Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Chambermaid

Untitled Part 58

What "seems to be"? It clearly was!

Xiao Hua raised her eyes and looked over, happening to see up ahead the Jing Prince taking Eunuch Fu back towards the Hall of Splendor.

The Jing Prince was wearing a black fox fur overcoat and a black fox fur warm hat inlaid with white jade. The contrast made him seem even more pale and handsome. Eunuch Fu stood to the side following along while holding an umbrella.

The moment Xiao Hua saw the Jing Prince was the moment he saw her as well.

Seeing the person over there dressed as a madam, he at first didn't recognize her. Only when that person raised her head did he see the delicate little face under the hooded cloak.

The Jing Prince's steps imperceptibly paused, and Eunuch Fu spoke to the side: "It's Madam Hua. This old servant sees that she's thinking of coming to pay respects. Should we stop for a bit your highness?" He added quietly, "The weather is cold and the snow covered ground is slippery...."

Seeing the Jing Prince come to a stop, Xiao Hua could only hurriedly take a couple steps forward and lower herself in salute.

"Greetings to your highness."

The Jing Prince clasped his hands behind his back and didn't speak. Eunuch Fu could only help alleviate the embarrassment from the side: "Where did Madam Hua come back from?"

Xiao Hua smiled and nodded her head at Eunuch Fu in salute, "Eunuch Fu, this servant concubine came from paying respects to the consort at the Changchun Pavilion."

After speaking, Xiao Hua snuck a glance at the Jing Prince. She saw his usual apathetic appearance and his eyes glancing off into the distance, seemingly not intending to pay her any attention.

She twitched her rigid mouth and bowed once more, "Then, this servant concubine will take her leave first."

After speaking, she pulled her hood down and left with Ding Xian and Ding Lan.

On the other side, the Jing Prince stood still a little longer before leaving with Eunuch Fu. Eunuch Fu sighed in his heart. This Madam Hua was simply much too dutiful. Why couldn't she come up and speak some tender and affectionate words?

Ding Lan seemed as if she wanted to say something, but Ding Xiang gave her a look and she shut her mouth. Xiao Hua kept her head lowered and didn't notice the expressions of her two personal palace maids.

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Senior Concubine Qiao was supported by Die'er and Cui'er on the way back to the Rongxi Pavilion.

"This Madam Yu Jiao really made a huge joke of herself today. She wanted to step on others but ended up hurting her foot instead." Cui'er said quietly.

Senior Concubine Qiao smiled and didn't speak.

"The consort was really polite today. Normally she gives everyone the cold shoulder but today she was already waiting in the hall bright and early." Die'er said.

"She just wanted to investigate things, put on airs and make others feel uncomfortable. Only Yu Jiao that idiot would offer herself up as cannon fodder." Senior Concubine Qiao pointed out.

Actually all the women in the rear court had similar intentions, wanting to show off their strength to Xiao Hua. It's just that some did it openly while others kept their thoughts hidden.

The senior concubine belonged to those who kept their thoughts hidden, acting as a bystander. Of course this didn't mean her methods were necessarily correct. It could only be said that she left herself some room to retreat. Before the situation became clear, she would not offend anyone.