Lu Yunying stepped into the room in a daze. She knew that harem battles were dangerous, but she was still frightened when she saw people being beaten and maimed. And at this moment:
"Little Master Lu..."
"ah!"
The next second, the person who spoke was seen kneeling down.
"It's my fault that I frightened my little master."
She seemed panicked and scared. Indeed, Xue Li had just been dragged down and beaten. They, the show ladies, were so at a loss, let alone these palace maids.
Lu Yunying calmed down and said:
"Who are you?"
"This slave is Ding Xiang who came to replace Xue Li and serve the young masters."
"Is that so?"
Both parties had a tacit understanding and did not mention what happened to Xue Li, but remained silent. After a while, Ding Xiang spoke first:
"Now that the two young masters are back, do you want your slave to prepare meals?"
"Well, you, go ahead."
As soon as she opened her mouth, Lu Yunying realized that Ding Xiang was still kneeling, and nodded quickly, and the two young masters she was talking about were back... Lu Yunying looked in the direction of Chen Xingyue's bed. Not only was there no lamp, but also The curtains were lowered.
Have you rested? Thinking of Chen Xingyue's happy appearance in the afternoon, she should have gotten the news that Xue Li would be punished by then.
Lu Yunying's heart sank, and she found a seat at the middle table and sat down. Shortly after she sat down, a face stretched out from behind the screen.
"You saw it."
It was Chen Xingyue. Without saying a few words, she suddenly started crying:
"I didn't expect that, and I didn't want to maim her to death. Aunt Feng came to me, and I told the truth. Then, then... will she die?"
Lu Yunying didn't expect Chen Xingyue to react like this, but he didn't know how to answer her question, so he was speechless. This obviously put great pressure on Chen Xingyue. She cried louder in an instant, until Dingxiang took the food box. Come and don't stop.
And Ding Xiang is not like Xue Li. Although she knows that Chen Xingyue doesn't want to see her, Xue Li can still say soft words and ask for help. Now when Ding Xiang sees Chen Xingyue crying non-stop, she puts the food box aside and immediately He knelt down.
This was good, Chen Xingyue's rather bold cry could be heard in Lu Yunying's ears, and a trembling Lilac knelt beside his legs. It was so noisy that he had to sigh:
"Okay, let's eat first."
"Ding Xiang, go get two boiled eggs and put them on Chen Xiunv's eyes later."
As soon as the words fell, Ding Xiang hurriedly exited. Lu Yunying, who had originally planned to give her money, had no time to move. Knowing that Ding Xiang was extremely scared, she did not stop her, so she turned around and looked at Chen Xingyue:
"If you don't think you've seen enough jokes, just keep crying."
These words were quite effective. After a while, Chen Xingyue's voice became softer and she began to cry. Then she said:
"Don't they laugh at me if I don't cry and think I'm a woman with a heart of snakes and scorpions?"
So you cry because others laugh at you and think you are a woman with a heart of snakes and scorpions?
Lu Yunying just paused because he misunderstood Chen Xingyue's mood, and then thought it was reasonable.
Perhaps Chen Xingyue did not expect that the matter would become such a big deal, nor did she mean to subject Xue Li to torture and punishment, but the life of a palace maid is indeed not as important as reputation in the eyes of these ladies. Considering this, she avoided Chen Xingyue's question , turned to:
"This is Grandma Feng's decision. We can't disobey it, can we?"
"And we have to learn the palace rules tomorrow. If you're late today, why don't you have to go there with a bad eye tomorrow?"
These words hit Chen Xingyue's heart directly, and there was a hint of guilt in her eyes. She saw Lu Yunying pick up the food box from the ground and put the food in the food box on the table one by one. The aroma of the food swept over her who had not eaten much at noon. Chen Xingyue's stomach also started growling.
Instantly her anger subsided and her annoyance disappeared. She sat down next to Lu Yunying honestly and picked up the bowls and chopsticks on the table. Chen Xingyue, who was worried that Lu Yunying would laugh at her, would look at Lu Yunying's expression from time to time and saw that she was indeed troubled. I was eating my meal calmly, and then I felt a little more at ease.
At this moment, Chen Xingyue also realized the benefits of her roommate talking less and having less mood swings. She could comfort herself without putting pressure on her.
