C78 (1/2)
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?