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When Lin Si Ji heard me say this, his eyes had a trace of an appreciative smile. "Amongst so many people, I don't dare to say who I think I can pick, but I can clearly see the indisputability in your eyes. If you understand, I won't feel wronged." The cold palace is not a cold place either, but it's much better than a place where people are at loggerheads. "
"I just want to live in peace for three years, and then I can leave the palace." I tell you the truth.
She sighed, "If I had gone to the Cold Palace that year, I would have left too. No one would have kept it there on purpose. "I'll have Zhuo'er take you to the cold palace tomorrow. Esteemed Empress Ning has an extremely good temper, so she won't let you suffer any grievances."
I felt my heart ache. "Thank you, Sister Lin." It is my good fortune to be able to meet such a good person in the palace.
She chuckled, "Only you would say thanks. Why would any other palace maid go to the Cold Palace? It's fine if she doesn't think that I'm being against her."
"Sister Lin is a good person."
"Good people? What is a good person? I have come to you with every step you took. " She somewhat mockingly said, "A palace maid is also a person."
Yes, a palace maid is still a human. I really want to thank Sister Lin.
It was already August, and the fierce sunlight was making people smoke.
The next day, I followed Zhuo'er to report to the Cold Palace. I never said a word. In the palace, no matter how old he was, as long as he was a senior, he would be called older sister. He would not call her by her title and would be recognized by the clothes she wore.
The more they travelled, the more remote the Leng Palace became. Some people would always stay far away from this place. It was likely that they had been infected by that bad luck.
The concubines inside could not come out, and the people outside did not want to go in at all. Only some maids were allowed in and out, but very few were willing to wait on them.
The cold palace was truly worthy of being called the cold palace. The enormous trees that reached the sky blocked out the harsh sunlight. It was likely that it had not been pruned for a long time, and was filled with birds' nests. The large shadow cast a reflection upon the crowd, causing them to feel a chill in their hearts. It was said that crows were crowing there in the evening, and the crowing was terrifying.
A little further in was a forest, and the ones that could be seen the most were trees, big and small. The derelict houses were built in an irregular fashion. The Emperor never paid attention to his concubine who had been left in a cold and detached state. Compared to that majestic and incomparably magnificent palace, this place was a thousand miles off.
But I like the peace here. Suddenly, screams and cries rang out, scaring Zhuo'er into trembling as well. She pointed towards the road and said, "If you go all the way in here, you'll find that it's the place that's reserved for esteemed wangfei. I won't be sending you off."
I nodded. "Thank you, Big Sister Zhuo'er, for leading the way."
She waved her hand and began to run as if she was escaping.
I looked up at the sky. In the same sky, there were always people with different destinies, whether they were inside or outside the walls.
I think that Lin Si Ji must have some sort of relationship with this Ning Fei. Otherwise, why would she choose me? It's not that I'm indifferent, it's that I can do it well, I can do it with all my heart, because I have no problems, so I won't think about anything else.
I want to write, but I can't, I want news, I can't, I'm too low. I am not without selfishness now, hearing Lin Si's words. She has been in the palace for many years, so she must have some channels. I want to write to her.
Today, they had arranged for everyone to go somewhere. Thus, their fates had begun.
What surprised me was that Lian Qiuchi had chosen the palace of the Imperial Concubine Li. Lifei was the emperor's current favorite concubine. With such a beautiful appearance, even the pear blossoms' eyes turned red.
As for Pear Fragrance, she was arranged to be with a few palace maids at the laundry.
I was a little worried. Lin Si remembered that for the sake of my willingness to come to the Cold Palace, he still had to put some effort into the matter of Pear Blossom.
If the palaces didn't request for people directly, the higher ups would usually send a name list for her to pass on to the higher ups.
Her place was not only to eat, but also to offend. No wonder I kept seeing helplessness and sighs in her eyes.
Pear Fragrance arranged the laundry to avoid the jealousy of some of the concubines. After all, there was jealousy in her heart. It was her good fortune to be beautiful, and also her misfortune. If the Emperor saw it, wouldn't he be surprised by her? The laundry was dirty and tiring, and none of the concubines would go there to see it, so it was much safer.
I always didn't understand how Pear Fragrance wanted to fly up to the top of the branch, thinking that the Emperor was also forty-three and indulged in debauchery. Even though the palace forbade people from talking about concubines and emperors, I could guess that the Emperor wouldn't be as robust and robust as robust as he was. Fighting with so many people for one, if it were me, I wouldn't fight over this.
Maybe I read too many books, and my brain is always weaker than others. The nurse used to say that I was a little stuck. What I like is a single relationship.
Finally, the person aged, bead yellow, this cold palace, is home? It would be better to live a clean life with Qinglian as his companion.
