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 grew 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 are slanted into a bun, the lips are plump and sexy, and the phoenix eyes are smiling, showing no anger or authority.
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 profusely. 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 at the right time and did what was within her duty, so she does not deserve the high praise from Her Highness the Princess."
Empress Xu smiled and said: "Chang Ping never praises anyone easily. It makes sense 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 you."
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 saved Anya again, so I must reward her." She turned around and told the palace maid beside her: "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, so that you can chat with me and 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 turn around and leave Jiaofang Hall silently with Wei Jieyu.
Queen Xu looked at Ling Jingshu's slender figure, with a glimmer of unexplainable meaning in her eyes.
After a while, Queen 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."
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 lightly 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 again... 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, and after thinking for a while she whispered: "No matter what, I have to thank Empress Jieyu for 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 and said, "Forget it, let's take 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's heart was moved beyond words, and she sighed softly: "Empress Jieyu is so loving, I really don't know how to repay her."
The first time they met, they had only been together for less than half a day, but Wei Jieyu was so considerate and considerate of her. Human beings are not grass and trees, how can we not be moved
Wei Jieyu stared at Ling Jingshu and laughed softly: "You saved Anya, just like you saved my life. It is because of our mother and daughter that we entered the palace, so it is natural for me to protect you. "
There was another important reason that Wei Jieyu did not say.
Wei Yan clearly had a crush on Ling Jingshu, and even for her younger brother, she had to pay more attention to Ling Jingshu.
Just as he was thinking about it, Wei Yan stepped in.
Wei Jieyu was startled and asked somewhat unexpectedly: "Ayan, haven't you already checked Anya's pulse?"
According to past habits, Wei Yan would leave after diagnosing Princess Anya's pulse. Why have you waited until now
A trace of discomfort flashed in Wei Yan's eyes.
Yes, he should have left long ago to avoid suspicion. But when he thought that Queen Xu was summoning Ling Jingshu, he couldn't leave, so he had to wait until now with a shameless face. (To be continued)