Thinking about Yun's injustice, Zhao Yuancheng couldn't help but sigh, "She's pitiful. She must be suffocated by being confined for so long. I'll take her out to relax. I hope she can change her impulsive temper."
Since the people who were to travel had been decided, the next morning, after waiting for Zhao Yuancheng to go to court, Fu Qianyu went to Fengqi Palace to pay her respects to the Queen.
At that time, the queen was standing in the yard trimming chrysanthemums.
When she heard the palace maid report that the imperial concubine had arrived, her face showed no emotion at all, as if she hadn't heard it. She was just concentrating on pruning the branches.
After Fu Qianyu came in, she greeted everyone according to the etiquette.
The Queen smiled leisurely, "What a rare guest! Your Highness is in high favor. Since you've come to this desolate place like this, aren't you afraid of being tainted by Fengqi Palace's bad luck?"
Fu Qianyu smiled and replied, "Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune, and Fengqi Palace has been the residence of successive empresses. How could it be a desolate place?"
"Yes, Fengqi Palace is the most prestigious residence among the six palaces. Perhaps one day you will live here too."
"Your Majesty, your words are truly humiliating to me."
The Queen sneered, turned back to fiddling with the chrysanthemums, and said slowly, "If you're just here to pay your respects, I don't have any good tea to serve you. You may leave now."
The Empress gave the order to expel them without hesitation, but Fu Qianyu smiled and said, "I came here to tell you that the autumn hunt has been set for the beginning of October. The Emperor, mindful of your good health, wants you to go with him."
Hearing this, the Queen paused, then smiled coldly after a moment, "I am the Queen Mother, and autumn hunting is a tradition in Dajing. Why do I need you to come to my attention? Don't think that just because the Emperor favors you, you can take over and get ahead of me."
"Your Highness, you are joking. You are the most noble woman in the world. Although I am a noble concubine, I am still just a concubine. How dare I go ahead of you? I have already conveyed the emperor's words. If your Highness has no other instructions, I will take my leave."
"Fu Qianyu."
Just as she was about to leave, the Queen called her back. Turning around, she unexpectedly caught a glimpse of confusion in the Queen's eyes. She heard the Queen ask her, "If you were the Queen, how would you treat the women in the harem? Would you be as stubborn as I am?"
Fu Qianyu stared at the Queen quietly for a long moment before a faint smile appeared on the corner of her lips. She said calmly, "A person's heart is either filled with flowers or overgrown with weeds. Acceptance is easier said than done. But once you learn to accept, every day will be enriched. To love others, you must first love yourself. Your Majesty, you are in the prime of your life. Why dwell on trivial matters?"
These words kept lingering in the Queen's ears.
She remained standing there for a long time after Fu Qianyu left, and had to admit that this woman lived a much more free and easy life than herself.
When the concubines learned that they would join the autumn hunt, they began packing their bags the next day. They had been in the palace for such a long time and had long wanted to go out and see the world.
On the day of departure, the huge team had been walking for most of the day but still had not left the imperial city.
By the time we arrived at Weichang outside Beijing, it was already noon.
It's a rare opportunity to come out, and I definitely won't be able to go back tonight. Fortunately, news came from the palace that the emperor was going to go on an autumn hunt, so the enclosure was prepared in advance.
After Fu Qianyu got off the carriage, she was guided by the palace servants to her tent. This was the first time she had ridden in a carriage since she came to this world.
The bumpy ride was so bad that her bones felt like they were about to break.
After entering the tent, Lingyun quickly spread the mattress and helped her mistress take off her outer clothes. She said with a smile, "The front sent a message saying that we can only go hunting after lunch. It's still early, so please rest for a while, Your Majesty."
Fu Qianyu felt sore all over. She had just laid down to rest when she heard someone talking outside the tent in a daze.
Fu Qianyu woke up after just half an hour of sleep. Lingyun prepared some honey tea for her and then she asked, "Has anyone been here?"
"The queen has excellent hearing and is a gentle lady." Lingyun agreed with a smile, "She saw that you looked unwell and was worried that you might be suffering from motion sickness, so she brought some pills to help you feel better."
After drinking a cup of honey tea, her groggy head became much clearer. Fu Qianyu said indifferently, "She is thoughtful."
Not long after, Haining came in to report that the emperor had prepared everything and had venison for lunch, and invited Fu Qianyu to go with him for lunch.
After changing clothes and arriving at the main tent, I heard Mi Fei's voice inside before entering: "Your Majesty, I am here. I hope the Imperial Concubine Sister will not be angry."
What a beautiful white lotus.
But who doesn’t have the skills of a green tea?
With a confident smile, Fu Qianyu lifted the curtain and went in.
This was the first time the two had met since Concubine Mi entered the palace.
Compared to the Mid-Autumn Night, Mi Fei has lost her girlish immaturity, and every look in her eyes reveals the unique charm of a mature woman.
Concubine Mi walked up to Fu Qianyu and took her arm, smiling coquettishly: "Originally, the emperor only invited you to have lunch with him, but I begged you to come here. Sister, please don't be angry."
When their eyes met, Fu Qianyu clearly saw the provocation in Mi Fei's eyes.
We are all thousand-year-old foxes, why are you playing Liao Zhai games with me?
Fu Qianyu smiled calmly, "We are all sisters, so having one more person at dinner will make it more lively. Speaking of which, the Shangshi Bureau has prepared venison today, which is my sister's favorite. Even if my sister doesn't come, I was just about to send someone to invite her."
Mi Fei stared at Fu Qianyu for a long time, but could not see any sign of anger on her face. She suddenly felt powerless, as if her fist was hitting cotton.
The first round of confrontation.
Mi Fei ended up in failure.
Zhao Yuancheng was naturally happy to see his wife and concubine living in harmony. He raised his hand and smiled, inviting them to sit down. "Your Highness is a gentle and virtuous woman, so she won't mind it."
After the two sat down, Zhao Yuancheng's eyes naturally fell on Fu Qianyu, but seeing that she looked unhappy, he asked worriedly, "Are you carsick?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I was a little carsick, but I just took some medicine and I'm feeling much better now."
Concubine Mi was unwilling to be left behind and sighed, "Seeing the love between the Emperor and my sister, I am truly envious."
Fu Qianyu smiled leisurely: "Your Majesty, look, Concubine Mi is jealous, why don't you comfort her quickly?"
Zhao Yuancheng smiled indifferently and said, "It's just a child's temper."
Except for Concubine Mi who was full of resentment, Zhao Yuancheng and Fu Qianyu enjoyed the meal very much.
After finishing his meal and taking a short rest, Zhao Yuancheng changed his clothes, drew his bow and arrow, and prepared to go into the garden to hunt.
Of course, some of the concubines knew how to ride horses.
Since it was a rare occasion for people to come out, everyone changed their clothes and entertained themselves. The most eye-catching one was Concubine Mi.
Dressed in a bright red riding suit, she looked very heroic. She followed behind Zhao Yuancheng, never lagging behind.
It is very pleasing to the eye from a distance.
Yun was the daughter of a Humen general and was an expert in riding a horse and shooting a bow.
Zhao Yuancheng then took her with him.
The two men followed the emperor, one on the left and one on the right, neither of them willing to fall behind.
Fu Qianyu didn't know how to ride a horse, so she stayed there to watch the equestrianism. She sighed but could not find any trace of the queen.
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