Chapter 183 Queen 2

When I met Empress Xu for the first time, I was not familiar with her temper at all. She said more and made more mistakes than she said. Fortunately, Wei Jieyu blocked it for her.

Ling Jingshu maintained a shy smile while looking at Queen Xu calmly.

After Empress Xu rose from an ordinary concubine to the Sixth Palace step by step, her scheming methods need not be elaborated, and her appearance is naturally top-notch. Princess Changping and King Yan both inherited their good looks from Queen Xu.

Wearing a bright red palace dress, she is both dignified and charming. The long willow eyebrows fly into a bun, the lips are plump and sexy, the phoenix eyes are smiling, and they are not angry but proud.

Even though there were many concubines with different beauties and styles in the Jiaofang Palace, no one could take away Queen Xu’s grace.

Judging from Princess Changping's age, Queen Xu is at least forty now. No amount of makeup can cover the fine wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. The delicately crafted charm also has some hints of the beauty's twilight years.

After hearing Wei Jieyu's words, Queen Xu also smiled and sighed: "Yes, seeing such a fresh and fresh girl makes me feel old."

Wei Jieyu immediately smiled and said: "The Queen is in her prime, standing with Princess Changping, she is almost like a sister. How can you talk about being old so lightly."

The concubines on the side spoke in agreement.

Empress Xu relaxed her brows amidst the praise, and looked at Ling Jingshu again, her attitude was quite cordial: "A few days ago, Chang Ping came into the palace, mentioned you in front of me, and praised you greatly. It was you who saved that day. Anya?”

Ling Jingshu lowered her head slightly, showing just the right amount of respect and shyness: "Replying to the Queen, the daughter of the people happened to meet her at the right time and did what was within her duty. She does not deserve the high praise from Her Highness the Princess."

Empress Xu smiled and said: "Chang Ping never praises anyone easily. It is reasonable for her to praise you like this. I am curious in my heart. It happened that you came into the palace today, so I summoned you to meet me."

Wei Jieyu smiled and joked: "Now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I don't know how I feel."

Empress Xu raised the corners of her lips: "She is indeed an outstanding girl who can catch the eyes of Chang Ping and you. I have saved Anya again, so I must reward her." She turned to tell the palace maid on the side: "Ruilian, go get three brighter ones." Brocade, take the pair of jade bracelets and give them to Miss Ling."

Ruilian took the order and retreated.

Just as Wei Jieyu was about to open her mouth to remind her, Ling Jingshu had already taken two steps forward and thanked her generously.

Wei Jieyu nodded secretly.

This Ling Jingshu is young but behaves calmly and thoughtfully.

Since Queen Xu has given the reward, this level has been passed.

When Ruilian came with the reward, Ling Jingshu took it with her own hands and thanked her again. Queen Xu seemed a little tired, and everyone got up and left in a sensible manner.

Wei Jieyu also took advantage of the situation and stood up to leave: "I will lead Miss Ling to retreat first. The queen, please rest more and take care of her body."

Empress Xu hummed casually and said lightly: "I also think Miss Ling is a good match for me. If you have free time in the future, you may wish to invite her to the palace. You can also chat with me to relieve your boredom."

The surprise in Wei Jieyu's heart did not show on her face at all, and she responded with a smile: "Winning the queen's favor is a blessing she has cultivated for several lifetimes. I will thank the queen on her behalf first."

Ling Jingshu was also shocked.

What does Queen Xu mean by saying this?

It's a pity that she didn't have the chance to look up and observe the change in Queen Xu's expression, so she could only silently turn around and leave Jiaofang Hall with Wei Jieyu.

Queen Xu looked at Ling Jingshu's slender figure, with a glimmer of unexplainable meaning in her eyes.

After a moment, Empress Xu opened her mouth and said: "Ruilian, send someone to wait outside the Xuanzheng Hall in front, and ask King Yan to come to Jiaofang Hall after the court has concluded."

Ruilian responded yes.

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Wei Jieyu was very calm and calm all the way. It was not until she returned to Lingbo Palace that her expression became serious.

The brocade box held in Ling Jingshu's hand had already been taken by Xinyun and put aside.

"Empress Jieyu looked worried." After today's events, Ling Jingshu felt very fond of the gentle, kind and kind Wei Jieyu, and asked in a low voice, "Is it because of the last few instructions of the Empress?"

What a smart and perceptive girl.

Wei Jieyu sighed softly and said frankly: "It is a good thing to be favored by the Queen, and it is also an opportunity for you. However, I dare not say whether this opportunity is a good thing or not."

Back then, she was just an ordinary folk girl. She met Queen Xu by chance and was rescued by Queen Xu. Then he was taken into the palace. That's why everything happened later.

Didn't Queen Xu favor her very much?

However, if she had a choice, she didn't want to enter the palace or be a concubine. It's a pity that there are no ifs in this world. Faced with the overwhelming power and Empress Xu who is seeking revenge, she never has a second choice.

Now, Queen Xu has shown a strong interest in Ling Jingshu... This is really a blessing and a curse for Ling Jingshu.

Wei Jieyu frowned slightly, obviously really worried about her.

Ling Jingshu felt a warm feeling in her heart. She thought for a while and whispered: "No matter what, I have to thank Empress Jieyu today. If I hadn't been dealing with empress Jieyu for me, I wouldn't have been able to pass easily in Jiaofang Palace just now. As for the future. Let’s talk about it later.”

Queen Xu's intentions are unclear, and there is no benefit in thinking wildly. It will only mess up the position.

When Wei Jieyu heard this, she also relaxed her brows: "Forget it, let's take it one step at a time! As long as I'm here, I will do my best to protect you."

Such a promise is undoubtedly a timely help for Ling Jingshu at this time.

Ling Jingshu was so touched that she sighed and said, "I don't know how to repay the kindness of the Concubine."

It was their first meeting, and they had been together for less than half a day, but Concubine Wei was so considerate and caring for her. We are not plants, so who can not be moved?

Concubine Wei stared at Ling Jingshu and smiled softly, "You saved Anya, just like saving my life. And you entered the palace because of us mother and daughter, so it is only natural for me to protect you a little."

There is another important reason that Concubine Wei did not say.

Wei Yan clearly cared about Ling Jingshu, and she had to take care of Ling Jingshu a little more for her brother.

Just thinking about it, Wei Yan stepped in.

Concubine Wei was startled and asked in surprise, "Ayan, haven't you checked Anya's pulse?"

According to the past habit, Wei Yan would leave after checking Princess Anya's pulse. Why did he wait until now today?

Wei Yan's eyes flashed with discomfort.

Yes, he should have left long ago to avoid suspicion. But when he thought of Empress Xu summoning Ling Jingshu, he couldn't leave, and he had to wait until now with a thick face.