On this day, Feng Qingying was practicing his calligraphy in his room when Shi Zhu hurried over, "Princess, things aren't good."
"What happened now?"
"The empress dowager just ordered someone to send in a beautiful lady. She said that she wanted to stay and serve as a concubine to the prince."
Hearing that the Empress Dowager Zhu had sent someone to the Duke Palaces, Feng Qingying's hand trembled and a large drop of ink fell onto the xuan paper.
In this period of time, she and Xiao Feimo had not spoken a word, did not meet, and even did not eat dinner with Xiao Feimo.
She didn't know how she should continue to get along with Xiao Feimo, but she didn't expect that Empress Dowager Zhu would actually send women to the Duke's Palace at this time.
After walking away, Zhu Yujin immediately added another person. Empress Dowager Zhu was really active.
Seeing that the painting was broken, Feng Qingying was not in the mood to continue painting, and replied indifferently: "I understand."
"Esteemed wangfei, this …"
Their wangfei's reaction was too cold! When she saw Feng Qingying and Xiao Feimo having an argument during this period of time, she was already worried that Empress Dowager Zhu would send a woman over at this critical moment.
"Why is it strange that the prince is taking in concubines? This won't be the last one either."
Shi Zhu lowered his voice and said, "Imperial Consort doesn't know this, but the person the empress dowager sent over this time is really good-looking. This servant has never seen such a good-looking woman, and her smile is like that of a fox spirit."
"You've met someone?"
"This servant secretly went to take a look."
"The empress dowager has good eyes." Feng Qingying ridiculed.
"Princess Hua-Yang should think of a way to deal with it. It isn't appropriate for a fox girl like her to stay by Prince's side."
Shi Zhu reminded Feng Qingying, but Feng Qingying didn't take this matter seriously, and didn't reply, instructing him as if nothing had happened, "Help me bring out a piece of paper."
Shi Zhu was a little surprised. At such a time, their wangfei was still in the mood to paint, and seeing that Shi Zhu had not moved, Feng Qingying frowned. "Why aren't you guys going?"
"Yes, this servant will go now."
Shi Zhu could not figure out what Feng Qingying was thinking, so he did not dare say too much and immediately went to get Feng Qingying some paper.
Shi Zhu had just placed a clean piece of Xuan paper in front of Feng Qingying. Before he could write, Su Mu's respectful voice came from outside the door, "Princess, the Prince is inviting you to the dining room for dinner."
It was only then that Feng Qingying noticed that it was getting dark outside. She replied lightly, "Su Mu, tell the Duke that I'm not feeling well and that I don't have an appetite."
"This …"
How was she supposed to reply? This period would make Feng Qingying and Xiao Feimo at loggerheads, and as the person who served Xiao Feimo in close proximity, she had to be careful with her words every day. The atmosphere over at Xiao Feimo's side was really depressing.
"Is there something else?"
Seeing that Su Mu did not leave, Feng Qingying did not even raise his head as he asked.
"The prince had the kitchen prepare a lot of dishes that the princess likes to eat. It's really hard for this servant to reply."
Su Mu had a difficult expression on his face. He hoped that it would make Feng Qingying feel sympathy.
"Su Mu, you will do as I say."
Feng Qingying did not waver in the slightest. Su Mu had no choice but to forcefully bring Feng Qingying over, and could only use his last trump card, "Your highness has been coughing a little these past two days, and has been getting more serious today. This servant and Ping Niang have tried to persuade her several times, but Your highness has refused to call a doctor.
Hearing Xiao Feimo coughing, Feng Qingying was a little worried, but he still did not let go.
Su Mu had no choice but to leave.
At this time, Xiao Feimo was waiting for Feng Qingying at the dining hall. Upon learning that Feng Qingying was not willing to come, although Xiao Feimo's expression did not seem to change, it could be felt that he was not in a good mood.
Su Mu didn't know whether or not Xiao Feimo would vent his anger on her and fearfully wait at the side.
Xiao Feimo felt an itchy sensation in his throat, and could not help but cough. Seeing that Xiao Feimo was coughing really hard, Ping Niang became anxious, "Your Highness, let's bring the doctor over for a look! This will not do. "
"This king is fine. Su Mu, send a few fish to the wangfei."
After he recovered, Xiao Feimo pointed to the fish on the table, and indicated that she should take it over to Feng Qingying.
"Yes, this servant will go now."
Su Mu sent his men to take the food box and prepared to put the fish inside.
"Greetings to Your Highness."
The woman's gentle voice suddenly sounded from outside the door, and she took the opportunity to kneel on the ground to pay her respects to Xiao Feimo.
Xiao Feimo was not in a good mood in the first place, so when he saw someone barging in without permission, he became even more disgusted, and frowned. "Ping Niang, bring this girl along to properly teach the Duke Palace's rules."
The woman who was kneeling on the ground saw that Xiao Feimo was not interested in her, and was not afraid either. She raised her head, her eyes were bright and clear, and her voice was still gentle and pleasant, "I have just arrived at the Duke's Palace, and do not understand the rules. I hope that you can forgive me."
After taking a good look at her, Xiao Feimo's eyes flashed with a look of astonishment, but he quickly recovered. Ping Niang, who was at the side, was also stunned, how was this possible …
She sneaked a peek at Xiao Feimo, but did not see anything weird on his face.
They all knew that the Empress Dowager Zhu had sent a woman into the Duke Palace, but Xiao Feimo didn't care about it at all. He didn't show himself at all, and even Ping Niang didn't go to see him.
"What's your name?"
Xiao Feimo's tone indeed became a bit more gentle.
"Qin Geling."
Qin Geling had the perfect smile on his face, his large eyes curiously sizing up Xiao Feimo.
"Stand up!"
"Prince, you don't blame me?"
Qin Geling's voice was soft, as if she was throwing a tantrum.
When Feng Qingying entered, he just happened to hear Qin Geling's soft and spoiled voice. She paused in her steps, then walked over.
Seeing Feng Qingying coming over, Xiao Feimo quickly walked to his side, his tensed face clearly relaxed. Xiao Feimo had not reached Feng Qingying yet, so Qin Geling quickly went to pay respects to him, "I greet wangfei."
"No need to be so polite."
Feng Qingying nodded slightly towards Qin Geling, signalling him to stand up.
Qin Geling got up, "Your Highness, I will take my leave first."
When she saw Qin Geling's appearance, it was as if Feng Qingying had been shocked by lightning. The face in front of her merged completely with the face lying in the ice coffin.
There was actually such a person like Yue Lanyu in this world.
No wonder the Empress Dowager Zhu had sent her to the Duke Palaces as Zhu Yujin's successor.
When Feng Qingying's reaction fell into her eyes, she could guess what would happen. Indeed, Feng Qingying cared about Yue Lanyu.
What surprised her the most was that Feng Qingying knew what Yue Lanyu looked like.
After Qin Geling left, Xiao Feimo held Feng Qingying's hand. Her fingertips were ice-cold, as she said in a low voice, "It's time to eat."
"How can a prince lack people to eat?"
Feng Qingying wanted to pull her hand back, but held her hand tightly, she had tried to try a few times but to no avail.