Chapter 90: Cleaning House

Jun Huang paused. The maid must have mistaken her for an official. She didn’t correct her. Being seen as an official would help her more than being seen as a servant. She cupped her hands in greeting. “I came with a concubine of the crown prince. On our way, I was distracted by the beautiful flowers. When I realized it the lady was already nowhere to be seen. This gentleman doesn’t know my way around the palace. That’s how I ended up here.”

The maid was naive. She thought that Jun Huang looked like an honest man. She readily accepted Jun Huang’s explanation. “Do you know where the lady was going to?”

“To Consort Zhen’s place, of course.”

“If that’s the case, this servant will take you there.” She led Jun Huang towards Consort Zhen’s palace. Jun Huang snuck a look at the Cold Palace behind her before continuing to follow the maid. They took many turns through the hallway and finally arrived at their destination.

The maid had other matters to attend to, so she left right after dropping Jun Huang at the door. After she had left, Jun Huang turned to look at the extravagant palace. This place was like...