Chapter 1204: Using Softness to Overcome Hardness, Eating the Harem
"Yeah?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "I thought so. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that you appear here again."
Although she was smiling, these words clearly revealed an emotion that was completely different from the smile on her face.
Originally, the emperor had arrived at the gate of Yiku Palace last night, but was intercepted by her. No one could have faced this calmly. After all, this was the harem, and almost all the women lived by relying on others. And there was only one "other person", and that was the emperor!
By doing this, she has clearly become an enemy of the imperial concubine.
When Concubine Kang heard this, she turned pale with fright. She quickly pushed away the hand of the palace maid Hanxiang beside her and fell to her knees with a thud.
"Your Highness, I know I was wrong. Please spare my life!"
Her ankle was already injured, and when she knelt down, there was no one to support her, and the pain made her almost scream. Her face turned pale instantly and she was sweating profusely.
Nan Yan frowned slightly.
What she just said was indeed meaningful. After Ran Xiaoyu told her about Concubine Kang's methods, she certainly couldn't remain indifferent. She warned her with her words, telling a small concubine not to bully her, the imperial concubine, and also letting her know the rules.
But I didn't expect her to react so strongly.
This way, it was as if I wanted to punish her.
It was already late at this time, and there were already palace maids and eunuchs coming and going in the palace. The Yiku Palace was not a very remote place, so when everyone heard the noise here, they couldn't help but stop and watch.
Someone whispered, "What's going on over there?"
"It seems like the Imperial Concubine is scolding Concubine Kang?"
"Oh, so fierce."
"Yes, the imperial concubine is really amazing. She just came out of the cold palace and she's already showing off her power today."
"Kangpin is really something. She can easily offend anyone, but why did she offend the Imperial Concubine?"
…
Ran Xiaoyu had sharp ears. When she heard what these people were saying, she immediately became furious. She stepped forward and pointed at Feng Qianyan and said, "Empress Kang, what did our queen say? Did you ask her to spare your life? Did she want your life?"
Feng Qianyan was already sweating profusely, and her makeup was almost melting away. When she heard this, she immediately looked up in surprise.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. It's my fault. I won't do it again."
“…”
Ran Xiaoyu's brows were twisted into a knot.
Nan Yan looked at her quietly for a while.
Then, she raised the corner of her lips and smiled faintly, "I like people who know what's good for them. Since you say you've admitted your mistake, that's good. However, just saying it isn't enough. How about this? I'll fine you half a year's salary."
Feng Qianyan was stunned.
Nan Yan turned around and said to Eunuch Yu, "Eunuch Yu, I'll leave this matter to you."
Eunuch Yu stood behind her and said respectfully, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do as you say."
Nan Yan then lowered her head, looked at the pale, sweaty, and touching face, and said lightly: "Xiao Yu, it's getting late, let's go."
"yes."
After saying that, the group walked past Feng Qianyan, stirring up a gust of wind.
Before leaving, Nan Yan didn't let her stand up, which made her feel embarrassed because she didn't know how long she would have to kneel. Feng Qianyan's face turned red and white, especially with so many people watching around, the pain in her ankle was even more excruciating.
After a long while, when Nanyan and the others had disappeared behind the red wall, Hanxiang hurried over to help her: "My Lady, please get up quickly."
“…”
Feng Qianyan gritted her teeth, grabbed her arm and stood up.
The sweat on her face fell like beads from a broken string. Hanxiang felt so distressed watching her and said, "How could Concubine Kang be so rude! Why did she come here to suffer so much? I haven't seen anyone else in the palace come to pay their respects to the Imperial Concubine."
Feng Qianyan didn't say anything, but just turned around and looked at the red wall in front of her where the figure had disappeared.
"Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine... As expected, your reputation is well-deserved."
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Eunuch Yu followed Nan Yan and accompanied her to the palace gate.
He raised his head and looked at the not-so-eye-catching imperial concubine, and couldn't help but smile. Although she looked delicate and vulnerable, she had been in the palace for so long, and it seemed that few people could really put their heads above her.
After all, even if the emperor wanted to favor her, he had to send her to the cold palace.
She used the tactic of using softness to overcome hardness to conquer the entire harem.
Just as he was thinking about it, Nan Yan suddenly said, "Eunuch Yu."
"The servant is here."
"I've never seen that Concubine Kang before. When did she enter the palace?"
"Just two months ago."
"What's your family background?"
"The father of Concubine Kang is Feng Guangyu, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. He has a good reputation as an official."
"oh……"
Nan Yan's steps paused slightly, and her eyes flickered.
She remembered that her "father" Si Zhongwen was the Minister of the Ministry of Rites during the reign of Emperor Gao. Speaking of which, Feng Qianyan and herself... had somewhat similar backgrounds.
After that, she didn't say anything else. The group walked forward quietly. After a while, they arrived at the palace gate. There was already a carriage waiting there, as well as several Jinyiwei.
When sending her to the carriage, Eunuch Yu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you'd better come back soon. The weather has been hot recently, and the Emperor is very angry. With Your Majesty by his side, we servants will not suffer."
Nan Yan smiled embarrassedly after hearing what he said.
At this moment, she remembered something and asked, "By the way, Eunuch Yu, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei said yesterday that he wanted to leave the palace and visit those academies, is that right?"
"Yes."
"Is he gone now?"
"He left even earlier than the Empress, leaving before daybreak with his sign. I wonder if he's already reached those academies. Sigh, this servant has never let go of this worry."
"Who went with him?"
"The Emperor sent Commander Li to accompany him, and the Empress also sent someone else."
"oh."
Hearing that it was Li Bushang, Nan Yan felt relieved. After all, he had been asked to protect King Wei all the way, so it was certainly his responsibility to do so.
However, when she recalled the look he gave her yesterday, Nan Yan felt a little strange.
I hope it's just my illusion.
She shook her head, getting rid of the uneasy feeling.
However, Nan Yan hadn't expected that the Empress would also have someone follow the Prince of Wei. It seemed that even though Qin Ruolan's actions had angered the Empress, she couldn't completely ignore this adopted son who had been by her side for over a decade, and her feelings for him remained.
So there should be room for improvement in this matter.
Nan Yan sighed in her heart, thinking that she was worrying too much and her hair was almost growing white. She said goodbye to Lord Yu and got on the carriage.
After a while, the carriage began to move forward and slowly left the palace.
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