"Song Qingyu, how dare you!"
Chen Fei sat up straight.
Song Qingyu had been sitting on the lower seat. When he heard that Chen Fei was angry, he immediately kneeled down and paid his respects.
"Please calm your anger, Qingyu doesn't dare."
"You don't dare? You don't dare, but you say you'll embarrass me in front of the empress dowager again? What about the tea? It's obvious that you're just teasing me! "
Song Qingyu lowered his head earnestly, "How dare I tease the Empress. I am not aware of the situation above. The teacup would only form if it swayed slightly. This humble girl thought that the empress dowager would hold up the reward, but didn't know, so she only lightly opened it. "
"So you're saying that I'm ignorant!"
Consort Chen knocked on the letter from the Song Residence. It said that Song Qingyu was cunning, and it seemed that he was indeed!
Song Qingyu's eyes were clear and bright. He also noticed the letter and knew that it was from the First Wife. The First Madam had already secretly made an alliance with Chen Fei because she was the direct daughter of Zhenguo Prefecture.
"This humble girl does not dare. If Imperial Concubine Chen insists on punishing us for this, although this humble girl will not accept it, she can only accept the punishment! "
"You! You clearly know that I won't punish you! "
With a "peng" sound, the teacup shattered beside Song Qingyu, creating a crisp sound. Song Qingyu did not show any signs of fear.
The more Chen Fei looked at it, the angrier she got.
"You are just a little peasant girl, don't think about climbing the dragon and phoenix! Do you think you can intimidate the Empress Dowager just by fawning on her? You are underestimating me. If I want to crush you to death, it will be as easy as flipping my hand! "
Song Qingyu's eyes lit up as he raised his eyes to look at Chen Fei's gaze, "Empress is right." This commoner was insignificant, but what about the arranged marriage? Could Imperial Concubine Chen crush this imperial edict like she wanted to pinch me to death! "
Only now did Chen Fei notice the determination in Song Qingyu's eyes.
"You!" He opened his mouth but was speechless.
He was so angry that he grabbed a cup of tea from the table with his right hand. Only then did he remember that he had smashed the teacup with his own hands. He got even angrier.
With sharp eyes, Song Qingyu stood up and slowly poured tea for Concubine Chen. He respectfully nodded his head and passed the tea to her, "Empress, A Yu did not have any intention of offending you. However, this marriage is an imperial edict. "
When it came to the imperial edict, Consort Chen had no choice but to endure it. She changed her attitude and spoke to Song Qingyu.
"Why are you talking about the imperial edict? It's been more than ten years." His Majesty might have already forgotten about it. "
Song Qingyu raised his eyebrows slightly, "But Imperial Concubine Chen did not forget, the Song Manor did not forget, and neither did the jade pendant bestowed by the Emperor. Imperial Concubine Chen said, right?"
Chen Fei's expression hardened. It had been more than twenty years since she entered the palace, but this was the first time she was threatened by a little girl. "Are you threatening me?"
"This humble one does not dare, but Imperial Concubine Chen should know that this is an imperial edict. I know that mother must have looked for the Empress, and mother's words were pleasant to hear. But then again, do you want to deceive the Imperial Concubine Chen and bully the monarch together? "
As he spoke, Song Qingyu glanced at Chen Fei and saw that her eyes were sharp.
Song Qingyu slowly kneeled back down and continued, "If you don't do it, you will have to cover my mouth, but if you do, this marriage contract of mine will be annulled. Why is it so troublesome, I am not inferior to Song Yiyan, and I promised not to interfere with the Seventh Prince marrying the concubine to consolidate his position. In the eyes of the onlookers, I'm just a peasant girl that isn't worthy of the Seventh Prince. And the Empress has also gained a good reputation. "
Song Qingyu spoke as if he was trying his best to protect Chen Fei.
"Don't think that I don't know what you're thinking. You wouldn't be so kind, and others wouldn't easily pull you down. "
"Just because the Empress knows me doesn't mean that others don't know me. They would be like moths flying into a fire. This was exactly what the Imperial Concubine Chen wanted. If he were to marry Song Yiyan, the power of the government would suppress him. Who would dare to marry her? The Seventh Prince would be cautious too. Isn't it? "
Chen Fei lightly knocked on the table. He seemed to be deep in thought.
