Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
According to the tradition of each dynasty, all the preparative concubines, regardless of their identity, had to enter a dark room and be inspected by the palace’s old maidservants.
It was to determine whether they had bad breath or an unmentionable disease. When the inspection was strict, even a mole on the body was not allowed.
Of course, there was an exception to everything.
For the noble ladies, it was humiliating to enter the dark room and be inspected by those old maidservants. Not to mention, they had to be naked.
Therefore, before the noble ladies entered the palace, their family would take care of the issue by notifying the palace people in advance. They only had to go through the process but would not need to undergo the actual inspection.
Su Kui knew that the Grand Preceptor’s Residence did not help her notify them in advance. While she was still thinking about how to muddle through the inspection, an old maidservant beside her pushed her into another room next door.
The old maidservant respectfully offered her a cup of scented tea and left after telling her that she could rest there.
Su Kui’s slender fingers slid across the rim of the cup. She looked down and wondered, who was responsible for her special treatment?
Had the old madam requested a favor from the old maidservant in the palace using her connections without her knowledge?
That could not be right. If the old madam had really done it, there would be no reason for her to keep it from Su Kui.
Su Kui caressed her chin subconsciously while she looked around. Suddenly, something clicked in her mind.
Could it be…him?
After she figured it out, Su Kui took a sip of the scented tea. She squinted slightly till her eyes became a pair of crescent moons.
Yes, in this world, there was no one except him who was powerful enough to help her in the palace.
There were a lot of noble ladies on the outside who were of a higher status than her. Even they could not have such treatment, yet she could. If they found out…
“Tsk.” Su Kui clicked her tongue.
Jun Mo really knew how to help her court envy. However, why did she not have the slightest fear in her heart but felt excited instead?
Honestly, Su Kui had been someone who wished to see the world plunge into chaos from her previous life. To be straightforward, she was crazy.
To attempt to change her twisted personality, which had been a constant for twenty years? There was only one word to describe it—difficult! It was harder than climbing to Heaven!
The small side room was not spacious. There was no more free space after placing a table and some chairs.
It was also very dimly lit. Only a few rays of light could be seen coming through the gaps in the window. They reminded Su Kui of the fact that it was still broad daylight outside.
Su Kui had been sitting for about one hour. Just when she thought that she was going to die of old age in the airtight room, the old maidservant, who brought her in earlier, appeared.
She was followed by a young lady who seemed to be eighteen years of age and dressed in purple palace maid attire.
The young lady’s hair was styled in a double bun that was paired with a palace flower. Her face was ordinary and extremely inconspicuous.
However, Su Kui, who had met countless people, noticed that the young lady had light footsteps as she walked toward her. Underneath her ordinary face was a pair of intelligent eyes.
Su Kui could tell that this palace maid knew martial arts and was skillful in it!
While she pondered, Su Kui’s expression remained calm.
The old maidservant approached her with a smile, curtseyed, and said, “Congratulations on getting selected, Young Mistress Feng. Let me congratulate you first.”
She then pointed at the palace maid who was two steps away from her. “This is Lu Yao. She will be following you and serving you from now on, Young Mistress. If there is anything that you are not satisfied with, you can order her to come to me. I will do all that I can to ensure your satisfaction.”
“Oh?” Su Kui was a bit surprised. She thought that she would not even pass the first round. She even told Mrs. Gu to wait outside so that she could go back early if she got eliminated.
Never did she expect to be selected!
Su Kui could only sigh in secret. That was the power of the script. It did not matter whether it made sense or not, everything had to go according to the script!