vrcanaries Chapter 1254: My sister finally has a way to survive (1 million reward value added)
Chapter 1254: My sister finally has a way to survive (1 million reward value added)
Concubine Zhuang lowered her eyes again.
The candlelight flickered, casting a mixture of light and dark shadows on her pitiful profile.
No one could see into her heart, the never-healing wound left by the untimely death of her beloved son...
This sad atmosphere did not last long.
Concubine Zhuang closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When she opened her eyes again, her expression was calm, as if the previous loss of composure had never happened.
She turned her gaze to Ruoli beside her, her tone returning to her usual gentleness: "By the way, how is the dance I asked you to practice privately last year going now?"
Ruoli was a little frightened because she was reminded of Concubine Zhuang's sad story. When she heard this, she immediately raised her head and two blushes appeared on her face in an instant.
Her eyes flickered, a hint of girlish shyness and a hint of hidden anticipation. She bent her knees slightly, her voice soft and gentle, like honey, "In reply to your Majesty, I dare not slack off. I have already practiced to perfection."
"Every turn, every glance back, I have pondered over and over again, and I will definitely not lose the charm."
"It's just that I haven't had the opportunity to present it to the emperor..."
Ruoli's voice became lower and lower as she spoke, her cheeks became redder, and she subconsciously tightened the handkerchief in her hand.
This expression clearly shows that the girl is in love and has an infinite yearning for grace.
Concubine Zhuang looked at Ruoli quietly, taking in all her little thoughts, but her face still showed compassion and gentleness.
She nodded slightly, her tone calm: "Well, you are thoughtful. Since you are ready, that's good."
"Don't worry, I will find a suitable opportunity for you and bring it up before His Majesty."
These words were like the sound of nature, and Ruoli's eyes lit up instantly!
She was so excited that she almost shed tears. She suddenly knelt on the ground, her voice choked with sobs, filled with infinite gratitude and loyalty: "Your servant... Your servant thanks you so much, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty has been so kind to me that I've been reborn! My life belongs to you, and I will definitely live up to your kindness!"
In Ruoli's opinion, Concubine Zhuang wants to pave a path for her that leads to wealth and glory!
How could she not be completely devoted to this kindness?
Concubine Zhuang raised her hand slightly, motioning Ruoli to get up, her tone still gentle: "Alright, I know all about your loyalty. Go down and rest, and get enough rest."
"Yes! I will leave this slave!"
Ruoli was overjoyed and kowtowed once more before retreating briskly. It was as if she could already see a bright future in which she would be dressed in a dancing costume and dazzle the emperor.
The cautiousness she had shown in front of Concubine Zhuang just now had long since disappeared, and the corners of her eyes and eyebrows were tinged with a layer of uncontrollable pride and frivolity.
As Ruoli turned around a vermilion-painted corridor pillar, he met Ruoji who was walking towards him with lowered brows and a pleasant look.
Ruoli paused and glanced at Ruoji with a critical look.
The other person was still that silent, humble, and obedient person, with not a single outstanding feature in him. An indescribable sense of superiority instantly surged into Ruoli's heart.
She sneered, her heart full of disdain.
Even if I could regain some favor from the Empress with my humble skill of combing her hair, so what?
In the Empress's heart, this dull person who only knows how to work can never compare to someone like herself who is smart and considerate and knows how to help the Empress share her worries and solve her problems!
not to mention……
Ruoli subconsciously straightened her not-so-full chest, and looked at Ruoji again with the corner of her eye. She saw Ruoji's pretty face and flat figure.
Maybe... I will no longer be a palace maid soon.
As long as Her Majesty arranges it properly, she can use the dance she has practiced for a long time to become His Majesty's new favorite and become a real mistress!
By then, she will be dressed in fine clothes and fed with delicious food, and have a horde of servants. Who would dare to look down on her?
Even if her skills were good, she could only be a lowly palace maid serving others and would always be inferior to her!
Who told Ruoji not to have a face that could attract a man? This is fate!
When these thoughts came to mind, Ruoli looked at Ruoji with a hint of pity in his eyes, but more of it was undisguised contempt.
She was even too lazy to greet Ruoji hypocritically as usual. She just snorted and walked past Ruoji with her chin raised like a proud peacock.
It seems that if you stay for a moment longer, you will be infected with the bad luck of the other person.
Ruoji kept his head down the whole time, without stopping for a moment, as if he didn't notice Ruoli's scrutiny and silent provocation.
……
Zhan Weiran walked back home in the night. Although he was exhausted, there was a rare sense of relaxation between his brows.
He went straight to the main room.
Lin Shuang was leaning on a warm couch, sewing a small baby bellyband in the shadow of a lamp. Her bulging belly made her movements seem a little clumsy, but her face was filled with a gentle maternal glow.
Seeing her husband return, Lin Shuang put down her needlework and asked softly, "Is the palace busy today? Can you have dinner?"
Zhan Weiran waved away the servants, sat down beside her, held her slightly cold hand, and said in a voice filled with a hint of uncontrollable joy: "Shuang'er, there is good news."
"Today, when I met with the Imperial Concubine, I dared to bring up the matter of my wife's sister... The Imperial Concubine actually spoke up, saying that if my sister had nowhere to go, she would be willing to arrange something for her. She only needed my sister to share her worries and work with the Imperial Concubine."
Lin Shuang's eyes lit up instantly when she heard this. She tightly grasped her husband's hand, her voice trembling slightly with excitement: "Really?!"
"Is the Imperial Concubine really willing to give my sister a way out?"
This is simply a way out from a desperate situation!
"How could the Imperial Noble Consort's words be false?"
Zhan Weiran nodded affirmatively. Seeing his wife's delighted expression, he felt greatly relieved. "The Queen also said that my wife's sister is a smart and sensible person, and she admires her very much."
"That's great! That's great!"
Lin Shuang cried with joy and quickly wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief: "Sister, you finally have a way out, and such a good way out!"
"I'll go tell my sister right now!"
She said as she stood up.
Zhan Weiran quickly supported Lin Shuang: "Slow down, be careful!"
"It's not too late to talk about it tomorrow."
Lin Shuang's face was full of smiles: "It's so late, sister must have gone to bed, my husband is right."
The next morning, after breakfast, Lin Shuang went to Lin Wan's room.
The wing rooms are simply but cleanly decorated.
Lin Wan was copying a Buddhist scripture by the window. Her expression was calm, but there was an lingering layer of melancholy and confusion between her brows.
Seeing her sister come in, she put down her pen and forced a smile: "Shuang'er, why are you here? You are heavy, you should rest more."
Lin Shuang dismissed the maid, took Lin Wan's hand and sat down, and couldn't wait to tell her the news her husband brought back last night without missing a word.
As Lin Shuang continued her narration, Lin Wan's eyes, which had been as still as stagnant water, gradually brightened up!