He originally thought that a little girl could be easily fooled, but to think that she would be such a stubborn person.
The right side of the screen suddenly shook.
"What you said makes sense. Let me think about it. "Let's go down first."
Song Qingyu glanced at the screen and left.
When Song Qingyu's figure had disappeared, Senior Servant Yue came out from the screen. "The prince is back."
Chen Fei sighed, "What a coincidence."
"Does the Empress really believe her?"
"As soon as she raised her eyelids, I knew what she was thinking. The first wife of the Song Family had already schemed against the letter a few times. Once Lin Yuzhen married her, she would be even more fearless. Marry the concubine, hmph! She would never let the concubine live. Furthermore, she actually threatened me! "
"Then according to the Empress's intentions?"
"Isn't she at my place right now? I have a way to deal with her. He had to make her lose all of her reputation before she managed to attract the attention of the emperor! Just a moment ago, how pleased was she with herself?
A trace of hatred flashed across Chen Fei's eyes as she invited Yue mama over.
Senior Servant Yue turned her head to the side to listen as she nodded repeatedly, the corners of her mouth curving upwards. She had just been taken advantage of by Song Qingyu, and the anger in her heart had not yet subsided.
"Esteemed Empress, this is my humble servant's opinion. Against this kind of unruly girl, I must not show mercy …"
"Alright, alright, we'll do as you say. Hurry up and prepare."
After the tea feast, most of the young ladies that were invited were sent back to the residence. Only Mu was Chen Fei's niece, and she was left behind.
Before he left the palace, as soon as he got into the carriage, he thought of something and turned back to grab the hand of Mu.
"Good elder sister, you can't let that slut off so easily. "She's just a peasant girl, why would she dare to compete with her elder sister?"
"Alright, hurry up and go back. I know what I'm doing. "
"Elder sister, how could you be so patient? You've been bullied to this extent. "As you wish, but it's best if you don't fall into my hands, otherwise I will definitely teach her a lesson!"
Mu Yu shook his head, "Don't be too impulsive. She had no intention of snatching it from me either. Don't think about it. "Go back and properly learn your embroidery. After the new year, if you still haven't finished your embroidery, mother will not let you off."
She shook her hand away, dissatisfied with him. Ye Zichen got into the carriage angrily.
Song Qing and Yu walked out of the side hall and met Mu Yu, who was being escorted by a crowd back from Chengkou Palace. Mu Yu laughed lightly and quickly stepped forward, holding Song Qingyu's hand.
"Sister Qingyu, your technique just now was really amazing. It was as if you were performing a magic trick. Can you make me acknowledge you as my teacher?"
Mu-er laughed, fifteen years old, with big, watery eyes.
Song Qingyu could not tell what she was thinking at a glance, "I usually stay at the Song Residence."
"It doesn't matter, as long as you enter the palace you can teach me. "Chen Fei is my aunt. I come here often. As long as you enter the palace, you can send me a message. I'll come over right away." Is my sister repulsed? "
Since she said so, it was obviously to put her in a situation of injustice.
Song Qingyu did not want to cause unnecessary trouble, so he raised his eyebrows and smiled, pretending not to understand, "How could that be? As long as my sister is not afraid of being tired, I am not strict."
"Thank you, Master!"
Mu Yu's voice was clear and pleasant to hear. In her arms was a small stove. She wore a snow-white woolen cloak over a jade-green cloud-patterned bamboo dress, and in the sunlight, she was bright and beautiful.
"No need to call me master. I'm not really a master if I give you guidance."
"Then... Thank you, sister. Big sister, you are amazing. Let's go learn it now. "
Song Qing and Yu wanted to find a place to rest and be caught by her for tea. At this moment, Senior Servant Yue suddenly called from behind.
"Ladies, just now, Chen Fei heard from the palace maid that the Plum Blossom Royal Garden was blooming and she invited the two ladies to go with her."