Concubine Jing's heart skipped a beat.

Subconsciously clenching his fists, "The Queen Mother, do you remember? Long Yue is indeed fourteen this year."

"I still remember that when I entered the palace, I was just thirteen years old. In the blink of an eye, Zhen's daughter is already fourteen. I was negligent and forgot to ask someone to select a prince consort."

Zhen's daughter?

What is this suggesting to me?

Concubine Jing felt sympathetic. "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I only have Longyue as my child, and I hope she can stay with me for a few more years."

"I know you like this child, but now that the child is grown up, how can we not get married?"

"What the Queen Mother said is true. I just thought that Longyue has a bad temper. It would be better to keep her by my side for a few more years. I can teach her well."

"You're being too kind. After all, she's the late emperor's closest daughter. How could you be labeled naughty?"

The Queen Mother laughed, and then said, "The Emperor came to Shoukang Palace today. I have already discussed with the Emperor and have decided to confer the title of Princess Gulun on Longyue."

Princess Gulun.

Only the princess born to the queen is qualified.

What does the Queen Mother want to do by suddenly issuing such an order?

Concubine Jing felt nervous and her throat became a little dry.

Receiving this honor suddenly cannot be a good thing.

Concubine Jing knelt again and said, "Your Majesty, how can I, born in Longyue, be worthy of the position of Princess Gulun? I dare not do that. Please revoke your order."

"Whether it's suitable or not is up to me to decide. You don't have to refuse."

The Queen Mother's voice was full of leniency, which made Concubine Jing's expression change again.

After a moment, she replied hesitantly, "Yes, I thank you, Queen Mother."

"Thanks are unnecessary. There's one more thing. Junggar wants to marry his princess, and the emperor has already decided that Longyue will marry next year. Since you are Longyue's adoptive mother, I naturally need to inform you of this matter."

"Marriage?!"

Concubine Jing was stunned and couldn't help but blurt out.

"Empress Dowager, Longyue is only fourteen years old. How can she marry into a foreign country? Please, Her Majesty, have mercy and revoke your decision!"

Concubine Jing's anxious expression did not arouse any sympathy from the Queen Mother.

To put it bluntly.

Isn't it for today that she tolerates Zhen Huan's child growing up now?

Otherwise, given her personality, when Zhen Huan was secretly sentenced to death by the late emperor, she would have been like Longyue and the Sixth Prince, and died together early.

How could this happen today?

His expression instantly turned cold.

"Ms. Feng, what I said today is not to discuss with you. The emperor has already issued the order. Do you intend to disobey it?"

Concubine Jing's body stiffened slightly, and tears quickly gathered in her eyes.

"The Queen Mother..."

"This matter has been decided. There is no turning back. You don't need to say anything more."

"If you behave yourself, I naturally don't mind. I'll let you spend your old age in peace in Shoukang Palace. But if you insist on disobeying me, Feng, I think you should be well aware of my methods after so many years."

After saying this, the Queen Mother stood up.

He reached out to support Jianqiu and took two steps to the side of Concubine Jing.

She tilted her head slightly and glanced at Concubine Jing. "Times have changed. Do you still think that now is the time for Zhen Huan to assist in managing the six palaces? Feng, only by keeping to your place and obeying the law can you have a good ending."

"Otherwise, I don't mind having one more person in the late emperor's mausoleum."

The Queen Mother's tone was so cold that Concubine Jing's body trembled slightly.

She pinched her fingertips into her palm and replied with bated breath, "Your Majesty, I obey your command."

"Go."

"Yes, the concubine is retiring."

Concubine Jing turned and left, her steps seeming to stagger.

Jianqiu watched the other person's back disappear at the door, frowned for a moment, and said, "Queen Dowager, how about I ask someone to take Concubine Jing there?"

The Queen Mother immediately shook her head.

"Of course we must send her off to the afterlife, but you should know the purpose of the marriage. If Concubine Jing dies before Longyue leaves the capital, she will inevitably be dissatisfied."

"If there are any twists and turns, it won't be pretty."

"Have someone keep an eye on Feng, and when Longyue gets married, send her off."

The Queen Mother's voice was very cold.

Of course, he never took the life of a concubine seriously.

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