Chapter 713 Visit by Order

Chapter 713: Visit by Order Chapter 713: Visit by Order Editor: Atlas Studios Although Little Madam Xia had a weak personality, it was not that she wasn’t envious of decisive people.

The more someone lacked an attribute, the more they desired to have it.

Little Madam Xia was no exception, but she had never felt that she could become someone like that.

However, Nanny Xia said that she could teach her.

Little Madam Xia stroked her protruding stomach in a daze.

Mu Yangling had already received the gift list from the Empress for Princess Duan, and the female official sent by the Empress was waiting respectfully in the outer hall.

As an envoy, Mu Yangling had to follow the female official.

When the time came, the female official could enter the palace to report to the Empress.

Mu Yangling pulled Little Madam Xia into the house and asked in a low voice, “Do you want to come with me?” Little Madam Xia came back to her senses and nodded repeatedly.

She said in a low voice, “I also prepared some things for her.” “Then hurry up and get them.

We’re leaving now.” Mu Yangling checked the things that Little Madam Xia had prepared and realized that they were all jewelry, clothes, and pouches.

She picked up a pouch and asked, “What’s inside?” “It’s some refreshing herbs.

Two of them contain spices.” Little Madam Xia instructed someone to wrap the things up as she said, “If you like them, I’ll make a few for you later.” Little Madam Xia’s needlework was immaculate, and she’d made all the purses for Princess Duan herself.

Mu Yangling nodded.

“Make me a few after your child is born.

The embroidered flowers are lovely.” Duan Yuqing also missed them very much.

The moment she heard that they had come, she ran out of her courtyard.

Seeing that Little Madam Xia’s stomach had grown bigger, she covered her mouth in surprise and asked, “We haven’t seen each other for only two months.

Why is it so big now?” Little Madam Xia said with a smile in satisfaction, “My stomach grew quickly after arriving in the capital, but I think this is how a pregnant woman should look like.

Previously, my stomach was so small that people couldn’t tell I was pregnant when I wore loose clothes.

I was so worried.” Mu Yangling waited for them to finish greeting each other before announcing the Empress’s decree.

After that, she pulled Duan Yuqing up and said with a smile, “The Empress asked me to ask you if there’s anything else that the Tributary Affairs Bureau missed out on.

Feel free to let me know.

Anyway, you’ll be family sooner or later.” Blushing, Duan Yuqing lowered her head and whispered, “There’s nothing else I need.

Big Brother has prepared everything for me.” Mu Yangling gestured for the female official behind her to bring the things up and said, “These are the gowns and crowns that the imperial family prepared for you.

The Empress can’t leave the palace, so she specially asked me to send them over.

There are also some accessories that can be worn by consorts.

See if you need anything else later.” Seeing that Duan Yuqing kept shaking her head, Mu Yangling whispered into her ear, “Don’t be shy.

Marriage is a lifetime event.

You’ll be conferred the title of Consort Xian and it’s a rather high rank.

When the time comes, the officials will enter the palace to watch the ceremony.

If you don’t dress exquisitely enough, it’s inevitable that you’ll lose face.” Duan Yuqing hesitated.

Mu Yangling glanced at Little Madam Xia and said, “In any case, I’m not in a hurry to leave.

Why don’t you think about it some more?

Just draft a list of what you want and give it to me before I leave.” Duan Yuqing heaved a sigh of relief and hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Mu Yangling got someone to hand over the items before following Duan Yuqing into the house.

When Duan Yuqing saw that the female officials did not follow them in and had a place to rest, she heaved a sigh of relief and her expression became much calmer.

Mu Yangling understood that even if Consort Xian was a second-grade concubine and was second only to the Empress the moment she entered the palace, she was still just a concubine.

It was difficult for a princess of a country to adjust to becoming a concubine.

Mu Yangling knew that Duan Yuqing was on good terms with Little Madam Xia, so she took the initiative to excuse herself to change into a different set of clothes.

Duan Yuqing smiled gratefully at Mu Yangling and asked a nanny to lead Mu Yangling away.

Then, she pulled Little Madam Xia into the house to talk.

