Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

The next day, Feng Qingyue slowly woke up, the sun shining softly through the window onto her bed. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, only to find that Jun Lingyuan, who had been beside her, had disappeared.

After Feng Qingyue got up and washed, Jun Lingyuan strode in, followed by a group of eunuchs and palace maids, carrying a delicious breakfast. Jun Lingyuan had returned from court, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a crown, exuding a majestic and charming demeanor.

Jun Lingyuan walked over to Feng Qingyue, gently took her hand, and said, "My beloved, breakfast is ready. Come and have your meal."

Feng Qingyue looked at the table full of delicacies and her stomach growled at the right moment. She glanced at Jun Lingyuan with a hint of shyness, but Jun Lingyuan just smiled dotingly.

Jun Lingyuan picked up some food for Feng Qingyue while saying, "My beloved, the court is very lively today."

Feng Qingyue asked curiously, "Your Majesty, why is this happening?" She was chewing a piece of cake.

Jun Lingyuan replied, "Many officials are discussing the shrubs and pest control measures that my beloved concubine mentioned earlier. These measures have been very effective in improving crops. Crops are now growing very well in many places, and the people are full of praise for this method."

Feng Qingyue raised the corners of her mouth and smiled confidently, "Of course, don't you think about who came up with this idea?"

Jun Lingyuan looked at her lovingly, nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, our Yue'er is very smart."

Feng Qingyue's cheeks flushed, and she coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, these are just some simple principles. In my hometown, these are all very common agricultural knowledge."

Jun Lingyuan's eyes lit up and he asked, "My beloved concubine's hometown? It seems that my beloved concubine's hometown must be a place full of wisdom."

Feng Qingyue didn't know how to express herself, so she said vaguely, "Yes, Your Majesty, the benefits of my hometown are countless. I will tell you one by one when I have time."

Jun Lingyuan nodded and said, "Okay."

After the two finished their breakfast, Jun Lingyuan suggested, "My beloved, let's go for a walk in the Imperial Garden."

So, the two of them strolled in the imperial garden, where flowers were in full bloom and the fragrance of flowers was wafting in the air.

However, they didn't walk far before they ran into Concubine Su and the Queen Mother. Concubine Su respectfully saluted Jun Lingyuan and Feng Qingyue, while the Queen Mother looked at them with a loving face.

Feng Qingyue and Jun Lingyuan bowed and greeted the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother said slowly, "My son, I see the weather is very nice today, and the scenery of the Imperial Garden is also beautiful. I would like Qingyue to accompany me to talk about some things between women. What do you think?"

Jun Lingyuan looked at Feng Qingyue. Although Feng Qingyue had some doubts in her heart, she still used her eyes to indicate that it was okay. After receiving the response, Jun Lingyuan bowed to the Queen Mother and said goodbye, walking towards the direction of the imperial study.

The Queen Mother took Feng Qingyue and Concubine Su to the pavilion and sat down. The Queen Mother took Feng Qingyue's hand, patted it gently and said, "Qingyue, I have been busy with palace affairs and have not had much time to chat with you about family matters. You are in this palace, so treat it as your home. If you need anything, please come to me."

Feng Qingyue thought to herself, "This old lady sent someone to assassinate me before. If I hadn't known about this, I'd probably have been deceived by this hypocritical facade. The Queen Mother has lived in the inner palace for so long, her acting skills are simply superb." But she wore a proper smile and responded respectfully, "Thank you for your concern, Queen Mother. Everything is going well for me in the palace. Your Majesty also dotes on me very much, and I am deeply grateful."

Concubine Su watched from the side, a flicker of jealousy flashing across her eyes, but she quickly concealed it. She said in a delicate voice, "Queen Dowager, my sister is truly blessed. To be so favored, she must be extraordinary."

The Queen Mother glanced at Concubine Su, nodded slightly, then turned to Feng Qingyue and said, "Qingyue, I heard that you returned to the General's Mansion a few days ago. I wonder if the General's Madam and the Old Madam are doing well?"

