lcionline Chapter 229 Melon 6
Chapter 229 Melon 6
A few days later, Concubine Qi Guaerjia finally entered the palace amid everyone's anticipation.
Seeing An Lingrong drowsy and swaying in front of the dressing table, like a willow tree about to fall in the wind, Shen Meizhuang walked over to her with a distressed look and said, "Okay, don't go today. Go back to sleep for a while."
"Sister, Concubine Qi is coming to the palace today, I want to go and see her!" An Lingrong tried hard to open her eyes, but her eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, hazy and blurred.
Shen Meizhuang smiled helplessly: "You, do you really have to go and see it today? It will be hard not to see it in a few days!"
"It's okay, I can hold on."
In Jingren Palace, the fragrance of melons and fruits filled the air. After the concubines sat down and exchanged a few words, Jiang Fuhai hurried into the hall with small steps and respectfully announced, "Your Majesty, Concubine Qi has arrived!"
"Okay, pass it on!" The queen's voice was steady and majestic.
A moment later, a graceful woman slowly entered the hall. She was wearing a rouge-colored gauze embroidered Begonia Spring sleeping palace gown, as rosy as brocade, and a lotus-green double-breasted vest with a hidden hibiscus pattern, which only made her look even more graceful and playful.
She walked closer, and with a bright smile on her face, she knelt down and saluted: "Your servant pays respects to the Queen." Then she turned around and said: "Greetings to the ladies in the palace."
The voice was clear and sweet, like a yellow oriole singing in a valley, and coupled with the smile on her beautiful face, it made people feel close to her.
An Lingrong rolled her eyes. Concubine Qi was stupid but really beautiful. This was not just a casual remark.
Unlike her usual fake smiles, the Queen's smile this time was more genuine: "Get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Concubine Qi stood up.
"You are indeed very beautiful. Come forward and let me see you." The queen smiled and stretched out her hand, showing her kindness.
"Yes." Concubine Qi responded, and walked to the bottom of the phoenix throne with light lotus steps and stretched out her hand.
Xin Baji turned slightly to the side, approached Zhen Huan, and said softly, "This person is good-looking, dressed beautifully, and has a very festive title."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and responded, "That's right, there have been quite a few happy events in the palace recently."
Another good news is that she will be crowned as a princess soon!
Everyone's eyes fell on Concubine Qi who was having an intimate conversation with the Queen.
Concubine Xin looked at her for a while, frowning slightly, and said in a deliberately low voice, "This Concubine Qi is beautiful, but there is a calculating look in her eyes and eyebrows."
Although her voice was very low, the people around her still heard her words clearly.
On the other side, Feng Ruozhao also lowered his voice and echoed: "There are many people in the palace, and there are many schemes, so there are more disputes."
Hearing this, Zhen Huan couldn't help but sigh and said with emotion: "But the number of people in this palace will only increase, not decrease."
Hearing the disappointment in her tone, An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang looked at each other, both showing helplessness.
After paying their respects, the concubines left Jingren Palace together.
Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang, and An Lingrong were walking together. Just as they were about to move forward, they heard a charming voice behind them calling out, "Sister Wanpin."
The voice was clear and pleasant, yet also carried a certain deliberate intimacy.
Zhen Huan stopped and turned around gracefully to look.
I saw Concubine Qi holding the hand of a maid, walking slowly with lotus steps. Each step seemed to be carefully measured, revealing just the right amount of tenderness.
After a moment, she stood in front of the three of them and bowed, saying, "Hello, Madam Hui, and Hello, Sister Wanpin."
The posture seemed respectful, but his eyes quickly passed over An Lingrong at the moment of saluting and ignored her directly.
When Shen Meizhuang saw that she did not greet An Lingrong, she looked displeased, her expression like condensed frost, and she looked at her indifferently without saying a word.
Shen Meizhuang was the highest-ranking among the group, so she should have spoken up to ask for permission, but she remained silent. After an awkward moment, Zhen Huan raised her hand and said, "Noble Lady Qi is polite."
Concubine Qi then stood up straight and said with a sweet smile, "I entered the palace yesterday and I really like the layout of the palace. Thank you, Concubine Hui, for your trouble."
Shen Meizhuang said calmly, "Lady Qi, you're too polite!"
If I had known you liked it, I wouldn’t have arranged it like that!
Seeing that Concubine Hui looked indifferent and had no intention of talking to her, Concubine Qi turned her gaze to Zhen Huan and said, "Before I entered the palace, my father had told me that my sister Wan's father and I are both in the Censorate. So I came here to pay my respects to you. Please don't blame me for being rude."
There was a hint of flattery in her tone, and the corners of her mouth raised at just the right angle.
Hearing her say this, Zhen Huan also felt a sense of closeness, and replied with a smile: "I heard that your father worked hard to eliminate Prince Dun's followers, and the emperor was very impressed. Now that your sister has been able to enter the palace, it can be seen that the emperor loves her very much."
Concubine Qi nodded slightly, with a humble look on her face: "Sister Wanpin, thank you for your praise. I am new here, and if there are any shortcomings, I hope that Concubine Hui and Sister Wanpin can guide me."
"You say we are old acquaintances, but you are still calling me your concubine's superiors and your concubine's inferiors. Isn't that a bit too formal?" Zhen Huan smiled even more and spoke in a friendly tone.
"If you don't mind, can I come and sit with you?" Concubine Qi's eyes were full of anticipation, and she looked at Zhen Huan with burning gaze.
"Of course, I'm just worried you won't come!" Zhen Huan turned to look at Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong, her eyes full of kindness: "You two should come too!"
Shen Meizhuang turned her gaze to An Lingrong.
An Lingrong's mind raced, a thought flashing across her bright eyes as she said, "Okay!"
They arrived at the Suiyu Pavilion together. As soon as they crossed the threshold, An Lingrong's gaze was drawn to an embroidery frame in the main hall. She stepped forward to examine it. It was a half-finished painting of plum blossoms blooming in the snow. However, the embroidery was far inferior to her own work. The stitches were crude, the lines stiff, and it lacked the delicate, lively feel of her own work.
She curled her lips secretly and turned to look at Zhen Huan. Zhen Huan instantly understood the disgust in her eyes and showed an awkward smile on her face.
An Lingrong sat down silently, picked up the embroidery needle, and threaded the needle skillfully.
On the other side, Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu were sitting on the couch. Huanbi brought an embroidered cushion. Concubine Qi sat below Shen Meiyu with an elegant posture, but her eyes kept looking around at the layout of the hall.