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Chapter 28: To Be Referred As Sisters?

The Empress? What did she come here for?

During the Palace banquet, she was only a “gift” and was demoted to a palace maid. Xin Yue Ning was already so aggressive, thinking of ways to ensure her demise and now she is conferred a Concubine t.i.tle, how would Xin Yue Ning let her off. Qing Feng looked at Fu Ling who was standing by her side and lightly pat her shoulder before whispering, “There is a s.p.a.ce for clothing behind the curtain, you can withdraw there first.” She can tell that Fu Ling is reluctant to stay, in that case it would be better for her to hide so that she will not be dragged into any trouble.

Qing Feng used a hand to prop herself up with the bed frame and struggled to get up in order to walk towards the screen. These few steps has already used up all her energy and she did not notice that from the moment that she told Fu Ling to withdraw, a look of surprise crossed Fu Ling’s eyes and she was… Touched.

Although Qing Feng do not know Palace etiquettes, but as she was born in a n.o.ble family, she is aware of how to receive when the Empress arrive. In order to avoid Xin Yue Ning to find trouble for her when she comes in, Qing Feng walk out in front of the screen and knelt down. As she has not gotten out of the bed for a long time, when her knees bend, her entire body almost fell flat to the ground when a slender arm reached out and held on her shoulders.

Qing Feng looked up and saw Fu Ling kneeling beside her with that familiar calm expression and she did not release the hand that was supporting her. Why did she not leave? Two of them look at one another but before there was any opportunity to say anything, a golden embroidered shoe has already stepped into the hall.

“Tens of thousands fortunes for the Empress.” (It’s a form of greeting.)

Qing Feng’s head was bowed but she was not thinking of how Xin Yue Ning will make things difficult for her. Instead she was thinking about Fu Ling who was beside her, she was indeed someone who is soft-hearted. For her to achieve such level of indifference, how much deception and disappointment did she experienced?

“Younger sister is unwell so please don’t stand on ceremony and quickly get up.” Even though the bright and clear female voice was not warm, but it was not piercing to the ears. Qing Feng lifted her head and saw that Xin Yue Ning did not bring many palace maids and mama as she expected. There was only a twenty odd years old young female. She possess a tall lean figure with a gentle yet sober temperament who just stood there quietly, yet does not seem to be like a servant.

Fu Ling supported Qing Feng to the wooden chair beside for a seat while Xin Yue Ning took a look at the decorations in the hall. She lightly shook her head and put on a deeply sorrowful face and smiled, “To think that three years have pa.s.sed but this Shu Yun Palace did not change at all, the Chinese peonies still bloomed that well. It’s no wonder. That year, in order to help find the best Chinese peonies for Imperial Concubine Shu, the Emperor has sent people all over the six kingdoms. The memories are still vivid but it has turn into Qing Feng Hall, it is indeed the new generation replacing the old one.”

The words sounded emotional but ridicule can be heard between the lines. Qing Feng felt impatient and softly asked, “For what reason does the Empress come here for?”

The corners of Xin Yue Ning’s mouth spreads as she said, “Bengong heard that younger sister health is badly affected thus made this special trip to see you.”

Since when were they this affectionate to each other? Qing Feng remain calm even though she could not unveil Xin Yue Ning’s hidden intentions and instead politely reply, “It’s only a small cold. Dare not trouble your Ladys.h.i.+p.”