Children of Loulan

Chapter 118 Leaving the Palace

Her eyes were red and she said with a slightly choked voice: "Cousin, I know very well that once a woman enters the palace and becomes a concubine, she must not step out of the palace without the special grace and permission of the king. But now my mother is seriously ill and in critical condition, and I am worried! It's a pity that my status is low, and it is not easy to ask the king to grant grace and allow me to leave the palace to visit my mother. Seeing that my mother's condition is getting worse, I am afraid that she doesn't have much time left. If I delay any further, it may be too late! So in desperation, I can only shamelessly beg you, cousin, to lend me a helping hand!" After that, she fell to the ground and kowtowed continuously.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Xian hurriedly stepped forward, helped Xilin up, patted the back of her hand gently, and consoled her softly: "What nonsense are you talking about, sister! We are all family, there is no such thing as begging or not. Just put your mind at ease, as long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to help you!" As soon as the words fell, Concubine Xian cast her gaze behind her.

She shouted, "Yumei, hurry up and get my token! And Lianzhi, go to the warehouse and get some high-quality ginseng and ganoderma lucidum!" As soon as she finished speaking, the two of them quickly took the order and left.

After watching them leave, Concubine Xian turned around and gently pulled Xilin to sit beside her, and gently comforted her, "My cousin, don't worry too much. Believe that your aunt is very blessed, and everything will be fine."

At this moment, Xilin had already burst into tears, but she still nodded and responded: "Thank you, cousin. I will definitely remember your kindness to me today. If it weren't for your help, I'm afraid I really don't know what to do..."

Xianfei took out a handkerchief and gently wiped her tears, saying that she understood her current mood, and then continued: "Now my cousin's mother is seriously ill and bedridden. I can't go to visit her, and I feel very guilty. These high-quality nourishing products are my token of my gratitude. Please accept them and take them back to the palace to take good care of my cousin's mother."

At this moment, Yumei and Lianzhi had already returned to the main hall. Yumei gently stretched out her hand and handed a crystal clear jade token with a warm luster to Xilin, and said softly: "This is my token. If you take it out of the palace, no one will dare to stop you."

Xilin carefully took the token and was about to say that she didn't know how to leave the palace, but Edir beside her spoke first. He said loudly: "Mother, let me escort her out of the palace! This way, you don't have to arrange someone to escort her. It's time for me to leave the palace and return home."

Hearing this, Concubine Xian nodded slightly, expressing her agreement: "Well, then I'll have to trouble you, Prince. Take her away quickly!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Concubine Xian turned her head and looked at Xilin, saying earnestly: "Just go ahead with peace of mind. As for the king, I will explain the situation to him. It's okay to stay for three to five days when you leave the palace this time. If you encounter any difficult problems, you can always send a message to me!"

Xilin hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you for your help, cousin. I'll take my leave first!" After that, she left with Aider.

The virtuous concubine still had a smile on her face as she watched them leave.

Watching Aidier and Xilin and their servants walking further and further away until they disappeared, Lian Zhi waved her hand to signal the other palace servants to leave, and said suspiciously: "Your Majesty, I just noticed that the look in the Second Prince's eyes when he looked at that Western beauty seemed..."

That’s right. Not long ago, everyone present, including Concubine Xian, witnessed the infatuated gaze that Aidil gave Xilin. Concubine Xian just sneered in response: “Humph, he’s just a young and energetic boy. He’ll understand things after a little guidance. After all, as a mother, I still have to give him some face.”

However, Yumei, who was standing aside at this time, expressed a different opinion: "My lady, in my opinion, there is no need to go to such great lengths to criticize him."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian became interested immediately, with a curious look on her face. She held her chin with her hand and asked, "Oh? What do you mean?"

Yumei smiled and replied softly, "Your Majesty, haven't you worried that they might have other ideas in the future? If we can get hold of some evidence that can kill them, then why should we be afraid that they will turn against us after knowing the truth?"

Hearing Yumei say this, Concubine Xian immediately understood what she meant, and the smile on her face became more charming. She said softly: "Well, as expected, Yumei, you understand me the best. Such a profound and unique insight really makes me very happy. However, if these two people are very rational and calm, or if my Western beauty cousin has no good feelings for Aidier...haha! Then this matter will be left to you!"

Yumei naturally knew what Concubine Xian had not said. If that was the case, she would definitely try every means to make the two of them fall in love with each other, and even create something to use as leverage. Thinking of this, Yumei couldn't help but smile knowingly: "Yes, Madam, please rest assured, I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

At this moment, Lian Zhi was standing aside, silently pouring a cup of hot fragrant tea for Concubine Xian. She responded casually: "Well, Your Majesty is still very wise, and I am really stupid!" Her words were full of admiration and awe for Concubine Xian.

Xian Fei blew on the hot tea gently, then took a sip slowly, put down the teacup and said, "You should learn more from Yu Mei. But having said that, although you are not as smart and clever as her, you are steady and reliable, which makes me feel most at ease. After this matter is over, you should try to get closer to them and work hard to win their trust!"

Lian Zhi immediately understood the deep meaning of Concubine Xian's words. It turned out that Concubine Xian hoped that after she caught the two men's handle, she would pretend to be dissatisfied with her or even have a deep resentment towards her, so as to get close to them and observe whether they had any intention of rebellion in secret.

Lian Zhi bowed respectfully, indicating that he was willing to follow the Empress's arrangements!

After leaving the palace of Concubine Xian, Aidil led Xilin straight to the palace gate. Along the way, Aidil's heartbeat became more and more intense, as if it was about to jump out of his throat. From time to time, he secretly glanced at Xilin, and saw that her face was full of anxiety and her eyes were full of tears. He clenched his fists tightly, and sometimes loosened them. He struggled in his heart to go forward and give her a hug to comfort her, but in the end he resisted the urge.

Before he knew it, Aidil had already walked to the palace gate with Xilin. Originally, he had thought of using his own carriage to personally escort Xilin back to the palace, but as soon as he reached the palace gate, he saw from afar Xilin's father, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, waiting anxiously there.

After seeing her father, Xilin's last bit of defense was finally broken, and all her strength and forbearance disappeared at this moment. With tears streaming down her face, she staggered and ran towards the Minister of Revenue, crying as she ran: "Father, how is mother? Why did she suddenly fall ill?"