Chapter 692 Consort Chang
Jiang Fenghua then asked, "What was her relationship with the Emperor to the woman who looks like me?"
Could it be that Xie Shang likes her because she looks like the woman he likes? No wonder she always felt that when Xie Shang looked at her, there was a hint of sadness in his eyes first, and then joy.
Xie Shang didn't answer her because he didn't know how to answer either. The woman in front of him looked to be only eighteen or nineteen years old, radiant and beautiful, with rosy cheeks, and lively and energetic.
He said, "You said your name is Ruan Ruan, that you are my empress, my wife. I am not fortunate enough to have such a blessing. I hope that I will not owe her anything in the next life."
Jiang Fenghua frowned. She suddenly woke up from her dream. When she woke up, she was still lying on Xie Shang. Xie Shang was still asleep. He didn't look different. He was still so handsome.
She felt dizzy and murmured, "Was I dreaming just now? How could I have such a strange dream? I thought Xie Shang and I had the same dream, but it turns out we didn't!"
"Xie Shang, do you have a woman in your heart who looks a lot like me?" She leaned closer and pinched his face. It was real. She then grabbed his ear and tugged at it. She was sure she wasn't dreaming.
She took off her shoes, socks, and clothes, went to bed, and fell asleep immediately. She was too tired from hosting the banquet. She decided to change the rules in the future and not hold banquets for every holiday, big or small.
Once Jiang Fenghua was fast asleep, Xie Shang slowly opened his eyes. He rubbed his temples, feeling unwell after drinking. He wasn't a good drinker and would get drunk easily if he drank too much.
Jiang Fenghua has returned, reeking of alcohol, and is now sleeping peacefully in the inner corner.
He remembered having a dream where he dreamt of his past life. He felt guilty for the rest of his life because he didn't even know her name, but he knew she was his Ruan Ruan.
Xie Shang knew that being drunk would be very uncomfortable. He got up and saw that the hangover soup on the table was still warm. He picked up the hangover soup and took a big gulp. Then he put it in front of Jiang Fenghua and said gently, "Ruan Ruan, drink some hangover soup before you go to sleep, otherwise you will have a headache when you get up tomorrow."
Jiang Fenghua responded to him with a nasal voice, "I'm so sleepy, I really want to sleep. Xie Shang, please don't disturb me, I need to go back to my dream and find out the truth..."
Xie Shang frowned slightly. "What do you want to go back to?"
“In my dream…” she said.
Xie Shang didn't know what she meant, so he helped her up and fed her some hangover soup little by little. Jiang Fenghua was very thirsty and unknowingly drank half a bowl. When she couldn't drink anymore, she pushed Xie Shang away and went back to sleep.
Xie Shang touched her face, a happy smile spreading across his face. "It's fortunate that I found you in this life, otherwise I would have been alone for the rest of my life."
He put his arm around her waist and lay down beside her again, as if afraid that she might not be able to find him again, just like in her dreams.
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Meanwhile, Shu Yan thought that the Emperor was drunk that night, and since the Empress was not with the Emperor, she would have a chance to get close to him, but she was disappointed.
On her way back to the palace, her face turned pale with anger. She was furious at herself for being so unlucky. Was she destined to be an old maid in the palace for the rest of her life? She wasn't ugly; she was at least prettier than Consort Song and more petite than Consort Gao. Why didn't she have their good fortune?
In terms of family background, the Shu family is not bad either! How could the Emperor not like her? There must be someone interfering. That person is the Empress. But she tried to curry favor with the Empress before, but it was no use.
The woman outside the palace today is clearly Consort Han. Are you all blind?
Shu Xue's actions today were clearly an attempt to drag the Jiang family down with her, but unfortunately, she failed. If it is proven that Consort Han and Jiang Jinyan are involved, she slaps her hand in frustration, regretting that she didn't succeed. Her father forbids her from getting involved in dirty matters to avoid getting burned, and also tells her to be careful with her words and actions. But after so many years in the palace, she will be driven crazy sooner or later.
Shu Yan felt increasingly that the recent events in the palace were strange, with one death after another, and even Consort Lan had died. She was even thinking of joining forces with her.
She sighed, and as she walked, she saw two women dressed in very simple clothes walking towards her.
Consort Chang was seen being helped by a nanny as she slowly walked towards the West Palace.
Shu Yan didn't recognize Consort Chang either, and the two parted ways without exchanging greetings.
She suddenly shouted at the two women, including Consort Chang, "Stop!"
Consort Chang and the old nanny exchanged a glance, then stopped. Shu Yan walked up to them and said in a deep voice, "Which palace are you from, nannies? Why don't you bow to me?"
She was angry but had nowhere to vent her anger, and thought she had encountered someone easy to bully. Seeing that the two of them didn't speak, Shu Yan said again, "I'm asking you a question."
The matron beside Consort Chang had a cold and imposing air about her. She said in a deep voice, "Which palace do you think you are, shouting and making a scene in the palace? What kind of behavior is this? Please look carefully, this is Consort Chang."
Shu Yan didn't believe it. After being scolded, she became even more indignant. "How dare you, a lowly servant, disrespect me? I'll teach you a lesson!"
She raised her hand to slap him.
"Your Highness, please wait. She is probably not a palace maid. She may really be a concubine from the palace." The nanny serving Shu Yan saw that the woman opposite her was dressed in the attire of a concubine, not a servant.
The old woman whispered, "The late emperor had many concubines. I heard that the young ones were all buried alive with him, and the older ones who had princes lived with the princes. This lady in front of us should be Consort Chang, who lives in the West Palace. She is the mother of the Fourth Prince. With the Fourth Prince backing her up, we can't afford to offend her. Let's go quickly."
Shu Yan was stunned. Why was the Empress Dowager dressed like this? She was even worse off than the ladies of noble families outside the palace. Since she was the birth mother of the Fourth Prince, why was she still suffering in the palace?
According to etiquette, Shu Yan should have paid her respects to Consort Chang, but she was not aware of this and thought that since she was a consort, it would be inappropriate for her to hit her, so she prepared to leave.
Consort Chang maintained a slight smile throughout, "You must be Shu Ronghua!"
Shu Yan paused for a moment, then said, "The Dowager Consort Chang knows me."
"I often hear the Fourth Princess mention the daughters of the Shu family. The most beautiful daughter of the Shu clan has entered the palace to become an imperial concubine," said Consort Chang in a gentle voice.
Shu Yan was in a good mood after being praised for her beauty. She was the most beautiful daughter in the Shu family, but unfortunately, she had never won the emperor's favor.
Consort Chang continued, "Your Highness drank at the Lantern Festival banquet, didn't you? Your face is as rosy as a peach. I have some snacks here for you to try. You should eat something to tide you over after drinking so as not to harm your health."
Seeing how kind she was, and noticing how exquisite and adorable the pastries she offered, Shu Yan's eyes lit up. "I've never seen such delicate pastries before. Did the Imperial Concubine make all of these?"
"Having lived in the West Palace my whole life, I haven't learned any other skills, so I just make some pastries to pass the time. If you like them, Your Highness, please have them all!"
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