Palace Fighting: Naive Concubines' Ascent to Power-Chapter 497

Although she did not know the inconvenience of the items made by His Majesty, she knew from the conversation behind her that Xiao Hua had made up her mind. Therefore, she no longer declined and quickly accepted the gift, insisting there was no need to fuss anymore. After all, what could be better than something bestowed by His Majesty himself? It was a tremendous honor, something to boast about for a lifetime.

Huihui was blessed now. With this gift, her position had strengthened. Her future in-laws would have to respect her, who wouldn’t look up to her?

After all, which family had the capability to be granted such an item by His Majesty?

Only Xiao Hua had such capability. Truly, she was fortunate to have Xiao Hua’s blessing. She felt extremely joyful and genuinely settled in her heart, knowing that Xiao Hua must be doing very well in the palace.

This gift really struck a chord with her. As long as Huihui and her grandchildren were well, she was better than fine. This item, when taken back, must be properly kept by Huihui.

Thinking about it made her feel embarrassed. Before entering the palace, she had never thought of coveting others’ wealth, yet she ended up basking in reflected glory. Not only did she request the Imperial Physician to check on her health and prepare gifts for Huihui’s child, she and her husband also received numerous gifts. She truly felt overly embarrassed.

Though she thought this way, at this moment her heart was filled with warmth, feeling honored as if her named daughter, really her clan niece, had brought her pride.

Lian Hua spoke a few more words with Lin Yuejuan and reluctantly waved goodbye, watching as Lin Yuejuan left.

Hu Miaomiao led the way in front, followed by two Young Eunuchs, each carrying plenty of items in their hands.

Lin Yuejuan walked in the middle. No longer feeling lost like when she arrived, she felt very grounded, knowing all these were expressions of Lian Hua’s support.

"Master, let’s go back," Xiao Jizi suggested to Lian Hua after they had walked a distance.

Lian Hua still fixed her gaze on the distant figure, her expression showing loss, muttered to herself, "That fat eunuch looks quite wicked. I don’t know if what he said was accurate. Ah, who knows when I will see Clan Aunt again? I hope what that fat eunuch said was true."

In the distance, Hu Miaomiao’s smile froze, and she stumbled slightly but quickly steadied herself and walked on as if nothing had happened.

Xiao Linzi, who had a good memory, mentioned, "Master, that eunuch was the one who harassed you before the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet."

"Ah, it was him!" No wonder he looked so familiar, Lian Hua remembered and thought, "Oh dear, that fat eunuch has a history, what should I do?"

Seeing Lian Hua worried, Xiao Linzi scratched his head and suggested, "How about we report him?"

He often made reports to His Majesty, so one more matter wouldn’t matter.

Lian Hua’s eyes lit up, looking at Xiao Linzi appreciatively, "That could work, Xiao Linzi, your mind is more useful sometimes. You’re right, now that we know his surname is Hu, if he breaks his word, I will go to His Majesty and accuse him, and have him punished."

Hu Miaomiao, wobbling more as he walked farther away, nearly stumbled over, raising Lin Yuejuan’s concerned inquiries.

On the tall trees flanking the gate, some leaves seemed to rustle slightly.

Xiao Jizi chuckled secretly. Hu Miaomiao’s background was not simple; he could guess a bit, and his position might be nearly equivalent to Steward Zhang’s. To think the master spoke of him in that manner.

As the figures completely disappeared from view, Lian Hua felt emptiness in her heart and turned to walk back, sighing.

As she walked, joy filled her heart again, brimming with hope. She had just met her clan aunt, could her mother be far behind?

Now with a feeling of assurance, she knew not to be anxious, so she decided to wait a bit longer. His Majesty was helping her find her family, and her family was also searching for her. By next year or the year after, she would quickly meet them!

Thinking this, Lian Hua’s face lit up with a smile, and she cheerfully started to head back. "Let’s go, let’s go find grandma now. I miss her and want to talk to her. We’ll have our afternoon meal together."

"Alright." The two of them responded loudly in unison.

Xiao Linzi’s face showed a smile, seeing his master happy made him joyful as well.

Xiao Jizi followed behind with a gentle smile. His master’s emotions came and went quickly, carrying an uplifting spirit that was rare in the palace, making people want to be near him unconsciously.

Lian Hua walked ahead happily, determined to find Nanny Qi herself.

As they passed the quarters where Xiao Qing lived, Lian Hua wondered how she was doing and went in to check, only to see Xiao Qing coming out.

It turned out Xiao Qing was much better, her stomachache was gone, and she was just about to look for them, so the group of three became a group of four, majestically going to find Nanny Qi.

Dong Xue and Xia Liu were confined by Nanny Qi during Lin Yuejuan’s visit and came out only after Lian Hua arrived.

Hu Miaomiao, his face carrying a smile forced more than usual, was a martial artist with keen senses. His physique, a result of his training, was much bulkier than the average person.

He hadn’t walked far when Lian Hua spoke words that ordinary people couldn’t hear, but he heard them loud and clear.

Feeling stuffy, his festive smiling face was naturally approachable, but to date, only two people had spoken ill of him—one was Lian Bingcheng and the other was Master Lian. He seemed to naturally clash with the Lian Family, always able to see through his smile.

He had hoped for a change today, but in Master Lian’s eyes, he was still a villain, which was bitterly disappointing.

It seemed he needed to curry favor with His Majesty in the future and ensure Master Lian had more opportunities to meet his kin; otherwise, Master Lian might report the previous misunderstanding. Heaven knows, he wasn’t flirting but ingratiating himself, albeit with frivolous words!

Carrying a belly full of bitterness, Hu Miaomiao maintained his usual smile and personally escorted Lin Yuejuan out of the palace, fulfilling the task His Majesty had assigned. There was no room for error.

When they left the Imperial Garden and reached the crossroads leading to the Harem, they saw a Palace Concubine with a Palace Maid, seemingly out for a walk yet appearing to be waiting for someone.

Hu Miaomiao’s smile did not change, and neither did his pace, but his gaze briefly grew colder. He appeared unconcerned, speaking cheerfully to someone behind him, and Lin Yuejuan responded with her head bowed.

He led his group forward slowly and, when they were six or seven steps away from the concubine, he bowed slightly: "Seeing Attendant Zhou, wishing you well."

Without waiting for a prompt, he straightened up, his rotund figure shielding Lin Yuejuan completely.

His face beamed joyously as he spoke warmly, "I just heard several magpies chattering on the branches, wondering what good news was afoot, and then I saw Attendant Zhou. It turns out the good news was waiting here. The weather is fine today; are you out for a walk, Attendant?"

Attendant Zhou regarded this plump eunuch before her, whom she didn’t recognize and who had little influence within the palace, yet he easily called out her name and behaved familiarly with her, appearing very festive.