C69 corydalis radix (2/2)
Shangguan Wan was a little hesitant, because according to her past experience. Anyone who had been her personal maid would die a miserable death, and Rui-xiang could not bear to see another tragedy happen.
As a result, she had never promoted any of the palace maids to be her personal attendant, afraid that another accident would occur.
However, this was the new empress dowager's recommendation. If she didn't accept it, wouldn't that mean she wouldn't give face to the new empress dowager? Others would also blame her for being a daughter-in-law for being insensible.
After thinking it over, she still agreed. ”Alright then. From today onwards, you will remain at Phoenix Return Hall as a servant.”
Thinking back, Shangguan Wan had recommended the new empress dowager to Nangong Yu, so for this reason, the new empress dowager had sent this palace maid to serve him as repayment.
”Thank you, esteemed Empress.” Jun Yao was blessed.
Shangguan Wan sipped some tea, then said: ”I want you to do something for me.”
”But at the Empress's command.” She was lively and cheerful, very much like Shangguan Wan. It reminded her of her dead heart, and it was the same with her previous one.
”Go and invite the great general. I would like to invite the great general for a meal.” He said that he wanted to treat him to a meal, but it was just to inquire about his preferences.
Chu Jingli came in a carefree and straightforward manner, and Shangguan Wan placed the feast in the pavilion.
”General, these dishes are still to your liking. If you don't like them, I can instruct someone to change them for something else.” As Shangguan Wan spoke, she refilled Chu Jingli's glass.
”This humble subject is not picky with food, so this humble subject can accept all of the Empress's intentions.” Chu Jingli was not restrained in front of Shangguan Wan.
”The general is very funny when he speaks.” Shangguan Wan moaned, it was rare for the great general to not have any airs of arrogance.
Unlike Qin Fei, Shangguan Wan did not dare approach him, her whole body was cold.
However, he hadn't seen Qin Fei for a long time. He hadn't returned since leaving the palace last time, so he was quite curious as to what exactly he had gone to do.
”The Empress is too kind.” Chu Jingli finished the cup of wine in one gulp. He was astonished, ”Esteemed Empress, this wine …”
”Southern Yan Palace Wine — Hundred Blossom Wine.” Shangguan Wan took her words, ”The wine that a hero drinks must be the best.”
”The wine of the Empress's homeland is indeed fragrant.”
Shangguan Wan smiled. ”As long as General likes it.”
With that, she clapped her hands, and a few dancers flew out onto the water, dancing gracefully.
A few wooden stakes protruded from the surface of the water, just enough for each one to put down one foot.
Chu Jingli was extremely happy, ”This humble subject has never seen such a one-legged dance on the water before. To be able to see it today is truly a feast for the eyes.”
When the time is ripe, I had intended to invite the emperor to come and enjoy the scenery and relieve his boredom. Today, I would like to invite the great general to take a look.
When Chu Jingli heard this, he was naturally happy. It was rare for the empress to think so highly of him. However, as a military man, I only know how to watch dancing, and not how to judge dancing. ”
”It's fine.” Shangguan Wan acted very magnanimously, the two of them were watching the dance and chatting at the same time, she really had heard quite a lot.
As the sun set, Chu Jingli bid his farewell. ”It's getting late, so I'll be leaving first. I'll have to trouble you to entertain me today.”
”Thank you, General.” Shangguan Wan stood up. ”If there's time in the future, we should drink and talk like this today.”
”Of course.”
Thus, the empress and the general established a friendship at the wine table.