Chapter 356: Support

This time when she left the palace, Concubine Wei Xian only left one female official to guard Lingbo Hall, and brought all the other female officials with her. She also brought more than a dozen palace maids to serve her daily life.

The sky gradually darkened, and palace lanterns were lit in the bedrooms of the temporary palace, as bright as day.

Ling Jingshu and Xinyun led the palace maids to clean the bedroom and settle the luggage, and they were busy until the hour of Xu. After a busy day, she was so tired that she didn't even have the strength to speak. She fell asleep as soon as her head touched the pillow.

She slept soundly all night without dreams.

The next morning, when it was just light, Ling Jingshu got up as usual.

After all, she was young and had a good foundation. After a night's rest, the fatigue of yesterday disappeared, and she was still energetic.

When Concubine Wei Xian saw Ling Jingshu, she couldn't help but sigh with a smile: "I sat in a carriage all day yesterday, and I am still quite tired after resting for a night. Look at how energetic you are, I really have to admit that I am getting old."

The best time in a woman's life is only a few years. In a blink of an eye, she has passed her thirties. She is still considered young among the concubines in the palace, but in front of Ling Jingshu, who is as delicate as a flower, she was shocked to find that she was getting old day by day.

Ling Jingshu laughed dumbly: "Your Majesty is born with a beautiful face and a noble temperament. She looks at most in her twenties. How can she look old?"

Everyone likes to hear nice words.

Concubine Wei Xian relaxed her brows and raised her lips: "You are still the best at talking and making people happy."

Xinyun said: "Since Jingshu came, the queen loves her the most. I have served the queen for so many years, but I can't compare with Jingshu. This is the case of only listening to the new people laughing, not hearing the old people crying."

Concubine Wei Xian was amused and laughed: "When did I stop loving you! I rewarded you with a pair of red gold bracelets a few days ago, each weighing three taels. Now you come to please me, I will not be soft-hearted and reward you again. If there are good things, I will keep them for the obedient one."

The obedient one is of course Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingshu pursed her lips, her eyes full of smiles.

Serving for Concubine Wei Xian is a bit busy, but it is fulfilling and happy. Concubine Wei Xian treats people kindly, never puts on airs, and treats her with extra kindness. All this is not only because of the original affection between Concubine Wei Xian and her, but also because of Wei Yan.

Xinyun also knew this. She said a few words just to amuse herself.

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After breakfast, Concubine Wei Xian took Xinyun and Ling Jingshu to the emperor to pay respects.

When she was in the palace, Ling Jingshu had avoided going to the Purple Palace. Now that she was in the temporary palace, Concubine Wei Xian didn't have many people around her, and it would be unreasonable for her, a personal maid, not to follow.

When they arrived outside the emperor's bedroom, they happened to meet several other young concubines who came to pay respects.

The concubines sat together and exchanged words with each other.

In such an occasion, it was not Ling Jingshu's turn to speak, she just had to stand quietly behind Concubine Wei Xian.

Ling Jingshu lowered her eyebrows and said nothing. That light green slender figure and the flawless face with picturesque eyebrows and eyes were hard to ignore.

Zhang Zhaoyi's eyes swept across Ling Jingshu's pretty face, and she said with a sarcastic smile: "The Concubine Xian is born with a national beauty, and even the female officials around her are particularly beautiful. Not to mention the emperor, even I feel pleasing to the eye when I look at her."

Ling Jingshu has heard countless such verbal provocations in the past few months. She is just a female official, and she can't argue with the concubines in the palace. She simply treats it as a dog barking and turns a deaf ear to it.

Concubine Wei Xian's eyes flickered slightly, and she smiled faintly: "Female official Ling was originally someone around the emperor, and I was the one who shamelessly asked her to come. I appreciate people who work seriously and carefully, and I don't care about their appearance. Zhang Zhaoyi's words made me confused. Could it be that Zhang Zhaoyi was hinting that I had ill intentions and intended to let the people around me show up in front of the emperor to compete for favors on my behalf?"

When she said the last sentence, her voice had become cold.

Zhang Zhaoyi's face changed slightly.

Concubine Wei Xian has always had a mild temper and never offended anyone in the palace. Her good temper makes people forget that she is now the virtuous concubine who holds the Phoenix Seal and is highly valued by the emperor!

She also relied on this point and spoke a little boldly. Unexpectedly, Concubine Wei Xian immediately turned cold.

"Your Majesty, you misunderstood. I have no such intention." Zhang Zhaoyi's forehead was slightly sweaty, and she forced a smile: "I was just joking just now, Your Majesty, please don't take it to heart."

She forced a smile and said to Ling Jingshu: "I don't think Lady Ling will take this little joke to heart!"

Ling Jingshu then raised her head and bowed slightly to Zhang Zhaoyi: "I didn't pay attention to what Your Majesty said just now. Your Majesty, don't mind it."

Concubine Wei Xian supported her like this, so she naturally had to act tougher, so as not to disappoint Concubine Wei Xian's kindness.

Zhang Zhaoyi heard Ling Jingshu's soft but thorny response, and her smile became more stiff. Unfortunately, this is not a place where she can show off her power, so she has to swallow her anger.

Concubine Wei looked at him coldly for a moment, then said indifferently: "Forget it, it's just a small matter, no need to mention it again."

Zhang Zhaoyi was relieved, and then she was particularly honest and obedient, and never dared to provoke casually again.

With Zhang Zhaoyi's example, the other concubines with lower ranks kept their mouths shut, and it was much quieter for a while.

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After waiting for half an hour, the emperor left the bedroom.

Prince Yan lived with the emperor last night, so it was natural for him to stay by his side. While supporting the emperor's arm, he said, "You were tired yesterday, so please stay in the bedroom today! If you feel bored, call the musicians to play music and let the singing girls sing and dance to relieve your boredom, how about that?"

The handsome face was full of concern and sincerity.

The emperor was moved by what he saw, and nodded with a smile, saying, "Okay, I will listen to you."

In the past six months, the emperor has spent almost all his time in bed.

Prince Yan left everything behind, stayed by his side every day, took care of his food, clothing, and daily life, and was filial and considerate in every way. Even when taking medicine, Prince Yan insisted on testing it for him personally, which was very touching.

People are not plants, who can be heartless!

What's more, Prince Yan is his favorite youngest son, and he has been particularly fond of him since he was a child. The day and night interactions in the past six months have made the relationship between father and son even closer and more harmonious.

The emperor is old now, no longer as decisive and wise as he was when he was young, and his heart is much softer than when he was young. He is also more gentle and tolerant to his favorite youngest son. He has almost never refuted the proposals of the Prince of Yan.

This time he came to stay in the palace for a short time, and he also listened to the advice of the Prince of Yan.