Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Chambermaid

Untitled Part 48

Outside the Hall of Splendor, the low-ranked eunuch guarding the door said "Miss Xiao Hua is resting" to Xi'er and then stopped paying attention to her.

Xi'er still wanted to say something but the eunuch gave her a look and spoke again: "You should hurry and leave. If you hadn't served here in the past and if you weren't indeed familiar with Miss Xiao Hua, I would've long since driven you away. Is this somewhere that can be approached by random workers?"

Xi'er was a little annoyed at his snobbish behavior, but didn't dare express anything and could only stamp her feet and leave.

Xi'er's heart was a complete mess the whole way back. She couldn't help but recall what happened a few days ago—

"Xi'er, this is something ordered by the consort. You have to do it well." Cheng'er said.

"But—"

"No buts. Unless you don't want to help the consort out?"

These days Xi'er had been completely brainwashed by Cheng'er, and even gradually started feeling honored to be able to help the consort.

As for her fear of Eunuch Fu, it had faded quite a bit until there was almost nothing left. Just as Cheng'er had said, was the consort bigger or was Eunuch Fu? The consort was the prince's main imperial concubine, she was definitely the bigger one. If the consort protected her, Xi'er truly didn't have to fear Eunuch Fu.

Therefore, when Cheng'er had told her the consort's assignment was to find an excuse to meet Xiao Hua, Xi'er had agreed after some hesitation.

But Xi'er still felt faintly concerned, because she clearly knew in her heart that her relationship with Xiao Hua wasn't as good as she made it out to be.

But since she had gotten onto the tiger's back, it was hard to get off. She also didn't dare refuse the consort's commands, and could only gather her courage and hope Xiao Hua would be willing to meet her once based on their "decent relationship" in the past.

As for what she was supposed to do when they met, Cheng'er hadn't said. She only said to bring her out for a meeting and try to find out some things from her if possible. Who knew that after coming to the Hall of Splendor she wasn't even able to see the person in question?

Xi'er returned to the needlework area. Cheng'er saw her return and found an excuse to leave. After an hour or so, Xi'er was once again taken to the Changchun Pavilion.

This was her second time there. The first time she was too busy being scared that she didn't pay attention to anything else.

This time her situation was different, and she was able to notice that the Changchun Pavilion was indeed grand, deserving of being the consort's residence. The "big sis Chun Xiang" that Cheng'er often brought up was also very imposing. All the palace maids in the pavilion had treated her with respect and deference on the way there.

How good would it be if she could become like big sis Chun Xiang at some point? Everyone would have to obey her.

As Xi'er was lost in her own thoughts, she was brought into a room in the eastern building.

This time Xi'er didn't get to see the Jing Consort, and rather it was an old nana who served by her side that asked Xi'er a few questions.

After hearing her say she hadn't been able to meet the person, that old nana couldn't help but furrow her brows, and asked about the situation in detail.

Xi'er answered while feeling apprehensive at the same time. Could it be that the consort was avoiding her out of disgust at her failure?

She didn't realize that she had truly overthought things. The Jing Consort only met her the first time due to her panic and impatience. How could she be someone that a low-ranked palace maid like her could meet whenever she wanted?