Chapter 570: Chapter 571, A Slight Hint
Yun Jinnian was startled upon hearing this.
The Emperor had visited the Wang Residence just a few days ago, how had something happened so quickly?
"The Emperor, he..."
The Empress’s face changed slightly, "These things should not be told to you, but the Imperial Physician is out of options. I will tell you so you have a sense of the situation!"
As the Empress spoke, she whispered a few words into Yun Jinnian’s ear.
Upon hearing them, Yun Jinnian’s face blushed crimson.
She thought to herself, deserved!
"Empress, Jinnian understands. Jinnian will go and freshen up right away, and soon accompany Your Majesty to take the Emperor’s pulse and prescribe medicine!"
"Go!" The Empress beckoned a Palace Maid over, "This is Shaoyao, the head Palace Maid of Weiyang Palace. During your stay in the palace, she will serve you. If there is anything you don’t understand, ask her, and let her know if you need anything!"
Shaoyao hurriedly bowed to Yun Jinnian, "Maid Shaoyao greets Miss Yun Fourth Young Lady!"
"Sister Shaoyao, please rise!"
By calling her Sister Shaoyao, she was giving face to the Empress and to Shaoyao as well.
Yun Jinnian followed Shaoyao to the side palace.
Though called a side palace, it was more than twice the size of Niannian Garden, especially the bedroom, which was extremely large. The bed was twice as big as Niannian Garden’s. It wasn’t just enough for her; five people could sleep on it.
And everything was elegant and exquisite, arranged with great care.
"Miss Fourth, if you need anything, just tell me, and I will take care of it!" said Shaoyao.
"This is already very good, I don’t need anything!" Yun Jinnian’s voice was gentle and soft.
She was only staying for a few days before she would leave, so why bother with complications.
Besides, this was where Dai Hanmi had stayed before, and Yun Jinnian very much approved of Hanmi’s preferences.
Shaoyao nodded, a young Palace Maid walked in, "Sister Shaoyao, the hot water for Miss Fourth and several young ladies to bathe is ready!"
Shaoyao nodded again, and the young Palace Maid respectfully left.
"Miss Fourth, please go bathe first. I suggest your maids, who are sweaty, to bathe as well and change. Shall I assist you in bathing?" proposed Shaoyao.
"Alright!"
She cared about her own maids.
Since Shaoyao was so thoughtful, Yun Jinnian had no reason to object.
As Shaoyao assisted with the bath, she was very respectful, her gaze never wandering. When it came to helping Yun Jinnian undress, she gently shook her head, "Sister Shaoyao, please sit outside for a while, I can manage on my own!"
Shaoyao thought for a moment, nodded, and stepped out of the bath.
Yun Jinnian quickly washed up, changed into clean clothes, and came out of the bath, Shaoyao then helped her dry her hair.
"Miss Fourth, an official from the Shanggong Bureau will come to measure your size later!" said Shaoyao.
"Are they making clothes for me?"
"Yes!"
Yun Jinnian intended to refuse, but then she remembered this might be the Empress’s wish, "Is this ordered by the Empress?"
"Yes!"
"The Empress is so good to me!"
"Miss Fourth is the second girl after Ms. Hanmi to receive the Empress’s favor and kindness!"
By saying this, Shaoyao was also hoping that Yun Jinnian would feel grateful and not hesitate to assist the Empress if needed in the future.
Yun Jinnian smiled, and then the officials from the Shanggong Bureau arrived. Three of them came in total, led by a woman who appeared slightly older but whose age was imperceptible due to her attire.
Yun Jinnian stood up, allowing the senior official to take her measurements. Unexpectedly, during the process, the official’s hand brushed against Yun Jinnian’s chest.
"Ouch!"
The minor touch to her tender chest caused Yun Jinnian to cry out in pain.
The official was so frightened that she immediately knelt down, her face somewhat panicked yet maintaining her composure, "This official deserves death. It was not intentional. Please forgive me, Miss Fourth!"