng couldn't help but sigh at the virtuous concubine's consideration. Ever since she was bestowed the title of a princess, the emperor had asked her to look out for him. Everything she did made her feel impeccable.
She, who was unfamiliar with this place, gradually gained trust and trust in Xu Xianfei. Other than the time when Xu Xianfei gave her a way to capture the Ninth Prince, she bluntly refused. She was very obedient to Xu Xianfei.
Winter Palace.
The palace maid who had delivered Pan Ruoxi's perfume bag came back to report to Xu Xianfei that Princess Yiyun had accepted the gift and expressed her gratitude to the Empress.
”Understood, you can leave.” Xu Xianfei waved her hand and said.
Not long later, a man came out from behind the screen and asked, ”Empress, are you planning on borrowing Princess Yi Yun's hand to kill Duke Ming An?”
Xu Xianfei clenched her fingers on the back of the chair and said, ”We can't wait any longer. Recently, I've been having nightmares, dreaming that he ascended to the throne and killed all of our mothers, Ye'er, Ye'er, and me. His bloody head was hanging on the wall.
”Regardless of whether I am willing to admit it or not, the [Consecutive Technique] is approaching the emperor step by step. I wonder what plans he has in mind. These plans are all aimed at me and Ye'er. If we do not hurry and expose him, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
”But, the eighth prince is not in the palace, do we not need to discuss this with him? ”He doesn't approve of the Empress taking the risk.” The man was still a little hesitant as he replied.
”Although Ye'er is a shrewd person, he lacks the ruthlessness of those who hold power. As his mufei, I will have to step in and clear the way for him. There's no need to discuss this with him. ” Xu Xianfei said.
”I hope that the eighth prince will be able to understand the Empress's painstaking efforts.”
”He will understand. After all, he is my son. Everything I do is for his future.” Xu Xianfei's eyes flashed with a sharp glint.