Chapter 930
The emperor's decree quickly reached the Qu family.
Ever since receiving the imperial decree, Madam Qu's expression has been very strange.
Logically speaking, with her daughter being promoted to the rank of concubine, she, as the mother, should finally be able to enter the palace and reunite with her daughter, which should be a great thing. However, instead of being happy, Madam Qu was only flustered.
And... a guilty conscience.
Madam Qu returned to her courtyard absentmindedly. A short while later, Qu Dun ran over and threw himself into her arms: "Mother, when are we going to see my sister?"
Seeing Qu Dun so happy, Madam Qu twitched the corner of her mouth and said, "His Majesty is referring to tomorrow."
"That's wonderful!" Qu Dun was so happy he felt like he could fly. "I can finally see my sister again!"
Qu Dun ran around the courtyard twice, and Madam Qu looked at him with increasingly complicated eyes.
See Qu Ling...
Madam Qu raised her hand and pressed it to her chest, trying to calm her wildly beating heart.
But it was all in vain.
The next morning, Madam Qu got up, dressed up, and took Qu Dun into the palace.
This wasn't the first time Madam Qu had entered the palace.
This was the first time I'd ever been so nervous.
When they finally arrived at the meeting place, Madam Qu's heart was practically leaping out of her throat.
Consort Xi had not yet arrived, and Madam Qu sat quietly, holding Qu Dun in her arms.
Qu Dun was young, and his big, round eyes kept looking around the hall, finding everything fascinating.
However, perhaps because Madam Qu's condition was too abnormal, it affected Qu Dun. Therefore, although Qu Dun's eyes were not idle, his hands never let go of Madam Qu.
"Consort Xi has arrived!"
As soon as the eunuch's shrill voice rang out, Madam Qu immediately knelt down on the ground, and Qu Dun looked around and knelt down as well.
He didn't understand why he had to kneel when he had only come to see his sister.
Soon, a section of the luxurious skirt came into Madam Qu's view.
The hem of her skirt paused briefly before she continued walking forward.
"Get up."
Madam Qu rose and looked at Qu Ling, who was dressed in a magnificent gown and sitting regally at the head of the table. Tears suddenly welled up in her eyes.
"Sister!" Qu Dun rushed towards Qu Ling.
But before he could get close, he was stopped by a palace maid: "Do not be rude in front of Consort Xi."
Qu Dun then realized that Qu Ling's expression was off.
She seemed to be smiling, but her eyes were clearly glistening with tears.
"Dun'er," Qu Ling beckoned, "Are you feeling unwell right now?"
Qu Dun was then able to walk to Qu Ling's side, shook his head and said, "No, I'm fine. How about you, sister?"
"My sister is doing well too."
As Qu Ling spoke, her gaze fell on Madam Qu. "Dun'er, you go out and play by yourself first. Your sister has something to say to... Mother."
She emphasized the word "mother" very heavily.
Madam Qu trembled.
But Qu Dun, unaware of what had happened, skipped and hopped away with the palace maid.
After Qu Dun left, the servants also tactfully withdrew, leaving the mother and daughter alone.
Qu Ling slowly sipped her tea, her gaze turning slightly cold as she looked at Madam Qu: "Mother, do you have anything to say about what happened today?"
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