C23

After a few days of meditation, I was able to clearly discern the hostility the crowd had towards me. However, the strange thing was that Queen Rong's face changed.

Xuanyuan Jiuchen had been present the previous few times when they had come into contact with the empress. As a result, the empress always wore a proper and benevolent appearance, befitting the appearance of a queen who was known as a queen of the harem.

Now that Xuanyuan was gone, the empress had turned cold and aloof. It was as if he wasn't the empress. His attitude towards his concubine was also extremely cold, and matters at the palace had nothing to do with him.

Even the jealousy of sharing a husband was rare. It was similar to Xuanyuan, with a frosty expression. Just what kind of emotional experience did Xuanyuan and the Empress have?

How did it make the original couple, who lived on top of each other, so strangely similar?

Ning Zhi called out to me softly, "Young Mistress, little Bing Zi from Cloud Empyrean Palace has been ordered to invite Young Mistress over. She said that she has guests."

"Oh?" After a slight pause, he smiled and said, "Bring me the silk colored brocade Clouds Dress that the Emperor bestowed upon me yesterday, and help me change into it." The gown took on the color of pearls and gems, as if it was made from a large sum of money. It was in front of her chest, near the hem of her skirt. It was extravagant, and she knew I didn't like it.

I thought I would just keep it, but today it comes in handy. No wonder Ning Zhi was surprised. In a single day, I changed my mind and went to meet with some guests.

"Mei Duo, comb a Nine Heaven Flying Immortal bun for me. "And another Peach Blossom Bright Cosmetics." Mei Duo seemed to understand a bit, but she frowned and advised: "Young miss, why are you doing this, you are not dressed like how you normally would be."

Seeing that I didn't say anything, but also didn't dare to say anything else, skillfully rearranging my hair.

The extravagant ornaments on my body caused my makeup to shine brilliantly. Staring at the lotus flower mirror, I couldn't help but feel a stabbing pain in my heart.

The more it was like this, the more she had to make her face look so sweet and pure. Maybe others don't know, but I can't deceive myself.

I'm not putting on makeup, I'm pretending. It was best not to see the light of day when you hid yourself in this layer of jade-like shell and buried your truest feelings. Only then would he be able to protect the people around him, and only then would he be able to live up to Wanyue's trust.

"Let's go." I, who was shakily waving my arms around on the Sedan Chair, was full of the emperor's new love's nobility and happiness. All of the servants and attendants of the Palace Maidservant that were walking along the way respectfully greeted them and bent their knees. I held my head high and looked down on everything.

In his mind, however, was that gentle and graceful man. He also had a tall figure and long, curved willow eyes. After that, that gentle smile doesn't belong to me anymore!

The more he thought about it, the more painful he felt. It was as if a huge rock was pressing down on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe. He and I were still like dust in the end.

"Here we are, miss." Mei Duo slightly bent her knees and reached out for me to help him. After hesitating for a moment, he finally walked down in a dignified manner. Xiao Xingzi immediately rushed forward to lead the way, and stepped on the stairs in a daze.

Fortunately, Cangzhi's hands were quick enough to cover her body, a hint of panic could be seen in her mouth, "Be careful Young Mistress!" I nodded, still smiling.

"Be careful of the restraints on your feet, you should be able to walk steadily." Ning Zhi gave me a profound instruction before releasing her hands that were supporting me. I knew that she already understood my intentions, so I smiled and said, "I know what to do. "No matter how hard it is, I will continue on this path."

It was for myself, for Wanyue, for the Shan family, and even more so for the Brother Qingyu, our Brother Qingyu.

He put away the heartache and nostalgia, and walked towards the main hall step by step.

"This concubine, Wanqing, pays her respects to the Imperial Noble Consort. She respectfully bowed towards Imperial Noble Consort, completely ignoring the tall figure standing below him. How could she not see it?