C14 Enter the Palace

Madam Ning was only in her thirties, yet she was still as charming as ever despite having given birth to a son and a daughter. She looked at Shu Jing standing there quietly, wearing a light blue robe with white gauze embroidered on her shoulders. She looked outstanding, her eyes indifferent, as if nothing could enter her eyes.

This scene was exactly the same as it had been eighteen years ago, and his face couldn't help but sink.

But when she thought about the vulgar makeup on her face under the veil, she pretended not to see it. Shu Yiyan, who was by Madam Ning's side, saw Shu Jing and immediately held her hand affectionately.

"Big Sis looks even more beautiful today. When His Highness the Crown Prince sees big Sis, he will definitely fall for her even more. Third Sis, what do you think?"

Although his words were pleasant to hear, there was an undetectable trace of schadenfreude and jealousy in his tone.

His third sister was Shu Yiyun, the daughter of Second Aunt, and one of the women who would attend the Empress' birthday party today.

Shu Yiyun, who was standing quietly at the back, didn't seem to hear anything. Second Aunt, who was wearing simple clothes, pulled on her sleeve and whispered something in her ear. Then, she raised her head and looked at Shu Yiyan in a daze.

He replied softly after a long time. Then, he lowered his head again. It was hard to see the expression on his face.

The atmosphere in the hall was rather weird.

Shu Jing didn't take Shu Yiyan's words to heart at all, instead, she was a little confused towards Shu Yiyun, who didn't have much of a feeling of existence. In her previous life, she only heard that Shu Yiyun hurriedly married a man in his forties and filled in the marriage not long after she got married.

"Right, big sister, Yan'er is really curious about what you prepared for the empress."

Through her innocent expression, Shu Jing could see the viciousness in her heart like a snake and scorpion. Shu Yiyan was just like her previous life. She asked this just to confirm that she really did have a jade bracelet.

"A young jade bracelet. Didn't second sister see it before?"

When Shu Yiyan saw Shu Jing's outfit today, the joy in her eyes became even more obvious as she adorably stuck out her tongue:

"It's not like Big Sis doesn't know that Yan'er is forgetful. She forgot about Yan'er all of a sudden." Humph! Today, I will definitely make you suffer an unspeakable humiliation, and His Highness the Crown Prince will completely hate you. Crown Princess's position can only be hers, nobody can snatch it away from her.

At this moment, after Madam Ning confirmed that Shu Jing really did wear that so-called tender jade bracelet, she spoke with a dignified tone.

"It's about time. Let's go."

Madam Ning brought her direct descendant, Shu Jing, Shu Yiyan, and Shu Yiyun, the daughter of the Shu family, into the carriage. The other concubines bit their lips as they watched them leave in envy.

The male and female members of the palace were separated. Since the only direct descendant and three bastard children were still at the academy, Shu's Father went to the palace alone.

There were many officials and women who came to congratulate him today. All the carriages on the street stopped in their tracks, and it took almost four hours for the carriages to arrive at the entrance of the palace. Shu Jing and the rest got off from the carriages to register themselves.

Standing in a long line, Shu Jing could not help but be pointed out by the crowd. However, her heart, which had experienced a new life, remained calm.

After another incense stick of time, under the ridiculing gazes of everyone and whispers, they finally entered the Queen's chamber under the lead of Madam Ning.

Before he even entered the door, he heard joyful laughter coming from inside. A crisp and clear female voice was heard:

"That woman is so stupid that she combs her hair in a bun in front of her fiancé. She even feels proud about it."

Then, with a gentle and loving voice, she said, "Yun, your story is getting more and more ridiculous. How can a lady from a noble family not know about all these?"

"Muhou, this is the real deal. I'm not making it up by Yunssen."

"Oh? I am rather curious, which family's daughter would be so ignorant? "

"Yun doesn't dare to say. Crown Prince doesn't want Yun to talk too much."

Shu Jing and her group had just appeared in front of the crowd.

At this moment, many family members of ministers had already arrived in the chamber, with the exception of Gong Wushang, the other princes and princesses were also present.

The main seat was occupied by a queen dressed in a golden, silver, luan bird's dress of phoenix embroidery. The main seat was occupied by a golden, silver, bird's dress of phoenix embroidered on a phoenix, held a morning sun with five phoenixes hanging from a pearl hairpin.

"Yi, a certain person lost so much face yesterday, yet today he still dares to show it. It truly is an eye-opener." A crisp female voice came from Lee Qianyun who was beside the Empress. She was the Princess Qianyun of Dayan.

Pfft!

A few sounds of suppressed laughter rang out.

The empress's thoughts were meticulous. It was the crown prince who had just entered the palace, and Shu Jing. If one were to contact the rumors they had heard before, Shu Jing would be the only one who could explain the existence of an ignorant fool in the capital.

He didn't expect that Shu Jing would be that foolish girl, and her son was actually the one being cursed. Thinking of this, the Empress had an even worse impression of Shu Jing.

Shu Jing knew that the empress had always disliked her, so she kept her head down to congratulate Madam Ning and the rest. She didn't even bother to raise her head.

"The empress is a thousand years old. I wish the empress the best of health, blessings like the East Sea, and eternal youth."

The Empress did not like Shu Jing, but she could not ignore Madam Ning and the others.

"Sit."

Madam Ning and Shu Yiyan were ignored by the empress and had a heavy grudge against Shu Jing. However, the moment they thought that the empress was targeting Shu Jing, their anger subsided a little.

Everyone who was sitting knew that the empress wasn't happy with Princess Consort To-Be.

"I wish esteemed empress a thousand years of life. Wan'er is not talented and has personally embroidered a few small items. I hope esteemed empress won't dislike the vulgarity of these items."

The soft voice came from Qin Wan'er. She walked out of the women's quarters with shy steps. She held the case in her hand and placed it on top of her.

Qin Wan'er was born with coquettish phoenix eyes, but her temperament was as white as a lotus. She was both beautiful and delicate, and would most likely attract the attention of others.

When the empress saw her, her unhappy face softened as she said with a smile,

"You are the most meticulous of all, and you even personally prepared a birthday present for me. Wan'er's embroidery is excellent, so I want everyone to experience it."

Taking the box from the palace maid, he opened it and picked up a silk embroidery cloth. When the crowd saw the lifelike embroidery work on the silk cloth, they could not help but be stunned.

"Waa, so fresh. It actually looks like it's real."

"I thought I heard a waterfall."

The empress had reacted the same way the first time she saw Qin Wan'er's embroidery, and her smile grew brighter and brighter as she listened to everyone's praise.

As the silk embroidery was passed down, everyone was even more impressed.

"She really is the number one female prodigy in the capital. Her character is excellent and her cooking skills are also top-notch."

"Shang Shu Manor's daughter really has a Seven Apertures Mystical Heart. Mrs. Qin having such a daughter is really enviable."

Lee Qianyun couldn't wait to pick up a thread of silk to sew. When she finished reading it, her face was filled with amazement. It turned out that not only was Big Sister Wan'er's chess skills excellent, but her embroidery skills were so outstanding! I said she's the most suitable for Crown Prince. "

Upon hearing her words, the smiles on everyone's faces faded as they looked at Shu Jing with different expressions and thoughts.