C218 (1/2)
, supported by Xiao Lian and Qin Chen, walked out of the carriage. Xuanyuan Zhiling had long since disappeared without a trace, and the carriage behind Qin Feng had also disappeared without a trace. Qin Feng's heart suddenly sank, and a feeling of loss assaulted her heart.
”Where's the emperor?” Qin Feng could not help but ask, but she already knew the answer would make her heart hurt, and she regretted it the moment she asked.
Qin Chen was startled, seeing that she did not know what to say.
”empress, the moment we got out of the carriage, the emperor said that Imperial Consort Li was pregnant with dragon seeds and needed to be taken care of properly. After that, the empress went to find Imperial Consort Li and …” Qin Chen spoke carefully, her words starting to speed up, as though she wanted to pass through this embarrassing scene.
Qin Feng frowned slightly, her expression mixed with slight confusion.
”Imperial Consort Li? What Imperial Consort Li? ” The blankness in Qin Feng's eyes deepened as she stared intently at Qin Chen. She suddenly had a bad premonition in her heart.
When she said this, Qin Feng clearly knew that the answer should be heartbroken, but humans were always unwilling when they didn't know the result, and curiosity forever surpassed their own rationality. This is why there are always people who take risks, who are willing to fly into the fire.
”empress, you don't need to ask. Actually, this matter …” Qin Chen didn't know how she should continue speaking, and a trace of awkwardness was mixed within her expression.
But Qin Feng's eyes were so determined, so stubborn.
”Just a moment ago, the Emperor already bestowed the title of Imperial Consort Li to Liu Yue. Now that he is the imperial concubine, his status is only a little lower than yours.” Qin Chen said, her eyes could not help but size up Qin Feng from time to time.
Qin Feng's face was already filled with despair.
”Hmph. You're truly anxious. It seems that they've found each other's true love.” As Qin Feng said that, she walked into the Blue Bird Hall weakly with the support of Xiao Lian and Qin Chen. When she returned to this place once again, there was no way to describe the feeling in Qin Feng's heart. There was nostalgia, sadness, and even a deep sense of powerlessness.
She really didn't have the slightest bit of strength to deal with feelings.
”empress, the emperor said that from today onwards, Xiao Lian will serve you with me.” Qin Chen said with a smile. She had already been looking forward to this day for a very, very long time, and the empress had already left the palace for a very, very long time.
Qin Feng nodded her head, from the looks of it, Xuanyuan Zhiling had no plans to enter Blue Bird Hall anymore.
”Did the emperor say anything about asking me to give this Blue Bird Hall to the Imperial Consort Li?” Qin Feng's tone carried a hint of bitterness, and only now did she realize just how sorrowful she was. Grief, like a poison that was rapidly spreading within his body, slowly approached his heart, until his breathing gradually stopped.
Qin Chen was startled, both she and Xiao Lian could already feel the sorrow that came from Qin Feng.
”empress, what are you talking about? This Blue Bird Hall was specially built for the empress from the beginning till the end. No matter how much a normal imperial concubine is spoiled, she wouldn't be able to live in this Blue Bird Hall.” Qin Chen stared intently at Qin Feng and she saw the tears in her eyes.
Qin Feng laughed bitterly and did not say anything else.
At this moment, the one who was in a completely different situation than Qin Feng was Liu Yue, the person who was just bestowed the title Imperial Consort Li, there was no need to mention how excited she was.
”Your majesty, chenqie is now your legitimate concubine. This is a great feeling. chenqie has been waiting for this day for a long time, and the child in chenqie's womb has also been waiting for this day for a long time.” As he said that, Liu Yue's eyes were tightly locked onto Xuanyuan Zhiling.
Xuanyuan Zhiling wanted to smile, but he could only grin, but was unable to smile.
”Recently, we have a lot of national affairs to take care of. Imperial Consort Li, you can stay at the Purple Palace to nurture babies and it's best not to wander around. Everyone in the palace has ulterior motives. When that happens, things won't be good.” When Xuanyuan Zhiling said this, his tone was cold, but in Liu Yue's heart, it was filled with concern.
Liu Yue laughed with satisfaction, her expression carrying a little complacency.
”Besides Qin Feng, who else would have ulterior motives for me?” As Liu Yue spoke, she leaned into Xuanyuan Zhiling's embrace and spoke with a slightly spoiled tone.
Xuanyuan Zhiling suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, and his expression became a little ugly.
”I'm sure she won't. She's a doctor, a physician, a parent.” Xuanyuan Zhiling said as he stood up, he wanted to escape from this awkward place as soon as possible.
”Do doctors not know how to kill people? The doctor, on the other hand, may have been calmer than the average person, for she has seen many dead people. ” Liu Yue rolled her eyes at Xuanyuan Zhiling, and said a little sulkily.
Xuanyuan Zhiling sighed, he really did not know what to do now, the two women had already tormented Xuanyuan Zhiling to such a state, he wanted to escape, but he could not.
Seeing that Xuanyuan Zhiling wanted to leave, Liu Yue pulled on her sleeves.
”Your majesty, chenqie really isn't feeling well right now. I've always felt nauseous. My child must be in chenqie's stomach again.” As Liu Yue said that, her face became ugly, and she started retching while supporting Xuanyuan Zhiling.
Seeing Liu Yue like that, Xuanyuan Zhiling felt troubled and a little annoyed.
”I'll go find an imperial physician for you. Have a good rest.” Xuanyuan Zhiling pushed Liu Yue's hand away, and with an ugly expression, he replied and then walked out of the Purple Palace.