Chapter 1008 - 1010: Heaven-set Phoenix Star (4)
Cai Wei enjoyed the scenery along the way, giggled, and said, "Do you think those carrying the palanquin, those following before and after us, are all dead? Would they let you go out and send messages?"
Huan Qiu narrowed her eyes and said, "Miss, no need to worry, your servant has her ways."
"Hehe..."
Cai Wei laughed, nonchalantly waving her fan, and said, "No need, I’m fine. The Empress is going through menopause, so she sees malice in everyone. Just ignore her."
"Menopause? What is menopause?" Huan Qiu didn’t quite understand this new term that Cai Wei had mentioned.
After thinking for a moment, Cai Wei simply said, "It’s a common affliction that affects women as they grow older, and it needs to be treated!"
Huan Qiu glanced at Empress Mo’s glossy black hair and the ramrod straightness of her posture, and couldn’t figure out exactly what illness she might have. She kept thinking all the way to Qixia Palace but still couldn’t come to a conclusion.
Qixia Palace, built on an island in the middle of a lake, was where Emperor Jin Ming cultivated. The scenery was graceful and picturesque, surrounded by a clear lake, fresh green lotus leaves on the mountain lake, with pink blossoms poking out from among them, blooming like a graceful maiden, standing slender and delicate; the buds were like shy virgins, each unique, and when a breeze blew over, the green lotus leaves stirred, creating a charming scene as if from a poem.
The palanquin carrying Cai Wei followed the little bridge leading to Qixia Palace and set her down at the entrance.
Zhu Zhong was standing guard at the entrance. Seeing the Empress’ phoenix palanquin coming, he hurriedly welcomed her with a smile, inviting her into the palace, and in the process gave Cai Wei, who was quite a distance from the Empress, a friendly smile.
Cai Wei nodded slightly in acknowledgment and then, supported by Huan Qiu’s hand, entered the palace as well.