My Empress From The Future
Call from the Palace

Bai Meihua, who is now officially the adopted daughter of General Li, officially changed her surname to Li Meihua. At first there were a lot of things to worry about, she was worried that it was not good enough to be a princess from the General's residence, but the sky was still so doting on her. His father and adoptive mother were so kind and considerate, the servants were so respectful and obedient to him. What a perfect life.

During this time he could not even be said to be lazing around, but the lessons he received made Meihua feel there are more conditions to be a smart person in this era. Meihua diligently read the books in the library of the General's residence. But the most numerous books are books on war and military strategy. He also learned to embroider, learned the art of brewing tea, learned about herbs and medicines. Various poems and literary works of prominent Wu dynasty writers have been read. Next time he will make a snack of cookies and deliver it to the residence of his mother, Mrs Lianhua.

The relationship between mother and child is getting closer. Even in Lianhua's eyes, her adopted daughter was more than a child she had always dreamed of. Currently the two were enjoying the blooming flowers in the garden of the General's residence.

"Hua'er I see you're getting pretty, tell mom if those lessons bother you ?"

"Mother, where Hua'er may be more beautiful, it's just your feeling" Meihua said. "Hua'er didn't find it hard at all, Hua'er enjoyed it, only Hua'er was confused as to why she had to learn all that."

"Aiya son of a fool, it's all so that you can be chosen as the Emperor's future wife" explained Lianhua.

"Whataa?!? No. gabe. No. gabe. Hua'er had absolutely no thought of being the Emperor's wife, Hua'er just wanted to stay by her father's and mother's side."

"Imagining being the Emperor's wife, I got goosebumps. What if I make a mistake, the Emperor must have directly sentenced me to death, "inner Meihua.

"Foolish girl, willing or unwilling, dislike you will definitely enter the Harem palace of Emperor Tian Yi," his mother denied.

"But Mom, you haven't told me anything, either,".

"Honor the Great Lady and the young Miss there is a letter from the palace," said a male servant while holding out a scroll of letters.

Li Mei received the letter and gave it to Madam Lianhua. Lianhua read the letter quickly, intermittently she smiled, then giggled happily.

"See Hua'er! I'm never wrong, this letter is from the Queen Mother, we're both asked to come to the palace in two days."

"Good."

"Have returned to your Pavilion in the afternoon! Tonight we'll have dinner with your father!"

"good. Hua'er begs to say goodbye to mother," Meihua said and passed after getting a nod from her mother.

The call from the palace had arrived, and Meihua did not know what fate would welcome her. His brain was filled with all sorts of thoughts and memories from his past. The future is more precisely because it comes from the future. One thing he knew and believed in, his coming into this age, a little bit more definitely made the future change.

"Li Mei, please prepare my bath water! I want to clean the body before dinner."

"None right."

Li Mei left immediately, afraid to make her wait, because she somehow started to love her young lady who was so kind to her.

"It looks like a warm bath can calm my mind. I want to go home, but coming back to the future is of no use anymore. Mom and Dad are gone. I'm alone there, "he said.

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Before the invitation to the palace, another invitation had actually been delivered to the General's residence. The invitation that came from the Kang family was on behalf of their young Miss, Kang Hongmei. Mrs Lianhua and Meihua fulfilled the invitation the next day.

The Kang family was one of the leading noble families in the Wu kingdom. Mr. Kang currently serves as the minister of taxation. With five sons and daughter, the Kang family seemed harmonious.

Miss Hongmei is the second miss of Kang's residence. Her older brother had married one of the office's daughters. His three sisters are still children. At twenty, the second miss of the Kang family looked like a blossoming flower. Her beauty is famous as the number one beauty throughout the capital. Her intelligence and skills are above the average of girls her age. Everyone was sure it was only a matter of time until Miss Hongmei was chosen to be the empress.

The arrival of Grand Mistress Lianhua and her daughter was well received at Kang's residence. Mrs Kang and Hongmei had been waiting for them at the family park. A set of tea brewers and a variety of small snacks have been prepared. Smiles appeared on their faces, making Lianhua and her daughter feel greatly appreciated.

"Greetings to the General. Aihh this must be young lady Meihua. It's good to see you!" The pleasantries thrown by Mrs Kang seemed very sincere. A servant immediately prepared four cups of tea.

"There's no need to be a condolence for Mrs Kang. Thank you for inviting me and my daughter today. Aiyooo! This must be Hongmei. Haven't seen you in a long time, now you're growing up, and you're beautiful."

