"If I say that I miss you so much that I came here specifically to visit you, would you believe me?"

Fei Wan walked towards Concubine Xian.

She smiled charmingly.

The cool autumn wind blows up her skirt, making her look like a fairy.

There was a hint of lingering affection in his eyes, like the sparkling sunlight on the clear water of a pond. It should have been warm, but it was so dazzling that it hurt the eyes and one dared not look directly at it.

The virtuous concubine's aggressive gaze shifted slightly.

He sneered, his tone mocking:

"Empress Zhao is so sweet-talking. No wonder His Majesty is so obsessed with you and wants you to stay with him day and night."

Fei Wan came forward and bowed respectfully.

"May your Majesty, the Virtuous Consort, be well and safe. Your Majesty, do not speak inappropriately. If I have done anything wrong, please just teach me."

Xian Fei and Madam Liao exchanged a glance, then reached out to help Fei Wan stand up, speaking in a slower tone, "How dare I teach you? Besides, you're so thoughtful in every way, what's there to teach you?"

"I have been so busy lately that I haven't been able to pay my respects to the Empress. I feel so sorry for the kindness you have shown me along the way. I am deeply worried."

The virtuous concubine said with a smile, "Serve His Majesty first, then it won't be too late to come to this palace."

Fei Wan lowered her head obediently.

He did not engage in verbal arguments with Concubine Xian anymore.

He turned to look at Madam Liao and the two palace maids carrying packages following behind her.

"Is this the Madam, the Empress's wet nurse? I heard that she came to the palace to take care of the Empress and recuperate, but I've never been able to get close to her. Today I finally met her, but it seems that she is leaving the palace soon."

Nanny Liao was wearing a dark purple satin gown. When her name was called, she had to step forward and formally salute Feiwan.

She was an outsider of the palace, and according to the rules, she had to pay her respects to the concubine with great ceremony.

However, just as she lifted her skirt and was about to kneel, Fei Wan supported her.

"You are the wet nurse of the virtuous concubine. Even the virtuous concubine respects you, let alone me. Forget the formalities. If you are not in a hurry to leave the palace, you can stay in my Chunxi Palace for a few days. I will treat you well."

Madam Liao couldn't kneel, but she bowed deeply and politely.

Then she smiled respectfully and said, "Your Highness Consort Zhao is very busy, and I dare not bother you. Your Highness's kindness is well remembered by this servant. When I leave the palace to burn incense at the temple outside, I will not forget to burn incense for you and pray for your happiness and longevity."

Fei Wan knew very well that Madam Liao had made great efforts in helping Concubine Xian defeat Concubine Si.

How could I believe her verbal kindness?

But she said kindly, "Thank you very much, Ma'am."

She took off two bracelets from her hands, one was a jade bracelet made entirely of emerald green, and the other was a bracelet with a red gold lotus pattern inlaid with rubies, and gave them both to the other person.

At first, Madam Liao refused to accept it, but Consort Xian smiled and said, "Sister Zhao has many good things. These are just two bracelets. Madam, take them. I will repay this favor for you later."

Only then did Madam Liao thank her and accept it.

Fei Wan smiled and said, "I don't know how many good things the virtuous concubine has given me. If I were to repay her kindness, I don't know how long it would take."

Chat and laugh with each other.

There are swords hidden in the superficial friendship. Both sides are cautious and unwilling to fight with real swords and guns.

Nanny Liao took the initiative to say goodbye. Fei Wan was with her, so Concubine Xian did not want to keep her and asked someone to send her out of the palace.

Fei Wan and Concubine Xian stood together and watched Madam Liao walk away.

He took the initiative to ask with a smile: "I haven't had time to visit Sister Ying these two days. I wonder if she is okay?"

The virtuous concubine squinted and said, "What could possibly go wrong with her living here with me? She took the initiative to move into Changle Palace. I heard that you also pleaded for her in front of His Majesty, but now you're worried. I'm not the Concubine Si, and I'm not stupid enough to plot to murder the heir to the throne."