At the same time, Duan Siwen received a message from his sister.

After some thought, he asked his advisor to draft a list of things needed on the day of her conferment.

It was not that they could not afford to gift these things, but certain things were forbidden from entering the palace.

Thus, it was better to use the things given by the palace from the beginning.

This way, it would save a lot of trouble.

Duan Siwen was very satisfied with the Empress’s attitude.

When he went to see his sister at night, he specifically mentioned this matter.

“From this, it can be seen that the Empress is kind to you.

After entering the palace, you only have to focus on yourself.

If you encounter any difficult decisions, just stand on the Empress’ side.

Don’t get too involved and just express your stance.

In the future, no matter who becomes the Emperor, as long as I’m still around, you will be safe.” Already aware that she was infertile, Duan Yuqing nodded and said, “Don’t worry, Big Brother.

I know what to do.

However, the Empress is quite generous to let Princess Consort Rong visit me.” One had to know that when the Empress sent someone to visit the imperial concubines who were about to enter the palace, granting rewards was an art in itself.

If she sent a young female official, it would mean that the Empress’s attitude was ordinary and even faintly looked down on her.

If she sent an old nanny, it would most likely be to show off her strength and pick on some etiquette mistakes.

If she sent the family members of an imperial family, it would mean that the Empress was quite satisfied with the concubine and that she valued her.

This time, the Empress sent Princess Consort Rong.

Not only was she the Lady of the Imperial Command, but she was also the Empress’s sister-in-law.

She was the most respected woman in the royal family other than the Empress.

Her arrival meant that the Empress valued and welcomed Princess Dali.

This was also the Empress expressing her attitude to Dali and Duan Yuqing.

Duan Siwen nodded.

“The Empress has been the only woman in the harem until now.

She’s either really magnanimous or scheming to be able to remain calm under such circumstances.

Anyway, considering Princess Consort Rong is on good terms with the Empress, the Empress must know that you’ll never have children.

So, as long as you don’t get involved in the competition for the throne, you’ll be fine.” Pouting, Duan Yuqing said, “I already know this.

Why do you keep mentioning it, Big Brother?” Duan Siwen was helpless.

“I’m just afraid that you won’t remember.” He rubbed his sister’s hair and sighed.

“Father and Mother protected you too well in the past.

You were originally the only princess in Dali.

With Father and me around, you would’ve lived well no matter what.

But who could’ve foreseen this?

It can be seen that the ancient saying is right—’If one doesn’t think far ahead, one will definitely have immediate worries’…” Duan Yuqing stuck out her tongue and promised, “Don’t worry, Big Brother.

I’ll definitely be obedient and not get involved in those battles for the throne.

As for the Crown Prince of Great Qi, he’s about to be conferred.

Even if someone forces me, I’ll just stand on his and the Empress’s side.

Just as you said, as long as Dali is still around, as long as you’re still around, I’ll be fine.” Only then did Duan Siwen relax.

He said with a smile, “I see that you’re on good terms with the Duke of Peaceful State’s wife, which saves me another worry.

I was originally afraid that you’d be bored because you’re too far away from home and wouldn’t be able to see your family.

Now that you’ve made a friend, you can just summon her to the palace to chat and relieve your boredom.” Duan Yuqing nodded slightly.

The female official who returned to the palace whispered in the Empress’s ear, “I saw that Princess Duan is really as Princess Consort Rong said.

She’s very shy and has a similar personality to the Duke of Peaceful State’s wife.

They’re also on good terms.” The Empress nodded slightly and waved her hand to dismiss the female official.

She asked Wen Cui, “When will the patriarch arrive?” “I heard that they set off with the Mu family.

They should be able to arrive before Consort Xian is conferred the title.” Smiling, the Empress said, “Ah Ling still doesn’t know about this, right?

I’m guessing Fourth Brother wants to give her a surprise.

Tell your subordinates to keep their mouths shut and not reveal anything before this, lest Fourth Brother blames us.” Wen Cui said with a smile, “I’ve already given the order.

No one dares to say anything in front of Princess Consort Rong.”

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