Chapter 1495: Chapter 1492: Heartbeat
After all, Brother Zhongjin had already helped her out of trouble, so there was no need to say anything that might cause more of it.
Besides, she trusted that Brother Zhongjin would understand her intentions.
Li Chongjinâs demeanor remained indifferent: âItâs dangerous over there. Donât go any further. If you really canât pick them, have the palace ladies help. The Imperial Ancestral Mother is most gentle; she dislikes trouble caused on her behalf.â
Chu Ziluo heard the concern in his words, feeling delighted, she properly performed a salute: âThank you, Lord Rong, for the reminder.â
âNothing should happen within the Imperial Palace, you all must pay attention.â Li Chongjinâs voice remained cold, dropping these words, he turned and walked away, leaving only the sight of his ink-colored back, departing neither hurriedly nor slowly.
Li Chunâer blushed, unwilling to take her eyes off him.
Thinking about the last flower-admiring banquet, she had only caught a distant glimpse of Lord Rong. Now she felt deeply regretful, a kind of itch that clawed at her heart, like the tickle of a catâs paw, if only she had known Lord Rong was so outstandingâŠ
Li Chunâer pinched the handkerchief in her hand, fingers interwoven, abruptly her gaze fell upon Chu Ziluo beside her picking flowers, her eyes scrutinizing, she approached and asked: âDo you know Lord Rong?â
âI do.â Chu Ziluo nodded, somewhat puzzled: âWasnât the last flower-admiring banquet hosted for both Lord Rong and King Qi?â
âI meant, are you very familiar with Lord Rong? Just now he only spoke to you.â Li Chunâer questioned suspiciously, a clear hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.
Chu Ziluo saw through it immediately, feeling surprised, she gently shook her head: âMs. Li, youâve misunderstood, just now Lord Rong was merely warning me not to cause trouble, for the sake of the Dowager Empress.â
Wasnât it just so?
After all, they came to the palace under the guise of visiting the Dowager Empress for her health, if anything happened, wouldnât it be inauspicious?
Chu Ziluo didnât want to stir up trouble, especially knowing that a womanâs jealousy is a double-edged sword. She had no desire to clash with Li Chunâer, especially when the latter often couldnât control her emotions.
âSo you mean, you have no relationship with Lord Rong, then.â Li Chunâerâs mood instantly improved somewhat.
Chu Ziluo: âHow could a maiden have any relation to Lord Rong? He is a Prince.â
âIndeed.â Li Chunâer cast a glance at her, the disdain in her eyes unmistakable.
Chu Ziluo clearly saw it yet said nothing, in the end, as long as thereâs no trouble, itâs alright, besides, she couldnât control othersâ thoughts, simply being looked down upon wouldnât hurt her.
It wasnât a hassle for her, so naturally, she wouldnât care.
Afterward, Li Chunâer didnât feel like staying, Chu Ziluo merely pretended not to notice her thoughts, and followed along with flower baskets to return.
Having learned flower arrangement, upon returning to Cining Palace, she quickly, together with Nenya in the side hall, arranged plum blossoms into vases, showcasing the unique proud spirit of plum blossoms, a solitary pride infused with thriving vigor.
âMiss Chu, thank you for your effort; this servant girl will present the vase to the Empress Dowager immediately.â
Chu Ziluo thanked her, the responsible palace lady hurriedly said she dare not, meanwhile, Li Chunâerâs was handled by her maidservant placing them in vases, together brought by palace ladies to the Empress Dowagerâs Palace.
The Dowager Empress had just finished acupuncture.
Feeling much comfort in her body.
She leaned against the soft chaise to rest, with the nanny standing beside her, massaging the acupoints on her hand as instructed by the imperial physicians and doctors like Lu Sangqi.
âMadam, according to the imperial physicians, your condition is not beyond treatment, just care is needed for many things, you must take good care of your health.â The nanny expressed concern.
The Dowager Empress leaned to one side.