Chapter 221: Going Down to Jiangnan (1)

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

She had long heard that her older brothers doted on her like their lives depended on it. They chose the best for her in everything.

She originally thought that the girl raised by the Bai family should be arrogant and domineering, but Bai Xianyu’s replies were watertight, and no one could find any fault with them.

Noble Consort An swept a glance at her. If she could give birth, she would be worthy of Yi’er.

“I heard from Yi’er that you seem to like that prince from Daqing?”

“Your Highness, you have misunderstood.”

“How has your fourth brother been recently? I’ve often heard about your other brothers, but I’ve never heard of the Bai Family’s fourth son.”

“Fourth Brother is preparing for the imperial examination and doesn’t appear often.”

“Your Eldest Brother is about to return victorious, right? He has won many battles this time. I wonder what His Majesty wants to reward him with?”

“I don’t dare to speculate on the imperial will.”

Noble Consort An still wanted to ask more questions and build up her relationship, but she saw Bai Xianyu staring straight in one direction. “Noble Consort An, there are indeed many beauties in the palace. I didn’t expect a palace maid to be so beautiful.”

Noble Consort An looked over in surprise. “You’ve misunderstood. That’s not a palace maid. That’s Xu Wanru, the daughter of the former Hang Capital governor, who is also known as Grade-7 Concubine Xu.

Bai Xianyu was stunned for a moment before saying apologetically, “1 thought she was a palace maid when I saw her dress.”

At this moment, Grade-7 Concubine Xu also noticed them. She seemed to hesitate for a moment before coming over to pay her respects.

“Greetings, Your Highness.”

Noble Consort An felt a little embarrassed. “You’re dressed so plainly. Could it be that you’ve suffered in the palace, so you’re resentful and deliberately trying to annoy people?”

“I wouldn’t dare!” Grade-7 Concubine Xu hurriedly knelt down.

“Firstly, something happened to my family and I really didn’t have the mood to dress up. Secondly, I don’t have any money to give as rewards. I don’t even have enough charcoal in the winter. I forcefully endured it and don’t have any money to buy hairpin rings, jewelry…”

As the Empress was weak, Noble Consort An was in charge and presided over the harem. She was in charge of all matters, big and small. She thought that she had managed the harem in an orderly manner, but who would have thought that she would lose face in front of outsiders this time?

Wasn’t this clearly saying that those dog slaves in the harem looked down on people and almost forced the concubines to death?!

Bai Xianyu was moved. She took a step forward and actually took out the golden hairpin on her head and placed it in Grade-7 Concubine Xu’s palm.

“Grade-7 Concubine Xu, don’t worry. Lord Xu’s good fortune will help him. This hairpin is for you.”

As an outsider of the palace, Bai Xianyu was already like this. Noble Consort An frowned and waved her sleeve. “Sister, don’t worry. I’ll go now and interrogate those dog slaves who deducted the charcoal of Colored Glaze Pavilion. 1’11 definitely make up for it for you.”

With that said, she glanced at Liu Yun, who was thinner than her Mistress. “From the looks of it, Sister lacks a few sensible servants. I’ll get the Internal Affairs Department to send a few maidservants and eunuchs over tomorrow. If you have any difficulties, feel free to tell me.”

First Attendant Xu thanked her profusely, tears streaming down her face.

Bai Xianyu’s lips curled up slightly. “Your Highness is really benevolent. No wonder the Emperor’s favor on you endures.”

Noble Consort An felt pleased with being complimented, and she raised her hand to smoothen her bun. “Xianyu sure has a glib tongue. Come, let’s go over there and take a look.”

Bai Xianyu glanced at Grade-7 Concubine Xu and turned to follow.

After returning to Colored Glaze Pavilion, Liu Yun only dared to gasp. “Mistress, you scared me to death just now. Her Highness’s face was green. With every word you said, Her Highness’s aura becomes more and more unstable. I thought you were going to be punished.”

“But I didn’t expect the Noble Consort to bestow you with so many things. There will be more people to take care of Mistress in the future.”

Xu Wanru thought to herself, “It’s all thanks to Bai Xianyu.” Noble Consort An valued her reputation the most. In front of her, she definitely wouldn’t let her suffer. At the most difficult moment, she did not seek an audience with Noble Consort An, but Noble Consort An only calmly said that servants should be punished and proceeded to beat the servants beside her to death, leaving only Liu Yun behind.

If her father had been an official in the dynasty, she would not have fallen into a situation where everyone could step on her.

She was also taking a risk this time. To her surprise, Bai Xianyu cooperated especially well with her.

After about an hour.

Bai Xianyu bade farewell to Noble Consort An and arrived at the Colored Glaze Pavilion with Shopkeeper Sheng. Because more or less everyone in the palace knew Shopkeeper Sheng and knew what she was here for, no one cared.

Upon entering the Colored Glaze Pavilion, Xu Wanru immediately put down the tea in her hands and hurried out. “Miss Bai..”