The next morning, Feng Qinghuang sat by the pond in the Imperial Garden, eating and feeding the fish, enjoying herself immensely.
Early this morning, her palace maid dressed her in the splendid palace attire of a legitimate princess, styled her hair in a phoenix crown, and adorned her with various hairpins and phoenix ornaments. Before noon, Feng Qinghuang couldn't stand it anymore and took everything off, placing it on the table next to her.
Therefore, in the eyes of the royal family, Feng Qinghuang at this moment might seem somewhat out of place.
However, Feng Qinghuang didn't care. Several groups of people had come to cause trouble, but she had rebuked them all. Right now, she was leisurely leaning on the railing.
After Feng Qinghuang advanced to the Spirit God realm, she possessed exceptional eyesight and hearing, and at that moment, she sensed someone approaching. Just as she was about to turn around to see who it was, she was stunned by the sight of the newcomer—what a beauty!
The woman who approached was also dressed in palace attire, her clothes fluttering as she moved with a light and graceful gait. She was elegant and beautiful, and appeared to be about sixteen or seventeen years old.
The woman approached Feng Qinghuang and bowed, saying, "Furong greets Princess Shenghuang."
Feng Qinghuang asked in confusion, "Get up quickly, do you know me?"
Di Furong raised her head and chuckled: "Furong knows all the other princesses in the palace, but this is the first time I've seen Princess Shenghuang. Moreover, the palace dress that Princess Shenghuang is wearing was personally prepared by Her Majesty the Empress for the legitimate princess, and only Princess Shenghuang can wear it. Although Princess Shenghuang is not wearing any jewelry, Furong knows that the person in front of me is Princess Shenghuang."
Feng Qinghuang nodded: "Oh, you're quite clever. You don't seem like you're here to cause trouble?"
Di Furong quickly waved her hand: "No, no, Furong was just bored and saw that the princess was here, so she thought she would come and get to know her."
"Please sit down. I'm bored anyway. Are you Di Qingtian's daughter?"
Upon hearing Feng Qinghuang's words, Di Furong felt extremely uneasy, unsure whether to stand or sit. Although her father had passed away, regardless of his character, he was still the previous emperor. How could this young girl have blurted out such a thing?
Di Furong nodded nervously: "Yes."
Feng Qinghuang was puzzled by her behavior: "Was what I said really that scary?"
Di Furong shook her head: "No, it's just that that name belongs to the previous emperor, so we can't mention it by name. Besides, he's still nominally my father."
"Oh...but I didn't see you being sad."
Di Furong sighed, "It's only in name. He might not even know that he has a daughter like me. He has too many daughters, and he'll remember the ones he can use."
Feng Qinghuang nodded: "And what about your mother?"
"She's long gone, died in the night no one knew." Di Furong said these words calmly, as if so much time had passed that people had forgotten about her.
Feng Qinghuang smiled awkwardly: "I'm sorry, I brought up something that upset you."
Di Furong smiled calmly: "It's alright, Princess. I was only three or four years old when my mother passed away, and I don't remember her now."
Feng Qinghuang now felt a little sorry for her. Her mother died early, and her father disliked her. He might not even know she existed or how she survived. She was like a piece of duckweed with nowhere to dock.
Perhaps it's because it's inconspicuous or lacks presence that it has survived unscathed until now.
"Are you doing well in the palace? If not, I can talk to your godmother and godfather."
Di Furong quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need. Now that my uncle is the emperor, my life is much better than before."
"Oh...that's good."
Di Furong carefully observed the young girl before her. She was petite and slender, with a face like smooth jade, lips like cherry blossoms, eyebrows like ink paintings, and eyes like autumn water—indescribably lively and adorable. Her personality was also so unconventional; no wonder her uncle and aunt doted on her so much.
"Will the princess live in the palace from now on? If you have time in the future, you can come and visit my Hibiscus Palace."
Feng Qinghuang shook her head: "I have other things to do, so I probably won't be able to stay for more than a few days. But when I come back, I will come to see you."
"I really envy the princess; she can live such a free and unrestrained life."
Feng Qinghuang said earnestly, "Although no one can choose their birth, they can choose their own path in life. It all depends on whether you can let go. You always have to lose something when you gain something. Furong, I can tell you're not happy in this palace. When you finally understand and want to live a free life abroad, go find my godmother. She will definitely grant your wish."
Di Furong smiled knowingly: "Yes, thank you, Princess."
"It's okay."
"Then I, Furong, will not disturb the princess any longer."
Feng Qinghuang waved: "Okay, goodbye, Furong."
After Di Furong left, Feng Qinghuang sighed. This deep palace is so boring; why do so many people fight tooth and nail to get in? Is it all just for that little bit of power and prestige? Isn't a free and unrestrained life better?
Ugh, I don't understand!
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