Volume 2, Chapter 7 – Can’t send a letter to a wild goose; willing to be a slave for a lifetime

Volume 2, Chapter 7 – Can’t send a letter to a wild goose¹;  willing to be a slave for a lifetime  Eunuch Mo frowned and said, “Master Fan.” Intuitively, Fan Rusu actually didn’t dislike this “young man” who seemed to not know how high the heavens are. But in front of the crown prince, he

Chapter 22 – Unwilling

Mei Li felt that her stomach was pressed hard, her throat was hot, and she choked and spat out a large mouthful of water. Her nose was also filled with water, and every breath was sore and uncomfortable. She recalled the horror and despair of falling into the water just now. Was she already dead?

Volume 2, Chapter 6 – Through the curtain that separates the clouds (3); dialogue with the person behind the curtain

 The two are about to refute, but then they saw a female official led Qiao Rong into the mansion. On the other hand, the crown prince’s sedan chair came in. The two were in a hurry when Qiao Chu lifted her face scarf and quickly nodded towards Dou Ma, actually accepting the condition. Dou Ma

Volume 2, Chapter 5 – Through the curtain that separates the clouds (2); A difficult deal

Dou Ma frowned and finally sighed, “Princess Qiao Chu, why is it that Princess Qiao Rong is the only participant who appeared here?” Qiao Chu furrowed her eyebrows and said, “The competition is about to start and the other beauties are nowhere to be seen. I think there must be another way for carriages to

Chapter 21 – Tryst

It is only fifty miles away from Chengde, and the scenery along the way is no longer a single meadow and rice field. The high slopes, mountains, rivers and pools are gradually increasing, and many of the women got off and walked to enjoy the scenery along the way. Planning to arrive at Chengde Palace

Chapter 20 – Resentment

A few light showers fell in the early morning hours, and the weather after breakfast was still overcast and somewhat dreary. Accompanying guards have mounted their horses, and Yonghe waited for his father as he got on the mount. They were sent off by lot of people so Fujin only gave him simple instructions. Mei

Volume 2, Chapter 4 – Through the curtain that separates the clouds; Not knowing when to see you again

A woman was supported by two maidservants left and right. She is wearing a pink dress, with a fine silk wrapped on both sides. Her hair is lightly combed into an updo¹ with a gold leaf hairpin hanging like drooping clouds. With a smile and anger in her eyes, she looked out into the crowd.

Chapter 19 – Difference

The entire area is lit by the bright campfire that late night, but because of the exhaustion from the road rush, everyone rested early. Aside from the soldiers patrolling, only a few people are seen walking around. Mei Li washes Yonghe’s used handkerchief in the stream. The spring starry sky formed a radiant dome over

Volume 2, Chapter 3 – Difficult in entering Rui Wang’s Mansion

The man reprimanded; “If you mess up the master’s affairs, I will squeeze you to the ditch. Who taught filthy words such as squeezing milk?” The youngster pouted his lips and said, “Our master¹.” Man: “…” Finally, the man only said, “Maybe you just can’t learn. Be good.” Youngster: “…” And then, a voice came

Volume 2, Chapter 2 – The Missing Beauty

The 27th year of Rongrui Emperor’s reign, Rui Wang’s Mansion. It is already third watch of chenshi¹, and the time for the selection for the rightful Rui Wangfei² will start at sishi³. “Move over! Please squeeze in~ squeeze your milk⁴ to the ditch-ah!” Some people clearly didn’t have a good temperament in the crowd. Their