Chapter 1003: Chapter 1003: You’re Knocking on the Window Again at Midnight

Bai Zhi’er blinked her long eyelashes and heard these words.

She mumbled, "Sister Qingmei, you care about him so much, why don’t you let Brother Chu Ping know?"

A few days ago, Qingmei went specifically to the Imperial Hospital to inquire about Chu Ping’s condition.

Qingmei turned around, her expression a bit awkward.

"If he knows, he’ll be happy and keep following me."

Bai Zhi’er was puzzled, "Sister Qingmei doesn’t really hate him, isn’t it good for him to follow you?"

"Though Brother Chu Ping can be a bit glib, he’s only like that with you."

"He’s ambitious, and his martial arts are good too. Why does Sister Qingmei always reject him?"

Qingmei lowered her head, fidgeting with her fingers.

She said sadly, "I’m just of humble origins, my parents died when I was young, and I entered the palace as a servant."

"Chu Ping has such a bright future, and his father is the Magistrate of Huizhou. With my status, I am hardly worthy to enter the Chu Family."

Bai Zhi’er immediately put down her spoon.

She slapped the table, declaring, "Sister Qingmei, though you’re my servant, I have never treated you as one."

"Besides, you’re my friend, Bai Zhi’er’s friend. Who dares to think you’re unworthy?"

"Moreover, hasn’t Brother Chu Ping said that his mother already knows your identity and agreed to have you visit their home so she can see you?"

"No one has looked down on you, yet you’re belittling yourself. That’s not allowed."

Bai Zhi’er ran up to Qingmei and grabbed her hand.

"Sister Qingmei, status is not a problem. If you wish, I can arrange for you a better background anytime."

"The important thing is, you need to ask your heart whether you want to get closer to Brother Chu Ping."

Qingmei was silent.

Bai Zhi’er took a nap at noon.

Upon waking, still groggy, she heard Qingmei instructing the little palace Servant outside.

"Please tell Chu Ping I’ve prepared the medicine for him, and he can come pick it up after work tonight."

The little palace Servant hurried away.

After Qingmei entered the hall, Bai Zhi’er was already standing at the table with her clothes draped across her shoulders.

On the table was a plate of honey-glazed red dates.

This was Qingmei’s specialty, and Bai Zhi’er’s favorite.

She reached out with her mischievous hand, intending to stealthily taste one.

Qingmei saw it and quickly said, "Your Highness, yours is prepared on the cabinet next to you; these are meant to be packed for Chu Ping."

Bai Zhi’er blinked her innocent eyes and withdrew her hand.

"Sister Qingmei is really nice; seems like you’ve come to terms with it?"

Qingmei blushed and packed up the red dates.

She said softly, "These are good for the throat; he coughs a lot, and eating them might help."

Bai Zhi’er snorted and laughed sneakily.

With an expression of understanding but not revealing it.

Qingmei also decided in her heart that when Chu Ping arrived tonight, she would share her concerns with him.

If she could marry Chu Ping, Qingmei couldn’t imagine how happy her future life would be.

Evening came.

It should have been the hour for Chu Ping to finish his duties, but he didn’t come.

Bai Zhi’er suggested, "Why not send someone to check?"

Qingmei shook her head quickly, "He must be busy, let’s not disturb him right now or he won’t be able to focus."

However.

Until nearly midnight, Bai Zhi’er was sleepy, lying in bed and dozing off.

Qingmei was still standing at the door waiting.

"Sister Qingmei~" Bai Zhi’er called out drowsily, "You should go check with the Xiuluo Guard."

Qingmei had been waiting for nearly three hours.

Usually, no matter how busy Chu Ping was, he would come to see her.

But today, Chu Ping surprisingly did not come.

Qingmei indeed felt uneasy, so she had to go to the Xiuluo Guard.

After she left, only two Second Class Palace Servants were guarding outside the hall.

Bai Zhi’er drifted in and out of sleep.

Then, suddenly, she heard a sound outside the window.

Bai Zhi’er opened her eyes and went to push the window open.

She and Feng Fuce met eyes, and both were startled.