Chapter 1115 - 1120: Secret Plot (1)
The next day
Cai Wei got up early to pay respects at the Jade Palace, but Empress Dowager Mo did not wish to see her, merely excusing herself by claiming she was unwell and could not be disturbed, asking her to go back.
Cai Wei, too, would rather not see her, so she bowed outside the Jade Palace in the direction of the Empress Dowager’s Sleeping Chamber and left.
Princess Zhao Yue happened to be in the Jade Palace, and upon hearing that Cai Wei had come to pay respects, she scoffed, "She’s pretending to be filial for show. If she were truly devoted, she should present that Vermilion Pearl Grass to the Imperial Mother. Knowing well how much the Imperial Mother loves flowers and plants, yet she keeps the good stuff to herself and even has the gall to flaunt it. Utterly detestable!"
Empress Dowager Mo let out a cold smile and said, "Let her be arrogant for a little while longer. Once your elder brother stops doting on her, I’ll have her spend the rest of her life flaunting her rare and exotic treasures in the Cold Palace."
Turning to Chen Shangxi, she asked, "Has Rui Zhu arrived yet?"
Chen Shangxi bowed and reported in a soft, delicate voice, "In response to the Empress Dowager, I sent someone to fetch her early this morning, and Miss Li is already on her way."
"Mm, that’s good."
Empress Dowager Mo nodded and then instructed Luo Xue, "When it’s time to cast the Gu later, you must keep a close watch by the side. Under no circumstances can you allow the Gu bug to bite Tuotuo. Once this matter is done, I’ll make sure the Emperor elevates you to a concubine’s position."
"Yes, thank you for your grace, Empress Dowager. This servant will devote all her effort," Luo Xue said, feigning shyness and gratitude to deceive them, while inwardly scoffing.