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Chapter 73: Shu Chuan Courtyard (Part 1)

“Mistress?”

Qing Feng just turn over and her eyes were not opened yet when the a soft voice gently called out. It was Fu Ling’s voice. These days it was Ru Yi who took care of her and her diet so for Fu Ling to be waiting by her bed so early in the morning, it must be that something had happened.

As her abdomen was growing bigger and bigger, Qing Feng had to prop herself up from the bed slowly. Hearing some movement inside, Fu Ling opened the veil and went over to her bedside to carefully support Qing Feng up. After sitting up with difficulty, Qing Feng asked softly, “Why so early?”

Looking outside, Fu Ling replied laughingly, “It’s no longer early.” It is almost Sis.h.i.+ (modern timing: 9 – 11 am). The feotus was already at its seventh month and Mistress was no longer suffering from morning sickness and her diet was also normal. It was just that she was getting more lethargic and would always laze about.

Qing Feng glanced out of the window and noted that it was indeed not early any more. The warm winter sun shone throw the window frame and left a bright light in its wake. It was indeed rare to have such a good weather and it also affected Qing Feng. Breathing in deeply, she stretched lazily before asking, “Was there something the matter at Chen Zhen’s side?”

Fu Ling hesitated for a moment before she nodded and replied, “When this servant head over last night, there was always a feeling that someone was following…”

“Following?” Qing Feng whose eyes were only half opened suddenly opened wide, “Do you know who was it?”

“Did not see who was it but felt ill with ease.” Fu Ling replied as she quickly dampen the soft cotton towel and pa.s.sed it to Qing Feng to wash her face. She know that it was not unbelievable to base on feelings to say that she was followed and the hardest what to escape from Mistress’s sharp eyes, so she replied as she was doing something else and hope that Mistress would not continue to question. As for why she was she not willing to mention about meeting Ming Ze, she herself did not have an answer to it.

Feeling? Obviously Qing Feng was not satisfied with these words. Since when had Fu Ling start to do things based on her feelings? Qing Feng took the cloth to wipe her face and then rain you replied, “In the future you should not personally go there. Find a trust-worthy old mama to run these tasks.”

“Yes.” Fu Ling let out a sigh of relief secretly and smiled as she picked up the wooden comb to style Qing Feng’s hair.

What was with the face of relief in the bronze mirror? Fu Ling was hiding something from her… Qing Feng’s good mood instantly disappeared.

Qing Feng wanted to question but felt that it was inappropriate. From Fu Ling’s reaction in the morning, it should be related to last night’s following. Could it be that she knew who was following but did not want to tell? Or was it that there was other things that she deliberately want to hide? Her heart grew suspicious but Qing Feng’s expression did not reveal anything. Until Fu Ling finished combing her hair did she casually asked, “Those people are still obeying?”

“Rest a.s.sure Mistress, as you have expected, they were worried about their future since Imperial Concubine Hui was banished to the Cold Palace and an opportunity was given by you for them. This was something majority wish for.” Imperial Concubine Hui was indeed trustworthy, the day after that day she handed over the list of personnel that she had control over. When she approached those people, she could felt that they had long gotten Imperial Concubine Hui’s instruction and was very willing to work for Mistress.

Majority… That means that there was still some hard nuts to crack. Qing Feng was not anxious as she whispered, “For those who do not follow, let Chen Zhen write a letter personally to tell to clearly inform them of the importance. If they still do not follow… Watch carefully their next move before deciding the next course of action. And one more thing, go and investigate about Shui Xin.”

“Yes.” Without Mistress instruction, ever since the last time Imperial Concubine Hui mentioned, she had already had people making inquiries but the results were very disappointing.

“Your Ladys.h.i.+p, Xiao Attendant request an audience.” Ru Yi gentle voice came from outside the screen.

Xiao Yu? What wind blew her over? Qing Feng thought for a bit and said, “Invite her in.”

When Xiao Yu entered the house, Qing Feng just came out from the screen and did not walk further forward. Xiao Yu graciously bowed, “This servant greets Imperial Concubine Qing.”

Raising her hand lightly to indicate that she dispense ceremony, Qing Feng laughed, “You are here for any matter?” Towards Ciao Yu, this Imperial femail official, Qing Feng have an inexplicit liking towards her, a tea-loving female who knows everything about tea naturally have a different kind of charm.

Xiao Yu was not long-winded and replied, “To read a degree.”

Qing Feng’s brows slightly raised but she did not ask. Xiao Yu did not like to keep one in suspense thus replied, “The Emperor degreed for your Ladys.h.i.+p to be received in Shu Chuan Courtyard before Weis.h.i.+ (modern timing: 1 – 3 pm).”

“Shu Chuan Courtyard?” What place is that? Fu Ling whispered into Qing Feng’s ears, “Shu Chuan Courtyard is an Imperial Courtyard that is located in the East of the capital that the Emperor used to rest and relax.”

This meant that it would be leaving the Palace? The last time she left the Palace, she met Eldest Sister and Youngest Sister. This time Yan Hong Tian bring her out of the Palace, what other interesting things was waiting for her? After hiding in the small house for the past few days, she started to hate it. Leaving the Palace could also avoid the spying from the Palace. Qing Feng started to look forward to it and laughed, “Leave now?”

“Yes.” This Imperial Concubine Qing was pregnant and in order to reach by Weis.h.i.+ (modern timing: 1 – 3 pm), she would need to leave now.

“Then show the way.” Qing Feng stood up and Fu Ling supported her out. When they walked to the courtyard, Qing Feng suddenly stopped and said, “You will stay in the Palace. Let Ru Yi accompany instead.”

Fu Ling’s feet stopped and Ru Yi cleverly took a step forward to take over her position and continued to support Qing Feng out. Seeing that slender figure pa.s.sing without looking at her, Fu Ling felt a sense of loss and sourness. It was not because all the servants were looking but it was because she suddenly understood that the position beside her did not belong to her…

Just as she was immersed in her own thoughts, that clear cool voice sounded again, “Fu Ling.”

Fu Ling was dazed for a moment before she answered and walked to Qing Feng’s back but not beside her.

Qing Feng sighed and turned around to see Fu Ling quietly standing behind her without making a sound and directly grabbed her hands. With a clear voice which was not loud but was enough for everyone in the courtyard to hear clearly, “I will only rest a.s.sure if you are in the Palace.”