"Greetings Mrs Lianhua, greetings sister Meihua." Hongmei smiled slightly. He looked at Meihua's face carefully.

"Hua 'er. This is the mother's friend from childhood, Mrs Kang and this is her second daughter, Hongmei," Lianhua said.

"Greetings aunt Kang. Hail Hongmei's sister." Meihua's greeting to the two was responded with a smile.

"I'm so happy to visit here today. Have we not met for a long time?"

"You're always busy at the border. Now when we return to the capital, our time together will be more and more."

"really so. You see, these two daughters of ours are not precious pearls."

The laughter of the two Madams then sounded simultaneously. Meihua was staring at the tea cup in front of her. The cup was so unique in his opinion, made of green jade that had a decoration of Peony flowers on both sides.

"Sister likes it?"ask Hongmei.

"Emmm. This jade cup is unique. Cups that keep the temperature of the tea in a warm state, so when drunk will not hurt your tongue. The motive can only be found in the land of Wen."

"Sister's knowledge is vast. This cup was indeed brought by my father from the land of Wen."

Meihua nodded slowly, then turned her head towards her mother. Seeing her mother's laughter, Meihua felt happy.

"Hongmei, how about you take Miss Meihua around the residence?"pinta Grand Mistress Kang to her daughter.

"Good mom. Come on, brother, I'll show you Kang's residence."

"Auntie, mom. Meihua excuse me."

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Kang's residence is huge with a wide variety of rooms. The servants who were working also seemed well organized. This time Hongmei invited Meihua to stop at a small bridge that runs over an artificial lake.

"Kang's residence is amazing. You're very lucky Brother Hongmei, "praise Meihua.

"Of course our lady is very lucky. Even in a few days our lady may soon be adopted as Emperor's consort" said Fen'er, Hongmei's personal servant.

"Fen'er, what are you saying!"reprimand Hongmei. "Why are you so presumptuous!"

"Ampuni Fen'er. Forgive Fen'er. Fen'er didn't say it on purpose."

"I apologize to Meihua's sister. Next time you can't say that shit anymore! Don't let anyone think that I really crave that position!"

"good. Miss Meihua Fen'er is truly sorry."

"Here's sister. It doesn't need to be like that, Fen'er's words might have a point. Until then, brother will be happy for you. And I forgive you, speaking honestly is not to blame at all. Awake up!"

Li Mei then helped Fen'er get up from her kneeling position.

"Sister was very complimentary. But other than me there is also the young miss of the Chu family."

"Oh that? Is she pretty like you?" Meihua asked curiously.

Hongmei nodded, his eyes looking far ahead. "She's a pretty and meek girl. It's a pity that he's just the Chu family's unofficial son."

"Sister. You don't have to be discouraged. Who's gonna beat you at everything?"

"Sister was very complimentary. Let's go back to our mother's place."

"Come."

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"Miss why should you pretend to be friendly with that adopted daughter?" Fen'er asked curiously while following Hongmei every step.

The two are currently heading to Hongmei's residence pavilion, having ushered in the departure of Lianhua and Meihua.

"What do you think?"

"Miss wastes time and effort by being nice to them."

"Fen'er turns out you're still as stupid as ever. I need to know what his nature and attitude are like. Is he like a rumor. Cihh, it turned out to be just an exaggerated rumor."

"It turns out that?"

"Oh yes. Has the person I told you to come back?"

"Not yet."

"What's he doing? Wasn't just looking for information on Meihua."

"Maybe there are some parties who help hide it."

"Silly waiter. Know what you are?"

"I'm sorry, miss."

"That's it. Help me take a bath, my body feels itchy after coming into contact with the girl!"

"Good."

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"Mother does Hongmei's sister deserve to be made a friend?"

"Why ask like that Hua'er?"

"Because Hua'er felt this attitude of hers was full of mother's falsehood."

"Oh really? I honestly don't know for sure about the girl. Mother's time is spent more at the border."

"O." Oo."

"If you think he's a threat, be careful. Never trust anyone, Hua'er. The world is hard."

"Hua'er understands. Thank you for your mother's teaching. I love you."

"What's? Is that what you just said? Why don't you understand?"

Meihua patted her head. Of course his mother would not understand what he was saying. He could only grimace seeing his mother looking at him seriously.

After the conversation, there was silence between the two. While the horse carriage had entered the courtyard of the General's residence. Lianhua and Meihua parted ways after entering the gate.