When they returned to the laundry bureau, the maidservants had just finished washing a batch of clothes and were packing up. When they saw Murong Hanzhi enter, they exchanged a look of jealousy or envy before lowering their heads and going back to work.
Lin Jing quickly walked up to her. Seeing that she was fine, he heaved a sigh of relief and lowered his voice to complain," Hanzhi, why were you gone for so long? Did anything happen? You look terrible."”
Although she had never seen the Crown Prince, every time Murong Hanzhi went to the Eastern Palace, it would take a long time. She was afraid that if this continued, Murong Hanzhi would suffer a loss sooner or later.
" I'm fine." Murong Hanzhi shook his head, looking exhausted." I didn't sleep well last night. Oh right, Linjing, what happened to the screams last night?"
Before he could finish, a palace maid walked in. Her face was cold and her expression was arrogant." Who's going to get clothes with me today?"”
"What?"
Murong Hanzhi was stunned, not knowing what she was talking about.
Generally speaking, if there were clothes that needed to be washed, there would be servants who would send them over. After washing them, they would send them back to the various palaces. Since when did they need to go and get them?
She hadn't been here for long, so there were many things she didn't know.
What was even more surprising was that when the maidservants saw her, it was as if they had seen the King of Hell. Their expressions changed and they looked at each other, but no one responded.
"I'm just going to get some clothes. Why are you so scared?" Murong Hanzhi asked curiously.”
Could it be that there was someone more terrifying than the Crown Prince?
Nanny Lou was obviously used to this kind of thing. She glanced at them and said," Who is it today? Hurry up, don't let Consort Shu scold you."”
Consort Shu? She must be the concubine of the current emperor, Gu Zhulie. Was she that scary?
Murong Hanzhi's heart moved. He realized that something unusual must have happened in the palace, and it must have been going on for a long time.
After waiting for a long time without any response, Nanny Lou was annoyed and put her hands on her hips." You guys-"
A 17-or 18-year-old, plain-looking servant girl beside her suddenly tugged at Granny Lou's sleeve and gave her a look." Granny, she…"
The person she was looking at was Murong Hanzhi.
Lin Jing saw it clearly and was furious. She glared at the servant girl and said," Granny, I'm afraid this is not appropriate. Hanzhi has just entered the palace-"
"You've just entered the palace and you're already a young miss? She had to do what they did. Otherwise, wouldn't I be biased? Nanny Lou was obviously siding with someone else, yet she still had the cheek to say this. Murong Hanzhi, let her be.”
"Me?"
Murong Hanzhi was stunned. He still didn't understand the situation and stood up instinctively. "Where are we going?"
Although she did not know where to go, she could guess that it was definitely not a good place.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have gotten the chance to do anything good.
"Granny?" Lin Jing was anxious. Seeing that she couldn't make the decision for Granny Lou, she immediately pulled Murong Hanzhi back." Don't go, I'll go!"”
Looking at her determined expression, it was as if she was going to the execution ground. Was she that scary?
Murong Hanzhi's heart warmed and she smiled." No need, I'll go myself. Don't fight with me. There are some things that I have to face on my own. You can help me once, but can you help me forever?"”
Mirror, thank you! To have you as my sister and confidant in this life is enough!
" I…" Lin Jing was speechless. He could only watch her follow behind the palace maid, her back slowly disappearing outside the door.
Hanzhi, nothing must happen to you, nothing must happen to you!
As soon as the two of them left, the maidservants immediately heaved a sigh of relief."I've finally dodged another calamity!"
However, speaking of which, in the future, they might as well let Murong Hanzhi go over to get clothes and deliver them. Wouldn't they not have to worry about losing their lives?
Humans were selfish. It was understandable that they would think this way. However, there were many things in this world that were difficult to predict. They all avoided it in fear, but they never expected that for Murong Hanzhi, this trip would be a huge turning point in her life!
This palace maid who came to call for people was called Qing Ge. She was the maid who they said was by Consort Yang Shu's side. Consort Yang Shu was very doted on by the Emperor, and she was also very doted on by her master, so her character was not very good.
Along the way, it was unknown whether she had nothing to say or did not take Murong Hanzhi seriously. She had kept her mouth shut and her face was cold.
"Miss, where are you taking me?”
The further they walked, the more Murong Hanzhi felt that something was wrong. Seeing that this place was getting more and more secluded, how did it look like a place where concubines lived?
Could it be that the abandoned consort who had been banished to the Cold Palace was the reason why none of them were willing to come?
