The Empress Dowager feigned displeasure and said, "What, do you really dislike spending time with me?"
Feng Xin stuck out her tongue and said, "How could that be? It's just that we've already explored the entire imperial estate, and there's really nothing else to do. But once we get back to the palace, as long as you don't mind my chatter, I can keep you company."
The Empress Dowager's expression softened. "You said those words yourself. When I come to you, don't make excuses." As she spoke, her gaze fell on Rong Qingqing, who was quietly eating her meal. Rong Qingqing's behavior these past few days had truly surprised her.
At first, when she asked her to come to Huangzhuang with her, she was clearly unwilling and even made excuses to refuse. But after arriving at Huangzhuang, she did not show any reluctance.
Even when she suddenly decided to stay a few more days, she didn't show any objection. On the contrary, she was very calm, as if she wouldn't be in a hurry to stay here forever and never return to the palace.
The Empress Dowager gave her a scrutinizing look and asked, "Where is the Empress? Is she going back to the palace, or will she stay?"
Rong Qingqing put down her chopsticks, took a handkerchief, and slowly wiped the corner of her mouth before smiling and saying, "I'm fine with anything, it's up to the Empress Dowager to decide."
When the Empress Dowager saw that she had thrown the question back at her, she was silent for a moment before saying, "I have seen that you have been here for several days and you must be tired of it. In that case, after you finish your breakfast, you can go back to the palace."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xin was overjoyed and immediately stood up, saying, "Then I'll go pack my things first."
"Go ahead," the Empress Dowager nodded.
Rong Qingqing also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I will also return first."
"Hmm." The Empress Dowager's expression softened, like that of a kind and benevolent elder.
After the two men left, her expression darkened.
Upon seeing this, Huaiyin asked, "What's wrong, Mother? Has something happened?"
The Empress Dowager rubbed her temples, looking somewhat weary, and said, "It's all been for nothing. That girl, Huayin, failed to accomplish anything."
Upon hearing this, Huaiyin immediately understood and was equally disappointed.
The purpose of taking Rong Qingqing away from the palace was to create an opportunity for Huayin. However, unexpectedly, even without Rong Qingqing in the palace, Huayin was still unable to win over the emperor.
"Will Mother continue to help her?"
The Empress Dowager shook her head. "With such favorable conditions, even Huayin couldn't succeed. Why should I waste my energy?"
Huaiyin sighed, feeling very unwilling.
If the emperor doesn't fancy any woman other than Rong Qingqing, then wouldn't Rong Qingqing be able to enjoy endless glory for the rest of her life?
Thinking of the glamorous Rong Qingqing, she felt extremely resentful.
On what grounds?
"Forget it, let's put this matter aside for now," the Empress Dowager said after a moment's thought.
Understanding the implication in her words, Huaiyin frowned. "Is the Empress Dowager not going to intervene?"
The Empress Dowager glanced at her, then sighed and said, "I always thought that Rong Qingqing was not qualified to be Empress. In addition, she was once engaged to Feng Mo, but was favored by the Emperor. Therefore, my prejudice against her grew deeper and deeper, and I looked down on her. But these past few days, I have observed that she is quite steady and does things without being hasty or impatient. Such a person is actually quite suitable for the position of Empress."
Upon hearing this, Huaiyin's heart sank.
Judging from what the Empress Dowager said, it seems that she has changed her opinion of Rong Qingqing.
This won't do.
If the Empress Dowager stops targeting Rong Qingqing, wouldn't Rong Qingqing be even more successful and glamorous?
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