C78

The candlelight in the already lit Hall of Clear Sky was flickering.

Hundreds of Luo He candles that were as thick as bowls were placed on the turret shaped candlesticks in the corner of the room, emitting a sweet fragrance. A gust of wind blew, causing the curtains of the hall to flutter.

Imperial Concubine Cui, who had just finished her evening meal, was strictly following Imperial Physician Cheng's instructions. She held the little palace maid's hand and paced back and forth in the hall to eat.

Feng Jing was holding a horsetail whisk in his hand as he hastily slipped in. When Imperial Concubine Cui saw him, she dismissed the palace maids by her side and asked in a soft voice, "Have you arranged everything?"

"In reply to the Empress, everything is perfectly done." Feng Jing quickly stepped forward and held Imperial Concubine Cui's hand, helping her continue walking slowly within the hall. "We've arranged for her to stay at the Cloud Arena. According to Empress Qing's customs, we've assigned four palace maids, two attendants, and two mama over …"

"Don't forget to send another Senior Servant as a guide," Imperial Concubine Cui's brows were furrowed slightly, clearly still unrelieved from the shock of the afternoon. "Although His Majesty pitied her and looked at her differently, the rules of the palace can't be ignored. Since they've entered the palace, they should be the same as all the other wives in the palace …"

"Yes, this servant will remember." Feng Jing bowed, and said with a face full of respect, "Empress, this arrangement is correct. Since the emperor has already made up his mind, there is no need to go against him."

"Sigh …" Imperial Concubine Cui heaved a long sigh.

Through the open sculptured door, he saw the West Prefecture Chinese Flowering Apple blooming in the courtyard. He said faintly, "This was something His Majesty specifically rewarded when I moved into the palace that year. He said that the crabapple blossoms bloomed with a happy air, and you'd think of me just by looking at these flowers …"

"That's right!" "In the heart of the emperor, the Empress is still not normal." Feng Jing smiled as he flattered.

Unexpectedly, Imperial Concubine Cui laughed coldly at herself.

"What's so special about him? It's just that I can understand his thoughts more than others and have a better understanding of his personality." She shook her head helplessly. "But all these years, I've realized that I don't understand him anymore."

"Just today, in the Consort Selection Ceremony that happens every three years, with so many elegant and graceful women gathered here for him to choose, he actually said that it was boring, and he allowed me to stand by him."

"But I haven't dispersed yet. He's actually managed to get lucky and still wants to confer her the title of an imperial concubine!"

"I have seen many fox-like girls in this world, but this is really the first time I've seen a girl like her who would make one's soul roll! He had been delusional enough to think of being an imperial concubine just now. What were the thoughts of those concubines in the imperial harem who had given birth to children and extended their lives for His Majesty? I only said a few more words and he already jumped up and down, wanting to strip me of my title and reduce my rank. I've followed him for so many years, but he actually wants to slap my face for a girl who comes out of nowhere! "

As she spoke, Imperial Concubine Cui's heart was filled with anger. She exerted her strength, and her long nails dug into Feng Jing's arm through her clothes. "You've been following me for the longest period of time. So you want me to give someone else a seat? "

Feng Jing's arm was in pain, but his face didn't show it. He smiled at Imperial Concubine Cui. Although she had maintained her strength well over the past few years, the women in this palace camp, how many of them didn't give a damn.

He could only smile and say, "Of course not. I was just looking forward to a fresh life and receiving the Emperor's favor." Pet. You also want her to have this kind of life! Were there not many like Beauty Li, Song Fangyi, and Ding Xiurong these years? The one laughing till the end, wasn't it still you, Empress? "

When Imperial Concubine Cui heard his words, the expression on her face eased a bit.

That's right, hadn't she seen a lot of storms in the past few years?

What was the use of a momentary Shaohua in the Heartless Emperor's family? Only by having a son deep in the palace could one truly walk the path of a king.

A concubine without a son would end up being a rootless duckweed. Thinking of the late emperor made her the most worried. Pet. Love of the Princess Fang, or in the end, no one to rely on.

Thinking of this, her expression became a bit calmer.

When she thought about her son, Xiao Rui, her face softened a little. Then she thought about that purple figure in the afternoon.

It was the same outfit Fang Qingqing had worn when she chose her concubine. She could tell with a glance that it was her son's little trick to get dressed the same way.

However, how could there be two girls that looked so similar in this world? In that instant, she had thought that Fang Qingqing had come back to life.

"Feng Jing, do you remember that girl you saw this afternoon?" Imperial Concubine Cui smiled.

"Which one?" Feng Jing knew that Imperial Concubine Cui was asking about Jiang Wan, but she pretended to be confused.

"It's the one who was dressed in the true purple pimples and dressed the same as Fang Qingqing from the Yongning Marquis's Mansion nine years ago when she was selected to be the Crown Prince's consort." Imperial Concubine Cui narrowed her eyes slightly, but her thoughts flew back to nine years ago. "I still remember Empress Kang Yi saying back then that Fang Qingqing was dignified and delicate, and that she was graceful and pure …"

"Wasn't it said that Empress Kang Yi had taken a fancy to the imperial concubine long ago?" Feng Jing replied in a flattering manner, "Who would really think that she entered the eyes of Empress Kang Yi during her talent show?"

"That's right. Back then, she had long since been chosen by Empress Kang Yi, but my Cheng'er happily requested for her to come to me," Imperial Concubine Cui said with a hint of loneliness in her voice. "He wanted Fang Qing Qing to be his principal wife, but I was completely unable to help him back then."

"It is only natural for a beautiful lady to be among men." Feng Jing and Imperial Concubine Cui stood there, one in front of the other as they chatted.

"He was afraid I would forget it, so he reminded me." As she spoke, a hint of love that even she did not notice appeared in Imperial Concubine Cui's eyes, "That's why when I saw that young lady today, I knew that she was someone Cheng took a fancy to. Do you remember which girl that was? Remember to tell Si Lili and the eunuch to give him a bit more money. "

"It seems to be the daughter of the Vice Minister of the Punishment Department, Jiang Chuanzhong. Her name is Jiang Wan." Feng Jing stood respectfully by Imperial Concubine Cui's side.

"Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice?" When Imperial Concubine Cui heard these words, she looked at Feng Jing with suspicion.

Feng Jing could only respectfully say, "He's the father of the newly promoted grade seven noble person, Jiang Shu."

"Noble Jiang?!" Hearing Jiang Shu's name again, Imperial Concubine Cui gnashed her teeth. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and looked towards Feng Jing to confirm, "Wasn't that woman that Yingying mentioned to me a few days ago also called Jiang Wan?"

"It's her! Her big sister Jiang Yu is also a concubine of the crown prince's residence. " Feng Jing said.

"Jiang? Jiang Shu? Jiang Wan? " Imperial Concubine Cui's beautiful eyes gradually narrowed. "This Jiang Clan …" "There are indeed a lot of talented people …"