Not long after, Ding Xiang also came back. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the two young masters eating honestly. She took out the still hot eggs in her hands and said cautiously:
"Here are the eggs."
"Well, apply it on your eyes while it's hot, otherwise it will have less effect."
Hearing this, Chen Xingyue ate much faster. Then, she heard Lu Yunying say:
"How is Xueli doing now? If necessary, Master Chen and I can also give some money to help. It's just a matter of master and servant."
Lu Yunying knew that it was useless to find out who was right and who was wrong now. Things had become like this, so she had to fight for the best interests of Xueli and save her life at least.
mutual affection? There was no sympathy, she just didn't want to see a life disappear for such a ridiculous reason.
Chen Xingyue was still a little unhappy, feeling that Lu Yunying was stepping on her face to gain fame, so she heard Lu Yunying say again:
"The main reason is that Mr. Chen can't bear to see her suffer. Otherwise, it would be cruel for the two of us to tell her."
"Yes, although she is sorry for us, we are not such cruel people."
Chen Xingyue realized that this was a good way to clear his reputation and relieve his guilt, and said quickly:
"I, I didn't expect that the rules in the palace are different from those at home."
She did not dare to complain about the strict rules in the palace, but what Ding Xiang said disappointed them both:
"The two young masters are indeed kind-hearted, but Xue Li was dragged out after being punished. Now there is no place for her to live in Chuxiu Palace, and she doesn't know where she is now. I'm not familiar with her. If the two If you, young master, are in need, may I go and inquire?"
"No, no need."
Chen Xingyue said quickly.
Even if her brain is not good, she still knows that she can just give some money in private, but if she shows her kindness in a big way, it will be a slap in the face to Grandma Feng. How dare she, a beautiful girl, confront the nun who is the head of the first palace?
Lu Yunying had the same idea, so he had to give up. After eating and washing, the two of them lay on the bed. It seemed that they were too tired. After a while, Lu Yunying heard Chen Xingyue's even breathing. She didn't know what it felt like, but slowly Yes, she also fell asleep. After all, there was no use thinking about it anymore.
Nothing major happened in the following days, but one thing was that the positions of the four eldest ladies changed day by day, gradually moving to the middle.
There were no exceptions for Lu Yunying's pastries every morning. They were always two plates, and they were all the most common types of pastries. After eating them, Lu Yunying wanted to spend money on a toothpaste, but when she thought that this was the palace, she still couldn't make up her mind.
In a blink of an eye, it was the ten-day holiday. Lu Yunying just wanted to sleep in the room, but knew that this was impossible. Seeing Chu Xiu Niang begging her to go out for a walk, she couldn't refuse and agreed.
However, the Royal Garden was a high-risk area for incidents in various novels, movies, and television works. Lu Yunying did not dare to go there. He heard that there was a small bamboo forest near the water nearby, and after talking back and forth with Chu Xiu Niang, she decided to go there.
Chu Xiu Niang was more courageous than Lu Yunying, of course because she got along well with the palace maid who served her. She used money to buy some exquisite snacks and dishes and planned to use them together. It is hard to say whether Lu Yunying agreed to come out because of her On the face of these things.
They were lucky. It was a remote place and there were not many people around. It was comfortable for the two of them to get along, look at the scenery and talk.
Moreover, the bamboo forest is close to the lake, and the wind blows along the lake to the bamboo forest, which instantly makes people feel refreshed.
"There are so many good places in the palace, and this corner makes people feel so relaxed and happy."
"As long as Sister Chu you are happy and don't blame me."
"You do hold grudges. I just said that and you remembered it."
At first Lu Yunying didn't want to go to the Royal Garden, and Chu Xiu Niang was a little unhappy. Royal Garden, this is a famous place. After she lost the election, she would have something to talk to when she went home.
But what Lu Yunying said makes sense. There must be a lot of beautiful ladies going to the Imperial Garden for the first time, and the ladies are probably ready to take action. The Imperial Garden is a troubled place, so it's better to avoid it. There are still a few holidays in the future, so I don’t have to worry about not having time to go to the garden.
