On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 386 Makeup 4
After Xiao Xiao dressed up and showed her clothes to Madam Li, she took the gifts prepared by Madam Li and got on the carriage of the general's mansion to pay a visit to the Crown Prince's Consort.

Prince Jin'an had other ideas a long time ago, so when he built the new palace a few years ago, it exceeded the specifications of the palace.

Anyway, the emperor is far away and can’t take care of so many things.

Therefore, the main gate of the Prince of Jin'an's Palace was knocked down, raised and widened to become the Shenwu Gate, and the hall inside was slightly renovated to become the Wumen Gate.

Of course Xiao Xiao could only enter through the side door.

The building is heavily guarded, with double eaves, yellow tiles and red walls, which is particularly majestic and spectacular.

The former Crown Prince and Crown Princess still lived in the original courtyard. Xiao Xiao also noticed many craftsmen working in the distance.

Maybe because there were many guards with knives supervising the work, there were many craftsmen working but not much noise.

Yesterday, Li Yan told her that the Crown Prince's Consort had invited her to come at 9:00 p.m., but Xiao Xiao had to come half an hour earlier. It was not surprising that the maid asked her to sit in the side room. "Madam Li, please wait a moment. The Crown Prince's Consort is meeting guests."

Xiao Xiao certainly had no objection, and generously took off a gold ring from her finger and handed it to her: "Thank you very much, I wonder which distinguished guest the Crown Princess is meeting?"

In fact, she didn't want to know who the Crown Princess was meeting at all?
She could have a seat and some snacks, and Xiao Xiao would not have any objection even if the Crown Princess refused to see her.

She also knew that after she came in, her every move would be under other people's eyes, so she asked one more question.

After all, in the Crown Prince's wife's heart, she might be like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

If she remained calm and composed, it might seem strange to them.

The palace maid looked down upon Xiao Xiao's gift.

For an ordinary palace maid, getting a gold ring would definitely be a pleasant surprise.

But those who served the Crown Prince's wife received more gold bracelets, gold and jade hairpins, silver bills and the like. It was rare for her to be able to afford such a thin gold ring.

The palace maid took the opportunity to glance at Xiao Xiao's hands. Her ten fingers were slender and very beautiful, but in addition to the gold ring she gave herself, she also wore five gold rings on her hands.

Xiao Xiao met her eyes, and seemed to be afraid that she still wanted it, so she immediately put her hands into her sleeves.

This petty action made the palace maids want to laugh.

She felt that her master's plan was a sure thing, so she showed no sign of surprise and remained respectful: "The Crown Prince's Consort is meeting Madam Zhou."

Xiao Xiao looked at her with a confused expression, then lowered her head to study the gold ruyi pattern embroidered on her cuffs.

In fact, Xiao Xiao understood that the Crown Prince's wife was meeting the Crown Prince's real grandmother.

This has nothing to do with you, so just pretend you don't understand.

In order to maintain her uneasiness, she could only be a little reserved, not daring to reach out for the Ruyi Scroll even when looking at it.

The palace maid stood by like a shadow, staring at Xiao Xiao calmly.

After a long while, another palace maid came in quietly and gave her a look.

The palace maid who was originally staring at Xiao Xiao walked out quietly.

Xiao Xiao seemed to be completely unaware, her eyes rolling around on the amber screen and the golden big-bellied Buddha.

"Mrs. Li likes gold and silver. She dresses in a festive way and her eyes are fixed on the beautiful things displayed in the hall."

"He is also a stingy person. He sent his servant away with this gold ring."

The Crown Prince's wife glanced at the thin gold ring in the maid's hand and was not surprised: "She was born in a poor family, so it is inevitable that she is more strict with money." She first met the aunt in charge and drank a cup of tea before having Xiao Xiao brought in.

When she saw Xiao Xiao bowing and greeting her, what impressed her most was her head full of pearls and jade.

Exquisite golden lotus, ruby ​​peony hairpin, moon beads and eye-catching sapphire earrings.

It is indeed full of jewels and every piece of jewelry is worth a fortune.

But she only gave such a thin gold ring to the maid, which shows that she is indeed a stingy person.

"Hurry up." The Crown Prince's Consort smiled and greeted her: "I have heard that Li Yan's new wife is beautiful. Today, I see that it is true."

Xiao Xiao looked flattered and said dryly, "Thank you very much, Princess."

In order to make her believe that she was really nervous, she held her breath and her face turned red.

Seeing her at a loss, the Crown Prince's Consort thought that she was nervous because she was meeting the noble alone, so she smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, Xiao, I won't eat anyone."

"By the way, I heard that you went to help the future queen with her makeup a few days ago. Were you also so nervous when you met the queen?"

Xiao Xiao smiled shyly: "That's different, I knew Miss Zhou before."

Afraid that she didn't know what she had done, she quickly said to her, "Didn't Miss Zhou live in our house before? Someone was trying to assassinate her, and I saved her at the critical moment. I am her savior."

Anyway, they must have already figured out that matter long ago, so there is no need for me to cover it up.

She just wanted to give the Crown Prince's wife the impression that she was careless and fond of showing off.

In this way, the Crown Prince's wife would not be willing to tell me some things.

If someone else said this, the Crown Princess would still suspect whether it was intentional, but from the moment she saw Xiao Xiao, her behavior made the Crown Princess feel that Xiao was not smart enough.

The Crown Prince's Consort originally wanted to find out something about the Zhou sisters from Xiao Xiao, but after talking to Xiao Xiao for a few words, she gave up the idea.

Because she was worried that if she asked, she would tell everything to Madam Li and Xiao Zhou later.

Even though she was afraid of Da Zhou who was about to enter the palace, she did not dare to ask more questions.

The main reason is that Da Zhou had been married before, and after returning this time, she went to live in Li's mansion for some time for some reason? And why did Da Zhou encounter an assassination attempt?

Of course, she also asked Mrs. Zhou, but unfortunately, after Mrs. Zhou got married, she married far away and rarely returned to her parents' home.

Even when she went back to her parents' home for a short stay, Da Zhou was of a cold and aloof nature and spent more time talking to her biological mother.

Therefore, Madam Zhou is no longer sure about her own niece's personality.

The Crown Princess smiled and asked, "Is your mother-in-law good to you? Does your mother-in-law have anyone you can use?"

Since she couldn't get anything out of Xiao Xiao, she could only put someone next to Xiao Xiao to act as her eyes.

When Xiao Xiao heard this, she also felt something was wrong, and immediately frowned: "Mother is naturally fine."

But anyone could tell from her tone and expression that there was a lot of water in her words.

With a face full of resentment, she said, "She gave me a beautiful and obedient maid, saying that she was to serve me. I think she really wanted her husband to like her."

Then he said proudly, "But I am not a pushover. I arranged her in the sewing room so that my husband can't see her at all."

After that, he asked gossipingly, "Princess, has the princess ever done something like this before?"