Zhao Mei, the legitimate daughter of Zhao Shen, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, is the cousin of Noble Lady Zhao in the palace.
While in the palace, she just heard about Miao Sian injuring Zhao Shen’s nephew, and upon leaving, she ran into Zhao Shen’s daughter.
However, although Zhao Mei entered the palace and became a consort, she joined Yan Zixuan’s harem. Is it because she came that Yan Zixuan’s path to becoming Emperor is no longer smooth, so the women who should be consorts will still enter the palace as consorts?
Hiss.
Li Yuyu popped several peanuts into her mouth consecutively, deciding to eat some peanuts to calm her nerves.
While sighing, Li Yuyu finally remembered who this person speaking is.
Wan Lingling’s father is only a seventh-ranked official, but she has a brother named Wan Fu, who is a First-class Guard, and Wan Lingling and her close friend were very close before she entered the palace.
After Li Yuyu came through, she saw letters from Wan Lingling in the palace. Whether she replied to them is unknown, and she burned all those letters without looking closely at them.
It was fortunate to have seen these few letters; otherwise, Li Yuyu wouldn’t recall who the person in front of her was.
"So it is Lady Xiu, this humble girl greets you." Zhao Mei curtsied, and her face showed not a hint of respect.
Wan Lingling covered her mouth and laughed lightly: "Look at me, I almost forgot that Yu’er is now Lady Xiu."
"This humble girl greets Li Xiurong, Lady Xiu, may you be blessed."
Wan Lingling also pretended to salute, her charming and innocent appearance clearly showed her close relationship with Li Yuyu.
Zhao Mei’s eyes flickered, and she said softly: "I’ve long heard of Lingling’s deep relationship with Lady Xiu. They were close friends even before Lady Xiu entered the palace, and today it proves true."
"I just wonder, how come Lady Xiu is here?"
"Mei’er, Yu’er must have sneaked out of the palace." Wan Lingling playfully winked at Li Yuyu.
Li Yuyu: ?
So, she used to frequently sneak out of the Imperial Palace and each time coincidentally met Wan Lingling?
How could she believe that!
Wan Lingling intimately looped her arm around Li Yuyu’s, whispering: "Yu’er, Mei’er and I are going to Qingle Park to watch a play, you should come along. The plays at Qingle Park are very popular lately, it’s hard to book a room. If it weren’t for Mei’er, I wouldn’t be able to watch."
Li Yuyu’s eyes brightened.
Just when she had no place to go, visiting the theater isn’t bad.
"I don’t mind, but judging by Miss Zhao’s expression, she doesn’t seem keen to accompany me. You go ahead, I’ll go by myself."
Li Yuyu discreetly withdrew her arm and walked off in another direction.
"Lingling, what does Li Xiurong mean by this?" Zhao Mei frowned: "The seats at Qingle Park are all reserved in advance, if she goes like this she’ll be stopped outside."
Wan Lingling sighed: "I’m afraid Yu’er isn’t just playing hooky out of the palace this time."
Zhao Mei pondered: "What do you mean by that?"
"Didn’t you notice just now? Yu’er is carrying a bundle, indicating she hasn’t found a place to stay yet."
Wan Lingling finished speaking, and her delicate face was full of concern.
Zhao Mei’s eyes lit up.
Indeed, Li Yuyu came from that direction, likely passing by the General Mansion. Yet she’s still carrying luggage; could it be she was turned away when she returned to the General Mansion?
After all, how could concubines so freely come and go from the Imperial Palace? Often sneaking out to play?
Could it be the Emperor has long grown tired of her and expelled her from the palace?
Zhao Mei formed a plan in her mind; she must hurry and have her mother find a way to get her into the palace.