The Crown Prince is Actually a Princess! SEASON 1

Chapter 36 - Liu Mei

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In the afternoon, the scorching sun was so hot, and the yellow glazed tiles reflected dazzling rays of light, and they yelled loudly as if they were endless.
Thousands of rays of sunlight pierced into the towering palace like a sharp sword, and the Spring Wuyuan Courtyard was as quiet as death, as if there was no one.

Murong Ci and Shen Zhiyan stepped into the Courtyard.
There were only a few people under the corridor of the hall, lying on the ground or leaning on the wall, or holding a shabby palace fan to get cooler.

Madam Li received the notification from the Palace and hurried over to greet them, running out of sweat.

"This servant pays his homages to Your Royal Highness, and Lord Shen.
What are Your Royal Highness' orders?"
She bowed respectfully and bowed her head deeply.

'His Highness came to Spring Wuyuan Courtyard twice in three days.
What's the matter?
Could something be happening again?'

Murong Ci said coldly:

"Don't mind us.
This Prince and Lord Shen will be walking everywhere, and you can go back to your busy chores."

Madam Li bowed and retired, but thought in her heart:

'How could I dare to leave and sit in the shade of the greenery to enjoy the cool while His Highness is in the Courtyard?'

With His Highness here, she had to stay vigilant at all times and find a place to wait, so that the Prince won't get upset on her.

Murong Ci and Shen Zhiyan went to the backyard, and there were many people in the three shops.
In the backyard, the shade of greenery was as cool as water, and many people were dozing there.
The person they were looking for stood in the corner.

Concubine An was sitting in her wheelchair holding a yellow and shabby book.
The heat was unbearable but yet, she still covered her head and face with a long gray-black cloth.
Liu Mei stood aside, combing her fallen hair bun, with a calm expression, guarding her master loyally.

Coincidentally, Liu Mei was facing them and the left-side of her face was clearly seen.
Murong Ci and Shen Zhiyan looked at each other, then stared for a moment.

Concubine An noticed that they were being watched, and turned her head to look.
Her expression was not half surprised, and stared at them with dead stare, like a pool of stagnant water.
Liu Mei also turned around, but soon turned back.

Murong Ci and Shen Zhiyan saw it clearly: Her right cheek did not have any scars!
It can be said that Liu Mei was in her 50s, wrinkled, but without any blemishes.

Now that they saw it, Murong Ci and Shen Zhiyan walked over.

"His Royal Highness wants to repair the Spring Wuyuan Courtyard.
He told me to go and check which places need to be repaired."
Murong Ci said loudly.

"His Royal Highness also said that fresh rice, vegetables and fruit will be delivered the next day."

Shen Zhiyan smiled and turned to Liu Mei without a trace of suspicion.
Just now, His Highness had already told him about the disfigurement of Liu Mei's face, and he could conclude that there was a problem with this 'Liu Mei'.

Concubine An said lightly:

"His Royal Highness' benevolence and generosity is the blessing of the community."