Feng Qingyue's heart tightened, and she thought to herself, "This old lady definitely has bad intentions." But on the surface, she remained calm and replied, "Your Majesty, the General's wife and the old lady are all well. Thank you for your concern."

The Queen Mother said, "Well, that's good. The General's Mansion is a family of loyal heroes who have made great military achievements for our dynasty. As a woman from the General's Mansion, you must always remember the honor of your family and never do anything that would damage its reputation." Feng Qingyue heard the subtle warning in the Queen Mother's eyes.

Feng Qingyue replied respectfully, "Yes, Queen Mother. I will definitely keep this in mind and will not let my family down."

Concubine Su interjected at the right moment: "Your Majesty, Sister is so smart, she will definitely not make any mistakes. However, Sister should also pay more attention to her health."

Feng Qingyue knew in her heart that although Concubine Su seemed concerned, she actually wanted to make the Queen Mother think that she was restless and only knew how to compete for favor.

She thought to herself, "Humph, isn't it because the Emperor didn't visit your bedroom? You're blaming me! You all have bad intentions." But she responded calmly, "Thank you for your concern, sister. I'm still feeling well."

The Queen Mother nodded slightly and said, "You are all the Emperor's concubines. You should support each other and avoid any grudges."

Feng Qingyue and Concubine Su answered in unison: "Yes, Queen Mother."

The three of them were chatting when a palace maid gracefully approached, carrying a dessert. The dessert, placed on a delicate plate, exuded an alluring aroma. The dessert itself was small and adorable, dotted with a hint of glistening icing sugar, like a fine work of art.

Feng Qingyue's eyes fell on the snacks, and alarm bells rang in her heart. She thought, "The people in this palace are treacherous. They've been assassinated before. Who knows if these seemingly ordinary snacks are any good?" Her brows furrowed slightly, and she pondered in her mind, "Should I eat or not? If I eat, what if it's poisonous? If I don't, it would seem that I'm ignoring the Queen Mother's kindness. I'm really torn."

Just as she was struggling fiercely in her heart, the Queen Mother leisurely picked up the snack and began to eat it. As she ate, she said to Feng Qingyue, "This is the Jade Dew Pastry from my palace. It was carefully made by the imperial chef. It tastes very good. Try it and see if you like it."

Seeing that the old lady had eaten all the snacks, Feng Qingyue thought to herself, "It should be okay, right? She lamented in her heart why I don't have medical skills. If I knew, I would be able to tell if there is anything wrong with the snack." She thanked the empress dowager hurriedly on the surface, then reached out to pick up the snack, but in her heart she wanted to cry as if she had encountered a storm. The snack seemed to weigh a thousand pounds in her hand, and she hesitated whether to really put it in her mouth.

At this moment, a young eunuch suddenly ran over, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, Prince Ye requests an audience."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother glanced at Feng Qingyue calmly without saying a word. She simply waved her hand and said, "Let him come over."

Feng Qingyue felt like she had found a lifeline. She quickly put the snack back where it belonged, heaving a sigh of relief. She secretly rejoiced, "This sudden incident has allowed me to stop worrying about snacks for now."

Prince Ye walked over with steady steps. He was dressed in a dark blue brocade robe today, his face stern, yet with a unique noble aura.

Prince Ye walked up to the Queen Mother and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Mother." His voice was low and magnetic, like a quiet spring in winter, cold but with a hint of mystery.

The Queen Mother raised her eyes slightly and said, "Excuse me, Ye'er. What brings you here today?"

Prince Ye stood up, his eyes casually sweeping over Feng Qingyue, and then he said slowly in a somewhat coquettish tone: "Mother, I haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss you very much. If there is nothing else, can't you come to see me?"

Prince Ye continued, "Mother, I would like to visit your palace."

The Queen Mother nodded, and Feng Qingyue and Concubine Su took their leave from the Queen Mother and Prince Ye and returned.