bookcurios Chapter 1347: This clearly doesn't take her seriously (170 million reward points)
Chapter 1347: This clearly doesn't take her seriously (170 million reward points)
Princess Wenshu gently closed the book and said in an unexpectedly calm tone, "What's the rush?"
"What kind of person is the Imperial Concubine? She can see through anyone who approaches her and what they are thinking at a glance."
"If I were to rush for quick success, I would end up being inferior and cause the Imperial Concubine to become disgusted."
She smiled, her eyes clear: "It's good like this now."
"I'll often go and say hello, and chat a little, so that the Imperial Concubine knows my sincerity. With time, you'll get used to it, and some things will become easier to say."
"Sincerity is sometimes more effective than any calculation."
Bi Hen seemed to understand, but seeing Princess Wenshu so calm, she felt a little relieved: "Princess, you are right. It was I who was anxious."
At this time, another maid came in briskly and reported, "Princess, the lady-in-waiting from Yongshou Palace, Miss Fuqiu, has arrived and is waiting in the front hall."
Princess Wenshu paused slightly, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.
Fuqiu was one of the most capable female officials around the Imperial Noble Consort, and she would rarely leave the palace in person to deliver messages to various mansions.
She immediately put down the teacup and said, "Please come in!"
"Yes!"
Soon, Fuqiu came in with the maid.
She was wearing a palace dress prescribed for female officials, and her words and actions were appropriate, revealing a level of competence that should not be underestimated.
Fuqiu stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Princess Wenshu: "This servant pays homage to Her Highness Princess Wenshu!"
"No need to be polite."
Princess Wenshu said gently, "Come here, Miss Fuqiu. But what does the Imperial Concubine want to say?"
Fuqiu stood up straight, a smile on her face, and said softly, "In reply to the Princess, the Imperial Noble Consort has just acquired several pots of excellent peonies, which are in full bloom."
"Her Majesty, thinking that Your Highness is always elegant, has specially asked this servant to invite you into the palace so that we can enjoy the scenery and talk together."
Princess Wenshu's heart skipped a beat, and an irrepressible joy instantly surged into her heart!
For so long, she had always been the one to submit invitations and request a meeting. Although the Imperial Noble Consort had not refused, she had never invited her back either.
This is the first time in history that something like this has happened today.
Whatever the reason, this is a great sign!
Princess Wenshu suppressed her excitement and maintained a proper smile on her face: "The Imperial Concubine is so kind, how could I refuse?"
"Miss Fuqiu, please wait a moment. I will change my clothes and then follow you into the palace."
Fuqiu smiled and stepped aside to wait: "Yes."
Princess Wenshu immediately turned and went into the inner chamber, and ordered Bihen, "Bring me the newly made lake-colored palace dress embroidered with broken magnolia branches."
"Slave, you obey!"
Princess Wenshu's heart beat faster, as if she saw a glimmer of hope.
She had changed her clothes and was about to go out with Bihen to board the carriage. As they reached the stone steps in front of the mansion gate, they saw a luxuriously decorated carriage pull up.
As the curtain of the carriage was lifted, Princess Yun'an, dressed in a gorgeous pomegranate red palace dress, walked down slowly, holding the hand of her maid.
"Fifth sister, are you going out?"
Princess Yun'an raised her eyebrows, her tone filled with her usual indulgence, and her eyes swept over Princess Wenshu's clothes, which were obviously carefully dressed.
Then, she glanced at Fuqiu beside her, and the smile on her face suddenly faded a little, and was stained with a hint of displeasure.
Princess Yun'an naturally recognized Fuqiu.
She immediately frowned her carefully painted willow-shaped eyebrows, and her tone was filled with a bit of ridicule and dissatisfaction: "Fifth sister, I am not criticizing you."
"You are, after all, the eldest princess of a royal family, of noble status. How could you...constantly lower yourself to curry favor with that person in Yongshou Palace?"
Princess Yun'an barely concealed the contempt in her words: "Are you going to the palace to ask for an audience again?"
Princess Wenshu looked a little embarrassed by Princess Yun'an's words.
Just as she was about to speak, Fuqiu took a half step forward and politely bowed to Princess Yun'an, saying in a neither humble nor arrogant tone, "This servant pays respects to Princess Yun'an."
"In reply to Princess Yun'an, it wasn't Princess Wenshu who requested an audience. It was the Imperial Noble Consort who recently acquired some rare flowers. Thinking that Princess Wenshu has always been fond of them, she has specially sent this servant to invite Princess Wenshu into the palace so that we can enjoy them and talk."
As soon as these words were spoken, Princess Yun'an's expression suddenly changed. The ridicule and dissatisfaction that had frozen on her face transformed into a hint of disbelief and... the embarrassment of being ignored.
The Imperial Concubine actually took the initiative to invite Wen Shu to the palace to appreciate the flowers?!
As both were princesses, why did the Imperial Noble Consort only call Wenshu when she invited someone, and completely forget about her?
This clearly shows that he doesn't take her seriously!
A feeling of resentment instantly surged into her heart, causing Princess Yun'an's beautiful face to slightly tense.
The air around seemed to be stagnant for a moment.
However... Princess Yun'an is not stupid enough to say such words openly, otherwise she would be bringing shame upon herself.
She suppressed her anger and forced a stiff smile. Her eyes swept across Fuqiu's face, finally landing on Princess Wenshu. She said stiffly, "I see."
"It's me who's been nosy. Since the Imperial Concubine has invited you, go ahead."
Princess Yun'an paused, as if she felt it would be too embarrassing to leave like this, and added, "When Fifth Sister is free, I will come to your house to talk to you."
After she finished speaking, without waiting for Princess Wenshu's response, she snorted coldly, took the hand of the maid, turned around and got back into the carriage.
Princess Wenshu watched Princess Yun'an's carriage leave, sighed secretly, and cast a slightly apologetic look at Fuqiu.
Fuqiu's expression remained calm, as if the little disturbance had never happened. She bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, please get in the carriage."
Princess Wenshu nodded, took Bihen's hand, and boarded the carriage to the palace.
……
A peony garden was specially set up in the southeast corner of the Yongshou Palace courtyard.
It is late spring, the season when peonies are in full bloom.
Shen Zhinian led Princess Wenshu over slowly. Before they got close, a rich but not cloying fragrance came with the wind, refreshing their hearts.
As you step into the garden, the scene before you is even more breathtaking.
Peonies of all colors are in full bloom, with layers of bowl-sized blossoms weighing down the branches, presenting an extreme abundance and splendor under the bright spring sunshine.
Shen Zhinian seemed to be in a good mood today, with a faint smile on the corner of his lips, and stopped in front of a Wei Zi flower with two petals in bloom.
The petals are deep purple, almost black, with a velvety luster, and the flower shape is plump like a hydrangea. It is an extremely precious variety of peony.
She stretched out her slender fingers and gently lifted a drooping flower crown. Her fingertips were like jade, forming a sharp contrast with the deep purple petals, making it even more noble and mysterious.
Shen Zhinian spoke casually, as if chatting casually: "This purple violet was found by the Ministry of Internal Affairs from Luoyang last year. It is blooming very well this year."
"What do you think, Wenshu?"