C28 The Battle Between Two Wives(2)

"Empress, are you going to send this incense to the Linzhi Palace?" Pearl asked, after she had packed it in a small box with a golden carvings of the auspicious clouds.

"No rush!" Zhou Jinyi's eyebrows shot up. She took a sip of the fragrant Pu'er tea and continued, "I should go see Empress. Now that the new disciples have been arranged to stay, I should let her know."

"Take advantage of the perfect opening of this lotus flower and make some Clear Fire Lotus Leaf Congee!" Zhou Jinyi glanced at the golden box in Pearl's hand and snorted coldly. "Wong Yuan trying to trick me into doing something behind my back. How laughable. Is her hand clean?!"

The news of Imperial Consort Chou De going to visit the Fenglin Palace had already reached Wong Yuan's ears. Wong Yuan, who was grooming herself, grabbed a hairpin on the dresser, and looked at the half-drawn makeup on the mirror as she frowned, "When did you go?" Imperial Consort Wong Shu asked coldly.

"In the morning, Maidservantzhu was still carrying a box of food, but in Imperial Consort De's hands …" "He's even holding a golden box!" Han Zhu rolled her eyes and replied.

"Looks like this Zhou Jinyi really wants to rely on her Murong Family to suppress me!" Wong Yuan picked up the rouge and pursed her lips. The vermilion color, in contrast to her snowy and smooth skin, was alluring and enchanting. A pair of eyebrows flew diagonally into her temples with pride.

"Empress Dowager, how about we go to Fushou Palace and ask the empress dowager!" Zi Yan whispered.

"Shut up!" Imperial Consort Wong Shu swept a cold glance at Zi Yan. "Anyone who dares to chomp on the empress dowager's tongue, I'll tear apart his mouth!"

Wong Yuan understood that Grand Empress Wong would definitely be displeased if she tried to uncover the truth about the matter of the prince without her knowledge. Since Zhao Zhiyan entered the palace now, wouldn't that be a show of strength for her and if Grand Empress Wong intended to support Zhao Zhiyan, wouldn't that mean that Grand Empress Wong had taken her place? Without the support of the Mrs. Wong Clan, how would they be able to establish themselves in the harem in the future?

"Han Zhu, bring the pearl powder that was sent over by the great hospital over. I, too, want to make a trip to Fenglin Palace!"

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"This lotus leaf is the first lotus leaf of the Yonghe Palace. It looks like fat meat, soft and tender, and its fragrance is very pleasant. The chef in my palace made this lotus leaf congee with great craftsmanship, and even chose a high quality of sugar.

As Zhou Jinyi and Murong were talking, Young Eunuch, who was standing outside, reported inside — Imperial Consort Shu had arrived.

"This concubine pays her respects to Empress!"

"Get up!" The smell was concentrated with a strong fragrance and the Fenglin Palace already had some of the plum blossom fragrance that Zhou Jinyi sent over. Originally, the fragrance was pure and elegant, like the spring breeze, but when mixed with the two scents, it was actually a little pungent. Murong Yi gestured to Qing Xue and said: "It's a little hot in the room. Open the window outside of the pearl curtain, I'm afraid that Imperial Consort Shu is also sweating along the way, quickly move the chair over!"

Wong Yuan could also smell some spices burning in the room. She glanced at the three cauldrons of Qilin incense that had just been placed on the bed and saw that the fragrance of the plum blossom had yet to dissipate. When she added a third of the musk to Han Mengyuan's spice, it had caused Han Mengyuan to have a small production.

"Sister Wang is still as beautiful as ever after not seeing her for a few days. This dark blue undergarment is truly extraordinary!" Mu Rong Zhan said lazily as he leaned on the bed.

"Has the Empress recovered some?" Only then did Imperial Consort Wong Shu carefully look at Murong Nichang, who was lying on the bed. She wore a moon-white long skirt with a complex lotus leaf collar, and the willow leaves were embroidered with silver threads.

"Much better, it's just an ordinary rash. I'm really worried for the two sisters!" Murong and Zhou Jinyi looked at each other with a hint of intimacy in their eyes.

Imperial Consort Wong Shu's face darkened. She glanced at Zhou Jinyi and said in a light tone, "Big Sister Imperial Consort De is indeed meticulous, even bringing this early summer lotus leaf congee. It seems that the Young Mistress that big sister arranged recently to enter the palace isn't in a very good mood. They need a clear flame to adjust their breathing!"

"For chenqie to be able to share Empress's worries, it's definitely worth it!" Zhou Jinyi smiled warmly without saying a word. On the other hand, it was Imperial Consort Wong Shu who was unsatisfied after her punch on the cotton.

Murong Feng blew on the boiling water in his cup while listening to the two of them talk, while secretly smiling in his heart. Wong Yuan couldn't hold her anger any longer, "In a few days, the Young Mistress from the other palaces will enter the palace. I don't even know if I'll be able to recover from this rash. I'll have to trouble the two sisters!"

"Of course, chenqie will naturally serve the Empress!" Imperial Consort De intentionally moved closer to Murong Nichang for Wong Yuan to see. "Empress, rest well. Chenqie will be leaving now!"

When Zhou Jinyi left, Wong Yuan also didn't want to stay in Fenglin Palace anymore. Holding onto her weakness, Zhou Jinyi warned herself that she still hadn't told Murong Nichang about the musk smell yet. Wong Yuan then rose to bid her farewell and left.

"Esteemed Empress, why is the mood of these two empresses so good today? Why did they both come to our Fenglin Palace?" Qing Xue and Servant asked as they cleaned their teacups.

Murong sat up straight, picked up the embroidery on the side and embroidered two needles. With a smile, he said, "It's not that you're feeling better, it's just that your popularity isn't going well!"

Qing Xue and Servant didn't quite understand what he meant. They glanced at each other before taking their teacups and leaving. On the other hand, when the room was empty, Nanny Rui whispered to Empress Murong, "Empress, do you think Imperial Consort Wong Shu will stop because of Imperial Consort Chou De's warning?"

"No way!" Murong answered resolutely, "If Wong Yuan was afraid of Zhou Jinyi's threat, she wouldn't be Imperial Consort Wong Shu, who has her eyes on top of her head. Now that Zhao Liangdi is going to enter the palace, she can't wait to do something so that she can take credit in front of that person from Fushou Palace. Don't worry, just let them fight.

"Sigh!" Murong put down the embroidery work in his hands and suddenly asked as if he remembered something, "How is Meng Aiqing recently?"

"You're very well-behaved. Stay in the backyard and be careful of others. It's just that the other palace maids and eunuchs always gossip about me when I'm free!" Nanny Rui answered honestly.

"Arrange some work for her!"

"Didn't the Empress make other arrangements?" Nanny Rui was a little confused. "Her hands still need nursing. They've been soaking in the water all year round. After several days of careful treatment, they've gotten a little better. If she's working now, it'll be even worse!"

If other palaces find out that there's a beautiful Little Palace Maid raised in the Fenglin Palace, wouldn't that mean that they have to listen to my wishes and stop them from talking. As for Aiqing's hands, just reward her with some moisturizer items and take care of her!

"This old servant will hand Aiqing over to the menial palace maid!" After embroidering for a few days, they were only half done. Looking at the pair of butterflies that revealed half of their outline, a smile appeared on her face. In her previous life, she had also embroidered a pair of butterflies like this before, at that time — in the Cold Palace, not like now, sitting in a warm and comfortable sleeping hall …