After the divorce, I was adorned in a phoenix robe, while my ex-husband's entire family dug up

Pei Yi blushed slightly and said softly, "If you like, I can embroider even more for you, dozens of handkerchiefs for you to change into."

Wei Zhaoning was both amused and exasperated. "No need. That's too much trouble. Your Highness's hands are for fighting with guns. How can you keep doing this?"

Pei Yi paused, the warm light of the lantern under the eaves falling on his face, making his eyebrows relax, and the corners of his eyes, which usually had a bit of sharpness, were now slightly upturned, rippling with a faint smile.

He said each word carefully and earnestly, "Yes, I will."

"I just want you to know that it's a regret that you couldn't get that handkerchief when you were young, but it's also a beautiful thing that others are willing to put in the effort to give you what you want, a thousand times over."

Some people see you as a weed, but others see you as a treasure.

Wei Zhaoning's heart pounded like a drum. All around was quiet, except for the deafening sound of her heartbeat.

They even forgot to examine the phrase "in their youth".

"you......"

Wei Zhaoning looked up and was burned by the heat in Pei Yi's eyes.

Thank you.

A thousand words are stuck in my heart, but I can only say these two words.

She didn't know how to express herself; she felt the atmosphere was somewhat ambiguous.

Perhaps she misunderstood; the Regent actually loved Xiao Heng and only considered her a close friend.

In this vast world, to have such a close friend is Wei Zhaoning's good fortune.

Seeing that a smile had finally appeared on her face, Pei Yi said, "Then it's settled. I'll make dozens of them for you. In the future, you'll never lack Du Ruohua handkerchiefs."

Someone told Wei Zhaoning that she would never deserve it.

But today someone told her that he wanted to make many, many Du Ruo handkerchiefs by hand to fill the regret in her heart.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted.

Wei Zhaoning looked at him quietly, letting her heart beat faster and faster.

*

Lu Jieshuang's wedding banquet is in two days.

"Young Miss, there is a girl who claims to have superb makeup skills. She was the one who did the makeup for the Empress at the Emperor's wedding."

She said she liked the look of a rich young lady, so she wanted to help.

The young maidservant reported diligently.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jieyue was overjoyed. She had done the Empress's makeup before.

"No, the Empress's people are definitely not allowed to leave the palace yet. How could they just casually come here and say they want to do her makeup? Could it be some kind of swindler trying to cheat me out of money?"

The young maidservant stammered, "This...this servant doesn't know either. That person is right outside the Marquis's residence. Why don't you call her in and ask her something, Miss?"

Lu Jieyue rolled her eyes. If it were true, wouldn't driving the person away mean missing a great opportunity?

The fact that the person who did the empress's makeup is now doing hers proves that she is a blessed person.

"you go."

These days, Lu Jieyue has gained a lot of weight. She's in a good mood, eating well, and looks radiant.

She admired her radiant face reflected in the bronze mirror, unaware that even the people standing outside hadn't noticed her for quite some time.

"Miss..." the maidservant whispered a reminder.

Lu Jieyue then turned her head to look, "You're the one who did the Empress's makeup?"

She sized up the woman.

She had an ordinary face and didn't seem threatening. Well, if she were pretty, she wouldn't just be a palace maid.

He was very thin, looking like skin and bones, lacking all the right features, and his skin even looked rather poor.

She looked at it several times, and only after confirming that her Meng Yun brother wouldn't like this kind of person did she feel relieved.

"Yes, Miss. This servant is Qingque. I was in charge of the makeup for the Emperor and Empress's wedding."

The woman spoke, her voice somewhat shrill, as if she were deliberately speaking in a low voice.

This annoyed Lu Jieyue, but she was relieved when she saw her plain face.

No matter how alluring a voice is, if your face isn't pretty, it's all for naught.

"How could the Empress's people leave the palace so easily?"

Qingque replied, "Miss, I have reached the age to leave the palace, and I left several years ago. I have had a very leisurely life these past few years."

"I met you on the street a few days ago and thought you were very handsome. My professional instincts kicked in and I imagined how beautiful you would look if you did my makeup and hair. That's why I volunteered."

It must be said that this approach worked very well for Lu Jieyue.

The Lu family's children were all very good-looking because they all resembled their father, except for Lu Jieyue, who resembled the old lady and was not as good-looking as the others.

I've received very few compliments growing up; at most, I'd get a word or two of praise, like something lukewarm like "you're gentle."

She is easily overlooked as long as there are other people around.

That was a very flattering compliment.

"Cough cough."

"You have good taste."

A flicker of emotion crossed Qingque's face as she smiled and said, "What I'm saying is the truth. Before your sister was in trouble, I saw her, but I felt she was no match for you."

These words struck Lu Jieyue like a dagger to the top of her head.

From childhood to adulthood, Lu Jieshuang has always been praised by many people. She admits that she is very jealous of her younger sister's appearance.

"Alright, how much do you want?" Lu Jieyue asked with a smile, looking quite smug.

Qingque shook her head, "This servant is not after money, but simply admires Miss's appearance."

"Food and lodging are provided."

Lu Jieyue was worried about how to ask her brother for money if the price was exorbitant. Although the Marquis's mansion was now a bit more affluent, it was clear that her brother still cherished this hard-earned money. If the price was too high, her brother probably wouldn't agree easily.

Who knew this girl would just ask for nothing? It seems she was truly captivated by her beauty.

She looked at the bronze mirror with a little bit of relief. Sigh, she was naturally beautiful and could benefit from even such a small thing.

"Don't worry, you were once the Empress's person, I will never mistreat you. Eat whatever you want, you don't have to be like those servants. You can eat delicacies if you want."

Lu Jieyue had made a boast, and now she was starting to feel a bit of goodwill towards this ugly woman who had abruptly come to her door.

Qingque smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss."

"Alright, you can go pack your things and move into the Marquis's residence now."

As a result, Lu Jieyue gained a maid named Qingque.

Lu Jieyue took this maid with her wherever she went, and she received exceptionally good treatment.

Lu Jieyue thought this girl was very clever and often praised her, so she directly treated the person who did the makeup as a servant, and even the maid who had served in her room for many years was neglected.

Now, even if someone wants a glass of water, Qingque has to pour it for them, and the authorities have taken it upon themselves to set a high monthly allowance for Qingque.

"You're very clever. Why don't you stay by my side from now on? I promise I won't treat you badly."

She had already begun to consider keeping Qingque by her side as her personal maid.