Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

Deep in the palace, Concubine Su heard that many ministers in the court had recommended Lin Xier as the queen. Thinking of the fact that Feng Qingyue had always been favored by the emperor, the jealousy in her heart grew wildly like weeds, so she decided to go to Feng Qingyue's palace to cause trouble.

Concubine Su, accompanied by her personal maid, walked with small steps to Feng Qingyue's palace. At that moment, Feng Qingyue was standing by the window, playing with a small butterfly she had caught from the imperial garden. When the maid announced Concubine Su's arrival, she only raised her eyes slightly. Although she felt puzzled, she didn't take it too seriously.

As soon as Concubine Su entered the palace, she glanced around with a look of contempt, and then said in a shrill voice: "Humph, this is the place the emperor often comes to. There is nothing special about it."

Feng Qingyue put down the twig in her hand, slowly stood up, and looked at Su Bin quietly. Seeing Feng Qingyue's attitude, Su Bin became even more angry and continued, "Feng Qingyue, don't think that you can rest easy just because the emperor favors you now. Everyone in the court is nominating Prime Minister Lin's daughter as the empress. You will soon fall out of favor."

Feng Qingyue, a modern-day woman and now a Noble Consort, held a highly respected position within the harem. She wondered, how dare this person be so presumptuous in her own territory? Feng Qingyue narrowed her eyes slightly and said coldly, "Concubine Su, I am, after all, a Noble Consort in this harem. How can you not greet me with courtesy when you see me? Do you think that just because the new empress was recommended by the court, you no longer take me seriously?"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Su was startled, but quickly regained her composure. She thought to herself that she had come here to provoke Feng Qingyue, and she must not be intimidated by her aura. So, Concubine Su straightened her body and said, "Your Highness, please do not use your status to pressure others. In this harem, who can tell who will be favored and who will fall from favor tomorrow? You are now relying on the Emperor's favor to show off your power, but this favor is like a passing cloud, fleeting."

Feng Qingyue sneered and responded, "Concubine Su, you are quite self-aware and know that your favor is fleeting. But don't you look at yourself? You are like a barking puppy in front of me, thinking that barking loudly will bite people? Do you think you can interfere in the affairs of the court? You can't even protect your own status, and yet you dare to act wildly in front of me. Don't you think your decline of favor is not fast enough?"

Supin was so angry at Feng Qingyue's words that her face turned red. She pointed at Feng Qingyue and said, "You...how could you insult me ​​like this!"

Feng Qingyue glanced at her with disdain and said, "Insult you? I'm just telling you the truth. You're so disrespectful to me, and I haven't even punished you properly yet, and you can't stand it? You're too delicate, aren't you? No wonder the emperor's favor didn't stay with you for long."

Just as Supin was about to retort, she suddenly heard a voice from outside: "The Emperor has arrived."

As if grasping a lifeline, Concubine Su immediately turned around and ran towards Jun Lingyuan. She plopped down on her knees and cried, "Your Majesty, please help me. The Imperial Concubine insulted me so much. I just came to have a few personal words with her, but she acted so cruelly. She's trying to bully me by relying on her status."

What Jun Lingyuan heard was, "Hmph, she looks quite impressive, but her mind is quite wicked. There are already so many people in the harem, and yet she's still thinking of appointing a queen? She's not even bothering with that." Jun Lingyuan was shocked, wondering, could it be that she doesn't want him to be the queen? If so, does she have any special feelings for him?

Jun Lingyuan looked at Feng Qingyue calmly, only to see that Feng Qingyue looked calm. Jun Lingyuan was a little confused, but he still said to Su Bin, "Su Bin, please stand up first and explain the whole story clearly."

Su Bin recounted the story with exaggeration, and from time to time she secretly glanced at Jun Lingyuan's face.

After Jun Lingyuan finished listening, he looked at Feng Qingyue and asked, "Qingyue, do you have anything to say?"

Feng Qingyue shook her head gently and said, "Your Majesty, I have nothing to say. Everything is up to Your Majesty."

Jun Lingyuan knew that Feng Qingyue, though usually gentle, was not the type to stir up trouble without cause. Concubine Su's actions were likely intentional, likely to stir up trouble. His face darkened, and he addressed Concubine Su, "Concubine Su, I see you're making trouble out of nothing. You didn't greet the Imperial Concubine with courtesy, a crime of grave disrespect. You even dared to speak rudely in the Imperial Concubine's palace. I punish you with three months of house arrest and make you copy the 'Instructions for Women' one hundred times. If you do it again, I will not let you off lightly."

Supin's eyes widened, and she said in disbelief, "Your Majesty, I am innocent..."

Jun Lingyuan waved his hand: "No need to say more, please leave."

Concubine Su could only leave with her maid crying.

Jun Lingyuan walked towards Feng Qingyue and asked softly, "Qingyue, why don't you explain to me today?"

Feng Qingyue smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty is wise. I believe that Your Majesty will see through everything. Why should I say more?"

Jun Lingyuan smiled helplessly, gently scratched Feng Qingyue's nose, and said, "You always give me problems."

At this time, in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Lin Xier heard about Concubine Su's trouble in Feng Qingyue's palace and the emperor's handling of the situation. Her jealousy towards Feng Qingyue increased a bit. She clenched her fists tightly and secretly planned her next plan.