The Feng family has been in power for four years, their power base is solid, and with neither the emperor nor the Yuan family making any moves, people have already concluded that the imperial family is doomed. Even within the current dynasty, aligning oneself with the Feng family is the safest bet.
The birthday banquet was held at the Feng family's manor in the northern part of Changsui City. This manor was newly built by Feng Baoqiang after he acquired a large amount of land in the north of the city. Leaving aside its extravagance, its size alone makes it the largest manor in Dajing.
It was named Feng Garden.
As dawn broke, a procession of nearly five hundred people, including palace maids, eunuchs, officials, and guards, was already lined up inside the Empress Dowager's palace.
Yuan Xiu held Empress Dowager Feng's hand and escorted her onto the imperial carriage.
Seeing the increasingly mature appearance of the fourteen-year-old Yuan Xiu, Empress Dowager Feng was displeased and called out, "Consort Jia."
"Empress Dowager." Consort Jia quickly approached.
Empress Dowager Feng frowned slightly, her face still extremely beautiful. She glanced at Yuan Xiu and Consort Jia alternately, and asked, "What's wrong with your belly? Is there still no sign of pregnancy?"
Consort Jia was somewhat embarrassed and said, "It should...it should be soon."
Yuan Xiu snorted coldly and said, "Useless thing!"
"Look, even His Majesty is dissatisfied with you," Empress Dowager Feng said coldly. "It seems I need to find a few more imperial concubines for His Majesty."
Yuan Xiu deliberately said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, I couldn't ask for more!"
Empress Dowager Feng was somewhat satisfied with Yuan Xiu and extended her hand, saying, "Don't go alone in the imperial carriage. Come with me to celebrate your grandfather's birthday."
"Yes, Mother!" Yuan Xiu glared at Consort Jia and boarded Empress Dowager Feng's carriage.
At that moment, Yuan Yun rushed over.
"Please wait a moment, Mother!" Yuan Yun said, catching her breath. "I want to go too!"
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