C82 (2/2)

”The fish at home are still as delicious as always. This fish doesn't have spikes on it, so eat more.”

Xiao Feimo gave Feng Qingying a piece of fish. Feng Qingying was not used to Xiao Feimo being so considerate, but he did not reject either and accepted it.

Yue Lanyi, who was sitting on the other side of Xiao Feimo, nearly choked on his words. Forcefully enduring the discomfort in his heart, he continuously cursed Feng Qingying in his heart.

The next day, Xiao Feimo went to the imperial court early in the morning. After going to the imperial court, he first went to look for the emperor, then went to the Yongan Palace, and only returned to his residence when it was almost dark. No one knew what he said to the emperor and the Empress Dowager Zhu.

Yang An incited a few old officials to introduce the matter, but the emperor did not say anything, he only said that the matter would be discussed after the Spring Festival.

Thus, no one brought up the matters that would happen after. After all, the Spring Festival was near, and the emperor was very busy. He busied himself with offering sacrifices to the heavens and to the ancestors.

Feng Qingying did not have much time to spare, she only had to settle the accounts with him for the entire year, and could not finish the accounts every day. She could have called Yue Lanyi over to help out, but she could not bear to see Yue Lanyi get annoyed, so she called Lateral Consort Li over.

However, Lateral Consort Li's efficiency was something she could not afford to praise.

”Esteemed wangfei, this account has been reconciled. Esteemed wangfei, please take a look.” Lateral Consort Li held out an account book to Feng Qingying, and carefully handed it over to him.

At this time, Feng Qingying had already checked three books, and his speed was almost three times faster than the Lateral Consort Li.

She took the account book, casually flipped through it and put it aside, ”Lateral Consort Li, don't be afraid, I don't eat people, there's no need to be so careful when talking to me.”

”I have noted it down.”

Lateral Consort Li was still very reserved.

Feng Qingying was a little dizzy from watching this. When the stone bamboo came over with two cups of tea, she casually chatted with the Lateral Consort Li, ”Lateral Consort Li, how long have you been in the residence for?”

”I've already been in the Palace for three years.”

”You entered the estate with the Zhu Clan.”

”Yes.”

The Lateral Consort Li didn't know why Feng Qingying would ask such questions, he was obviously very nervous.

”I'm just casually asking. There's no other reason. You don't have to be afraid.”

This woman was especially bold and timid. Lateral Consort Li was born in a large family, and was also a concubine. She never thought that she would be so timid, wishing to become a transparent person in the Prince's house.

This was definitely a way of survival.

”Princess, if there's anything else you want to ask, you can ask directly.”

Originally, Feng Qingying was just chatting casually. When Lateral Consort Li said this, she really didn't have any more questions.

”Since you're so afraid of me, I have nothing else to ask.”

”Princess, there's something that I don't know whether I should say or not.”

”Go ahead.”

”Although I have been in the palace for three years with the Zhu Family, in truth, I have never served the Prince. I am still a virgin, so I presume the Zhu Family is the same.”

This matter exploded in Feng Qingying's ears like a thunderclap. She must have heard it right!

”What did you say!”

”What I've said is true. The prince treats the princess differently, so I don't dare ask for anything else. I only want a place to settle down.”

Lateral Consort Li replied with trembling hands.

Even if he didn't like these two women, she was still his legitimate concubine. And it had been three years, could it be that he didn't have any requirements at all, or that Xiao Feimo had some sort of problem?