frightfiction Learning these things in Chapter 10 isn't a good idea.
Learning these things in Chapter 10 isn't a good idea.
Su Mowan had just finished bathing and couldn't help but frown as she looked at the thin clothes she was wearing.
She turned to Qinghe, a hint of helplessness in her voice, and said, "These clothes are too light. I'm worried they'll be blown away by the wind before we even reach Fenghua Palace. Do you have anything a little thicker?"
Upon hearing this, Qinghe immediately turned and went into the inner room.
A moment later, she came out carrying a moon-white dress.
Su Mowan's eyes lit up, and she quickly took it.
But when she unfolded it, the smile on her face froze instantly.
“Qinghe,” Su Mowan sighed helplessly, “it’s not good for you to be learning these things at such a young age.”
Although this garment looks thick, its design is rather embarrassing.
Qinghe blushed and explained, "This was prepared early this morning by the head maid of the manor."
Upon hearing this, Su Mowan's face darkened, and she quickly stuffed the clothes back into Qinghe's hands: "Never mind, I won't change them."
Meanwhile, at another place—
"What?" Shen Muyue lifted a corner of her red veil in surprise, thinking she had misheard.
A woman in her forties, dressed in luxurious attire, stood before her and respectfully repeated, "Please, Consort Shen, rest early. The Prince will not be visiting Xiwu Garden tonight."
Shen Muyue gripped her red veil tightly, forcing herself to remain calm as she asked, "I've troubled you, Granny Zhao, to make this trip. I wonder where His Highness will be resting tonight?"
As she spoke, she looked at Caiwei, the maid who had accompanied her in her dowry.
Caiwei immediately understood, took out a silver ingot from her sleeve, and stuffed it into Zhao Mama's hand: "Zhao Mama, please accept this. My young lady is new here and not yet familiar with the rules of the Prince's mansion. Please take good care of her in the future."
Granny Zhao was an old servant in the palace who had been with Prince Qin's residence ever since Murong Jing was made a prince.
She held a high position in the household and lived a life of luxury, so she didn't care about this small amount of money.
She pushed the silver back, her smile vanishing completely, and said in a flat tone, "Forgive my bluntness, but I was merely relaying a message. Why must Consort Shen make things difficult for me?"
Shen Muyue's expression froze instantly beneath her veil, and she gritted her teeth inwardly.
This servant is truly ungrateful!
"If Consort Shen has no further instructions, this old woman will take her leave."
After saying this, Granny Zhao turned and left.
As soon as Granny Zhao left Xiwu Garden, Shen Muyue's face darkened, and she slammed the veil in her hand onto the table.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Outrageous! How dare a mere maid be so presumptuous! She truly doesn't know her place!"
Caiwei quickly poured a cup of tea and handed it to her, saying, "Miss, please calm down. Why bother with a servant? There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with her later. After all, won't you be the one calling the shots in the Qin Prince's mansion in the future?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Muyue's eyes flashed even colder: "From now on, anyone who dares to offend me will have no peace in the Qin Prince's mansion! And that Su Mowan, I'll settle the score with her sooner or later!"
The Prince of Qin's Mansion is built in the style of a prince's mansion, with seven entrances and seven exits.
Su Mowan learned from Qinghe that her residence, Huangfeng Garden, was located on the west side of the fifth courtyard, while Shen Muyue lived on the opposite side on the east side.
Murong Jing's Fenghua Palace is located in the third courtyard.
After navigating through countless long corridors and archways, Su Mowan and Qinghe finally arrived at the Fenghua Hall in the third courtyard.
The side halls of Fenghua Hall were pitch black, while only the main hall was brightly lit.
Eight guards stood solemnly on each side of the palace entrance, their faces expressionless.
The man pacing back and forth in front of the palace was none other than Feng Yue, the commander of the guards.
Feng Yue turned around and happened to see Su Mowan and Qinghe coming towards him. When his gaze fell on Su Mowan's clothes, he was instantly stunned.
Su Mowan realized that her outfit was indeed somewhat inappropriate, and she felt a little embarrassed in the face of such a direct look of surprise.
She coughed lightly, trying to appear calm, and said, "The wind is quite strong today."
Feng Yue then came to his senses, his cheeks flushing slightly. He quickly bowed and said, "Feng Yue greets Consort Su."
Just then, a figure quietly appeared from the dimly lit side hall and stood in front of Su Mowan.
The woman bowed respectfully and said softly, "This servant, Yinshuang, greets Consort Su."