C20

Peace Garden –

It was only a moment later that Senior Servant Bai came out to see her raise an eyebrow. "Princess, come in. It was only after you've awoken that I woke up."

Shangguan Qian had a faint smile on his face as he walked in, the room had a sandalwood smell to it, she followed Senior Servant Bai into the inner room, just in time to see a woman in silk, leaning against the bed.

The imperial concubine's appearance was not bad, but her face was somewhat pale, and her entire body revealed a few traces of sickness.

"Qian'er pays her respects to esteemed imperial concubine."

"We are all family, there is no need to be restrained." The imperial concubine covered her mouth and coughed, looking at Shangguan Qian carefully, then smiled and said, "He's a good girl."

"Thank you, esteemed imperial concubine, for your praise."

"Qian'Er is sitting here, so there's no need to be restrained. Senior Servant Bai, please take a look at the tea."

The Imperial Consort's breathing was very weak. She could even cough when speaking simply, and she did indeed appear to be very ill.

"Esteemed imperial concubine, I only just arrived at the Great Yan Dynasty. I don't know the etiquette of the Great Yan. If there's a place I don't understand, I still need esteemed imperial concubine to correct me in time." Shangguan Qian had a sincere look on his face as he looked at her, asking humbly for her advice.

The imperial concubine had a smile on her face. She originally thought that this was a princess with a proud personality, but who would have thought that it would actually be a well-behaved child.

"There aren't many rules in the Great Yan Dynasty, so there's no need for the princess to be restrained."

Senior Servant Bai brought the tea over. "The princess has been at my house for two days already, but she's been having a rather hot time with Princess Danfeng."

Shangguan Qian'er lightly sipped his tea, a cold look flashing across his eyes, "Princess Danfeng's temper is indeed true."

"Danfeng?" What sort of disaster has the phoenix caused again? " The imperial concubine looked at Senior Servant Bai with a probing gaze, her face full of astonishment. She clearly didn't know about the conflict between Li Danyeng and Guan Qian.

"Aunt, how can you say that about Danfeng? Don't tell me Danfeng only knows how to cause trouble?" A prideful female voice came from outside the door. Li Danyeng, wearing a crimson red dress, walked in arrogantly and sat down next to the imperial concubine.

"Dan Feng doesn't dare to bully Your Highness, she is too pampered." Li Danyeng shot Shangguan Qian a fierce look, and said sourly.

Shangguan Qian Qian, on the other hand, looked a little helpless. With a hollow laugh, he lowered his eyelids and said, "May esteemed imperial concubine, the phoenix takes care of me, I am very grateful to her."

"Don't say it like that, Dan Feng has to thank the princess for finding the earrings. Otherwise, Dan Feng would think that she would never be able to find it in her entire life, but …" Are you very poor? Otherwise, why would the princess be so inexperienced? "

Li Danyeng's retorts were directed at him, but although Shangguan Qian did not say much, he seemed much more dignified and generous than her.

"Danfeng!" What are you saying! " The imperial concubine glanced at Li Danyeng with a grumbling look, "Danyeng, the princess is now a guest here. Please keep your temper!"

"Niangniang, this servant does feel that it's quite rare for Princess Danfeng to dare say something like that." Senior Servant Bai said from the side.

"Did Senior Servant Bai also confirm that Qian'er had taken Princess Danfeng's earring?" Shangguan Qian'er asked coldly, but her tone was rather flat as she lifted her head to look at the imperial concubine, her black eyes sparkling with helplessness. "Although the drop is small, it's not a big deal. Furthermore, Qian'Er has never been interested in gold, silver, or jewelry since childhood."

"Is that so? "Tell me, then, why did I find my earrings in your room?" Li Danyeng glared fiercely at her, her eyes filled with disdain, "Could it be that the princess' dowry was burnt, your evil heart rose …"

"Dan Feng!" "Princess is a guest of Third Prince's Mansion. If you continue to be serious, Aunt will be angry!"

"Aunt, how can Danfeng be more serious? Danfeng spoke the truth. At that time, all the servants in the mansion saw it. The evidence is conclusive." Li Danyeng pouted like she was acting coquettishly.

Shangguan Qian Qian smiled carelessly, his tone calm as he said: "Princess Danfeng, perhaps you didn't know that I was allergic to pearls since I was young, and I would never take the initiative to touch them."

"Dan Feng, perhaps it was just a misunderstanding. Stop messing around, or else this aunt really won't be able to keep you at home." Although Senior Concubine said that, she did not really defend Shangguan Qian. She just did not allow Li Danyeng to say it, and didn't say the essence of the matter.

"Humph!" "Shangguan Qian has arrived, none of you like Dan Feng!" Li Danyeng pouted, and the look in her eyes when she looked up at Shangguan Qian was filled with disgust.

The Imperial Consort's expression was a little stiff, and she subconsciously looked at Shangguan Qian. She discovered that she was not angry because of Pill Phoenix's nonsense, but was sitting quietly at the side as if the things they were talking about had nothing to do with her.

Although Shangguan Qian lived in the Third Prince's Mansion, the two of them were not married, not to mention the one year period of loss, no one could say for sure what would happen in this one year.

Besides, Feng Yi was not very outstanding amongst the other princes, and the Emperor had not paid much attention to him either. Therefore, Shangguan Qian might be able to change the current awkward situation of Feng Yi.

