Chapter 1543 - 1541: Exactly a Maid
Chapter 1543: Chapter 1541: Exactly a Maid
Chapter 1541
She fiercely wiped her tears and got up.
"What if I want? Speak quickly if you have something to say, I have no patience!"
Despite saying this, she was actually eagerly anticipating it inside.
No one could know just how much she longed to avenge past humiliations.
Even without the shame given by the Empress, she didn’t want to be a Palace Maid forever.
She wanted to become a Concubine, wanted to be the Emperor’s woman.
Ever since she met the Emperor for the first time in the palace, she fell for this man at first sight.
A man so handsome and charming, ruling the world, an impressive monarch of the country and master of the empire.
If she could become his woman.
Not only would it bring glory to the family, even she herself would be happy to death.
Probably all the women in the world would envy her; thinking like this, her eyes again filled with anticipation and bashfulness.
The palace maid beside her noticed all her expressions, and with an unreadable smile, said.
"Chun Hua sister being relegated to the Imperial Garden is actually a good thing!"
"What?"
Sheng Chunhua was infuriated by this first line.
"A good thing?"
"How is this a good thing? I could see the Emperor almost every day at Jiaofang Hall, in the Imperial Garden, when will I ever see the Emperor again?!"
She was very frustrated, the reality was just this.
Yet the palace maid laughed and said.
"Ah, sister shouldn’t think like this!"
"Seeing the Emperor a hundred times at Jiaofang Hall doesn’t compare to unexpectedly meeting him once in the Imperial Garden!"
"After all, Jiaofang Hall is under the watchful eyes of the Empress, whereas the Imperial Garden...well, there are hardly any people, right?"
The implication in those words was all too clear.
Sheng Chunhua listened with bright sparkling eyes, just about to ask more, when the palace maid stood up.
"Chun Hua sister is a smart person, I won’t say anything more!"
"If sister needs any help, come to North Garden to find me, I work in the Imperial Garden, I’m always aware of the developments here!"
With that said, she stood up and left.
Sheng Chunhua hadn’t even had time to see her off before she was already gone.
When she returned again, her earlier hopelessness had given way to joy, she felt as if she was seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
"Haha!"
"Even heaven is helping me!"
She fell onto a worn-out mattress, her mind filled with fantasies about the day she becomes a Concubine.
Even if she doesn’t become an Empress, being a Consort is fine!
The Empress can’t allow herself to poison the concubines, spreading such news would be a major scandal for the Royal Family.
If her belly was cooperative enough to bear a son or daughter.
The wealth and prestige of this life would be thoroughly secured, even her family would benefit as well.
This is practically a dreamlike life!
She was full of fighting spirit, standing up resolutely.
"Empress, come at me, we shall see!"
...
After New Year’s Eve, there was a period of silence in the palace, it wasn’t until the tenth day that things became lively again.
Everyone in the palace was preparing for the Lantern Festival.
This was Lin Siyin’s first Lantern Festival spent in the palace.
She was somewhat excited, yet a bit uneasy.
This time, there wasn’t even anyone around to teach her the rules, she hoped she wouldn’t make another mistake.
After last New Year’s Eve, her reputation in the family as Empress was ruined.
The looks from those Imperial Noble Consorts and Princess Consorts still stayed with her, she couldn’t forget them, even in nightmares.
To avoid such a situation, she began flipping through the holiday guidelines sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs early.
All the festival procedures and arrangements in there were recorded clearly.
Surely she wouldn’t make a mistake again this time!
Confidently, she opened the book to examine it carefully.
Only to suddenly realize, the words in there were so complicated, how come she didn’t recognize them?
Forgive her for not having had proper education since childhood, she only knew some common words and medicine names.
"What should I do?" She was in panic.
Seeing her sweating profusely.
Zhao Qichen nonchalantly spoke from the side.
"No need to fuss, we won’t be spending it in the palace this year!"
"Ah??!" Lin Siyin was full of shock.
"Then...where are we going?"
"Of course, to see Father Emperor and Mother Empress!"
"I wrote to them already asking, they happened to return from their travels in Jiangnan and are staying briefly in the Capital City for the Lantern Festival!"
"We haven’t seen each other for a while, let’s go visit them!"
Lin Siyin breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why didn’t you say earlier, look at me fussing over all this, what’s the use?"
Zhao Qichen raised a teasing brow with a playful smile.
"Well, you didn’t ask me!"
"You did it on purpose!"
"No, I didn’t, don’t make stuff up!" Zhao Qichen narrowed his eyes, feeling quite good.
Lin Siyin, unable to find evidence, could only pout resentfully.
"I’m not talking to you, I’m going out for a walk!"
Saying this, she stomped off.
Zhao Qichen, busy with the reports from outside the palace, didn’t pay her any mind, letting her go.
...
Lin Siyin, draped in a thick cloak, headed out the door with several little palace maids.
These palace maids were newly selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, polite and proper in behavior, earning her favor.
She generously rewarded them with welcome gifts, and they really warmed up to her, making her quite satisfied.
Especially the one named Shao Yao.
Appearing kind and courageous, spirited yet very sensible, gaining her recognition, promoted as the steward of Jiaofang Hall, her first-rank maid.
The saying of trusting the person and not doubting, doubting the person and not trusting is a principle in life and conduct taught by her grandfather.
The weather in January was still cold and icy, but fortunately, the morning sun was just right, offering a slight warmth.
After exiting, Lin Siyin, having nothing to do, decided to head towards the Imperial Garden.
There were many plants there, and she felt an innate affinity for plants.
"I wonder if the flowers have bloomed?"
In a good mood, Lin Siyin took a breath of fresh air.
Shao Yao moved forward to respond.
"Empress, there are gardeners in the Imperial Garden who specially cultivate flowers that bloom with the seasons all year round, whatever you wish to see, they can have it out there in no time!"
Lin Siyin chuckled and shook her head.
"What’s the point of flowers moved out of the warm room? I want to see those blooming in season!"
Shao Yao quickly added.
"There are those too!"
"At this season, I’m afraid it’s only plum blossoms!"
Then she elaborated.
"Plum blossoms bloom in the cold season, some have earlier blooming periods, some later, and the length of blooming varies; our gardeners can schedule them well, from early winter to early spring, there’s almost new blooms every day!"
Shao Yao’s eloquence was excellent, explaining as they walked, Lin Siyin listened with satisfaction, her mood soaring.
Just as she was immersed in the sunshine, full bloom trees, and fresh air of winter scenery.
A discordant voice suddenly sounded.
"Greetings, Empress!"
That voice was so familiar, Lin Siyin quickly opened her eyes.
"Is it...you?"
"Yes, it’s indeed me, Mistress!" Sheng Chunhua said with a beaming smile.
She was dressed in a pink palace maid dress, the pink and white plum blossom embroidery evidently added by herself, fresh and unique.
Although her hair bun was of regular palace maid style, the pearl-splashed Zhu Hua atop was particularly luminous, and her shoes were notably eye-catching.
This outfit was far superior to an average palace maid by many degrees.