Chapter Four: The Legend of Zhen Huan - Fang Jiachunyi 4

Jingren Palace —

Fang Jiachun stood in the first row, next to Consort Fucha, a beautiful and spirited woman.

Behind them were the Borjigit Noble and Consort Shen. The Borjigit Noble had wheat-colored skin and a hint of unrestrained heroism between his brows. Consort Shen was dignified and calm, with a beautiful and elegant appearance, as graceful as a chrysanthemum.

Next are Wan Changzai and Xia Changzai. Wan Changzai has an extremely delicate appearance, a slender figure, fair and smooth skin, and bright, expressive eyes.

Xia Changzai was also a stunning beauty, while in the last row was An Daying, who had a delicate and frail demeanor.

As she performed the rites and listened to the Empress and Consort Hua's exchange about jade, Fang Jiachun secretly curled her lip.

When are we finally getting up?!

Although Fang Jiachunyi was a Manchu woman, she had grown up in Jiangnan and had never learned to ride a horse or shoot arrows. However, thanks to the nourishment of her spirit, she did not tremble at all.

The Borjigit nobles came from Mongolia, and riding horses and shooting arrows were commonplace for them, so their bowing was naturally steady and proper.

Although Consort Fucha is not as good as Consort Borjigit, she has also learned horseback riding and archery, and her current condition is quite good.

Consort Shen and Consort Wan were not so lucky; their bodies trembled as they struggled to maintain their bows.

"Alright, let's get all the sisters up first."

Using the Eastern Pearl, which only the Empress could use, Yixiu managed to turn the tide and gently reminded Consort Hua with a smile.

"Oh, you were so busy talking to the Empress that you forgot you were still maintaining proper etiquette. Get up."

Consort Hua looked at the people bowing and spoke casually.

"Thank you, Consort Hua." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and stood up.

"I've heard that there's a very capable Lady Xia?"

On the day the concubines presented their gifts, Consort Xia said that Consort Hua's gift was not as good as the Empress's.

It just so happened that the chief eunuch Zhou, who was by Consort Hua's side, overheard this, and Consort Hua naturally learned about it as well, leaving a deep impression on Consort Xia.

"May Your Highness Consort Hua enjoy boundless blessings and peace. This humble servant is Lady Xia, a lowly maid."

Xia Changzai performed an awkward and unorthodox gesture, which made Songzhi, who was behind Consort Hua, laugh, but she didn't find anything wrong with it at all.

"Xia Changzai has a great sense of style; this fabric must be very expensive, right?"

"This fabric was bestowed upon me by Her Majesty the Empress. I wore it specially for this audience today."

Xia Changzai's eyes held a hint of ingratiation and smugness.

"You know how to repay kindness; you're a thoughtful person. Get up."

"Thank you, Consort Hua." Consort Xia stood up.

Consort Hua turned her gaze to Fang Jiachunyi, looking at that childlike yet delicate and charming face, and couldn't help but touch her own face, saying:

"Look at Consort Ru's face, so tender, like a peeled egg. It's so good to be young."

Fang Jiachun curtsied: "Your Majesty, I prefer Consort Hua's appearance. She is naturally beautiful and radiant."

"Before I entered the palace, I often heard many people praise Consort Hua, saying that no one from the Manchu, Mongol, or Han Eight Banners could rival Consort Hua's graceful demeanor!"

The original quote was that the Manchu, Mongol, and Han Eight Banners could not rival the magnificent beauty of Consort Hua, but Fang Jiachun did not want to suffer the same fate as Consort Shen, who was described as having the most beautiful face in the country.

"Oh my, look at those lips, they're as sweet as honey. Get up."

Seeing Fang Jiachun's sincere expression, Consort Hua giggled and called out, without making things too difficult for her.

One reason was indeed because of Fang Jiatuhai, and the other was that Fang Jiachunyi was only fourteen years old and not yet able to serve the emperor.

So even though she was exceptionally beautiful, Consort Hua didn't care. What did someone who couldn't serve the emperor care about?

Besides, she didn't think her looks were inferior to Fang Jiachun's; she was just a young girl.