Quick Wear: Female Supporting Role

Chapter 293

In a palace somewhere in the imperial palace, light and shadows intertwined, and groans could be heard intermittently from time to time.

The woman's voice trembled a little, and she said delicately, "Is your majesty really dying?"

"Of course," a dull male voice sounded, "It looks like the elixir is working. It won't take long."

"Hehe, that's good." The female voice said softly, "It will take some time, it's better to confirm it."

"Of course, wait for my good news."

“Don’t keep people waiting too long.”

There were palace maids guarding outside the palace, keeping a tight watch. No one was allowed to see her under the order of the Imperial Concubine.

So much so that when the eighth princess Ning Xinyue came to visit she was turned away, and she hesitated and was unwilling to leave.

The maid beside Ning Xinyun said regretfully, "The Eighth Princess cooked the Eight Treasures Soup herself. It took her a lot of time and effort. I hope aunt will inform her."

The palace maid was Caiyu, the imperial concubine's personal maid. She was quite embarrassed. "It was the queen's request. The princess knows the queen's temper."

"Forget it," Ning Xinyun sighed, "Since the Imperial Concubine is busy, I will come to visit her another day."

"Princess, please stay. Why don't you leave the food box behind? I will bring the food in later. This will also fulfill your filial piety."

Ning Xinyue stopped, turned around and asked the maid beside her to leave the food box, and said gratefully: "Thank you very much."

"Princess, you don't have to be so polite. Take care."

On the way back, Ning Xinyu's steps were much brisker. "Do you think mother will like the Eight Treasures Soup I made?"

"The princess made it, so the imperial concubine will naturally like it." The maid beside her echoed.

"That's good!" She must prove to her mother that she is the most filial, considerate and helpful person to her mother.

The palace maids waiting outside the palace pushed the door and entered the house only after hearing the summons. Caiyu helped the imperial concubine to wash and dress, while the other palace maids stayed outside.

Caiyu combed the concubine's hair and said, "My lady, the eighth princess has been here."

"Yeah," the woman responded calmly.

After she finished washing up, Caiyun asked, "Does the queen need a meal?"

"it is good"

Caiyun ordered someone to bring some delicious side dishes and a bowl of eight-treasure soup.

During the autumnal equinox, the weather is getting cooler and it has been drizzling recently.

During this period, the Eighth Princess sent people to visit several times, but Qu Yingying declined on the grounds of trivial matters.

She often accompanies the old grandmother of the Xie family, which is considered as her filial piety as a granddaughter-in-law. The old lady is kind, but it is difficult for them. The girl is completely a widow after marrying. However, in front of the imperial power, these ministers can only obey orders.

Thinking of this young girl accompanying her old lady, the grandmother sighed: "It's wronged you, child."

“No.” Everyone in the Xie family treated her very well, Qu Yingying responded with a smile.

"Your mother-in-law has been teaching you how to manage household affairs these days. Are you getting the hang of it?"

Qu Yingying smiled and responded: "Not bad"

"Learn well and ask for anything you need."

"Got it, ancestor"

While they were chatting, someone from the mansion came to report that there were guests.

"Who is it?"

The servant replied, "A man and a woman, they said they were the young lady's friends, named Xia Lian, and they came to see the young lady."

The old man was a little curious: "Your friend?"

"Well, Xia Lian is a righteous person. She helped me before, and we became friends later." Qu Yingying said, "She must have come here for something today."

"Then go ahead," the old man waved his hand.

Qu Yingying stood up and saluted: "Well, Yingying will take her leave."

Arriving at the front hall, they sat upright. Xia Lian sat aside and quietly looked at the layout of the room. After looking at Qu Yingying, they stood up.

"Brother Dali, they are coming"

"Sorry for the long wait, please take a seat," Qu Yingying extended her hand to signal. Xiao Cui smiled and bowed to the two of them, "Miss, how are you, sir, how are you, my young mistress will say hello to you."

Xia Lian asked with a smile: "Xiao Cui, would you and the young lady please come in?" Xiong Dali, who was standing by, nodded politely and sat aside.

"Thanks to you, everything is fine"

Qu Yingying smiled and said, "It's great that you came. I'll have someone prepare a banquet to entertain you two."

Xia Lian waved her hand and declined, "It's too much trouble. Dali and I are here today for something." She took out the gift list and said, "After thinking it over, I can't accept this. I'm here to return it today."

Qu Yingying was stunned at first, then she lowered her eyes and said, "I was inconsiderate."

"Let's not talk about this for now. You guys came here with great difficulty. We can talk about these things later."

"Okay, then Dalige and I will follow the host's wishes," Xia Lian said.

She really didn't think much about this matter at the time. When Xia Lian brought up the issue again during the conversation in the pavilion, Qu Yingying suddenly covered her face and burst into tears.

The beauty shed tears, weak but with grief, her eyes filled with tears, her expression compassionate, she coughed a few times and said: "I know you are not greedy for wealth and fame, you must think I am a vulgar person, trying to measure kindness with money"

Xia Lian was startled at first, then denied it flatly: "It's not like that." Then she pulled Xiong Dali's sleeve helplessly, "Brother Dali"

"It's just that I need help in the future. These small gifts are just a token of my appreciation. It will be easier for me to ask for your help in the future."

Xiao Cui was also sobbing beside her. She whispered, "Miss..."

Xia Lian was uneasy about the crying duo's cooperation, and looked to Xiong Dali for help.

Xiong Dali patted his chest generously and said, "Hey, don't cry. Sister, you are Lianmei's friend. If you need anything in the future, just ask."

Xia Lian also echoed: "Yes, stop crying."

Hearing this, Qu Yingying's eyes turned red. She held Xia Lian's hand tightly, with a faint smile on her face. A tear rolled down. Xia Lian cried even louder while wiping the tears for the young lady.

In the end, they agreed to accept the money, but Qu Yingying did not tell them what she wanted.

At the Xie residence, Qu Yingying entertained them warmly. At the dinner table, the old grandmother of the Xie residence greeted them kindly and praised Xia Lian: "Good child, you have worked hard along the way."

Xia Lian smiled sweetly and responded: "Not bad"

"Since you are Ying'er's good friend, come visit often."

After saying "yes" and being asked about her well-being, Xia Lian was a little overwhelmed and looked a little uncomfortable, but she still had a smile on her face.

The more the old grandmother looked at Xia Lian, the more she liked her. She was happy to see young people having fun. When she saw the man next to them, she learned that he was Xia Lian's fiancé.

The old man saw that the two of them were a good match and said with a smile: "That's great."

Finally, the gift list came back. On the way back, Xia Lian took Xiong Dali's arm and said, "Do you think we have gained anything today, Brother Dali?"

"I agreed to help someone, and I got a free meal, but you still refused a jade bracelet in the end."

Xia Lian curled her lips: "I wanted to be polite, but Mrs. Xie was really polite and I took it back. But then again, Brother Dali, Yingying didn't tell me clearly what she wanted me to do for her."

The two of them just agreed to this unclear request. What should they do if someone comes to them for help in the future and they can't do anything?

"How do I repay this favor, Dali Ge?"

Xia Lian leaned weakly on Xiong Dali's shoulder, and the ox cart moved slowly.