凤仪宫。
紫檀方尊的桌子前，一道明黄色身影伫立在那里，一笔一划的写着溢美之词。
Beside him, another small, tender green figure was grinding ink for him. The two figures complemented each other, like a perfect couple.
"Your Majesty, am I really as good as you say?"
Song Lingxi's face flushed red. With a formal title now, she spoke with more confidence and self-assurance.
Of course, this "spiritedness" was only her own opinion. To Xiao Jin, it sounded soft and sweet, making him want to kiss her and taste if her little mouth was really that sweet.
Eunuch Li watched as Xiao Jin stamped the imperial edict, and then, without even giving him a chance to read it aloud, he directly dragged Song Lingxi over.
"Look, is there anything you're not satisfied with?"
"Your Majesty, am I now a Noble Consort?"
Song Lingxi clutched Xiao Jin's clothes tightly with her small hands, her big, watery eyes staring at him eagerly. Anyone who looked at that stunningly beautiful face would be reluctant to refuse her.
"Yes, I have ordered the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works to register the official seals and prepare for the investiture ceremony. It will be held in a few days."
After Xiao Jin finished speaking, he could clearly feel that Song Lingxi's mood had dropped. She twisted her small body and struggled to get out of his arms.
"Oh, then I am not yet considered one of the Emperor's Noble Consorts."
Song Lingxi's voice betrayed her disappointment. She clutched the hem of her dress tightly with her small hands, like a wilted little white lotus that desperately needed rain and dew to nourish it, or it would wither away.
"Li Peicong, spread the news of my conferment of the title of Imperial Concubine now, and don't let any fool offend the Imperial Concubine."
Xiao Heng couldn't force the Ministry of Works to hold the investiture ceremony now; it would take at least a few days, and he would urge them again then.
However, seeing Song Lingxi frowning, his heart was breaking. He thought that perhaps spreading the word would be a better solution.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take care of it right away."
Hearing the two talking, Eunuch Li withdrew and, following the emperor's instructions, spread the news of the investiture throughout the palace and beyond.
...
"How are you feeling now?"
When had Xiao Jin ever coaxed anyone like this before? He racked his brains trying to figure out how to make her happy.
Seeing Song Lingxi tightly pursing her lips and refusing to speak, her small body stiff and straight, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, and her eyes filled with broken starlight, it was heartbreaking to see.
"I have many treasures in my private treasury. I'm giving you the key to the treasury. You can choose whatever you want; everything inside is yours."
"!"
Song Lingxi was startled and instantly forgot her frustration. This was the imperial palace! She really wanted to know what the emperor's private treasury was like!
"Your Majesty, this is what I wish to see."
Her almond-shaped eyes were full of eager anticipation, and her previous sadness and melancholy had vanished without a trace, which made Xiao Jin laugh. She really was a child at heart.
Xiao Jin readily agreed to this small request: "I will take you to see it. Bring more people with you, and bring back any jewelry or headdresses you like."
"Um!"
Now, smiles appeared on both of their faces, and they held hands sweetly as they were about to leave Fengyi Palace. The palace servants who came and went all paid their respects: "This servant greets Your Majesty and Your Highness the Imperial Concubine."
At this moment, Song Lingxi's restless heart finally settled down a little. With a formal status, she was no longer alone and helpless, no longer someone who could be easily abandoned.
Because of her past life, the Prime Minister's mansion had always treated her well, so she regarded the Prime Minister's mansion as her home. But she never expected that she would still be abandoned.
Now that she's in the palace, she's the emperor's Noble Consort, with rank and status. Shouldn't she no longer be treated like dirt?
Song Lingxi gripped Xiao Jin's hand tighter. Could a shattered heart be pieced together and glued back together?
She didn't know.
But she knew that nothing was more important than survival and revenge; she had to survive in the palace.
Xiao Jin held Song Lingxi's small hand in return, knowing in his heart that everything he did was to make Xi'er rely on him and slowly give him her true feelings.
One day, he will be able to completely hold someone in his arms, erase all traces of others, and become a true couple.
Xiao Jin helped the person onto the imperial carriage, but Song Lingxi refused, saying, "Your Majesty, isn't this against etiquette?"
Xiao Jin, however, was unusually firm. With a strong and powerful pull, he dragged the person up.
"I am the rule. Let's go."
Song Lingxi stopped struggling and obediently stayed on the dragon carriage. After the excitement subsided, she nestled her little head against Xiao Jin and slowly fell asleep.
When Eunuch Li inadvertently witnessed this scene, he was so frightened that he almost lost his soul. This little brat is really too bold!
However, he secretly glanced at the emperor's expression and found that the emperor's expression was unusually gentle. His usually cold face was now completely upturned at the corners of his mouth.
Eunuch Li dared not look any further, only instructing the men to walk carefully, otherwise the bumpy ride might wake the Empress, and the Emperor would certainly not forgive them.
"Watch your step, or you'll regret it—"
The palace finally returned to some peace and quiet, but the news that the eldest daughter of the Song family had been made a Noble Consort caused a huge uproar outside the palace!
...
The Prime Minister's Residence.
Qingfeng Garden.
After Xie Changling brought the Prime Minister's wife back to the mansion, he sent a servant to fetch the mansion's physician. Apart from that, he never left his room again.
Sure enough, by the time the Prime Minister's wife woke up from the effects of the medicine, a whole day and night had passed. She was completely unaware of anything and had missed everything.
Finally, they learned what had happened from the servant Liu Zhuang. By then, Xie Changling had locked himself in his room and hadn't come out for a day and a night.
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