Chapter 127 Yin He Takes Action
Talented Lady Jing had just finished speaking when another, Talented Lady Lin, who could only survive in the palace by clinging to Talented Lady Jing, followed.
Moreover, they had indeed been guarding the peonies for many days and had brought a female servant especially for picking them today.
Since the Emperor was seriously ill, the Empress was devoted to practicing Buddhism, and Noble Consort Wen was more focused on nurturing the Fourth Prince, the rest were those concubines without children, having nothing else to do.
Indeed, having nothing to do meant that competing for favor was nonexistent in the Imperial Palace of Nanzheng.
"Sister, we have indeed been guarding these flowers for several days, and today we brought people specifically to pick them." Flowers in the palace gardens were generally taken as needed. Whichever garden was near a particular courtesan’s quarter, became her territory, a tacit agreement formed. "Besides, you do not need so many; why not share some with us?"
Talented Lady Lin, not wanting to provoke trouble, spoke cautiously, her tone habitually ingratiating and her disposition weak, hoping that the issue would be minimized.
Zheng Nianru had just checked that the female servants indeed had net bags, thus she gave a sign to Xing Yu.
Reluctantly, Xing Yu put down the silk handkerchief wrapped around the peonies and handed over a small bundle.
But Talented Lady Jing was not one to minimize issues. Moreover, having been born into a Military General’s family, she was straightforward and spoiled. What she wanted was not merely a small bundle of peony petals; she already had plans for these peonies.