mtl008 Chapter 367
Chapter 367
"My lady, it's breakfast time now. The young prince cannot be deprived of nutrition. Ask Hongdie to quickly bring breakfast. I will serve you."
"You're always attentive."
Lan Changzai smiled and nodded, then turned around and said, "I'm a little hungry too. Hongdie, go serve breakfast. I'd also like to see the newcomer in the small kitchen and see how his cooking skills compare to Xiangxiu's."
These words were directed at Xiangxiu, exposing the fact that she was a slave.
But before they had finished their breakfast, Hongdie came hurriedly in from outside.
"My lady, the Xiang... Xiang official has arrived and wants to pay her respects to you."
Upon hearing this, Lan Changzai put down her chopsticks, took the handkerchief handed to her by Chunying, and tucked the corners of her mouth with it.
"Come now? Please ask her to come in."
Hongdie went down as she was told and led Xiangxiu in after a while.
Although she had become a mistress, Xiangxiu's behavior was not at all arrogant.
He walked up respectfully and knelt down.
"I pay my respects to Lan Changzai, and wish you good luck."
Lan Changzai held her belly and glanced at the other person, but her tone was very friendly.
"It's Xiangxiu, hurry up and get up, Hongdie. Xiangxiu worked hard in the bedroom yesterday, please help her up."
Lan Chang's gentle appearance relieved Xiangxiu's anxiety a little.
He waved his hand hurriedly and said, "Hongdie is always by my side. How dare I bother you? You don't have to work hard."
Having said that, he stood up.
Then she continued, "Sister Changzai, the Emperor has ordered that Changzai and I are destined to be together. From now on, I will live in Qixiang Palace so that I can keep you company and relieve your hardship during your pregnancy."
"I was wondering why the East Wing Hall was so bustling this early in the morning. It turns out my sister is coming back to live here."
Lan Changzai seemed to have no idea about this in advance.
In a warm and affectionate tone, he said, "I used to think Qixiang Palace was too empty, but it will be fine from now on. With my sister by my side, I'll have more places to go."
It’s not certain that Xiangxiu is very smart.
Her favor was entirely due to Chunying.
Now that he is finally favored, although he is happy, he can't help but feel a little afraid of his former master.
But at this moment, Lan Chang was so approachable that she felt a little ashamed of herself.
How could I think of you like this?
When Xiangxiu thought of this, her eyes turned slightly red.
"Sister Chang Zai..."
Seeing this, Lan Changzai stretched out her hand and waved, indicating that the other person should sit next to her.
He handed over the handkerchief and said, "Why are you crying for no reason? By the way, you came back at this time, so you must not have had breakfast yet, right?"
"I've only used half of it. If you don't mind, why don't we use it together?"
"Sister Chang Zai, how can I be worthy of..."
Xiangxiu subconsciously wanted to refuse, but before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Lan Changzai.
"We are all sisters from the same family, so what's there to be compatible about? Chunying, go get Xiangxiu a pair of chopsticks."
Then he looked at Xiangxiu and asked, "You came back so late, did you go to pay your respects to the Empress?"
Xiangxiu wiped away her tears and said, "Yes, I was just about to tell my sister."
As he said this, he looked at the maid who had followed him in.
"Cui'er, quickly bring the gifts given by the Queen and let your sister choose first."
The two of them talked affectionately for a long time. Finally, Lan Changzai couldn't resist Xiangxiu's enthusiasm and finally picked one.
Only then did he send the other person out.
But as soon as Xiangxiu left, Lan Changzai threw the hairpin in her hand onto the table.
Then, without saying a word, he stood up and went into the bedroom.
Chunying and Hongdie were left looking at each other for a moment, then they snorted coldly and said no more.
...
After a few days of peaceful days, it was the day to go to the Old Summer Palace again this year.
But just as they were about to leave the next day, an uninvited guest arrived at the Yangxin Palace.
"Li Yu, this princess has something to ask the emperor, please go and tell him immediately!"
Jingse was well versed in the art of bossing people around, and didn't care at all that Li Yu was the chief steward of the harem and the top eunuch beside the emperor.
He pointed and spoke nonchalantly.