3Ry Cross Time (S1-S2)
ORAL INVITATIONS

A maid sent from the Empress's residence walked down the streets of the palace to several places with definite and firm steps. As if he wanted to finish the task as soon as possible, because he also had a task that was no less important than delivering Empress Ahn's message to the Harem women. But also must immediately report this news to his actual employer.

The first destination was the residence of the First Level Concubine named Kim Mulan.

Arriving there. He immediately met the guards of the First Level Consort's Residence. He immediately expressed the purpose of his arrival. Shortly after, one of the guards called a servant who accidentally passed inside the residence and told him about the arrival of the Empress's envoy to their place.

"I'm the Empress's emissary maid Ahn Reychu. Come here to deliver his message. Please convey to First Level Mistress Consort." he said without rambling.

"understandable. Then wait a minute." turned around to enter, but first met a female servant. She called him and told him what he wanted to say.

Hearing that, the servant immediately ran in to meet his master and inform him of the news.

"Mrs Kim. A maid from the Empress's residence came to visit to deliver a message from the Empress. Are you allowed in?" ask him politely while looking at his lord who is cool embroider a handkerchief.

The activity of embroidery immediately stopped when he heard the sentence spoken by his servant. Feeling that something is important, he gives permission.

"Then let him in. Let him deliver the message himself. I want to hear it!" straightforwardly without looking at his servant and instead resumed his embroidery activities.

The waiter was used to it so that he no longer felt offended. Without wanting to linger, he again ran out to guide the messenger in to meet his master.

Outside the door of the residence, the Empress's messenger servant had waited for quite a long time, then the permission was granted. The female servant from the First Level Concubine's residence immediately guided the maid of Empress Ahn's emissary to enter to meet her lord. Not only did he know, that the maid of the Empress who was actually the maid of the Great Concubine was already grumbling in her heart. Feeling that this would be a long-term task, if at each residence he had to go in to deliver the message himself.

There is no meaning in complaining, the waiter chose to take a deep breath and then exhaled out to calm himself.

Needless to take a long time, the two maids had reached one of the pavilions in the First Level Concubine's residence, where the pavilion was where the First Level Concubine spent her leisure time.

Seen there sat a woman in the Harem was embroidered facing the fish pond beside the pavilion.

The servant immediately saluted respectfully by bowing.

"Greetings Your Highness First Level Concubine Kim. This servant came with a message from His Majesty Empress Ahn." he said telling her his purpose.

Hearing that Kim Mulan turned her head and replied. "Greetings received. In that case, you can immediately say what the message of His Majesty Empress Ahn is so that it must be delivered verbally rather than in writing. This concubine wanted to find out." she said asking the maid to immediately say her purpose.

"This servant replied, Your Highness First Level Concubine Kim." she said before starting on the most important part. "Her Majesty Empress Ahn Reychu ordered this servant to tell all the residents of the Emperor's Harem that he invited the Emperor's Concubines to come to visit Empress Ahn's residence tomorrow. He said that there was something important to say." the end still while slightly bending with hands that interlocked in front of his face.

First Level Consort Kim Mulan's brows furrowed in astonishment as well puzzled. "If this concubine may know... The important thing is what it is.." he asked curiously. Although this was not the first time the concubines had to visit their Empress's residence. But this feels different.

"Hamba doesn't know, Your Majesty. The servant was only ordered to deliver his message." replied the servant politely.

First Level Concubine Kim Mulan could only blink her eyes once she knew that this was really something important to the point of being very secretive.

The former Empress Ahn will call when it comes to a celebration in the kingdom whose responsibilities are fully held by the Empress herself. It also intends that the representatives or hosts of the kingdom of Huoli not to make mistakes so it must always be reminded, although not necessary.

But, I don't know why. This time he felt something was wrong.

Something that might have a big impact. When thought too hard would only make a headache, so First Level Consort Kim Mulan chose to follow what Empress Ahn wanted now.

She knew Empress Ahn had changed a lot. He had not seen her for 6 months. But, who knew that those 6 months would form another personality within the Fire Nation Empress.

Premonition says... The present Empress Ahn was not easy.

Looked at the Empress's servant in deep. "understandable. You can come back" he said, hinting at his servant to escort the messenger out.

"Then, this servant will retreat, Your Highness First Level Concubine Kim." the maid's greeting said as she bowed for new permission after she left the First Level Concubine's residence Kim Mulan accompanied by the residence's maid.

While Kim Mulan was still staring at the servant's back carefully, before finally resuming her embroidery activities. Even so, his mind wandered about the message.

