“This…” Hua Moer stammered, biting her lips lightly, her eyes were watery, and she looked pitiful, but it seemed that she had something to hide.
However, Shen Qingwan must ask clearly, after all, she is a princess of a country. If she were an ordinary person, it would not be a big deal to help her hide her identity, but due to her identity, if she did not explain clearly, it might cause disputes between the two countries.
"Princess, please tell me what you have to say. That way, I can help you." Shen Qingwan frowned slightly. She stared at her eyes without blinking, as if she wanted to see through her. There was a hint of doubt and a faint smile in her eyes. She didn't want her expression to scare the little princess away.
Hua Moer bit her lower lip in embarrassment, as if she was struggling with whether to tell her or not. After all, this was a very serious matter, and if she didn't trust someone, telling them would be disadvantageous to her.
The person on the other side was not in a hurry and waited patiently for her answer. It was Hua Moer who needed help when she encountered trouble, and it was she who had to be anxious and considerate.
After struggling in her heart for a while, Hua Moer gritted her teeth and finally trusted her and told her about her situation.
"Actually, it was my father who wanted to arrange a marriage for me." There was a hint of loneliness and helplessness in her voice. "The virtuous concubine should know the status of the Great Luo Kingdom among the small countries."
With her eyebrows slightly frowned, she listened to her in silence.
"My father arranged a marriage for me with another country, but..." Her anxious tears were rolling in her eyes, and her red eyes made people feel pity, "But I haven't even seen who that person is, not to mention that I already have someone in my heart!" She said firmly, but her voice was very soft.
It was embarrassing for her to talk about these things as a girl, but now the situation was urgent and she could no longer care about them.
"That's why I ran away secretly." Hua Moer rolled her eyes, trying to swallow the tears in her eyes, "But my father will definitely send someone to look for me, I'm afraid... I'm afraid he will find me."
Even though she swallowed her tears, the area around her eyes was still red.
Her words made Shen Qingwan stunned. She didn't expect it was because of a marriage.
Looking at the woman in front of him again, she seemed quiet and timid on the surface, but he didn't expect that she would do this for love, which really put her in a difficult position.
The fact that she had the courage to escape from the Daluo Kingdom to come here also showed her extraordinaryness. If she were an ordinary princess, she would probably just leave it to fate.
"You, really don't want to?" Shen Qingwan still had some doubts, and asked, "Do you know what the consequences are?"
If she was really determined not to go back, and if her father found her...
Thinking of this, Shen Qingwan felt a little bit reluctant. She thought that she had not entered the palace willingly in the first place, and she knew very well how painful it was.
What's more, Hua Moer already has a lover. How would she feel about abandoning her lover and marrying someone she has never met
"I understand, Your Majesty. I just hope you can help me temporarily." She didn't actually hold out much hope. After all, they had only been together for a year.
Even if you are rejected, it is reasonable. No one wants to get into trouble.
But she heard the woman laugh, and that smile made Hua Moer feel like spring breeze and she looked very comfortable.
"I agree." She suppressed her smile, her expression a little solemn, "Even if I help you, I can't guarantee how long you will be safe."
"Mo'er would like to thank the Empress Consort Xian!" Hua Mo'er smiled gratefully, with a bright face.
This matter could not be delayed, so she found a quiet yard in a remote place at the end of the market and let her stay there first.
"You will live here temporarily for a while. Although it is not as luxurious as the palace, it can still ensure your basic needs." Looking around, the environment here is very quiet and suitable for living.
Not many people come here usually, which is more suitable for her current situation.
"As for the maid, I will dispatch one from the palace, you can use her without worry." The person found from outside might not know the situation well enough and might make things worse.
"Empress Xianfei..." Hua Moer didn't know what to say for a moment.
"No need to be polite." She raised her lips slightly, interrupting her gratitude. Her original intention of helping her was not to covet her gratitude. "But if you go out in the future, you must be more careful and don't let people stare at you."
Hua Moer nodded obediently, and whatever she said was what it was.
"My Lady Consort Xian, you helped Mo'er like this today. If you need anything in the future, just ask me. I will do whatever I can!"
Upon hearing this, a hint of relief flashed in Shen Qingwan's eyes. It seems that this princess is not just a cowardly person. Such words are more like a princess of Daluo Kingdom.
After explaining some things to her in the courtyard, she left. It was not good to stay here for too long. When she returned to the palace, the sky had already darkened slightly. When she passed by the imperial garden, she saw a figure in bright yellow.
There were only two people in the palace who could wear this color, and that figure clearly looked like a woman.
The joy and ease she had felt outside had completely dissipated, and she returned to her habitual indifference. It was not a good thing for a woman in the harem to think too much and be too enthusiastic.
"Your servant pays respects to Her Majesty the Queen." She bowed slightly, her eyes fixed on the bright yellow color in front of her, on which was embroidered a peony flower, delicate but not gaudy.
Xiao Shushen didn't expect to meet her. She looked up and said calmly, "Get up." Although the amount of arsenic was not much, it was enough to torment her body. She had been lying in bed for half a month, and her body was not completely healed. She took advantage of the slight darkness to go out for a walk, just to avoid meeting the concubines.
"Why is Concubine Xian here?" Her voice was calm, but it revealed an invisible oppression.
Shen Qingwan's eyebrows remained unchanged, and she replied calmly, "I passed by here on my way back to the palace."
Her thoughts were somewhat gloomy, and she didn't want to say much to such a scheming woman. Fortunately, Xiao Shushen's body was not well yet, so she only raised her eyes to look at her, her face still a little pale.
"The wind is a little chilly at night. The Queen is not feeling well yet, so it would be better for her to return to the palace early." Her tone was calm, without any flattery or arrogance.
Even so, Xiao Shushen would still be a little unhappy. What qualifications did a concubine have to discipline her
"I'll take my leave." Without waiting for her response, Shen Qingwan bowed to her again and left the imperial garden.
Xiao Shushen stared at the departing figure with hatred, you are such a virtuous concubine!
After returning to the palace, Shen Qingwan asked Xiaoman to find a palace maid who was sensible and trustworthy. Xiaoman chose a woman with ordinary looks and a peaceful face.
"Do something for me." She leaned on the beauty couch, "Go and take care of the daily life of the princess of Daluo Kingdom. If there is anything, come back and report to me."
She told the palace maid clearly that it was Princess Hua Moer of the Daluo Kingdom, and she wanted to test whether she was capable enough.
Hiding the truth would only make the maid suspicious and cause unnecessary trouble, so it would be better to explain it to her all at once.
"I understand. I will do my best to take care of the princess's daily life."
After hearing this, Shen Qingwan raised her eyebrows with some satisfaction, her voice still calm, "Not many people know about this matter. If the news that the princess is here spreads, do you know who I will suspect?"
The maid was stunned for a moment, then kowtowed to show her loyalty, "I understand."
"Go ahead."