Chapter 277 - 274 Responsibility
Xing Ce felt that the moment had arrived and said, "It’s nothing important, I just hope Sister Xiang Ying could pity Xing Ce. As you know, being a guard means facing wind and rain, patrolling daily without fail. A few days ago, during the storm, I nearly got struck by lightning while on patrol. If Sister Xiang Ying could lend a hand and secure a position for me at Yuesang Palace, even as a resident guard, it would be my good fortune."
Indeed.
To climb up the ranks, just like her, to get close to Princess Consort Sang.
Sang Ruoshui was out of favor, and the people in the palace didn’t think much of her. Still, there were clever ones like her.
Not bad.
Someone with a brain.
She was satisfied in her heart but wore a smile that revealed nothing on her face.
Seeing Xiang Ying’s silence, Xing Ce lowered his eyes, hiding the gleam in them, and continued, "I won’t lie to you, Sister, there are many useful things I can do. Outside the palace, I’ve combed noble persons’ hair and made incense; I’m sure I can serve Princess Consort Sang well."
Hearing this, Xiang Ying’s eyes flashed with surprise, "You speak so highly of your abilities? You’ll have to provide evidence to prove your real skills. It’s not difficult to arrange for you to go to Yuesang Palace, but it depends on your performance."
She suddenly shifted the conversation to a challenge, "Princess Consort Sang has just been scolded by the Emperor, and she’s in a bad mood. Tell me, what can you do to make the Lady happy? If the Lady is pleased, won’t you too benefit?"