Wondering, what did Empress Ahn really want to do this time?

Not to suspect. But, since several meetings where he and the others have had the opportunity to see Empress Ahn after the girl regardless of her sentence. He could see the difference the girl had with the previous one. In addition to his sharp and open mouth, the Empress also became increasingly blatant in expressing hostility. Unlike Grand Concubine Gong Dahye who was full of tricks.

How could he know? Actually, there are no Harem Emperor residents who do not know the reason for Great Concubine Gong Dahye. As Emperor Li's woman, they knew enough about what would happen in the Emperor's Harem once a woman entered it. Merely, the chances of him winning were slim, let alone with Emperor Li standing behind the Grand Concubine with an aura full of protection for her beloved concubine.

All the fighting will be difficult. Finally, he chose to seek safety by remaining silent.

The maid resumed as she had done before at First Level Consort Kim Mulan's residence.

Here he is now. The Mu Bizhuo High Level Concubine's.

He was brought in again. Honestly, his heart had already screamed full of complaints from being tired of having to do this task on its own. The Empress did not allow more than one servant to deliver her secret message, although in fact all the servants knew what to tell her at the visit the next day.

In fact, he deliberately did not tell the truth to the other concubines. Because, the employer who is none other than Grand Concubine Gong Dahye does not know what the purpose of this meeting is. So, he chose to keep it a secret from the other concubines and tell the secret contents to his master.

Once inside, this time it was a little better. Because, the host was sitting relaxed under the tree with a few servants accompanied by some snacks that were on the table.

Seeing his servant carrying a servant whom he knew was clearly not part of his residence asked a question. "Who are you carrying that? I don't want to add a waiter!" his tone was haughty which was not in hold. With regards to being in a private environment, who would bother putting on a mask?! That's how.

"Your High-Ranking Concubine. This servant brought a messenger from the residence of Empress Ahn. There was a message he wanted to convey to His Highness Your High-level Concubine" his servant informed him.

His expression turned a little surprised, knowing where this servant came from in front of him.

"Oh... So, you're the emissary of the Empress?" asked Mu Bizhuo cynically.

"Right, Your Majesty." he replied after he cursed inwardly so unhappy with the treatment of High-level Concubine Mu Bizhuo who could not be compared with his lord, Grand Consort Gong Dahye. Her thought.

"Then what message would you like to send? Why not just send a letter. That's faster!" resounding.

Ignoring the haughty woman in front of him, the messenger's servant chose to speak up immediately. "The contents of this message are His Majesty Empress Ahn Reychu inviting there to visit his residence tomorrow. The Empress said, there was something important that she wanted to convey to all the residents of the Emperor's Harem. He ordered that everyone be present because this is very important." the servant replied.

Mu Bizhuo's High Level Concubine's brows intertwined together with a puzzled expression as well as being curious.

With her personality that she had seen, she assumed that the Empress had changed a lot and thought that this time she would get rid of the Grand Concubine. Imagining it made him feel happy as if a burden was lifted off his shoulders.

With a suddenly happy mood, he did not hold the servant linger in his residence.

"All right then. I'll come tomorrow. You can come back." he said as he waved his hand hinting at the subtle ouster of High-level Concubine Mu Bizhuo to the Empress's emissary servant.

Not wanting to linger too, the waiter bowed to greet him retreat, then he passed away afterwards.

"I can't wait for tomorrow. What the bod*h woman wanted to say." moving her eyes in all directions, she thought until her wily smile came up. "Should I tell His Majesty the Emperor? But, if this wasn't a big secret, I would be in trouble." he thought as he tapped on the wooden table where his hands rested.

Standing in front of the entrance of the House of Honorary Consort Wang Jinji, the maid breathed in tiredness. Don't know what to say. It's really hard for him.

This was the first time he had to expend extra energy just to get around from one residence to another just to convey a message. This made him think, what was the reason Empress Ahn did not want to bother making an invitation letter if she wanted to invite concubines to her residence. In fact, using an invitation letter will be much more practical and fast.

Without him knowing that, it was only Reychu's wits who wanted to play a little with subordinates who were not his subordinates.

But, one thing he knew for sure was that the meeting that the Empress girl was planning would probably be greatly delighted by the concubines and would be a disaster for the Grand Concubine - the one her master was planning. Thinking of that he became a little shudder in horror at imagining what his employer would be if he knew what purpose the invitation was made for.

