Instantly, glances of jealousy and disdain filled the hall.
Soon, the concubines eagerly took turns to showcase their talents.
Damn it! If I don’t show off some skills, you’ll really think I’m just a pushover!
After pondering for a moment, I softly recited: “The large strings clamorous like sudden rain, the small strings delicate like whispers. Clamorous and delicate, intertwined and plucked, large pearls and small pearls falling on a jade plate.” What was the rest again? Oh well, I’ve forgotten the words!
“Clamorous and delicate, intertwined and plucked, large pearls and small pearls falling on a jade plate… Excellent! The empress truly has a literary talent!” Jin Mo murmured, repeating my words with admiration. Suddenly, his gaze toward me changed, but I couldn’t quite explain how.
Huh? That’s it? I looked at him in surprise. He actually smiled at me?! I rolled my eyes and turned away, causing him to laugh even more heartily.
“Butterfly Consort pays respects to Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live! Pays respects to the Empress, may you live for thousands of years! This concubine is late due to some matters and begs for Your Majesty’s and the Empress’s forgiveness!” A stunning woman walked in, adorned in pearl and jade ornaments that sparkled with her steps.
“Rise,” Jin Mo said, smiling softly. “How could I blame you when you’ve dressed so carefully?”
“Your Majesty, I didn’t mean to be late.”
“I was delayed while preparing a performance for you and the other sisters,” the Butterfly Consort said in a coquettish tone.
“Oh? A surprise for me? I’m looking forward to it,” Jin Mo smiled like a gentle spring breeze.
Feng Qingyin stepped back, covering her nose as hot blood trickled down. Wiping away the blood, she glared at the disheveled person before her, feeling wronged.
She was heartless for sneaking into the palace to become the empress without a word! Did she know the pain he endured searching for her day and night? His heart sank further with each place he searched, only to discover she had become a royal consort in the inner palace.
“Little Yinyin?” I was stunned, tears gushed down, and I leaped into his embrace, crying silently.
