Chapter 2202 - 2020: Entering the Palace Gate Is Like Entering the Deep Sea 3
Chapter 2202: Chapter 2020: Entering the Palace Gate Is Like Entering the Deep Sea 3
Senior Palace Maid Wang Cai was slightly surprised, dispatching another twenty palace maids, this arrangement has already surpassed Noble Consort Qi!
Her heart was shocked, who was this new master to receive such favor from His Majesty.
However, she dared not show anything on her face, meekly responding, "Yes."
After Emperor Xia Liang left, Wang Cai instructed everyone to rise and resume their duties, while she went inside.
At a glance, she saw the woman sitting by the bed, gazing bewilderedly at the surroundings.
The white silk garment fluttered like a celestial being, her lips were red, teeth white, face akin to a peach blossom, what a stunning beauty!
No wonder His Majesty loved her so much.
Upon seeing someone enter, Xia Weibao looked at her expressionlessly, "Who are you?"
"In response to the lady, this servant is called Wang Cai, the steward palace maid of Snowflake Palace, also the senior palace maid of the lady."
The lady before her was not yet a concubine, titles were not to be carelessly used, so she conservatively called her lady.
Xia Weibao uttered an "Oh" and said no more, continuing to observe the surroundings.
It must be said, this room is large, and very luxurious, truly showcasing opulence.
Those vases displayed are not ordinary items, jade utensils are countless.
Treasures of gold and silver are innumerable.
The screens are all woven of gold and silver threads, while the curtains are made of South Sea pearls strung together.
Compared to her previous straw hut, the difference is like heaven and earth.
"This palace is truly beautiful."
Wang Cai chuckled softly, "Lady, Snowflake Palace was specifically refurbished by His Majesty’s decree some time ago, apart from Her Majesty the Empress’s Fengluan Hall, Snowflake Palace is the most luxurious, even Noble Consort Qi’s Tianju Hall is not as grand as the lady’s Snowflake Palace.
Moreover, Snowflake Palace is closest to the Imperial Study Room and Panlong Hall, evidently His Majesty truly cherishes the lady."
"Who is the Empress? And who is Noble Consort Qi?" Xia Weibao asked.
"Noble Consort Qi is the daughter of the current Prime Minister, she is the only noble consort in the Imperial Harem, assisting the Empress Dowager in managing The Six Palaces.
As for the Empress, currently, Great Xia Kingdom has not appointed an Empress, but some time ago when His Majesty decreed the refurbishment of Snowflake Palace, he simultaneously ordered the renovation of Fengluan Hall."
"Oh, are they going to appoint an Empress, appoint whom?"
"This servant does not know, predicting His Majesty’s decree rashly is forbidden." Saying this, Wang Cai cautiously glanced at Xia Weibao.
"This servant has a question, I wonder if I may inquire of the lady."
"Ask away."
"Which official’s daughter is the lady?"
"Me? I’m an orphan, a woman of Jianghu, not a young lady from a noble family."
Disappointment briefly flitted through Wang Cai’s eyes, so it turns out she was a woman from Jianghu brought back by His Majesty.
She thought she was a young lady from a wealthy family, if that were true, she would likely be the future Empress.
After all, His Majesty issued two decrees simultaneously.
Looking at it now, with her identity, she definitely cannot be an Empress, and who knows whom His Majesty will appoint as Empress.
Thinking of the rumors outside and the Empress Dowager’s attitude towards Noble Consort Qi, it seems nine out of ten that the Empress will be Noble Consort Qi.
Sigh, she thought she was fortunate enough to be the steward palace maid of the future Empress.
Afraid that Xia Weibao might be unhappy, Wang Cai smiled and reassured her, "Actually in the Imperial Harem, His Majesty’s affection is most important, His Majesty keeps the lady in mind, just now he instructed this servant to select twenty palace maids from the Imperial Household Department to serve, such honor, lady is the first to receive.
The concubines in the Imperial Harem, let alone receive His Majesty’s favor, even seeing His Majesty once is difficult, evidently, His Majesty favors the lady."
Among the things Xia Weibao heard, what stood out to her was the remark that seeing His Majesty once is difficult.