Yue Xi returned to the Xi Zhao Tower and sat on the couch, contemplating the words spoken by Consort Ran. She was hesitant about whether or not to cooperate with Consort Ran. It was commonly said that there were no true sisterly relationships in the deep palace. Consort Ran's attempt to win her over was likely for her own benefit, and if Yue Xi were to fall into a trap, she would be in trouble.
While Yue Xi was thinking about Consort Ran's words, Ru Xin knew that Yue Xi had come and asked, "Miss, I think Consort Ran's words are worth considering."
"Why do you say that?" Yue Xi needed someone to persuade her.
"Think about it, Miss. When you were troubled by false accusations, Consort Ran spoke up for you. Now she is helping you resolve another crisis, even though it offends Graceful Consort Ming and the Empress. There is some credibility to Consort Ran's attempt to win you over this time," Ru Xin explained.
Yue Xi listened but remained silent, still hesitating whether or not to accept Consort Ran's proposition. Ru Xin sensed Yue Xi's concerns and continued, "If Miss still has doubts, why not test Consort Ran first before making a decision?"
"You have a point. I do have a plan," Yue Xi responded.
That night, in the Yao Qing Palace, Graceful Consort Ming was preparing for her bath before serving Emperor . At that moment, a maid brought a tray of freshly picked flower petals and poured them into the bathtub, filling the room with a fragrant scent.
"Lady, you're going to serve Emperor again. I'm genuinely happy for you," Zhu Er, who was helping her shower, said with a smile.
"Now that Lady is favored, I bet the one in the Xi Zhao Tower must be furious," another maid, Qiu Shuang, sneered.
"That lowly servant had the fortune of serving the Emperor once, which is a blessing she won't have in eight lifetimes. How dare she get furious?" Graceful Consort Ming mocked, drawing laughter from the palace maids.
"You're right, Lady. In the Emperor's eyes, she's just a passing fancy and can't compare to you," Zhu Er said with a smile.
As soon as they finished speaking, countless butterflies filled the room, causing the palace maids to panic. Some ran around, some hid in corners, and others screamed, creating a moment of "excitement" in the Yao Qing Palace. Graceful Consort Ming, on the other hand, was neglected. She stood up in fear, but the butterflies continued to surround her, causing her to accidentally slip and fall.
In the Xi Zhao Tower, Yue Xi was embroidering butterfly patterns, enjoying the sounds of panic coming from the Yao Qing Palace.
"Young Lady is wise, venting your frustrations on Graceful Consort Ming," Ru Xin chuckled.
"If I continue to indulge her, she will keep suppressing me. Judging by her current situation, she probably doesn't have the face to see the Emperor," Yue Xi remarked while continuing her embroidery.
"But Young Lady, what about Consort Ran...?" Ru Xin asked.
"Before I set my plan in motion, I deliberately sent Ah Zhen to transmit a message. Consort Ran didn't expose me, so I can see her sincerity," Yue Xi explained, addressing Ru Xin's doubts.
"In that case, Young Lady can cooperate with Consort Ran with peace of mind."
In the Wei Yang Palace,
"Lady, the person in the Xi Zhao Tower should know your sincerity by now, right?" Lan Xi tentatively asked.
"From when she sent someone to relay a message, I was well aware that she was testing my intentions. However, what she doesn't know is that I have given her a push," Consort Ran said with a smile.
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The Palace Maid is a Fox Spirit
Ficción histórica"In the captivating novel, 'Yue Xi: The Fox's Revenge,' we follow the story of a palace maid named Yue Xi, who finds herself on the brink of death after being framed and betrayed by the Empress. However, fate takes a surprising turn when Yue Xi enco...