"What's the point of asking? You'll know when we arrive!”Qing Ge replied with a disdainful look," It's your turn to be unlucky. What's so good about knowing too much?"”
Murong Hanzhi's heart skipped a beat. She felt that it was getting stranger and stranger. She looked up at the gray sky above the high walls on both sides and suddenly felt a chill run down her spine!
However, the road was very long because she had to go around a side hall. The place Qing Ge brought her to was not far behind the laundry bureau. It was a small courtyard. The door was closed and the tiles were damaged, as if it had been in disrepair for a long time.
"This is…"
Murong Hanzhi looked up in a daze. This place was so desolate that it reminded her of the time when she watched the army of Lone Bamboo burn down the palace of Tasu Kingdom. The moaning ruins blurred her vision.
"I told you not to ask!" Qing Ge shouted fiercely, pushed open the door and walked in." Come in!”
Murong Hanzhi pursed her lips and thought to herself that this girl had a big temper. In order to avoid being snubbed, she did not ask any more questions and followed her in.
Sure enough, the courtyard looked as dilapidated as it did outside. There was a half-dead cypress tree in the courtyard, and under the tree was a mottled stone table with two stone stools beside it.
At this moment, a woman was sitting on the stone bench. She was dressed in a luxurious aquamarine palace dress, and the hairpins on her head were luxurious. They shone brightly under the sunlight.
When Murong Hanzhi saw her back, he couldn't help but be impressed by her natural charm, and he unconsciously lightened his footsteps.
When she arrived in front of this woman, Qing Ge lost her temper and respectfully walked over. She said softly," Empress, the people from the laundry bureau are here."”
"Oh?"
Murong Hanzhi's eyes lit up,"Could this be the Consort Shu that they were talking about?" But no matter how he looked at it, she didn't look like someone who had been banished to the cold palace. What was going on?
The woman in the palace dress, Consort Yang Shu, slowly turned around. Her beautiful face met Murong Hanzhi's eyes. She had thin eyebrows and phoenix eyes, a high nose and thin lips, and her skin was as smooth as butter, as if it could be broken by a blow. She was really pitiful.
"You look very unfamiliar. Did you just enter the palace?”
Consort Yang Shu's brows were tightly knitted together, and her voice was a little hoarse as she spoke, as if she was extremely tired. Her gaze turned to Murong Hanzhi's face, and her eyes were filled with surprise." After all, a beauty like Murong Hanzhi was rare.
"Replying to the Empress, she is the daughter of the traitor Murong Luo, Murong Hanzhi.”
Qing Ge's reply was very clear, but it was also very hurtful, as if she was afraid that others did not know Murong Hanzhi's identity.
Murong Hanzhi's face turned pale. She bit her lip but did not lower her head.
"Is that so? Consort Yang Shu was not surprised and turned her head back."The clothes and sheets are over there. You can take them." Remember to wear gloves."
"Gloves?"
Why?
When Murong Hanzhi heard this, he was stunned. He turned his head to look at the two baskets full of clothes and could not come back to his senses.
As a Yuan Yi female slave, what kind of dirty clothes had she not washed and how many times had she worn gloves?
"The Empress has already given her orders, why are you still not leaving?”
Qing Ge was getting impatient. Seeing that she was still in a daze, she stepped forward and gave her a push.
"Oh?" Murong Hanzhi snapped back to reality." Yes, Your Majesty."”
She bowed respectfully and went over to pick up the basket. However, the moment she moved, she immediately smelled a stench. Moreover, the clothes were covered in red, yellow, and yellow stains. Clearly, the owner of these clothes had some kind of illness, and it was very serious!
She hadn't eaten anything in the morning and her stomach was feeling uncomfortable. When she smelled this smell again, she felt a wave of disgust in her heart and wanted to vomit.
"You dare-"
Qing Ge was furious and raised her hand to hit him, but was stopped by Consort Yang Shu,
"Forget it, what's the big deal? It's just human nature.”
Looking at her indifferent expression, it was obvious that she was already used to such a situation. Qing Ge put down her hand hatefully, but subconsciously distanced herself from Murong Hanzhi.
"Empress, forgive me, forgive me, this servant will, take my leave!”
Murong Hanzhi didn't dare to stay any longer. He picked up his basket and left quickly.
It seemed that there were many things here that she did not know. Moreover, this sick person was definitely not Consort Yang Shu herself. Then, who could it be?
If it was really as they said, Consort Yang Shu was favored by the Emperor, then the person she cared about must also be cared about by the Emperor.
If she could help this person, then…
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