With her status, she could make Feng Yi's position even more secure. As such, she could not do anything to Shangguan Qian. Even if she wanted to protect the Alchemy Phoenix, she could not reveal it.

"Danfeng, stop fooling around. The princess will be your sister-in-law in the future." The imperial concubine patted the back of Li Danyeng's hand, signalling her to stop talking.

Upon hearing the words' sister-in-law ', Li Danyeng's face turned extremely ugly. She stood up abruptly, glancing at Shangguan Qian. "I don't need a sister-in-law!"

"Does Princess Danfeng have any objections to Qian'Er?" "I don't know where Qian'Er offended the princess, but the princess has always been my enemy. If Qian'Er has done anything wrong, Princess Danfeng can tell me directly."

Shangguan Qian's starry eyes were filled with tears, and he looked as if he had been wronged, his voice trembling and choked with sobs.

"Stop being hypocritical. If you were to care about your face, you shouldn't live here …"

Li Danyeng hadn't finished speaking when the imperial concubine hastily pulled on her arm, signaling her to stop. Her tone also became gloomy.

"Danfeng, Senior Servant Bai and I have been too arrogant and proud of you. As the princess, how could you say such words? Furthermore, the princess wants to marry Feng Yi. This is an iron-like fact, and no one can change it! "

"Imperial Concubine, perhaps Qian'er really shouldn't have stayed here. Qian'er will leave now …"

"Why are you acting so pitiful? If you really want to leave, then hurry up and leave." Li Danyeng couldn't help but shout out. Loud.

"Pa!"

The imperial concubine ruthlessly slapped Li Danyeng, and her expression became stern, "Danyeng, is this what you should say? This is the third prince's residence, do you have the qualifications to request for the princess to leave? "

"Aunt, you actually hit me?" Li Danyeng covered her face with her hand, and with an expression of disbelief, she said, "You actually hit me for her!"

Tears welled up in her eyes, her face full of complaints and complaints. Li Difeng could not understand what was so good about Shangguan Qian. Even her aunt was so protective of her!

"Go to the ancestral hall and reflect on it for three days. You are not allowed to eat!"

"Imperial Concubine, Princess Danfeng is still young. How can she not eat for three days?" Senior Servant Bai anxiously tried to dissuade her. "Princess Danfeng didn't mean any of this. Princess, do you mind?"

Shangguan Qian Qian shot a glance at Senior Servant Bai, a hint of mockery flashing across her eyes. Did she have the nerve to say that she minded? He really didn't expect that Senior Servant Bai would actually defend Li Danyeng to such an extent. If it were an ordinary woman, they would have already left this place in anger.

It's just that she can't leave yet. She can't leave here yet.

"Qian'Er …" "Of course, I don't mind Qiao`er. Princess Danfeng is a pure and honest woman. She doesn't have anything to say, but I really don't want to stay here any longer. I will leave now."

"Senior Servant Bai!" Don't protect her, take her to the ancestral hall now! " The imperial concubine's face was ashen as she glared fiercely at Senior Servant Bai.

Senior Servant Bai had a look of helplessness on her face, and she glared fiercely at Shangguan Qian.

"Isn't it just the ancestral hall? Can't I go? " Li Danyeng angrily pushed Senior Servant Bai away, then turned and ran away.

"This little girl has a rebellious nature. As an aunt, I can't do anything about it. Princess, you've only just arrived at the mansion, and you don't know much about the phoenix. Actually, she doesn't have any ill intentions."

"Qian'Er knows."

"Don't leave. If you leave, how am I going to explain myself to Feng Yi?" The Consort smiled at her.

Shangguan Qian lowered his head, his cheeks blushing red, looking bashful, a hint of indifference flashing in his eyes.

"Right, what is this?" Imperial Concubine asked Senior Servant Bai curiously to bring the box from Cui Zhu's hands over.

"It was Imperial Mother who told Qian'er to bring this Jadeite Cabbage to the Imperial Concubine."

A look of satisfaction flashed between the Consort's brows as she opened the box. When she opened it, her expression abruptly changed.

"This is …" Jadeite cabbage? "

The imperial concubine's tone carried some hesitation, and she cast a probing look at Shangguan Qian, a strange look in her eyes.

Shangguan Qian had a surprised look on his face, he didn't know why he had such a strange expression, but did he not like it?

Senior Servant Bai also noticed that Imperial Concubine's expression wasn't right. She curiously looked into the wooden box, and her expression changed to one of ridicule.

"No wonder …"

"Bai mama, what did you say?" Shangguan Qian was confused.

Senior Servant Bai harrumphed coldly, mockery in her eyes. "Initially, Princess Danfeng said that the princess had stolen her pearl earrings. This servant didn't believe her, but now, she's believed in it."

"Senior Servant Bai, what do you mean?" Could it be that Qian'Er is like someone who is greedy for money? "

"Forget it, forget it, Senior Servant Bai, don't say anymore." The Consort put the wooden box aside with a lack of interest, as if she didn't want to bring it up again.

"This servant doesn't know if the princess is a moneygrubber, but this servant has been by Imperial Concubine's side for many years, and this is the first time I've seen someone take out a fake item to coax her."

Hearing this, Shangguan Qian's expression changed, he hurried forward, what was inside the wooden box was not jadeite cabbage, it was just a roughly crafted stone.