After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 885 - 881: Delivering a Message

Young Master Su planned to return to Chaohua Palace to deliver food to the palace maid.

But the eunuch, after accepting Young Master Su’s bribe of roast chicken, said, "I guard Chaohua Palace in the morning."

The implication was that if Young Master Su wanted to go to Chaohua Palace, he should go in the morning. In the afternoon, another eunuch guarded the gate, who was not as easy-going.

Young Master Su nodded, kept it in mind, and after eating his fill, he left the palace.

Back at the mansion, he first reported to Mrs. Tang, "Mother, we need to visit the palace again the day after tomorrow."

Mrs. Tang looked at him, "We just went to greet the Emperor, why do we need to go again the day after tomorrow?"

Young Master Su didn’t hide the truth, saying, "Today, we went to Chaohua Palace to pay respects to Consort Yun. There is a little palace maid who has been wronged and is hiding in Chaohua Palace. We need to deliver food to her."

"Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-tiered pagoda. Mother, you won’t forbid us from going to the palace, will you?"

Mrs. Tang glared at Young Master Su, "Chaohua Palace is a forbidden area, and you dare to enter it."

"Mother?" Young Master Su inquired again.

"Fine, you are allowed to enter the palace the day after tomorrow. But what about afterward?" Mrs. Tang asked.

"Do you plan to keep delivering food to her in the palace, helping her hide forever?"

Young Master Su hadn’t thought that far ahead; maybe he could find the Emperor to plead her case with the Empress.

It’s not too late to talk about it after delivering the food.

She probably wouldn’t starve within three days, right?

The next day, Young Master Su decided to enter the palace.

He felt there was little difference between entering the palace sooner or later. What if the palace maid couldn’t endure and starved?

Since they were going to deliver food to a palace maid, Mrs. Tang didn’t stop them from entering the palace.

Having entered the palace only yesterday, they were entering again today, with a notably frequent presence.

The Ninth Prince found an excuse, claiming he lost his Jade Pendant to enter the palace in search of it.

The Palace Attendant didn’t think much of it, considering their young age. Who would suspect them of making excuses?

Moreover, once they entered the palace, they went straight to the Imperial Kitchen, took three food boxes, and were presumed to be there to enjoy the Imperial Banquet.

They carried the food boxes directly to Chaohua Palace.

After Young Master Su squeezed through the doghole, he pulled the food boxes inside, and then the Ninth Prince and the others crawled in.

Once inside, they went directly to find the eunuch, giving him one food box.

The box contained three dishes: braised fish, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and steamed jade asparagus with rice.

These were all lavish dishes, and the eunuch was dumbfounded, his mouth watering, "Why bring me so much food?"

"The Imperial Kitchen gives it out freely, and it doesn’t cost money. Next time, I’ll bring you more," said Young Master Su.

"You’d better hurry and eat it; it won’t be as delicious once it gets cold, while we head inside to eat."

The little eunuch didn’t ponder much, as he truly craved it.

The roast chicken from the previous day was extraordinarily tasty.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall was something that even concubines below a certain rank couldn’t enjoy.

He was really benefiting from Young Master Su and the Ninth Prince.

Young Master Su and his companions carried the food boxes into the hall, shut the door, softly asking, "Are you still here?"

The palace maid crawled out from under the altar table, saying, "Why have you come again?"

"Delivering food to you," Young Master Su replied.

The palace maid’s nose tingled.

She never expected anyone to care about her being hungry.

The Ninth Prince opened the food box, releasing the fragrant aroma, and handed chopsticks to the palace maid.

The palace maid grabbed a bowl and started devouring the food.

Not expecting them to come, despite having pastries, the palace maid didn’t dare indulge in them, but now she was truly hungry. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The palace maid devoured seven or eight-tenths of the food in the two boxes on her own.

Young Master Su looked at her, "You’re wronged, we can help plead to the Emperor for you."

