Chapter 621 - Tianfeng Palace, the Peace Among Consorts (1/2)

After leaving the Empress Dowager’s Cining Palace, Mo Xuetong went to the Empress’ Tianfeng Palace. Ever since something happened to the Empress, Consort Su and Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen were in charge of all matters in the harem. The Empress’ Tianfeng Palace was also very cold. When she saw Mo Xuetong coming from afar, her smile grew even more friendly and she was even more careful.

Those servants who used to serve the Empress had not forgotten how Consort Xuan fought back against the Empress. She fainted in the Empress’ Tianfeng Palace, which put the Empress in a very pa.s.sive position all of a sudden.

What Mo Xuetong did not expect was that Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen was also in the Empress’ palace.

“How are you feeling? I heard from Old Eight a few days ago that you were so ill that you could not even get up. I thought that you were still young and wouldn’t suffer a tragic fate. So I prayed for you in front of the Buddha. Now I think back to it, I find that you are indeed blessed.” The Empress, who was on the high seat, was dressed plainly and looked at Mo Xuetong with a benevolent expression. She had never been so gentle before.

“Many thanks, Your Majesty!” Mo Xuetong said softly.

“Rise. You’re in poor health. Sit down and have a rest first.” The Empress was dignified and gracious, in line with her ident.i.ty of a member of the royal family. There was also a hint of concern for Mo Xuetong on her face. She looked sincere.

It made Mo Xuetong wonder when the Empress became easy-going!

“Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell too? Your face looks too pale.” Since the Empress had expressed her kindness, Mo Xuetong could not do things that led to people attacking and criticizing her. Then, the haggard expression on the Empress’s dignified face was obvious. She recalled that when the imperial physician came to see her a few days ago, he had mentioned that the Empress was not feeling well. So, she brought it up as a topic of conversation.

“It’s not a big deal. I’m just a little weak. I’m fine.” The Empress’ voice was no longer high and mighty for the first time. She answered kindly as an elder, which immediately made people feel that she was much closer.

“Your Majesty, don’t be careless. You have to ask the imperial physician to examine you. Don’t put off a slight illness until it becomes a serious one.” Mo Xuetong’s smile grew even more sincere. She cast a glance at the Empress’ expression and there was a hint of worry in her eyes. Even though the imperial physician had told her that the Empress was ill, he knew nothing about it. It was said that the imperial physician in the palace wasn’t allowed to her carefully.

“It’s okay. Xuehe said it’s not a serious illness. It’s just the warm heat disease and I’m a little worried.” The Empress smiled.

“Xuehe, the Sixth Princess?” Mo Xuetong had a sudden thought.

“So many things have happened in the harem recently, and Consort Yu has lost the child in her belly. Her Majesty is worried about the Emperor’s child in the harem, and she has not been eating well these days. If the child is born, His Majesty will have four sons. But now, the child…” Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen took over the topic and sighed.

Consort Yu lost her baby because Consort Zhao had b.u.mped into her. Fortunately, the relations.h.i.+p between Feng Yuran and the He family and Consort Zhao had already broken on Mo Xuetong’s birthday. Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen did not mean to slap her in the face when she said that. She was trying to explain why the Empress did not feel well.

Her smile was gentle, leaving a good impression on others. She sat across from Mo Xuetong. She was not as imposing as the Empress when she talked and smiled.

“Consort Zhao… how is she going?” Since Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen had mentioned Consort Yu, Mo Xuetong had to ask about Consort Zhao’s situation anyway. No matter what had happened, Consort Zhao was Feng Yuran’s aunt. Even though there was enmity between the two families, she had to ask about her on the surface.

“Consort Zhao is really… she usually is gentle. Why was she so angry? It seems that she wanted to destroy the child in Consort Yu’s belly by all means.” Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen sighed again, as if she was really feeling sorry for the two of them. However, there was no anger in her words, nor did she intend to add insult to their injury. It seemed that she really felt pity for the two of them. She was as calm and generous as usual. She was really the most popular imperial consort in the palace.

“How else is she going? She caused His Majesty’s child to die. Consort Zhao can’t make it clear. It’s inevitable for her to be sent to the Cold Palace. I just hope that His Majesty will think of her merits in a few days and then let her out of the Cold Palace. The Cold Palace is not a place for people to stay.”

“Yes!” Mo Xuetong did not know how to response and could only nod with a smile.

“I heard that Princess Caifeng of the Southern Barbarian Lands is not easy to deal with. How is she doing in King Xuan’s Manor recently?” The Empress did not seem to like to talk about this topic. She changed the topic and talked about Princess Caifeng and a pleased expression appeared on her face. It was not strange for her to care about this. As the King Yan’s mother, the Empress must have known about the matter between him and Princess Caifeng.

Princess Caifeng was considered to have a relations.h.i.+p with King Yan, and would definitely come to King Yan’s Manor in the future. It was normal for the Empress to care about Princess Caifeng.

“Since I’ve been ill recently, I’ve been lying on the bed. If it weren’t for His Majesty’s order, I would still be lying on the bed. I’ve entrusted all the matters in the courtyard to someone else, so I have no idea what’s going on. Anyway, no one is gossiping,” Mo Xuetong replied softly. Her voice was soft and weak. Coupled with her pale face, one could tell that she was really weak and did not mean to make excuses.

“I heard that a young lady from a n.o.ble family of the Southern Barbarian Lands has come with Princess Caifeng, right?” Even though the Empress looked a little displeased, she still kept her composure and asked. It was evident that she was very concerned about Hu Qianyue’s matters.

After coughing slightly and covering her mouth with her handkerchief, Mo Xuetong looked up with tears in her eyes and answered softly, “I do know about this. I heard that Miss Hu Qianyue is the cousin of the Third Prince of the Southern Barbarian Lands, the niece of the Empress of the Southern Barbarian Lands. Her father is the general of the Southern Barbarian Lands and is in charge of strong troops.”

“The general of the Southern Barbarian Lands?” The Empress’ eyes lit up and automatically turned to look at Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen. However, Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen did not seem to notice it and continued to look at Mo Xuetong with a smile.