The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

A light rain suddenly began, pattering softly against the windowsill. The lattice window was half-open, and the morning sunlight streamed neatly across the window frame, casting the shadows of the flowerpots and leaves outside into the room.

Biluo was waiting at the door early in the morning. When she heard Su Fuying get up, she immediately went in to greet her.

"Did Shadow Two deliver the things yesterday?" Su Fuying asked, yawning.

"It's here." Biluo picked up a brocade box from the table and handed it to her.

"So small?" Su Fuying asked in surprise. She stepped forward and opened it, only to find a letter inside.

?

What kind of gift is this? Just as she was about to open it to take a look, Biluo quickly held the box to her chest and said in a nervous tone, "Miss, Ying Er specifically instructed that you should not open it."

"Why?"

They told her not to open it, but she insisted on opening it to see if anyone was sending a letter for the Empress's birthday.

“But Miss, Shadow Two said that opening this gift will make it lose its power.” Biluo was a little anxious, after all, Shadow Two had spoken quite seriously.

Fearing she couldn't stop the young lady, she added, "Besides, if we open it now, where are we going to find a birthday gift for the Empress?"

Su Fuying paused, "It doesn't work?"

Although I didn't understand what it meant, I realized that I really didn't have time to look for a gift right now.

It seems unlikely that the man would harm her, after all, his life was in her hands. Judging from what happened that day, this man knew the Empress; could he be secretly in love with her? Was he using her to deliver a love letter?

Su Fuying was startled by this sudden idea. To openly covet the emperor's woman—this person was far too audacious.

Seeing her hesitation, Biluo quickly spoke up to divert Su Fuying's attention, "Miss, which outfit should you wear today?"

What to wear? This is something we need to think about carefully. It's the Empress's birthday, so we can't wear something too flashy and steal the spotlight, nor can we wear something too plain and make people think we're at a funeral.

"Fine, I'll wear that blue one." It's neither too bright nor too pale; she just happened to have picked out a blue gemstone headdress in the Shadowless Palace.

"Yes."

Biluo brought over the dress and began to do her hair and makeup. Half an hour later, Su Fuying looked at herself in the mirror and could hardly recognize herself.

"Little girl, you're getting more and more skillful. Who did you learn from?" It was unexpected that after not dressing up for a while, Biluo's skills had amazed her.

Knowing that her mistress was teasing her, Biluo smiled and said, "Miss is as beautiful as a fairy. Even without makeup, she is like a fairy. Now she is like a celestial maiden descended to earth."

Su Fuying was taken aback by her praise. She used to get shy when she teased her, but now she could tease her back.

"Biro, you've been corrupted by Ying Er." During this time, the two often sparred and joked together in the courtyard. From the initial tense atmosphere, they now get along quite well.

Bilu blushed and was about to speak.

"Sister, let's go."

Upon hearing the sound, the master and servant, who had been chatting and laughing inside, fell silent at the same time, and the smile on Su Fuying's face vanished instantly.

Su Wan'er's affected voice came from the courtyard gate. After not seeing her for several days, I was so glad I hadn't eaten breakfast, or I would have thrown up.

I don't know what kind of bad farts they've been holding back these past few days, but today they're definitely going to have to poop out.

Having made up her mind, she put on a friendly smile, opened the door, and went out, saying, "Good sister."

Biluo was left in the room, bewildered in the wind. How could she not know that her young mistress could change her expression so quickly? Just a moment ago she had a frosty look on her face, and in an instant she was smiling so brightly. Was this still her stern and unsmiling young mistress?

And Miss seems to have become more cheerful lately. Although she likes Miss very much now, she feels that this change is a bit too big.

Ever since she fell into the water, the young lady has been silent and withdrawn every day; her very presence could freeze one to death.

But now it's completely different. The young lady not only jokes around but also teases people. Most importantly, she's become more and more friendly towards me.

However, she still hoped that the young lady could remain like this and not always look so preoccupied as before.

As you approach the courtyard gate, a sea of ​​pink greets your eyes. Su Wan'er is wearing a light pink dress with butterflies embroidered on the hem, and a layer of white gauze draped over it.

She was thin and frail, giving the impression of being delicate and frail. However, the numerous pearl hairpins adorning her head, while seemingly opulent, appeared somewhat out of place on a thirteen-year-old girl.

What's most distinctive is the red mark on her face. Although the swelling has subsided and it's been covered with heavy makeup, you can still easily spot the faint red marks.

Suppressing her laughter and her inner disgust, she put on a smiling face and stepped forward to affectionately take Su Wan'er's hand, "Good sister, have you come to pick up your older sister?"

Su Wan'er was also taken aback. When did they become so familiar? But having learned from her previous experience, even though she was unwilling, she still smiled and said, "Your Highness, it was Father who sent my sister to urge you."

Oh? She's learned her lesson? Su Fuying thought to herself. It seems that she's been staying home these past few days to learn bad habits from her mother.

"Let's go, let's go out together."

The two walked hand in hand ahead, while Biluo remained outwardly calm but inwardly puzzled, wondering what kind of act her young lady was putting on.

Upon arriving at the mansion, two carriages were parked at the gate. When Su Chengde saw Su Fuying, his expression, which had just been chatting and laughing with Liu Hui, immediately darkened. He flicked his sleeve and directly helped Liu Hui into the carriage.

Su Fuying didn't mind and boarded the carriage one after the other with Su Wan'er. Sitting inside, she felt extremely hungry, as if her stomach was practically sticking to her back.

I didn't even have breakfast, so I don't know what the banquets in the palace are like. The Empress's banquet must be of a higher standard than the one for a mere concubine last time.

The Minister's office was, after all, a second-rank official's residence, and it wasn't far from the palace. They arrived at the palace gate in no time.

Many carriages were parked on the field, and the noble ladies and gentlemen inside all got out of the carriages and went inside.

Upon hearing that the Minister's carriage had arrived, everyone stopped to watch. Most of them had never seen him before, but they had all heard of Su Fuying's reputation during this period.

What's more, some people even rumored that she was several times more beautiful than the most beautiful woman in the capital, which made everyone even more curious.

With a flick of her wrist, she lifted the curtain, and a maidservant waited beneath the carriage. Su Wan'er, dressed in pink, slowly stepped down from the carriage.

Some people couldn't help but laugh when they saw her.

"What's that on her face? How dare she go out like that?"

"Exactly, look at what she's wearing on her head. She never used to be like this. I feel like Su Wan'er was always so dignified and elegant before."

"It might be because he was provoked by the return of the eldest daughter."

......

Su Wan'er's face turned ashen upon hearing this. Her elder sister should have come out first, but she insisted on coming down first in order to show off, and she didn't expect this situation.

As the crowd discussed, a pale blue figure slowly emerged from the carriage. She wore a soft blue silk brocade dress, the hem of which swayed like flowing water.

Her long, black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, adorned with a light blue carved crystal hairpin. As she walked, she exuded grace and elegance, like a fairy descending from the moon to earth.

For a moment, everyone around was stunned, and someone suddenly said, "So beautiful."

The crowd then came to their senses and began to discuss the matter. Most of them were full of praise, while a few people had reddened their eyes with envy.

For example, Ji Nanqing across from him, or Su Wan'er beside him, and several other noble ladies he didn't recognize.