Chapter 877 - 882, - 883: Liang Ji and Xu Ying Meet Again (2)

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yushu suddenly turned around, her pristine heart filled with immense joy.

However, she didn’t notice that due to her improperly worn belly band, the sudden motion made it hard to cover, causing Liang Ji’s eyes to widen slightly.

Last night, while flipping her over, she didn’t notice that this girl, who seemed so unassuming, actually had such a substantial figure.

Just hoping she won’t end up like me.

When she has children in the future, she’ll need to find a nanny specifically.

"He is the Emperor, his words are golden and trustworthy. He also mentioned that if your brother strives forward, for your sake, he might bestow your brother with an official position, so the family of Landlord Chai won’t look down on him." Liang Ji said.

Zhao Yushu’s beautiful eyes sparkled, a hint of sweetness rising in her heart.

Noticing the smile on her face, Liang Ji reached out to hold Zhao Yushu’s hand, saying, "Yushu, last night I told you, His Majesty treats his women exceedingly well, much better than Duke Menghe."

"..."

"...Sister, the matter is past, please don’t bring him up in front of me anymore." Zhao Yushu said, her expression melancholy.

Liang Ji could see that although Zhao Yushu hadn’t completely let go of past events, from her current manner of address, she had accepted last night’s events and prepared to adapt to her new life.

Liang Ji nodded and said, "Quickly go take a bath and change clothes; later I’ll take you to pay respects to the Empress."

"Okay."

After putting on the belly band, Zhao Yushu’s embarrassment diminished slightly, and once she hurriedly dressed in her gown, she didn’t even bother to wear silk socks, donning the embroidered shoes and hurriedly walked towards the exit.

Avoiding looking down, Zhao Yushu approached, fearing people below might perceive something.

Upon stepping out of the outer hall, she bumped into Xu Ying.

"Lady Qing." The female official of Lanxiang Palace quickly stepped forward and greeted.

"Lady Qing..."

Just about to look up and see who she bumped into, Zhao Yushu’s face suddenly changed, unable to even greet, she hurriedly escaped.

Xu Ying was bewildered, not even having the chance to call her before the person disappeared from view, thinking to herself, this person lacked manners.

"Who was that?" Xu Ying asked the female official.

"From the Glazed Palace... Noble Lady Zhao." The female official replied.

The decree to appoint Zhao Yushu as Consort Liu had not been issued, and the female official was unaware of the Emperor’s words to Zhao Yushu last night.

"Noble Lady Zhao?" Xu Ying was perplexed, when did the Emperor accept another noble lady?

Just as Xu Ying planned to inquire further.

Liang Ji’s voice came from the hall: "Who’s here?"

"Your Highness, it’s Lady Qing." The female official replied.

"Sister, it’s me, Xu Ying. Since parting in the Lunan Imperial Palace and moving to this Celestial River’s palace, I’ve not come to see you; today I thought to visit you, don’t hold it against me." Xu Ying said as she walked towards the hall.

The female official hesitated whether to stop her, but Xu Ying had already entered.

The female official frowned and quickly followed: "Lady Qing, without Lady Lanfei’s permission, you cannot enter..."

In the midst of the conversation, Xu Ying had entered the inner hall.

Already dressed, while observing herself at the dressing table, seeing the commotion, Liang Ji turned her head, her face suddenly turned icy cold, her gaze sharply unfriendly: "Who let you in?"

"Your Highness, please forgive me, I am useless." Seeing Liang Ji was angry, the female official regretted not stopping Xu Ying, and immediately paled, trembling as she spoke.

"Sister, we sisters haven’t met for such a long time, why be so upset this early morning?" Xu Ying laughed and slowly stepped forward.

Liang Ji gestured to the female official to leave, then said, "Don’t call so intimately, are we that familiar?"

In the previous dynasty, Liang Ji the Empress was forced out by Xu Ying’s father Xu Guozhong, allowing Xu Ying to ascend to the position of Empress.

Moreover, in the harem, they didn’t quarrel any less.

