On the way back from Zhuangning Palace, Lihua saw an unexpected person from a distance - her good cousin, Zhou Yuzhen.
In the distance, there are rockery pavilions, pavilions and small ponds, and several verandas winding through and extending, connecting several places. That place is like a scene in the south of the Yangtze River, with a gentle and vague scenery. It is the most pure and good place.
Zhou Yuzhen's upper body was exposed outside the rockery, and she seemed to be talking to someone. Her posture was respectful and her expression was slightly excited, as if she was being appreciated. As she spoke, she blessed the people behind the rockery.
As for who is behind, Lihua cannot see it because of the rockery.
If it weren't for the fact that Lihua's eyesight was better than that of ordinary people, and the person exposed was her good cousin Zhou Yuzhen, otherwise she wouldn't be sure she would be able to recognize who it was from such a long distance.
Since the case of Wu Fang'er in Jinghong Palace, Lihua has not paid attention to Zhou Yuzhen for a long time.
Zhou Yuzhen was imprisoned for a while, and after being released together with Lu Jieyu, she became much more low-key and depressed. She rarely appeared in front of others, as if she had disappeared from the world of Lihua.
Lihua felt doubtful.
On this day and at this hour, few people came out of the harem. Even she came out because she missed the Queen Mother.
Who is talking to Zhou Yuzhen? Judging from Zhou Yuzhen's attitude, she looks like a high-grade concubine.
Did the two make an appointment, or did they meet by chance?
Just when Lihua quickened her pace and wanted to go quickly to see who was talking to Zhou Yuzhen, Zhou Yuzhen bowed deeply downward.
Lihua vaguely heard the words "Farewell to the Queen" and knew that the two of them were about to say goodbye.
It's too late, that lady is leaving, I'm afraid I won't know who it is.
Lihua thought so in her heart, and looked back at Zhichun and Xiao Zhengzi, who were half a step to the left and right.
She thought for a moment and said directly to Xiao Zuozi: "Go and see which empress it is, and tell her that Wu Zhaoyi of Tingliyuan is lucky enough to meet her and wants to pay her respects."
After saying this, her voice dropped two points: "Hurry!"
Xiao Zuozi responded when he heard the words, and ran in that direction without thinking.
Zhichun was stunned. She had just seen someone on the other side of the rockery, but she couldn't see clearly and wanted to ask.
Without thinking, Lihua quickened her pace, and Zhichun's words didn't come out of her mouth.
Now that she was getting closer, Lihua suddenly hinted to Xiao Zhuozi to intercept the person, and Zhichun was stunned.
She looked along that side and finally recognized: "Ah, it's my cousin."
Zhichun immediately turned his head, his face turned cold, trying to figure out the villain's heart: "Master, have you discovered something is wrong?"
Lihua shook her head, not because she found anything wrong, but because she saw Zhou Yuzhen being so respectful to someone and wanted to know who it was.
After all, as her cousin, she has never given up on her death, so she naturally cares more about her.
Zhou Yuzhen paid her respects and presented her gifts. After a while, she stood up and looked at the direction the person was walking, her face full of joy and excitement.
She tried her best to endure it, obviously knowing that it was not a good day to show joy.
But her girl Que'er didn't hide it as well as she did.
Que'er stepped forward and said happily: "My little master, with your Majesty's appreciation, and with your Majesty's care in the future, our life will definitely be much easier. We made the right trip this time, and we finally have good luck."
Zhou Yuzhen thought the same thing in her heart, but said: "Don't say too much. Your Majesty just reminded us that today is a special day. If there is nothing else, it would be better to go back early."
"But isn't the empress coming out too?" Que'er wondered.
She was far away just now, and the lady's words were so gentle and low-pitched that it was hard to hear them clearly.
Zhou Yuzhen replied: "We bumped in by mistake because we didn't know. The empress is naturally different from us. She cherishes the memory of her old friend. Stop talking, let's go, so as not to bump into anything."
As for who the old friend he was remembering was, Zhou Yuzhen didn't know and was too sensible to ask.