Furthermore, no matter how beautiful the pear blossom was, she was no longer innocent. She had to understand one thing. The emperor's woman could not tolerate a single bit of innocence.
No matter what, I would never have expected that Pear Fragrance would still dare to provoke the Emperor.
I took small steps towards the end of the path. I could still hear the occasional cry that gradually turned into a low howl in the distance.
The Emperor wouldn't hear of it. Why wouldn't women love him more? To keep crying all the time would only make your tears cheaper, without even a shred of self-esteem.
Ning Xiaoyao's little courtyard was still fairly clean. I took a deep breath and knelt outside before respectfully saying, "A palace maid like first snow will come in to see esteemed Ning Xiaoyao." If it wasn't for the cold palace, given my status, I would never have met any of my concubines.
He waited for a long time until the sun was hot on his skin. Only then did he hear the sound of footsteps coming from inside.
The door creaked open, but I didn't dare raise my head. I prostrated myself on the ground. "palace maid Chu Xue greets esteemed Ning Xiaoyao, she's so lucky."
"I'm not Ning Concubine." A deep and aged voice sounded out. I raised my head slightly and saw a pair of embroidered shoes, simple grey cloth.
Before I could think much about it, the old voice called out again, "Follow me."
I got up, a little frightened, and it turned out to be an elderly nanny. I was a little timid, and when I heard about the elderly nanny, I always thought of ways to torture people, because they had been in the palace all their lives, and their hearts were old, cold, and hard.
"Close the door." she said suddenly, coldly.
I was shocked and hurriedly turned my head to close the wooden door. Just like this mama, the wooden door was old and creaked the moment I moved. In this quiet place, it sounded a little scary.
I closed the door and hastened to catch up with the old nanny. Stepping on the thick fallen leaves, they walked into the courtyard.
The door was ajar, with a strong smell of medicine, and I felt my breathing grow heavier.
"Who is it?" A voice came from inside the room, clear and pleasant to hear. I must have been a beauty, speaking in a voice so tender and pleasant.
The old mama said softly, "Esteemed Ning, the girl who reported for duty must have been sent here by Lin Si."
"I already said there's no need for it here, but she's still worrying about it. Senior Servant Chen, you can arrange it yourself!" A few violent coughs followed.
When Chen mama heard this, she grew a little anxious. "Go clean up the courtyard yourself. Be more quick-witted and don't disturb esteemed wangfei." After giving her orders, she went in and closed the door.
Sweeping the ground wasn't difficult at all. There was a flower planted in this yard, and also some small purple plants. I don't know what they were called, but those white flowers were everywhere. There were also some small trees that were covered in dust and fallen leaves. There was only a mama left to attend to the sickly Ning Fei. No wonder that Lin Si Ji wanted to send two palace maids over. He must be very close to Ning Fei.
I splashed the water where there was no grass, then found a broom in the corner and swept it carefully.
When I was at home, I didn't do this kind of work. I was so engrossed in my work that I didn't know when there would be a luncheon. My stomach was growling with hunger, but I didn't dare to make a sound. When I finished sweeping, I brought water again. I washed the ground, the wooden walls, and then poured some of the flowers into the water.
I don't know what I'm doing, I definitely can't go back now. I stood on the porch and didn't dare to walk around. Lin Si once said that as a palace maid you can't have your own actions, and can only listen to your master's instructions.
The small window was propped up and I was startled. I lowered my head again. "Grandma."
"Are you the new maid?" the pleasant voice asked.
When I heard that it was from esteemed Ning Xiaoyao, I was so frightened that I fell to my knees and fearfully replied, "Yes, esteemed Ning Concubine Ning. Your servant's name is Chu Xue."
"You are quite considerate. After watering, there isn't much dust flying in the air. The entire courtyard seems to be much cleaner and cleaner than before. The first snow is right, there's no need for formalities, this is the Cold Palace, not the Imperial Palace. Her voice was so soft.
My heart relaxed. "Thank you, esteemed wangfei."
She smiled gently, as gentle as the wind. "You're covered in sweat. Go get some water to wash up with!"
"Esteemed Ning Xiaoyao, you've blown the wind again. You need to recuperate more before you can have the wind." Chen mama's disapproving voice sounded.
I see that that esteemed wangfei is really a graceful woman. Her limpid eyes were as pure as a child's, black and white. Her aura was mesmerizing and relaxing. Her thin shoulder bones, pointed chin, and cold palace people were all thin.
She gave a shallow smile. "Senior Servant Chen, you don't have to worry. Today, you've already gotten better. You didn't eat lunch, right? It's about time to miss it. Bring this little palace maid to the kitchen to get some food!"
"Empress, you just worry too much."
"Go on, there is no need to wait on me here. I like to see this. With a gentle breeze, I can smell a refreshing breath." She leaned over the window like a little girl and looked at the beautiful flowers.