The more Lu Zhixue dwelled on it, the more upset she became, and the uglier her expression grew.
Yu Xiu didn't return for some time. When she entered and saw her mistress's displeasure, she said softly, "Mistress, I wasn't able to find out anything about Taiji Palace. However, I did see Nanny Yu from Wangyou Palace wandering around the Imperial Palace, looking very sneaky."
Lu Zhixue sneered. "I knew Song Yunzhao was incapable of behaving herself."
Yu Xiu considered this and said, "Mistress, perhaps I should go out and take a look around as well?"
Lu Zhixue hesitated for a moment. 'If Song Yunzhao can do it, why can't I?' she thought. 'It couldn't hurt to gather some news from the other palaces.' And so, she nodded. "Be careful."
Yu Xiu smiled. "I've heard that Mulan, who serves Fan Pin, is an expert at decorative knotting. I'll use that as an excuse to go and ask for a few pointers."
