vstars Chapter 393 (123 words added)
Chapter 393 (123 words added)
Xue Ruanruan released the supplies from her spatial storage. With a flicker of light, various supplies piled up like a mountain in the room: food, clothing, medicine, and even some exquisite jewelry. Looking at these supplies, Xue Ruanruan made a plan. She knew that having these supplies would provide her with more security in this deep palace.
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door. "Who is it?" Xue Ruanruan asked warily. "It's me, Consort Rou," a soft voice came from outside. Xue Ruanruan opened the door. Consort Rou saw the room full of supplies, a flicker of surprise in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. "Where did you get these supplies, sister?" Consort Rou asked with a smile. Xue Ruanruan's eyes darted around, and she said, "They were secretly sent from home, sister, please don't tell anyone." Consort Rou nodded, "Don't worry, sister, I will keep quiet. But the situation in the palace is complicated right now, and these supplies will help us cope." The two exchanged a smile, both understanding that in this vortex of palace intrigue, they might become allies, working together to deal with the open and covert attacks.
Murong Xun's pupils constricted. He had actually witnessed everything from the shadows. He was filled with suspicion and uncertainty. Xue Ruanruan's family had always been low-key, so why were so many supplies being sent? He had already been paying attention to Xue Ruanruan, and now he was even more curious about whether she was hiding some secret.
Murong Xun quietly left, deciding to investigate the matter in secret. Xue Ruanruan and Consort Rou were unaware that their conversation had been overheard. Consort Rou suggested distributing supplies with Xue Ruanruan as a precaution. As they discussed this, they suddenly heard a commotion outside. It turned out that the Empress's head maid had come to deliver a royal decree, ordering Xue Ruanruan to go to the Empress's palace immediately. Xue Ruanruan's heart tightened; she didn't know if this was a blessing or a curse, but she could only tidy her clothes and follow the head maid. Consort Rou watched her departing figure with worry, silently praying for her safe return. Xue Ruanruan stepped into the Empress's palace and saw the Empress sitting upright in the main seat, looking at her coldly; a storm seemed to be brewing.
He had never imagined she could summon things from afar. Xue Ruanruan feigned composure and curtsied, "Your Majesty, what brings you here?" The Empress sneered, "Consort Xue, what remarkable abilities you possess! Your family has managed to send so many supplies. I'm curious, what extraordinary connections does your family have?" Xue Ruanruan inwardly cursed, but remained respectful, "Your Majesty, it's merely some of our family's savings, to provide some security for me in the palace." The Empress's eyes narrowed, "Hmph, so many supplies, and you call it savings? Who would believe that? Could it be that you're colluding with forces outside the palace, harboring treacherous intentions?" Xue Ruanruan was startled and hurriedly protested, "Your Majesty, please investigate! I have absolutely no such intentions." Just as the atmosphere became tense, Murong Xun suddenly entered. He looked at the Empress, then at Xue Ruanruan, and said, "Empress, I will investigate this matter myself. You may leave now." Although the Empress was unwilling, she could only obey and leave. Murong Xun looked at Xue Ruanruan with a deep gaze: "You had better give me a reasonable explanation."
Thinking of her father and brothers guarding the border, Xue Ruanruan had a sudden inspiration. She gracefully bowed and said, "Your Majesty, my father and brothers are fighting valiantly on the frontier. They have exchanged their savings for supplies and sent them to me, hoping to give me some confidence in the palace. I also hope Your Majesty will remember their hardships." Murong Xun frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and knew that the border war was critical. Xue Ruanruan's father and brothers had indeed made contributions to protecting the country. "Is what you say true?" Xue Ruanruan's eyes were firm. "Your Majesty can send someone to investigate. I would never dare to lie." Murong Xun waved his hand. "Alright, I will believe you for now. But you must understand that the rules in the palace are strict. Don't cause unnecessary trouble because of these supplies." Xue Ruanruan quickly agreed. Murong Xun added, "Your father and brothers have served the country, and I will reward them according to their merits. You must also behave yourself in the palace." After thanking him, Xue Ruanruan's uneasy heart finally calmed down a bit. After Murong Xun left, she knew that although the matter had been temporarily resolved, she would have to be more careful in the palace in the future, as the road to palace intrigue was probably still long.