Her dress was made of rouge-colored Huanhua brocade, which was noble and warm, and even more bright and dazzling in the cold autumn light.

Fei Wan looked at her without saying a word for a long time.

The virtuous concubine turned her head suddenly, and the gem on her hairpin flashed with a cold light: "What are you looking at!"

"Look at the queen."

"...Why are you looking at me?"

"When I saw your majesty's beauty and talent, I remembered a line of poetry I had just learned."

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"The morning sun lends its rouge-like hue. Your Majesty is so radiant and beautiful that I am completely captivated by your gaze. I hope you will forgive me."

Fei Wan bowed gently and apologized.

The virtuous concubine frowned, pursed her red lips, and glared at Fei Wan.

The cheeks, which were as white as snow, suddenly seemed to be stained by the clothes, with a faint blush.

"Your Majesty is probably about to leave the morning court at this hour. Sister Zhao, why are you still chatting with me here instead of going to Chenqian Palace to wait?"

Fei Wan lowered her head and said, "I will follow your Majesty's orders."

She raised her eyes, revealing a bit of panic, and said, "...My concubine's words were a slip of the tongue, please don't take it to heart, Your Majesty."

She turned and left.

The virtuous concubine shouted: "Stand up!"

Fei Wan stopped, turned back cautiously, and looked at her as if he was a guilty thief.

The virtuous concubine said coldly, "I never owe anyone a favor. If you treat my maid well, I will treat you well. In the future, I will naturally send something to your palace."

"I dare not accept it..."

"I told you to keep it!"

"Yes... Thank you, Your Majesty..."

"Go!"

The virtuous concubine stopped looking at Fei Wan, took the hand of the maid, and turned to walk towards Changle Palace.

Fei Wan stood there and watched.

As Concubine Xian turned around the alley, she happened to look back, and Fei Wan bowed to her from a distance. Concubine Xian made no response, but turned away indifferently.

Fei Wan stood for a while before continuing to walk towards Chen Qian Palace in front.

Xiangyi had been following them, and was completely confused by the conversation between Feiwan and Concubine Xian.

He asked quietly, "Your Majesty, can we accept Concubine Xian's things?"

"What can't be accepted? If she gives it to us, we'll take it. Who doesn't like to have a lot of money in Curry?"

Fei Wan had a smile on her lips.

After walking for a while, he felt tired and asked someone to go back and carry the sedan chair.

Xiang Yi then asked, "Her Majesty the Concubine's attitude today is both good and bad. What does it mean?"

"She hated me for rising so quickly and threatening her, but she endured it and didn't openly turn against me. Why do you think that was?"

"...Could it be that she is secretly suffering from something?" Xiang Yi's face turned cold.

"That's for sure. That Madam Liao is not easy to get along with."

Fei Wan knew it very well.

The warmth between them just now was just a show.

We just didn't have a face-to-face fight.

When Yu Tingjin was a noble concubine, she was a thorn in the side of the virtuous concubine who wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible. How could the virtuous concubine tolerate herself at this moment?

Even if you verbally pledge allegiance and express your loyalty and friendship, there is only one emperor and one empress. In the face of interests, friendship means nothing.

The more polite the virtuous concubine was to her at this moment, the more ruthless she would be in attacking her behind her back.

The palace maids came with the sedan chair.

Fei Wan asked Xiang Yi to come closer, whispered a few words in her ear, and sent Xiang Yi to do the work. Then he sat on the soft seat and went to the imperial court.

Wherever he passed, palace maids and concubines dodged and saluted him.

The attitude is more respectful than before.

If Fei Wan were promoted to the rank of imperial concubine and assisted in the management of the harem, people would only envy and fear her glory. But now, after the empress was deposed, she held a high position and was able to accompany the emperor for three consecutive days, being inseparable from him...

It makes everyone think more.

Some people have even started discussing behind her back whether Concubine Zhao will be the next empress!

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