"Walk faster, tell the palace maids of Xianfu Palace not to disturb Concubine Xi, I want to see what she usually does."
With just one sentence from Xie Zhixing, Chief Su ran his legs off.
Though he looked frail, he was quite capable of running. In no time, he arrived at the gates of Xianfu Palace. The palace maids on duty were delighted to hear the Emperor was coming and promptly complied.
Ying Lu feared they might pay lip service and warned them, "The Emperor wants a 'disguised visit.' This is a playful affair between the Emperor and Concubine Xi, not for outsiders, so don't be smart and inform Concubine Xi in advance. If the Emperor finds out, he'll be displeased, and you'd better watch your heads!"
Today's maid on duty was one from Concubine Li's quarters.
She nodded carefully, "Rest assured, Mr. Su! Concubine Xi's schemes surely won't escape the Emperor's eye."
"That's good then."
