There was nothing special about the lantern. It was so ordinary that it looked similar to the other palace lanterns hanging in the corridor. The only difference was that there was a picture drawn on it. However, everyone overlooked it because the lantern next to it was too remarkable.
Wei Yuewu would not have discovered this ordinary lantern easily had she not stood here to admire the lantern in front of it.
However, when Wei Yuewu saw the unremarkable lantern, she was so shocked that she almost shrieked.
Because there was a woman in a palace dress who was surrounded by many palace maids and eunuchs drawn on the lantern. The woman looked so familiar to Wei Yuewu.
Yes! It was very familiar. It was not because she had seen the woman in her life, but the familiarity came from her memory.
The gentle and friendly little elder sister with a pale face in her memory looked very alike with the imperial concubine who was
"What do you mean by that? If I can't even protect the woman I love, what else can I do?!" Another feminine voice resonated into Wei Yuewu's ears, shocking her to the point that her expression changed dramatically.The man with the feminine voice was none other than the man who had almost spotted Wei Yuewu and killed her when she fell into Wei Fengyao's trap last time.Your Highness? Now, Wei Yuewu could almost confirm the identity of this prince."I-I am useless, and I drag you into this..." The woman sobbed in a low voice."For you, I am willing to do anything. Even if I have to face Father Emperor with my incapacitated body, I will not hesitate to do so. Just you wait, I will beg Mother for you in a while." His Highness seemed to be a little worked up, and his soft voice carried a bit of uncontrollable thrill and slight panting."Y-Your Highness... T-There's no need to hurry. You don't feel well. Don't make y
"Jin Ling, go and find out what's going on," Wei Yuewu instructed as she sat up."Yes!" Jin Ling put down the lamp in her hand and walked out. When she opened the door, she saw a frightened Ming Yan."Ming Yan, what's going on?""I-Is Sixth Young Lady asleep? Our miss... our miss... has something to say to her!" Ming Yan's face was pale. At first glance, Jin Ling could tell that something was off.Jin Ling looked outside and saw Wei Qiufu standing in the corridor. Under the dim light, she looked horrid with her ghastly gloomy expression mixed with a hint of ferociousness."Jin Ling, let Fourth Elder Sister in!" Wei Yuewu casually put on a robe and sat up."Yes. Fourth Young Lady, our Miss invites you in." Jin Ling retreated to the side and made way.Wei Qiufu walked in with a cold expression with Ming Yan in tow. Looking behind them, Jin Ling made sure that there was no one else. She cl
Speaking of which, Wei Yuewu did take the lead in this matter."Don't worry. The Empress will suppress the matter." Wei Yuewu closed her eyes and shook her head. Judging from Wei Qiufu's expression and what she had just said, Wei Yuewu knew the Empress had reprimanded Wei Qiufu directly without giving her a chance to explain herself.If the matter, as well as the past incidents, were exposed, Empress Tu would definitely be implicated, and the Grand Perceptor Tu Mansion might be dragged into it too.A woman who had a broken betrothal had actually become the Empress. It was a great humiliation for the Emperor. Therefore, the matter should end here. Not only would no one investigate this, but the Empress would even stop other people from investigating. Furthermore, there must be a reasonably "happy ending" to this matter.Wei Yuewu believed there would be such a happy ending to justify the Empress' reactions.Of co
During the break after a praying session, everyone sat together in the side hall to rest.The young ladies of the aristocratic families had been together for so many days, and there was no longer any unfamiliarity between them. They began to chat in a low voice before the Third Princess said anything.Moreover, they no longer paid much attention to the seating as everyone took their seat casually."What's wrong with your Fourth Elder Sister?" As soon as Wei Yuewu sat down, someone sat beside her almost immediately. She turned her head and saw that it was Zhao Ruo'e. Compared to yesterday, Zhao Ruo'e was much more spirited, just like when she had just entered the Palace.It made sense. Even though Zhao Ruo'e had been scolded by the Empress, her situation was much better compared to Wei Qiufu, who had her hairpin "knocked down" forcefully by the Empress' maid.After what happened to Wei Qiufu yesterday, Zhao Ruo'e
The next few days were relatively peaceful. The young ladies became docile these days probably because the Empress had repeatedly reprimanded the two young ladies of aristocratic families who had entered the Palace to join the Third Princess' prayer session. When the ladies had nothing to do, they would remain quietly in Chu Xiu Palace instead of wandering around in case they offended anyone in the Palace again.Although they were all young ladies of aristocratic families, they were not as noble as the Masters in the Palace.Wei Qiufu had also been very reserved these days. After the prayer, she basically locked herself in her room, only appearing in front of everyone unless necessary.Tomorrow was the last day, which was the most important day of accompanying the Third Princess to pray. They heard that not only Zhaoyi Tu, but the Empress and even the Emperor would also attend the session on the last day. Therefore, it could be considere
"M-My mother?" Wei Yuewu's eyes flickered as she spoke slowly."Yes, Eldest Aunt!" Wei Qiufu looked sincere, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated. She looked at Wei Yuewu but did not say anything. She waited for Wei Yuewu to ask her out of her own curiosity.She was absolutely sure that Wei Yuewu would be interested in this."Do you know why?" Wei Yuewu raised her eyebrows and asked indifferently.The nonchalance was different from Wei Qiufu's expectation. Wasn't Wei Yuewu supposed to eagerly ask her about this? Although she did ask Wei Qiufu about it, she sounded so indifferent as if she was asking about the weather.It was too different from what she expected, so Wei Qiufu was in a daze and couldn't register Wei Yuewu's question.Fortunately, Wei Qiufu quickly came to her senses and donned a mysterious smile. "Actually, I'm not so sure. I bumped into a nurse in the Palace today and hear
"Miss, t-the coat is torn!" Jin Ling's face immediately turned pale.Although the Crown Prince had given the clothes to Wei Qiufu, they were in Wei Yuewu's hands now. Even if the coat was torn before Wei Yuewu wore it, she might be in big trouble if the Crown Prince wanted to denounce her."Torn?" Wei Yuewu was taken aback. She got up, walked to the screen, and took the coat from Jin Ling. The fabric of the blue coat looked extremely colorful. The plum blossoms that were sewn on the hem of the coat looked vivid and lifelike. As they were embroidered on the blue fabric, they were even more eye-catching.Whether it was the embroidery thread or the beauty of the material, the clothes were exquisite and extraordinary. In addition to the bright color, anyone who looked at it would assume that the clothes were expensive.But now, after it was lifted by the wind and gently hung on the screen, two threads were hooked out of the slee
"Send the pastries to the other young ladies?" Jin Ling was taken aback for a moment."Yes, just say the pastries are a reward from Zhaoyi Tu, and I couldn't finish them." Sitting in the chair, Wei Yuewu paused for a moment before continuing, "If they say that they have the pastries too, just inquire about tomorrow's events."Wei Yuewu had wanted Jin Ling to inquire about the schedule the next day, but she didn't have an excuse. Fortunately, she had the perfect excuse now."If they don't have the pastries, just say that Zhaoyi Tu sent the pastries to me and Fourth Elder Sister." The corners of Wei Yuewu's lips curled into a sneer. There was definitely something wrong with that eunuch. He knew about her very well, but he didn't know that Wei Qiufu lived beside her.Just now, she deliberately mentioned Miss Zhao, and the eunuch said that he was also going to deliver the pastries to Zhao Ruo'e."Miss, that food box