Now in Great Wei, before Xu Ying was appointed as Consort Qing by Chen Mo, Liang Ji secretly harbored resentment.

The Imperial Palace is so vast; previously staying in respective palaces allows peace, Liang Ji said nothing.

Unexpectedly, Xu Ying dared to visit today.

"Great Song is gone; Sister is still upset with me? Saying, Sister and I are destined, even in Great Song sisters, unexpectedly in Great Wei we remain."

Xu Ying approached Liang Ji, saw in the mirror that beautiful and elegant face, and laughed, "Sister is still so beautiful; when I heard Sister was appointed Princess Consort Lan by His Majesty, I was surprised for quite a while."

"Pssh..." Liang Ji spat fiercely at Xu Ying, ruthlessly saying, "Reeking of fox odor, just smelling it makes me sick."

"Sister, what’s the point? It’s best to resolve animosity, regardless of offenses by me or my father earlier; I come today to apologize to Sister." Xu Ying stood and bowed to Liang Ji, then said, "Father is no longer with us; Sister should quell her anger."

"Hmph." Liang Ji snorted coldly: "That’s his retribution; were it not for his ordering Lu Sheng, my brother wouldn’t have died. Wish for me to calm down, dream on."

Back then, Lu Sheng was Xu Guozhong’s subordinate, also dispatched by Xu Guozhong to lead troops against the allied forces under Prince Huai.

Thus for her brother’s death, Xu Guozhong bears responsibility too.

"As I mentioned earlier, Father is no longer in this world, any deep grudges should be settled; Sister’s unrest, do you wish for me to die instead?"

"If you die, I’ll consider forgiving you." Liang Ji sneered.

Xu Ying sighed: "Why do Sister’s words hurt like this?"

"Still want me to be amicable towards you?"

"..."

Xu Ying gazed at Liang Ji, seeing no room for reconciliation, shook her head; she came today hoping to resolve their animosity, see if they could "ally," after all, they are both Emperor’s concubines.

As Xu Ying prepared to leave.

"Holy Decree." A slightly sharp voice echoed outside the hall.

Xu Ying and Liang Ji were both startled, unaware of the situation, hurriedly headed towards the outer area.

Jia Yin watched the two noble figures emerge, promptly bowed: "Servant greets Lady Lanfei, Lady Qing."

"So it’s Eunuch Jia; what decree does His Majesty call you to deliver?" Liang Ji inquired.

"His Majesty’s decree, appointing Zhao Clan’s Zhao Yushu as Consort Liu and granting her a pair of Ru Yuyi." Jia Yin said, flicking the duster: "Lady Lanfei, I wonder about Consort Liu..."

"Why didn’t Eunuch Jia go to the Glazed Palace to deliver the decree, but come to my palace instead?" Jia Yin’s words were interrupted by Liang Ji’s voice.

"It’s His Majesty..."

Jia Yin was also confused; His Majesty instructed that Consort Liu was in the Lanxiang Palace, yet his words were again cut off by Liang Ji: "Someone, escort the guest out."

Jia Yin: "..."

Watching Jia Yin and his entourage leave, Xu Ying contemplated quietly.

Noble Lady Zhao?

Zhao Yushu, isn’t she the wife discarded by Duke Menghe?

Now appointed Consort Liu by His Majesty.

She collided with her earlier, hastily fleeing.

Jia Yin came to Lanxiang Palace to deliver the decree.

Last night His Majesty rested in Lanxiang Palace.

Doesn’t that mean Zhao Yushu was also present last night?

Liang Ji acted so tense.

Everything was unmistakable.

Xu Ying smiled at Liang Ji, saying, "I thought I knew Sister well enough, yet what I understand is merely a fraction of Sister."

Liang Ji: "What do you mean?"

"Sister, last night both Consort Liu and His Majesty were in Sister’s palace, right?" Xu Ying laughed.

Liang Ji’s eyebrows furrowed, her gaze sternly flashing: "What does that have to do with you?"

"Sister, don’t be mad." Xu Ying smiled gently: "Next time, if such a thing happens, Sister can invite me too."