Ghostly Fragrance [COMPLETED] [UNEDITED]

Entertain the Children

Waking up to the chilly temperatures, Fangsu shivered in the wintry season that was coming. After dressing into more warmer clothes that were lined with furs, Fangsu had to make the gift for the Empress Dowager. In a basket, Fangsu placed the Rouge Fruit, the Red Robe Oolong Tea leaves and a beautiful oriental tea pot with tea cups that was painted with golden plum blossoms symbolising the wintry season that was coming. After finishing the preparations for the gift, Fangsu mounted atop Tian who happily neighed in delight, knowing that he would have a chance to go out.

Fangsu urged Tian into the direction of the Imperial Palace, slowly trotting through the streets. As she arrived at the gates of the Imperial Palace, the same guards stood in front of the gates. Fangsu took out the blue green jade that the Empress Dowager had given her, which instantly gave her access. A young stable boy had taken Tian to the Royal stables until Fangsu was ready to leave. As Fangsu walked up the steps, arriving inside the door where the same elderly female attendant that served her respectfully bowed towards Fangsu, who immediately helped the maid stand up, "Please don't bow to me, you are the Empress Dowager's personal attendant, " Fangsu held onto the attendants arm like that of a grandchild and a grandparent which showed her strong filial personality, "You are an elder to me and your status is much higher than mine."

The elderly attendant was surprised by the kind actions, but immediately feeling a sense of guilt that such a young girl had lost her family and yet had to keep a strong front. "Young child, you are favoured by the Empress Dowager so it's my responsibility to attend to you and give you the upmost service in the name of the Empress Dowager." The elderly attendant held onto the arm that Fangsu was holding onto, patting it gently, "If only I could arrange a marriage between my grandson and you, " Sighing heavily, as she continued to lead Fangsu to the direction of the Empress Dowager's personal palace.

"Elder Meng, I'm still young to be thinking about marriage right now," Fangsu giggled at the senior attendant mention about arranging a marriage, "I bet my grandpa would completely refuse any marriage proposals until I'm an old maiden." Both individuals laughed at the idea, Fangsu's grandpa breathing fire in order to guard Fangsu from any males even thinking about marriage.

After laughing so much, Elder Meng sighed happily, "But, It would make this old woman happy to have such a good grandchild in my family." Patting Fangsu's hand like she was a grandchild of her own, "But I haven't seen that child in a while so I don't know whether they are doing well," placing a hand on her cheek, thinking about her grandson. As they continued into the direction to the Emperor's Dowagers, they overhear the sounds of children and groans of pain. Both Elder Meng and Fangsu entered the courtyard where the sounds came from. It was a fight between the younger siblings of the Imperial Family.

"You are just a bastard child! Born from a good-for-nothing concubine with no background!" The biggest of all the children pushed two smaller ones who looked to be twins. All the others began punching and kicking the twins.

"Just a concubine born! You have no right to be in our sight!" Another Princess ruthlessly spat out. Such harsh words could clearly negatively affect the twin's psychological later in the future.

Lady Meng walked to the group of children, "All of you ought to reflect your actions otherwise there will be consequence if I inform the empress dowager about your behaviour." Clearly warning the imperial children about the consequences if she informed the Empress Dowager about such disgraceful behaviour that was unbecoming of royalty.

The children visibly flinch at the threat, "This won't be the last time!" Knowing that they had little power against the Empress Dowager. They all dispersed away from each other and returning to their own palaces, scattering away like birds. Fangsu helps the victims which were twins; one girl and one boy. Fangsu and the servant bring the child to the wing where the Empress dowager is waiting. The Empress Dowager, Lady Meng and Fangsu tends to the children's injuries; mostly bruises and small cuts. While the Empress Dowager and Lady Meng care for the girl who received the most injuries inside the chambers.