"Before, because of the Feng family's affairs, the queen was indeed neglected, but the queen is a queen after all. No matter how capable Concubine Lian and Concubine Shu are, they cannot overstep their ranks. This is a rule left by our ancestors and cannot be broken.
Whatever decisions Concubine Lian and Concubine Shu want to make in the future, they should ask the Queen, does the Emperor think this is okay?"
The Queen Mother was asking the Emperor, but in fact she had already made up her mind. In such an occasion, it was impossible for the Emperor to refuse her proposal.
Even though the Queen is not favored, he is a member of the Feng family after all. The old general may only betray the country and collaborate with the enemy, the young general is still fighting on the border, and Feng Lingyu's status in the palace is still unmatched.
"Since the mother and queen have said so, I have no objection!"
It was her words that Baili Qingchen was waiting for. As long as the Queen Mother felt that Feng Lingyu, the puppet queen, was still useful, no one else could hurt her.
The Queen Mother is very cunning. Can she not figure out what the two concubines are thinking after so many years? In this way, Feng Lingyu is likely to gain the attention of the Queen Mother.
"I would like to thank the Emperor and the Empress Dowager for your appreciation!"
What else could Feng Lingyu say, she could only bow to the two of them bravely. The two of them decided their fate in just a few words, but fortunately, the danger turned into good luck, and she could sleep peacefully when she went back.
"The queen doesn't have to be so polite. After all, these rules cannot be broken. The queen is the queen.
Even if you make a small mistake, you should be appropriately tolerant. If even the rules are broken, wouldn't the harem be in chaos?"
While the Queen Mother was speaking, she did not forget to glance at Concubine Lian. This girl was getting more and more outrageous now. She actually wanted to steal her limelight. She had stayed in the palace for more than thirty years, and it was only because of her ability that she could survive to this day.
The routines these little girls want to play are all leftovers from their own years, but after all, the children are young, so it is understandable.
"What the Queen Mother said is absolutely true. I think that I am not as noble as the Queen. I will ask the Queen about everything I do in the future!"
Concubine Shu smiled sweetly, walked over, and leaned slightly towards the queen. On the contrary, Concubine Lian had displeasure written all over her face and did not pay attention to Feng Lingyu.
"Concubine Shu, you don't have to be so polite. We are all sisters. Please take care of each other in the palace from now on. Only by helping each other can we build a better tomorrow!"
Feng Lingyu looked at her with a dead smile and said some polite words that she didn't even understand. It was really hard to communicate with these women. She couldn't say a word without saying anything, and she couldn't keep talking.
"Okay, don't give lectures here anymore. The Ai family is also tired. Let's go back to the palace!"
In order to show off to these two women, the Queen Mother deliberately ignored them and even showed no face to them in front of many concubines. She turned around and left with the help of her servants.
"How are the preparations for the Queen's palace banquet?"
Concubine Shu saw that the Empress Dowager was a little unhappy, and thought that she must not make mistakes in the area she was responsible for. If something went wrong at the palace banquet, it would affect herself if she got to the bottom of it.
"I have prepared it according to Concubine Shu's instructions. As for what I have prepared, I don't know very well.
The people in the imperial kitchen have been serving the empresses in the palace for so many years, and they must know what the empress dowager likes. If concubine Shu is afraid that something will go wrong, she might as well go and take a look in person!"
Feng Lingyu said it very calmly, and everyone present could tell that the Queen was unhappy. A little concubine could order the Queen to do things, and the harem was probably about to change.
At this time, the emperor had entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony surrounded by all the ministers. Feng Lingyu was alone in front of so many women. She was helpless and could only think of ways to deal with them.
"Since it is a matter that has been left to the Empress, how can I get involved? The Empress is right. She has served the Empress Dowager in the imperial kitchen for so many years, so she must know what the Empress Dowager likes and dislikes.
I will not ask any more questions and ask the Queen to forgive me!"
Concubine Shu slightly raised her eyebrows and looked at her. On the surface, she was groveling, but in fact, she just wanted everyone to know about the palace banquet. It had nothing to do with her now. Even if something went wrong, it would still be the Queen's fault.
"We are all good sisters, Sunflower. I'm a little thirsty. Let's find a place to rest!"
Feng Lingyu was really too lazy to talk nonsense to them anymore. These women were not straightforward in their talk, and she had to pretend to be stupid with them. Over time, she was really afraid that her IQ would drop.
"Queen, let's go in then!"
Sunflower also felt sorry for her mother-in-law. The clothes on her body and the headdress on her head were so heavy that she could sit there for hours. After returning home, she would have a headache again.
"Um!"
Feng Lingyu nodded lightly and extended her hand for support. Zhao Yurou also hurried over to help.
"Don't help me. You are a concubine. If they watch you supporting me, they will be picky about you behind my back!"
Feng Lingyu looked forward and walked forward slowly, being extra careful every step she took. In order to show the queen's dignity and elegance, she focused all her attention on walking.
"I'm still afraid that they won't be able to say it right? None of these women are pretty, and I feel like I have a headache just looking at them. I really regret coming here.
Concubine Lian and Concubine Shu are pretty good-looking, at least compared to these women, they are indeed beauties!"
Zhao Yurou had nothing else to do when she came over. She was just observing the looks of these people. The looks of those passers-by, concubines A, B, B, D and D, were really a shame.
It is estimated that the family is full of wealthy people, otherwise it would not be possible to spend a lot of money to send someone to the palace.
"Can you restrain yourself for such an important occasion?"
"It's because this occasion is quite grand, so all the concubines who should be here are here, so I want to take a closer look to see if there are any beauties.
To be honest, there are really no beautiful ones, and I don’t know what our emperor’s vision is and how he was selected. Look at the two long, fat and thin ones over there, and the two crooked melons and jujubes over there.
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Zhao Yurou helped her move forward while chatting with her. Feng Lingyu also became curious after being introduced like this. She was just dealing with those women and didn't take a good look at the women around the emperor.
What does it look like?
She turned her head slightly and looked at the women around her. It was indeed as Zhao Yurou said, all of them looked ordinary and couldn't be more ordinary. They were not as beautiful as the concubines who had not been relegated to the cold palace.
"But with Concubine Shu and Concubine Lian here, I'm afraid this beautiful person won't live long."
"Okay, don't say any more. The finger may be pointed at me tonight. You have to be mentally prepared and don't be impulsive. No matter what happens, don't speak out. Do you hear me?"
Feng Lingyu slowly walked into the entrance of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and saw the ministers already sitting on both sides. She felt particularly nervous and whispered to the people around her.