"Touching the Jade" - Chapter Thirty-Nine

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Perhaps it was because she hadn't been wary of her own family. Even the usually astute and perceptive Consort Li didn't notice anything amiss with Weiwei's obvious ambition. These old palace maids, however, saw right through her.
Qingwen still remembered that day when Zhixiang, after settling Weiwei in, came back and chatted with her. She recounted Weiwei's entire behavior from the moment she entered the room until afterward with a laugh. Then she shook her head and said, "This girl is too arrogant, relying on her good looks. I'm afraid she won't be able to give Her Majesty any peace in the future."
Qingwen frowned and said, "If that's really the case, then this girl is a terrible person, having wasted Her Majesty's trust." Zhixiang, however, was not nervous and said, "What are you worried about? With the girl's limited skills and vision, do you think she can surpass Her Majesty? You underestimate our Her Majesty too much."
Qingwen sighed softly, "I'm not worried that she might steal the Empress's favor, and frankly, I'm not trying to flatter her. Who in the palace could be more favored by His Majesty than her? I'm worried that the Empress will be heartbroken over her. You know how much the Empress cares for his people; every time His Majesty bestows rewards, she probably wants to give them half. These past few days, I've seen him treat Weiwei like his own flesh and blood. If Miss Weiwei really wrongs him, how heartbroken he will be."
Upon hearing this, Zhi Xiang sighed softly and said, "Even if that's the case, what can we servants do? In my opinion, if someone intends to betray another, there's no escaping it. All we can do is offer the Lady a few words of comfort and give that Miss Weiwei a little warning."
This reminded Qingwen of something. After thinking for a moment, she said, "This does remind me. I don't want to provoke Miss Weiwei. But I could advise Her Majesty to be more careful!"
Finally, an opportunity arose. That day, Tianxi let Weiwei try on her own clothes and jewelry, making her radiant. Without a word of politeness to Tianxi, Weiwei happily went out to play after getting dressed. Tianxi watched her joyful figure with a smile. Qingwen, behind her, thought for a moment and said lightly, "This Miss Weiwei, after being dressed up by Your Majesty's things, is even more beautiful and charming than when she arrived. This servant thinks there are probably few ladies in the palace who can compare."
Tianxi, oblivious to the commotion, smiled and said, "Yes! She's growing more and more beautiful; it's truly delightful." Seeing her efforts were ineffective, Qingwen thought for a moment and added, "Yes, when she appears with the Empress, she truly outshines everyone in the harem. Let alone us ignorant maids and ladies-in-waiting, even the Empresses—oh, right, even His Majesty—who are so knowledgeable, would all praise her as an unparalleled beauty."
This time, Tianxi was finally awakened. He was startled, remembering Emperor Wu's temperament, and then thinking of Weiwei's truly beautiful face, comparable to a rose, and his heart pounded with fear. After thinking for a moment, he summoned Zhixiang, then dismissed the others, leaving only Qingwen to serve him, and said, "You must serve Miss Weiwei well. It's alright on ordinary days. But when His Majesty visits Chenghuan Palace, you must stay by her side at all times. She is still young and immature, so you must guide her carefully. Don't let her misbehave and offend His Majesty, and don't let His Majesty see her like that. Do you understand?"
Zhi Xiang nodded repeatedly, exchanging a knowing glance with Qing Wen behind Tian Xi when he wasn't looking. They both felt a pang of helplessness: Her Majesty was too kind-hearted. If they could simply send Wei Wei away, wouldn't that solve everything? Otherwise, if she were to consider this possibility, it's not like His Majesty's inner circle is truly without flaws. Even with repeated precautions, it's inevitable that a slip-up will occur.
But they couldn't say anything, so they had to let it go. Tianxi was also helpless. He was afraid that the young girl Weiwei, being naive and innocent, had unwittingly stumbled into Emperor Wu's web of seduction and would never be able to escape. She was innocent and naive, and had been pampered and spoiled by her clan since childhood. How could she endure any hardship, or have the ability to protect herself in this deep palace? Where could she find joy and happiness? But if he sent her out of the palace, it was said that Marquis Jian'an would come to disturb Chief Yan Gui's door every day. Tianxi was caught in a dilemma and could only pray that the scene he feared would never happen.
Weiwei, however, frequently pestered him, asking him to introduce her to Emperor Wu. Tianxi, unable to resist her nagging, dared not tell her his concerns and worries, fearing he might frighten her. He could only smile and say, "His Majesty isn't someone you can just see whenever you want. Besides, even if you did see him, you wouldn't gain anything, and you'd have to follow a whole bunch of rules. It's better to keep your distance and have some peace and quiet."
Tianxi earnestly tried to persuade her to give up the idea, but Weiwei, whose ambition was growing wildly, saw him as deliberately trying to prevent her from seizing the opportunity. Gradually, Weiwei began to resent him, feeling that he was not only weak and incompetent, but also trying to hinder her future—he was simply hateful and despicable. However, in order to stay in the palace, she had to put on a show of intimacy with Tianxi. Then, she suppressed her temper and waited for the opportunity to arrive.
Persistence pays off. One day, Tianxi suddenly felt like riding again and ordered the riding training ground to be set up. She wanted to invite Weiwei to go with her, but Weiwei had no interest in riding, so Tianxi went by herself. Weiwei stayed in her room, fussing over her makeup and hairpins in front of the mirror. Suddenly, she heard the sound of servants outside again. She went out to see what was happening and saw that the palace servants coming and going all looked rather flustered.
Weiwei grabbed one of the people at random and asked, "Why are you all in such a hurry? What happened?" The person hurriedly replied, "Oh dear, His Majesty has suddenly arrived, but our Empress has just gone out. We're so worried!"
Emperor Wu had originally intended to rest in another palace that day, but halfway there, he inadvertently caught sight of a white crabapple tree in full bloom. A delicate, alluring fragrance wafted by, instantly reminding him of the ever-present warm scent emanating from Tianxi, and then of her captivating beauty and allure in bed, her soft moans beneath him. Overwhelmed with longing for Tianxi's warm, soft body, he decided to change course and head to Chenghuan Palace.
No one expected him to change his mind halfway through. Tianxi had known he wouldn't come and left with peace of mind; now that he was at the training ground, it would take him a long time to return. Everyone was anxious, but Emperor Wu, who came only to find no one there, wasn't particularly disappointed or annoyed. Instead, he magnanimously waved his hand and said, "Send someone to invite the Empress back. I'm a bit tired anyway; I can rest while waiting for him."
So Bo Tao and the others hurriedly escorted Emperor Wu to his Tianxi Palace, then helped him remove his outer robes, intending to put him to bed. Emperor Wu, seeing the pleasant sunlight, instead lay down on a couch by a sunny window. He dismissed the maids and then closed his eyes, feigning sleep.
Weiwei paced anxiously in her room like a cat on a hot tin roof. Tianxi was gone, leaving only Emperor Wu. This was a golden opportunity, yet she couldn't even approach the palace. What to do, what to do? Tianxi's absence was only temporary; even if she moved slowly, he would return in at least half an hour. Once he returned, she would have no chance of getting close.
Should they just let this golden opportunity slip by? Weiwei bit her lip, deep in thought. Suddenly, she caught sight of a painting hanging on the wall. It depicted two adorable little sparrows perched on a branch laden with blossoms. Her eyes lit up, and she muttered to herself, "I've got it..."

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