I didn't have much expectations, but now I saw the bamboo forest scenery was so quiet and elegant, which was quite a surprise. With this joy, my mood naturally improved and I became more bold in speaking.
"My mother said that I don't have a heart. I can be chosen because of the beautiful skin given by her and my father. If I can't be chosen, it's my grassy belly. Hey, I'm afraid I won't be able to go back in two or three months. Home."
Lu Yunying didn't speak, but she could tell that Chu Xiu Niang hadn't finished speaking yet.
"But this is not bad, it is a chance to see the world, but I think my sister is not like this. Do you want to stay?"
Lu Yunying looked at her but didn't speak, but sometimes, silence represents an answer.
"Okay, maybe my sister will also have Qingyun Road. Don't forget me then."
She said this lightly, and it was considered as a confession to Lu Yunying that she had no intention of staying in the palace.
In fact, in their daily interactions, Lu Yunying could feel that Chu Xiu Niang had grown up being pampered, and this was also the case in her previous life. Therefore, I was envious, but not jealous. Instead, I was happy for Chu Xiu Niang and felt a little more kind. After all, she would not be able to enjoy such a blessing in her life. It was quite satisfying to see another lovely girl living a carefree life. OK
Just... shook her head and woke up. Everyone had confessed to her. If she didn't say a word like this again, it would make others feel cold, so she said:
"Whether it's in the palace or outside, you have to live your own life. It depends on what suits you."
"And let me tell you something transcendent. With my sister's character, and being looked after by the elders in the family, she won't feel uncomfortable in the future."
"You're talking about overstepping. You're just too careful. Don't I know your character?"
Although Chu Xiu Niang saw Lu Yunying as friendly at first, she found out after a few encounters that he had a rather cold personality. He would say something that was too much, and another, "I'm too talkative." He was polite and cautious. This was the kind of politeness she didn't like the most. character.
But if you get along with him seriously, you will find that Lu Yunying also speaks narrow words and has his own little temper, which is different from his displayed personality.
In addition, the clothes, shoes and socks in the palace have been prepared, but the jewelry of the ladies is their own. Apart from the new velvet flowers these days, Lu Yunying's hairpin rings and jewelry are not outstanding, and I heard that she was born as a concubine. , if there is anything you don’t understand, I guess this person is not having a happy life at home.
Mrs. Chu Xiu's family was pure and clean, and she was well-educated. Despite her careless personality, she was actually very considerate of others. She immediately understood why Lu Yunying chose to be different from her.
She didn't think Lu Yunying was arrogant. Instead, she felt that Lu Yunying was lovable as he fought his way out on his own. The two sides understood each other thoroughly and were considerate of each other, so their relationship was certainly improved to a higher level. When the two of them went back happily enjoying the scenery and chatting, they heard about a big event.
Today, a beautiful lady met His Majesty in the Imperial Garden. Not only was she honored to be escorted by his side, but she was also praised as being as elegant and moving as a jasmine flower.
And this person Lu Yunying also knew, it was Chen Xingyue. That day, until late in the evening, Lu Yunying had washed up and prepared to go to bed. Only then did she see her walk in from the outside with a rosy face. She saw Ding Xiang waiting for her at the door of the room and the hot water that had been prepared. She smiled sweetly. made a sound:
"This slave of yours is better than the last one, Xue Li. You are very discerning."
He took off a silver bracelet inlaid with gems from his wrist, stuffed it into Ding Xiang's hand, and said:
"Here, I've rewarded you with a good job. I won't treat you badly."
After another long night of ping-ping-pong-ping, I fell asleep. The next day, after Lu Yunying finished washing and preparing to finish snacks, she went to the main hall to learn the rules. Once again, she saw three plates of cakes placed there in sequence, but this time, the situation was different:
"Here, this... Mr. Lu, do you want to wait for Mr. Chen to wash up and have some snacks together?"
"It's getting late."
"But..." After a pause, Ding Xiang spoke boldly, "The other mistresses in the same room all come in and out together. Mr. Lu, you are such a solitary person. When the other mistresses see you, they will inevitably think that you are lonely. And It also hurts Mr. Chen’s heart, doesn’t it?”
"What's more, these snacks are all together. You always use them first. It's not good for Mr. Chen to use what you have left."
