Chapter 1249: Rain and Dew
At this time, in a dark corner, Feng Qianyan, who was supposed to have left, slowly walked out.
She looked at Zhu Feng's back, then glanced at the quiet Yikun Palace.
A smile appeared on his face.
Hanxiang, who was behind him, also came out and whispered, "The emperor is gone after all."
"yes,"
Feng Qianyan had a faint smile on her lips. She watched Zhu Feng's back completely blend into the night and could no longer be seen. Then she slowly turned around and walked towards Jianfu Palace.
As he walked, he murmured, "He's gone after all..."
“…”
"I didn't stay overnight in Yikun Palace yesterday. It seems that the situation here is changing for the Imperial Concubine."
Hanxiang hurried a few steps to catch up, holding her arm, and whispered, "Of course it has to change. I asked someone to inquire at the Imperial Hospital. It turns out that when the Imperial Concubine gave birth to Princess Xinping, she almost had a difficult labor, and another prince died in the womb. Her body was damaged, so this pregnancy is also very dangerous."
"oh?"
"Everyone at the Imperial Hospital is acting as if they are facing a great enemy. It seems this pregnancy is not going to be safe."
"I see..."
Feng Qianyan smiled faintly and said, "No wonder, the emperor has been acting out of character these past two days and hasn't stayed in Yikun Palace."
Hanxiang hurriedly said, "My Lady, this is a great opportunity!"
“…”
"The last time, when the Empress's foot was injured, the Emperor personally carried her back to Jianfu Palace. If it weren't for the Imperial Concubine, the Emperor would have definitely kept her."
“…”
"Now, the imperial concubine cannot sleep with the emperor. I wonder how many eyes in the harem are staring at the emperor."
“…”
"Your Majesty, don't miss this opportunity."
Feng Qianyan was silent for a moment, a hint of needle-like thorns flashing through her beautiful eyes. She whispered, "Of course."
“…”
"I didn't enter the palace to wait for old age in the harem."
As she spoke, she turned back to look at the Yikun Palace. Because the emperor had left and it was getting late, the gates of the Yikun Palace were gradually closing, the lights were blocked out, and her eyes were suddenly plunged into darkness, as if stained by the depth of the surrounding night.
In the darkness, she murmured, "She and I are both daughters of the Minister of Rites, but I was selected through a formal selection process to enter the palace. She can be by the emperor's side every day, while I can only stay alone in an empty room."
“…”
"Why?"
“…”
"I can't just sit in the harem and wait for old age and death."
Hanxiang said hurriedly: "Your Majesty is beautiful and smart, how could she possibly wait to grow old in the harem. But——"
"Just what?"
"Before, the message from Concubine Kang was..."
“…”
Feng Qianyan was silent for a moment, then said, "I understand exactly what she means. Join her and deal with the Imperial Concubine."
"What is your Madam's plan?"
"Hmph, take refuge with her? How long has she been in the palace? She married into the Prince of Yan's mansion before the Emperor even ascended the throne. And now, hasn't she let a concubine chosen by Emperor Wen pass over her and become the Imperial Concubine? Moreover, the Imperial Concubine is pregnant again, but she hasn't even given birth to a prince."
“…”
"If I rely on her, can my fate be better than hers?"
“…”
"I'm not willing to be inferior to others forever. I won't be her Imperial Concubine's appendage, nor will I be Concubine Kang's appendage. I am who I am."
“…”
"I must win the emperor's favor!"
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The next morning, the first rays of sunlight shone through the window onto the imperial desk.
Eunuch Yu blew out the remaining candle and carefully tidied up the documents on the table. At this time, Zhu Feng, who was leaning back in a chair to rest, seemed to hear a noise, frowned, and opened his eyes.
"Hmm?"
"Your Majesty, this servant deserves to die!"
Eunuch Yu felt extremely guilty. Zhu Feng had been reviewing memorials all night yesterday and only closed his eyes to rest for a while when it was almost dawn, but he was woken up by him again.
Zhu Feng yawned and waved his hand calmly: "Send someone to bring some hot water."
"yes."
Eunuch Yu gave the order, and soon someone brought hot water and a towel. Zhu Feng washed up, picked up a cup of hot tea and took two sips when the queen arrived.
Xu Miaoyin walked in and knelt before him: "I pay my respects to the Emperor."
"Get up."
Zhu Feng looked at her: "Why is the Queen here so early in the morning?"
Xu Miaoyin said, "Your Majesty, because the Imperial Concubine is pregnant and will not be attending the ceremony, I have slightly modified the process and sent it here for Your Majesty to see. The ceremony will be the day after tomorrow, and I hope everything goes well."
"Well, the Queen does things properly."
Zhu Feng said as he took the list and looked at it.
While he was looking at the list, Xu Miaoyin turned around and looked into the imperial study. She frowned and said, "Did the emperor stay in the imperial study all night again last night?"
Zhu Feng didn't even raise his head: "Yeah."
Xu Miaoyin's face darkened, and she turned to look at Eunuch Yu who was standing by and serving her: "Yufu, are you going to be beaten again?"
When Eunuch Yu heard this, his face turned pale with fear and he knelt down hurriedly: "Queen, spare my life!"
"The Emperor is working so hard, don't you know how to persuade him? If this continues, how can the Emperor's health be preserved?"
"I know my crime, I know my crime!"
Zhu Feng looked up and saw Eunuch Yu trembling with fear and kowtowing repeatedly. He sighed and said, "Alright, Queen, don't blame him. It was I who wanted to stay in the Imperial Study to handle government affairs."
"emperor,"
Xu Miaoyin said earnestly, "Normally, the Emperor is so busy that I dare not say anything. But recently, the Emperor has been traveling from Peking to Jinling, all the way bumpy and dusty. He hasn't had time to rest, and now he's going to that academy and arranging the ceremony. He's so busy and has to stay up all night. I'm really worried that the Emperor's body can't bear it."
“…”
"Your Majesty, no matter how busy you are, you can't just spend the night like this."
“…”
"No matter which palace he is in, the Emperor should go and rest for a while."
Hearing this, Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows slightly.
He knew that the queen was angry and was also advising him to move around the harem more often. Now that the imperial concubine was pregnant and could not sleep with him, he should give other concubines some opportunities.
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Alright, I naturally know about this matter."
After he looked over the list and confirmed that there were no problems, Xu Miaoyin stood up and left with the list, preparing to hand it over to the master of ceremonies for arrangements.
When she walked out of the imperial study, the palace maid Chun'er who followed behind her said carefully: "Empress, even if the emperor can't stay overnight in Yikun Palace now, you should let him come to Yonghe Palace more often. Why let him go to other palaces?"
“…”
"Your Majesty, you are so selfless."
Xu Miaoyin glanced back and said calmly, "What do you know?"
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