Chapter 32: Let it go

  "Admitting defeat means losing to a man. Not admitting defeat means losing to the entire imperial palace." The queen consort smiled wryly: "Leng Yu, you're right. Since I'm in this position, how can I have both fish and bear's paw? Wanting to be a uniquely favored queen is truly laughable."

  Another submissive woman. Xue Lengyu felt a chill in her heart, but in this era, perhaps bowing her head was the wisest choice. Because you can't be strong enough, so stubbornly insisting on being strong won't have any good results.

  What about herself? Can she be so open-minded? Xue Lengyu sometimes can't help but worry in her heart. In the transmigration, the female lead will always live a fulfilling life with a group of handsome men by their side, but what about herself? At least for now, there is no sign of this. She's not that greedy, just hoping to find a man who truly likes her would be enough. If it really doesn't work out, then so be it, first prioritize survival and then look for emotional refuge.

  Although her heart was filled with sorrow, Xue Lengyu could only say: "Your Highness, you can think of it as a good thing. I will definitely do my best to help you."

  The princess said: "If I can regain the king's favor, I will definitely not treat you unfairly."

  Xue Lengyu said: "I believe in your words, Your Highness. Please rest assured, this is a win-win situation, I will not disappoint you."

  The princess also smiled, although Xue Lengyu called herself a slave girl one after another, but she didn't think Xue Lengyu was a slave girl at all.

  After a moment's thought, the princess pointed to the stool in front of her and said softly, "Leng Yu, sit down."

  Xue Lengyu hastily said: "The slave will stand, Your Ladyship has something to say?"

  The princess smiled gently: "Leng Yu, I know you're a careful girl, but from now on, you don't have to be so careful in front of me."

  "The slave is not being careful." Xue Lengyu said: "It's just that there are distinctions between superior and inferior, and the rituals that should be followed, I dare not disobey."

  Xue Lengyu wasn't so old and cunning, nor was she that reckless. The princess said no, so it wouldn't be used; she didn't think she had the qualifications for that.

  The princess gently patted the stool: "Come on, sit down if you're going to sit."

  Xue Lengyu thanked him and sat down on the stool, still sitting upright, and didn't feel much more relaxed than standing.

  Even with such caution and adherence to rules, it's not necessarily possible to emerge unscathed. This is why Xue Lengyu dare not open her heart to anyone. Moreover, she doesn't think that her frank words, which shocked the world in this era, would be recognized by anyone.

  The princess said: "Leng Yu, I think you're very special."

  Xue Lengyu smiled: "Your Highness is of noble birth and high status. You've probably never come into contact with commoners like me before, so you find it novel, which is normal."

  "It's not that kind of feeling." The queen said: "Leng Yu, although you were born a commoner, the impression you give people is by no means ordinary. Your behavior over the past two days, such as what you said to the king in the Butterfly Princess' courtyard, and your performance today in the great hall, although seemingly rough, are not things that an average woman can do."

  Xue Lengyu bitterly smiled: "Your Highness, those were all unavoidable things. For example, tonight's matter, I really didn't have any impressive tricks to show, and I didn't dare disobey the prince's orders, so I could only dress up as a clown and make everyone laugh."

  The princess recalled Xue Lengyu's Tai Chi moves from the previous night and couldn't help but cover her mouth: "Even if it was just to amuse everyone, it can be seen that you are a clever and resourceful woman. If it were someone else, in such a situation, they would probably be so scared that they wouldn't even be able to speak clearly, let alone remain so calm."

  Xue Lengyu also smiled: "The slave is also a clever idea in an emergency, so the princess should not make fun of it."

  The princess stopped laughing and said seriously, "Leng Yu, from these few things, I can see that you're not only clever and quick-witted but also a brave woman. Tonight, when you came to me and said those words, I discovered that you can also understand human relationships and worldly affairs so thoroughly. To be honest, if you were the king's woman, I would definitely have reservations. But since you're determined to leave the palace, I believe you will definitely be able to leave. So, you and I won't be enemies."

  Xue Lengyu was taken aback, the queen's words were too heavy. She was just a small maid in the palace, let alone not being Li Mu's woman, even if one day she became his, and got his favor, with her identity, she could only be a small concubine, and would never have the qualifications to become an enemy of the queen.

  Xue Lengyu didn't know what to say, so the princess smiled and said: "I may have spoken too seriously. What I mean is that since you've spoken so sincerely to me, I won't treat you as an outsider anymore. You're always so reserved, it makes me feel distant from you."

  Xue Lengyu could only say: "Lengyu has just entered the mansion for two days and may not be fully adapted yet."

  The princess didn't bother about Xue Leng's affairs during the day anymore, and changed the subject: "I carefully read what you wrote that day, and after careful consideration, it's not good to let others know about this matter. Fortunately, the things you listed are all ordinary things, so I had them delivered directly to the small kitchen in Miao Chun Garden, and had the cooks in my courtyard quietly prepare them. As for what you said about eating more fruit and drinking more water, that's easy to handle."

  Xue Lengyu knew the queen's difficulty: "Your Majesty, don't you know how to exercise?"

  The princess's face showed a difficult expression: "Exactly, those... things you just mentioned, I really have never heard of them."

  Xue Lengyu smiled: "It doesn't matter, they are just some very simple exercises, as long as you, the princess, really make up your mind to do them."

  The queen nodded seriously: "Suspect a person and don't use him; use a person and don't suspect him. Since I trust you, naturally everyone will trust you."

  "That's good." Xue Lengyu looked at the queen's attire: "Your Majesty, I don't know if there are any skilled seamstresses here. I need to borrow one for a night."

  "Lan'er's embroidery is very good." The princess said, although she didn't know what Xue Lengyu was thinking of doing.

  Xue Lengyu said: "Alright, then I'll teach Lan'er to make a few sets of exercise clothes tonight. Tomorrow morning, I'll come and call out to the princess to go for a run."

  The princess and Lan'er listened with a stunned expression: "Sportswear, what is that?"

  "It's just what you wear when exercising." Xue Lengyu smiled: "Your Majesty's clothes are all long skirts with wide sleeves, how can you move your hands and feet freely?"

  The princess, although still not quite understanding, looked at Xue Lengyu's serious expression and said: "Lan'er, you just take some needles, threads, and fabrics, and follow Lengyu to Fengyuan Garden. Even if the prince is not in Fengyuan Garden tonight, she can't stay outside overnight."

  "Yes." Lan Er said.

  "No need to fetch fabric." Xue Lengyu hastily said: "Just find two of the empress's everyday clothes that are breathable and not often worn, it will do. Making new ones is too troublesome, just alter them a bit."

  If it's just making three or five pieces, Lan'er wouldn't mind staying up all night, but isn't she supposed to keep you company for a sleepless night?

  The previous chapter may be a bit dull, but there are still many things to come, and I will add more updates in the next two days.