Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 426: First Update on Shangsi Festival (4)_1

Chapter 426: Chapter 426: First Update on Shangsi Festival (4)_1

The two sisters were dressed in waist-high embroidered Luo Ruos of different colors, fastened at the front with colorful ribbons. At the end of the ribbons were a pair of delicate and tiny silver bells, the bells chimed as they moved, particularly eye-catching; they were wearing a wide petal cloud pleated skirt. The skirt was designed to be broad and voluminous, which swayed elegantly in the wind, making them look like ascending fairies. Their beauty was truly breathtaking!

The design of these two outfits must have required a great deal of effort on Lady Wang’s part. Without Cai Wei, the Du sisters might’ve caught everyone’s attention in these outfits. Unfortunately, with Cai Wei present, they could only serve as her backdrop.

Upon Cai Wei’s arrival, Du Wanqiu and the others seemed to freeze over in envy. Their once warm smiles cracked as they struggled to maintain their composed expressions. Other observers were even more convinced that Cai Wei would create a stir after entering the palace—she might even catch the eye of the Emperor or one of the princes!

Du Ruohai glanced at Cai Wei, lost in admiration for a moment before instructing the ladies.

"Remember, once you’re in the palace you must show humility and respect, and be careful of what you say and do. Don’t overstep your boundaries. Also, Rui Zhu is about to marry King Qin soon; keep her company. Once she leaves the Pavilion, she’ll be the Wife of King Qin. It’ll be difficult for you sisters to meet..."

Listening to this, Cai Wei almost burst into laughter. What a shameless display by the Duke! Such a grand reason! To ’accompany Rui Zhu’, he only wanted them to be around Li Ruizhu to forge connections with the various princes.

"Yes, thank you for your lesson, Grandfather!"

Both Du Wanqiu and Du Wanru, and Du Wanyue sisters bowed deeply to Duke An, with Cai Wei following suit.

"Sister Wei!"

Lady Wang spoke,"I’m proud of you for winning the Empress Dowager’s favor. It brings honor to our family, the house of Duke An. I’m very happy for you. As it happens, we also have a lady from the family in the Palace, who currently holds the title of Beautiful Person and resides in Jinglin Garden. When you have a moment, could you visit her on my behalf? That would fulfill my heart’s desire."

Saying so, her eyes became wet with tears.

Cai Wei laughed, and replied, "Don’t fret. Rest assured, if I can, I will go visit her for you."

"Good, I knew your heart is kind."

Lady Wang stood up, taking Hua Mei’s hand and said, "It’s about time. We better get going. It’s better to arrive early and wait there than be late and get scolded by the higher-ups!"

The First Lady, Second Lady and Third Lady along with the other ladies from the mansion came out to see them off, even the normally reclusive Du Wanqing of the second room came out.

Today was the first time Cai Wei met Du Wanqing. As she was about to enter the palace, she had no interest in socializing. After a brief exchange, she boarded the carriage and left.

In the carriage, the sisters Duwanru seemed nervous, constantly chattering and wringing their handkerchiefs in their hands. Meanwhile, Cai Wei was calm, quietly closing her eyes to rest, leaning against the carriage wall.

Now, she was at ease. The Empress no longer had the intention of killing her. The lives of her and her family were safe for the time being.

Even though the Empress now plans to take her as an adopted daughter upon Duke Li Guo’s wife’s advice and keep her as a concubine for the Empress’s own son in the future, she was confident. No mother in the world would want her son to marry a vain and superficial woman!

Therefore, she had a good grasp of how to make the Empress give up her plan of taking her as an adopted daughter and to stop meddling in her life...

Unsure of how much time had passed, the carriage finally came to a stop. Cai Wei and others lifted the carriage curtain and realized that they had arrived at the Northern Gate of the palace - the Wan’an Gate. The outer ministers and esteemed sons all enter the palace through other gates. Those who enter through the Wan’an Gate were all women.