Transmigrated Female Official

Before the statue of the deity, the Japanese princess and the sixth princess knelt on cushions, drawing lots.

Chu Qingluo stood a few meters behind them, quietly observing, while Ji Qiran stood beside her.

“Since you’re already here, why don’t you ask for one?” he asked.

Chu Qinglu shook her head and said, "I won't ask anymore."

She didn't want to show off her ruthlessness in front of so many people, and she didn't want others to know her thoughts.

Ji Qiran raised an eyebrow: "That's true. You even managed to snag the first incense offering. You must have already made your wish back then, so there's no need to ask for a fortune stick or seek guidance again."

Mentioning the incident of vying to be the first to offer incense, Chu Qingluo couldn't help but recall the chaotic scene that day... She glanced at him and said, "I think I still owe you a thank you."

"It's a wonder you still remember." He chuckled, then sighed, "Alas, that meal didn't taste good at all."

Chu Qingluo pursed her lips and muttered a couple of words.

Wasn't it all his fault?!

But considering he had helped her snatch the first incense offering, she cleared her throat and sincerely said, "Thank you."

Hearing her thanks, Ji Qiran's handsome lips curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile. He leaned his head over and whispered, "You owe me... a lot."

"..." Seeing that he was deliberately being ambiguous in his words, Chu Qingluo...

A demon! Absolutely a demon sent by heaven to challenge her!

……

Princess Fusang and Prince Zhishun, these two distinguished guests from a foreign land, have been staying in the Kingdom of Ji for nearly ten days. Overall, they are having a very good time.

In particular, Fusang was overjoyed when she drew a very auspicious fortune stick at the Goddess Temple that day, and she even called Yancheng her lucky place.

However, the birthday of the Yuezhi Queen was approaching, so even if they hadn't had enough fun, it was time to set off for home.

"Fusang, I really can't bear to part with you," the Empress said.

Fusang was also somewhat moved, and tears welled up in her deep eyes. "Fusang is also reluctant to part with His Majesty, with Sister Anyang, and with everything here."

The sixth princess went up and put her arm around her, saying, "I also really hate to let my sister go back."

In an instant, the atmosphere of reluctance to part in Qingming Hall became even stronger.

Seeing this, Zhi Jun suggested from the side, "The Empress's sixtieth birthday is a great celebration for the Yuezhi Kingdom. If we could invite His Majesty to visit the Yuezhi Kingdom, it would be the highest honor for our Yuezhi Kingdom."

Reminded by Zhi Jun, Fusang quickly echoed, "Yes, Your Majesty. On behalf of the entire Yuezhi Kingdom, Fusang sincerely invites Your Majesty to visit Yuezhi." Having said this, she bowed to the Empress to show her the highest respect.

"Fusang, please rise quickly." The Empress said regretfully, "I also very much want to visit the Yuezhi Kingdom and witness its outstanding people and beautiful scenery, but I really cannot get away..."

Seeing the regret on Fusang and Zhijun's faces, the Empress said, "How about we let Anyang go to Yuezhi in my place to celebrate your mother's birthday?"

Upon hearing the Empress's words, the Eighth Princess could no longer stand still. She wanted to step forward and speak, but was stopped in time by a look from Long Kui.

"Your Majesty, can Sister Anyang really return to Yuezhi with us?" Fusang asked expectantly.

"You have no joke."

"That's wonderful!" Fusang was so happy she almost jumped for joy.

The Empress smiled and said, "Anyang, I hereby order you to accompany Princess Fusang on this journey, to represent me and the Ji Kingdom in offering our sincerest blessings to the Empress of the Yuezhi Kingdom."

“Anyang obeys the decree.” The Sixth Princess stepped forward to receive the order.

The Empress nodded slightly and then asked, "Minister Chu, have the congratulatory gifts for the Empress of Yuezhi been prepared?"

Chu Qingluo said, "Your Majesty, everything is ready."

The gifts that Ji Kingdom prepared for the Queen of Yuezhi Kingdom consisted of cartloads of silk fabrics, porcelain and jade artifacts, and even calligraphy, paintings, and books.

"That's good." The Empress then asked the Sixth Princess, "Anyang, the journey to the Yuezhi Kingdom is long, and I will arrange for the Seventh Prince to accompany and escort you. If there is anything else you need to prepare, please let me know."

The Empress sent Ji Qiran and the Sixth Princess to the Yuezhi Kingdom not only so that they could look after each other, but also because she had a selfish motive: she hoped that Ji Qiran and the Fusang Princess could spark some romance and perhaps even arrange a marriage between the two countries, which would be a wonderful thing.

After thinking for a moment, the Sixth Princess said, "I have a request from Anyang, and I hope Your Majesty will grant it."

"But it doesn't matter."

With the Empress's consent, the Sixth Princess spoke up, saying, "Anyang hopes that Lord Chu can also accompany us."

"Oh—?" The Empress seemed slightly surprised by the Sixth Princess's request. Her red-armored figure stroked her chin, and she lowered her eyes in deep thought…

Chu Qingluo was quite surprised when she heard the suggestion.

Is this considered a business trip? Although she was very interested in traveling abroad, the suggestion came from the Sixth Princess, and something felt off.

"This Minister Chu is my right-hand woman; she is responsible for managing all matters, big and small, within the inner palace... Why does Anyang want Minister Chu to accompany me?" the Empress asked.

"Your Majesty, it is because Lord Chu and the Fusang sister get along very well, and Lord Chu is good at absorbing and digesting new things. Anyang thinks that if Lord Chu can go with us, it will definitely promote cultural exchanges between the two countries."

“That’s right, that’s right.” Fusang also stepped forward and requested, “Your Majesty, Fusang also hopes that Lord Chu can accompany us to the Yuezhi Kingdom as a guest. If Your Majesty grants your request, we also hope that Lord Chu can teach us how to make the most novel clothing of the Ji Kingdom, as well as its fresh fruit tea.”

As soon as Fusang finished speaking, Chu Qingluo's face turned pale instantly.

Her eyes quickly swept over where Li Ziyou was standing... Li Ziyou was clearly in charge of the Clothing Pavilion, yet she was using the guise of clothing exchange to travel abroad. Wasn't this a slap in the face to Li Ziyou?

Thinking of this, Chu Qingluo swallowed awkwardly.

Fortunately, Li Ziyou remained calm and composed, with clear eyes and a detached expression, so she probably wouldn't hold a grudge against her.

"This……"

The Empress still hesitated. Although Chu Qingluo would surely tell her many interesting stories after her trip to Yuezhi, the Empress was currently used to having Chu Qingluo personally arrange many things in the inner palace, and she was really reluctant to let her go.

At this crucial moment, Longkui suddenly stepped forward. She suggested, "I also believe that Lord Chu is quick-witted and adept at innovation. It would be a great thing if we could go to Yuezhi to study and exchange ideas together. If His Majesty is concerned about palace affairs, I can help Lord Chu with some of the work before he returns to the palace."

Long Kui's words almost made the Eighth Princess lose her footing. She stared at Long Kui with wide eyes, trying to figure out what she was planning.

"Your Majesty, please allow Lord Chu to accompany you," Fusang requested again, seizing the opportunity.

At this moment, the Qingming Palace fell into silence, as everyone awaited the Empress's final decision.