Xia Dongchun from Legend of Zhen Huan: I want to live till the last episode

Xia Dongchun half opened her eyes in a daze. She had slept late last night and cried in the middle of the night. She was still sleepy and had a headache.

When Yunling woke her up, she was very unhappy when she sat up.

"My lady, you have to go to Jingren Palace today to pay your respects to the Queen Mother. It will be bad if you are late." Yun Ling reminded her again while tying the bed curtains.

When Xia Dongchun heard the words "go and pay respects to the Queen", she finally came to her senses. She shuddered and opened her eyes immediately: "Yes, yes, we have to go and pay respects to the Queen today. We have to hurry."

"Let me help you get up and wash." Qi Ling had just brought in some hot water. Seeing that Xia Dongchun had woken up, she quickly put down the hot water and went to get clothes for her.

"My lady, would you like to wear this dress? It is a gift from the Queen. If you wear this dress to pay your respects to the Queen, she will definitely be happy." Qi Ling asked with a smile, holding a dress in the color of sea and sky.

"No, just take my ordinary clothes. It's enough as long as you don't violate the rules." Xia Dongchun did not forget that in her previous life, Concubine Hua had specially brought her out to ask about clothes. She absolutely could not take the risk this time.

"Yes." Although Qi Ling was a little disappointed, she still changed into new clothes obediently and helped Xia Dongchun change clothes together with Yun Ling.

"My lady, I've tried it, the water temperature is just right." Xia Dongchun sat in front of the dressing table, and Qi Ling wrung out a handkerchief and handed it to her.

Xia Dongchun took it and wiped her face, while Yunling was combing her hair. At this time, Qi Ling opened the dressing box and asked Xia Dongchun: "My lady, today is the first time to meet the Queen and the ladies of the palaces. Do you want to dress up more beautifully? I have seen the ladies who have just entered the palace this time, and your appearance is also very good."

If it was Xia Dongchun in the previous life, she would have happily agreed, and would have taken out her most beautiful hairpins and rings to put on, and would have taken out the clothes given by the Queen to put on, but this time......

Xia Dongchun smiled slightly: "It's okay to look nice, but don't be too much."

Although she was worried and scared, she still wanted to dress up nicely.

Qi Ling nodded, picked out two beautiful but inconspicuous silk flowers from the dressing table, and pinned them on Xia Dongchun's headband. Xia Dongchun looked at herself in the bronze mirror, and even though she was not very sensitive, she couldn't help being touched.

Yun Ling was observant. Looking at Xia Dongchun's expression, she could probably guess what she was thinking. Seeing that Xia Dongchun was almost dressed, she sent Qi Ling out: "Qi Ling, go see if the other two ladies have come out first. We can't be late."

"Yes, Sister Yunling, I'll go and take a look." Qi Ling didn't think much about it. She responded and walked out.

Seeing her leave, Yun Ling hurriedly said, "My lady, today we are going to pay our respects to the Queen. You must stay calm and don't let the things from your previous life affect you. If you lose your manners and are found guilty, it will be bad."

Xia Dongchun also agreed with Yun Ling's words: "Don't worry, I know what I am doing. This time I have learned the rules from Aunt Fangxi. Besides, in my last life, I was the one who talked too much and caused trouble. This time I won't do that. Since talking too much will lead to mistakes, I won't say anything. I will just greet you and come back quickly."

Yun Ling felt relieved after hearing this.

It was almost time, Yun Ling supported Xia Dongchun and walked out, and happened to run into An Lingrong who was also going out. When An Lingrong saw Xia Dongchun, she quickly lowered her head, obviously still in fear of what happened on the day of the talent show.

When Xia Dongchun saw An Lingrong today, she felt pain in her legs. She rolled her eyes at her and walked over quickly with Yun Ling. An Lingrong was a little surprised to see that Xia Dongchun didn't make things difficult for her, but then she thought that it was a good thing not to make things difficult for her, so she didn't stay any longer and led Baojuan out of the gate of Yanx Palace.

The Yanx Palace was not far from the Jingren Palace. On the contrary, it was very close, so Xia Dongchun, Noble Fucha and An Lingrong were the first ones to arrive at the Jingren Palace besides Concubine Qi. While Concubine Qi was helping the Queen to put flowers on her hair, the three of them waited outside.

Noble Lady Fucha glanced at An Lingrong and didn't think much of her, but this was her first day to pay respects to the Queen, and also her first time to meet the ladies in the palace. Noble Lady Fucha knew her limits and didn't say anything.

Sang'er saw what his mistress meant, so he helped Noble Lady Fucha to stand aside, two steps away from An Lingrong.

An Lingrong naturally knew it, but she just pursed her lips and turned away.

Xia Dongchun's mind was now preoccupied with her own fate today. She had no time to care about the undercurrents between them. She only wanted to pay her respects properly and then return to the Yanxi Palace to avoid today's "one zhang of red".

Soon, all the concubines arrived, including Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang and others. Jiang Fuhai, who was beside the queen, came out and said loudly: "The queen invites all the ladies to see her——!"

They were divided into two rows according to their status. Although Zhen Huan was also a concubine, she stood at the front because of her title. And Shen Meizhuang was at the front of the row of noble ladies because of the power and status of her mother's family.

But...the frontmost seat on the left side below the Queen was still empty. Xia Dongchun knew that was because Concubine Hua had not arrived yet.

"Sisters, are you all adapting well after entering the palace?" The Queen Mother sat at the top, dignified and generous. She seemed very kind, and the first words she said were about her concern for the concubines who had just entered the palace.

"Thank you for your concern, Her Majesty. Everything is fine." Everyone answered according to the words taught by Aunt Jiaoyin. The Queen smiled and was about to say something when she was interrupted by a voice.

Concubine Hua arrived before she did: "I'm not too late, am I?"

Everyone turned around and saw that Concubine Hua was wearing a purple palace dress. The kingfisher feather jewelry on her hair was extremely gorgeous. She did not lose her luster in the palace, but became even more eye-catching. At first glance, she was even more gorgeous than the Empress who sat on the high throne.

"Greetings to Her Majesty Hua Fei, may Your Majesty be blessed with good health and longevity."

After everyone had saluted, Concubine Hua walked to the front of the crowd and squatted slightly, which was considered a salute to the Queen: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

The queen's expression remained unchanged: "Sister, please sit down."

Concubine Hua took her seat leisurely, her eyes wandering around the newcomers before returning to the Queen: "Your Majesty, I know that today is the first time that you sisters have come to pay your respects, and it is a big day, so I did not mean to be late. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

"Oh?" The Queen smiled, "Then why did my sister come late today?"

"It's really because the emperor loves me so much that he let me sleep a little longer this morning. That's why I came a little late." Hua Fei had a smug smile on her face. After she finished speaking, she seemed to have just reacted and looked at the queen. "The queen won't blame me, right?"