Chapter 2203 - 2021: Entering the Palace Gate Is as Deep as the Sea 4
Chapter 2203: Chapter 2021: Entering the Palace Gate Is as Deep as the Sea 4
"Is it difficult for other concubines to see His Majesty?"
"Yes, His Majesty always resides in Panlong Hall and never picks the harem concubines’ cards. Among the harem, those who have seen His Majesty’s face are very few; they only see him at the Empress Dowager’s place."
Xia Weibao raised an eyebrow; it seemed Lu Hualiang hadn’t lied to her.
Alright, let’s forgive for now.
Her mood instantly improved.
"What’s your name?"
"Replying to the lady, this servant is called Wang Cai."
Xia Weibao paused for a moment; Wang Cai, that name is really... unique.
Her stomach suddenly growled, prompting Xia Weibao to hold her belly, a bit embarrassed.
Wang Cai spoke respectfully, "Lady, would you like the meal served?"
Xia Weibao pursed her lips, "No need, I will wait for Lu Hua... for His Majesty to return and eat together."
Wang Cai paused for a moment, "Replying to the lady, His Majesty is very busy with state affairs and rarely visits the harem. Concubines can only dine with His Majesty if he summons them."
Moreover, you’re not yet a concubine; it’s unlikely you’ll wait for His Majesty.
"Lady, why don’t you eat first?"
Xia Weibao felt a bit down, "He won’t come to accompany me."
Wang Cai seemed a bit uncomfortable, "Why not wait a bit?"
"Forget it, I won’t wait; I’ll cook myself."
"Lady, the Imperial Kitchen is ready with lunch and can serve it anytime."
Xia Weibao slightly opened her mouth; meals don’t need to be cooked by oneself. Entering the palace is really relaxing.
Having eaten a few bites, she lost her appetite; eating alone made even delicacies tasteless.
Seeing her lack of appetite, Wang Cai hurriedly came forward, "Lady, are these dishes not to your taste?"
"They’re okay, quite delicious." After saying this, she put down her chopsticks and stood up to walk outside.
Seeing the almost untouched dishes, Wang Cai thought, "..."
This is called delicious?
On the first day here, Xia Weibao dared not wander around; she circled Snowflake Palace to familiarize herself with the environment.
Snowflake Palace is indeed big, and it even has a small garden in which the flowers have bloomed beautifully.
She stayed in the garden until dinner time. Looking at the empty big house, Xia Weibao wondered, "Hasn’t His Majesty come yet."
Wang Cai felt a bit embarrassed, wondering how she could explain that His Majesty, being the Emperor, was busy with state affairs and couldn’t possibly be visiting the harem every day.
Nor could he have leisure to dine with a woman.
With so many women within the palace, how many could truly see His Majesty?
Countless women lived and died within the palace without ever seeing the Emperor’s face; otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many resentful women in the Deep Palace.
"Lady, His Majesty is occupied with state affairs, perhaps he doesn’t have time to come," Wang Cai said tactfully.
Seeing the light in Xia Weibao’s eyes dim, she felt a bit of heartache.
Such a pure girl, with a whole heart thinking about His Majesty.
But that person is His Majesty; he doesn’t belong to any one woman. Such deep affection is destined to hurt.
"Oh." Xia Weibao lowered her eyes, "Do you know where he is? I can go find him."
"Absolutely not! Lady, the palace has its rules; disturbing His Majesty casually will lead to execution."
Xia Weibao felt a pang in her heart, but he said he wouldn’t execute her.
He also said he would always be with her.
Why did everything change as soon as she entered the palace?
Being in the palace was boring; sitting by the door alone, she hadn’t seen the person she wanted to.
New and unfamiliar with the environment here, she felt very nervous.
It seemed her whole self was drifting, unable to find a sense of belonging.
Wang Cai prepared hot water for her to bathe and then rest.
After bathing, Xia Weibao sat at the bedside, watching Wang Cai hang clothes for her, "Will His Majesty come to sleep with me tonight?"