Not wanting to think any further immediately he stepped out to enter the residence of Honorary Concubine Wang Jinji. The last concubine he had to visit before he finally came to his true master's residence.

"What business are you here for?" asked a guard who was guarding at the door of the residence.

"I'm the emissary of Empress Ahn Reychu. Come to deliver important messages verbally." said the messenger's servant directly.

"Then wait a minute." after that one of the guards immediately entered to inform him of the matter.

Shortly after, the guard came back out and immediately invited the servant to enter with a guide by a waiter who was waiting for him.

"Let's get through here!" said the maid from the residence of Honorary Concubine Wang Jinji. Short nod in response.

A few minutes walk to a small gazebo made at the residence. Honorary Concubine Wang Jinji was relaxing while feeding the fish in her pond.

The two maids approached and greeted the Concubine." Greetings to Your Majesty Honorary Concubine Wang!" greetings in unison.

Their voices distracted the concubine until she turned to them.

"Greetings accepted." he replied. "My servant said that you were carrying a verbal message from Empress Ahn. What's that about?" wang Jinji asked directly.

Bowing respectfully, the messenger's servant replied. "Hamba replied, Your Majesty Honorary Consort Wang... Her Majesty Empress Ahn Reychu sent me to deliver her oral message regarding her invitation tomorrow to visit the Empress's residence. He said that there was something important that he wanted to convey to all the residents of the Emperor's Harem, His Majesty Honorary Consort Wang" he said conveying the Empress's message.

Wang Jinji thought a little. "This message is for the residents of the Emperor's Harem?" tanyanya.

"Right, Your Majesty." replied the servant confirming.

"It's kind of suspicious!" his murmurs could only be heard by him himself.

He looked at the Empress's servant, and said. "alright. I accept the invitation. You can come back."

"Thank you, Your Highness Consort Honor Wang. In that case, this maid resigned herself." again bowed respectfully before she actually left the residence of Honorary Concubine Wang by being escorted by Wang Jinji's servant earlier.

The servant could not be unhappy, because it turned out that it did not need to be too long at the residence of Honorary Concubine Wang Jinji like in the previous Consort's residence.

Wang Jinji caught a glimpse of the maid's back leaving, before turning his gaze back towards the pond. Where there are about ten koi fish in it. Honorary Concubine Wang Jinji again threw the fish food into the pond while thinking about what would happen tomorrow at Empress Ahn's residence.

When the smooth delivery has been passed in the previous three Consorts' residence. So, another case when the servant conveyed the Empress's oral message to Grand Consort Gong Dahye who was her lord.

Chaos instantly hit.

Hearing the same message as heard by other concubines did not make Grand Concubine Gong Dahye give the same response. Because this time the delivery was added to the intention that the servant knew about the reason for the oral invitation was made.

Grand Concubine Gong Dahye was extinguished red. His breath hunted irregularly. The anger spread to fear his servants. It seems that she is unconscious when she is pregnant.

"What did you say?! The woman invited all the concubines of Emperor Li to be tested who deserved to replace her in the position of empress, so?" his beaver sagged ferociously.

"True, Yes.that Mu.mulia.." the stuttering of the servant did not dare.

"Si*lan! What does he want! How dare you take such action! Does he want to fight this Concubine?!" angry Grand Concubine Gong Dahye was unstoppable.

Staring sharply at the servant with his eyes already reddened with anger. "It's no use! He deliberately made me angry! That meeting was just his wits! In the end, he won't look at me to take his place! Does he think I don't know his plan?! Bod*h!" the sarcophagus with a loud tone.

All the servants who were there could only gulp with great difficulty, out of fear.

"You return. Keep an eye on that girl. I will come as per the invitation given. I'll see first what he can do against me. That useless weakling is only good at bluffing now. But, in the end... It's still rubbish!" his sarcasm was so sharp that it echoed in the room. Fortunately, no outsiders were there or they would know the true figure of Grand Concubine Gong Dahye.

The waiter immediately bowed respectfully and partily. He left quickly, unable to hold on much longer.

His lord is terrible. When compared. The Queen's horror is a hidden horror that will be an extraordinary surprise when the horror comes to the surface, while the horror of Grand Concubine Gong Dahye is a common horror basically to only make fear but not shake one's deepest soul.

A gloomy and gripping atmosphere enveloped the residence of Grand Consort Gong Dahye. The pregnant woman this time was truly wrathful. It had never occurred to him that the girl could go this far.

"Si*lan! I'm off guard!" his displeasure was irritatedly mixed with a tightly clenched hand.

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