Chapter 1116 - 1121: Secret Plot (2)
Princess Zhao Gui couldn’t adapt to such a stark contrast, or rather, she could no longer endure the ostracism and oppressive treatment she received from those in the palace and had no choice but to seek refuge.
The palanquin was set down, and Princess Zhao Gui bowed with the utmost respect.
"Princess Zhao Gui pays respects to the Empress Dowager, wishing the Empress Dowager well!"
Cai Wei stepped down and said, "Your Highness, please rise, the ground is cold this early in the morning. Stand and speak!"
Princess Zhao Gui bowed again, "Thank you, Empress Dowager!" and then, with the help of a palace maid, she stood up.
Today, Cai Wei was to return to her natal home and had no time for idle chatter with her, nor did she find much to say to this younger aunt. Just as she was about to dismiss her, she noticed Princess Zhao Gui making eye contact with her repeatedly, seemingly wanting to say something in private.
Cai Wei was somewhat curious and, noticing that it was still early, allowed her to enter Chengqian Palace.
At this moment, the palace maids and eunuchs of Chengqian Palace were busily sweeping and wiping down the palace. In the great hall, only Huan Qiu and Xiao Zhi were present. Cai Wei was very cautious, and she never allowed servants to enter her sleeping hall casually, usually keeping only two trusted individuals to serve her, rarely having a whole room full of servants at hand.
After Princess Zhao Gui entered the hall, she looked around and spoke in a low voice, "Could Your Highness possibly dismiss everyone else? Princess Zhao Gui has a matter of great urgency to discuss with you!"
Cai Wei, who was always upright and honorable, did not feel there could be any secretive matters to discuss with Princess Zhao Gui. She lazily leaned against the babu bed by the window and casually said, "These two are trusted confidantes, Your Highness can speak freely without concern."
Princess Zhao Gui, clutching her handkerchief in her hand, hesitated for a while and then cautiously said, "Princess Zhao Gui is here to save the Empress. It’s a matter of great importance. I beg Your Highness to dismiss everyone. Otherwise, please forgive Princess Zhao Gui for not daring to speak."
"Save me?"