The palace maid shook her head repeatedly, "Don’t approach the Emperor."

The Ninth Prince furrowed his brows, "You’re a palace maid from the Empress’s palace; if not asking the Father Emperor, who can help you?"

The palace maid covered her mouth to avoid coughing audibly. After swallowing the food, she said, "Could you help me find the Princess Consort Zhenbei? They all know me, and I even gave the maid of the Princess Consort Zhenbei a purse a few days ago."

"You mean find my sister?" Young Master Su asked.

The palace maid nodded.

Young Master Su pondered for a moment, saying, "Finding my sister is possible; my sister succeeds in whatever she undertakes."

After eating, the palace maid hid under the altar table again.

Although this was the main hall, because it housed the portrait of Consort Yun, the eunuch wouldn’t easily enter, making it the safest place.

Young Master Su packed the food boxes, carried them outside.

The eunuch had almost finished eating, and the Ninth Prince said, "Please give us back the food boxes."

The eunuch hurriedly handed over the boxes.

Watching the four noble youngsters slip through the doghole, the eunuch wanted to say, "It’s okay to walk through the main gate; no one’s coming now."

But seeing them climb out happily indicated they enjoyed such an adventure. He didn’t want to disturb them, fearing they wouldn’t come again, depriving him of the chance to enjoy the Imperial Banquet.

Yesterday, the eunuch feared their arrival.

Today, the eunuch wished they came every day.

Leaving the palace, Young Master Su returned the food boxes to the Imperial Kitchen, each grabbing two meat buns to munch on while exiting.

The Imperial Banquet staff shook their heads upon seeing this.

Four of them ate the food in three boxes and were still hungry, resorting to meat buns.

Rumor had it that people from Dongxiang Marquis Mansion were big eaters, which seemed undoubtedly true; even a seven-year-old had the appetite of an adult.

The carriage slowly exited the palace, heading straight to Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

Su Jin was in the backyard, and Young Master Su and the others rushed directly there, shouting from afar, "Sis, sis, are you there?"

Su Jin was busy concocting ointments when Xingxing, hearing the commotion, came out and saw them, saying, "Miss, Young Master and the others are here."

Then she exclaimed, "And Young Master Zhao is here too."

Su Jin patted her hands and walked out.

The group of Young Master Su rushed inside, panting from running so fast.

Su Jin saw them and asked, "What brings you to the mansion in such a rush? Do you have business with me?"

Young Master Su nodded, "A palace maid asked us to deliver a message for you to visit Chaohua Palace."

"Palace maid?" Su Jin raised an eyebrow.

"The palace maid said she gave Xingxing a purse before; you both know her," Young Master Su said.

Xingxing widened her eyes, "So it’s her."

Su Jin remembered the palace maid from Phoenix Palace.

Previously attacked, now hiding in Chaohua Palace, Su Jin grew curious. She asked, "Did she say why she wants to meet me?"

Young Master Su shook his head, "No, she said the Empress had someone looking for her, wanting her beaten to death, so she’s hiding in Chaohua Palace, not daring to go anywhere."

The last time she secretly handed a purse to Xingxing was unusual; now she’s seeking Su Jin again.

Su Jin said, "I understand. I have to go into the palace tomorrow; I’ll stop by Chaohua Palace to meet her."

Young Master Su nodded; having delivered the message, they left.

They hurried back to the mansion to study and train.

The day was indeed exhausting.

Su Jin returned indoors to continue making ointment, which was for Young Master Zhao.

Xingxing glanced at her, "What business could the palace maid have with Miss?"

"It’s likely related to the Empress," Su Jin casually replied.

The palace maid worked in Phoenix Palace and was sought out by the Empress; it clearly had to do with the Empress.

Coincidentally, Su Jin had old grievances with the Empress.

If the palace maid held leverage against the Empress and sought Su Jin’s help, Su Jin would certainly assist her.

But it seemed puzzling that a clever palace maid would be robbed.