Emperor Murong Zheng, who had been sitting quietly, finally raised his hand and gently moved the cup in front of him. The tea had been brewed for a little too long, and the tea had become a bit browner. In the end, he did not pick up the teacup, but turned to look at Concubine Dong, with a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, Yan'er is my only flesh and blood. I am worried about him." Although Concubine Dong was kneeling on the ground, she still felt the emperor's gaze. She was stunned for a moment, but continued to speak with courage.
The emperor still didn't say anything, but suddenly stretched out his hand, as if inviting her. Concubine Dong suddenly felt relieved. She slowly stood up with the emperor's hand, sat down beside him, and said with some joy, "Your Majesty, have you agreed to my request?"
"Empress Dong, you have overstepped your boundaries." The emperor's words instantly froze the joy on Concubine Dong's face. She didn't even dare to look into the emperor's eyes, and knelt on the ground in panic.
She wanted to explain that she was just a kind-hearted mother, but she was not sure whether the emperor would believe her.
"Don't ever think of taking Feifeng Palace, otherwise, I can't protect you." The emperor stood up and left. When he reached the door, he suddenly spoke. His words were so firm that Concubine Dong felt inexplicably frightened.
Just thinking about her outstanding son, she tried hard to hide the panic in her heart and slowly stood up. The fear on her face was gone, but her heart became more determined. She remembered the emperor's words. He said he could not protect her, not that he would not protect her.
As long as the emperor is willing to protect her, she will not lose. As long as she wins, she will be invincible.
She was now looking forward to the palace banquet tonight. As long as she could help Princess Bei'an enter the palace, she would be even more powerful. By then...
Thinking of the beautiful future, Concubine Dong's face was full of excitement. She had been humble and cautious for so many years, just for that day to come.
There was still one hour before the palace banquet, so Concubine Dong sent someone to invite the emperor. It was a banquet of diplomatic relations between the two countries, so she naturally hoped that the emperor could attend with her.
But she was disappointed in the end. The emperor refused and still wanted to be with the queen.
Concubine Dong smiled and told the messenger to go down, but her smiling face froze, and her eyes were misty and full of loss.
Ah Man, who had been looking forward to the palace banquet since the rumor spread, was the last to arrive. She was wearing a maid's uniform, and when she walked into the hall, people were already drinking and singing and dancing were in full swing.
The Empress sitting on the left side of Emperor Murong Zheng was dignified and graceful, with a kind look in her eyes. In comparison, Concubine Dong sitting on the right side of the Emperor was bright and charming, with a spring in her eyes, and her every move was full of charm and affection.
"Your Majesty, you see, Princess Bei'an's eyes have never left you. There haven't been any new people entering our palace for many years. How about Your Majesty make an exception this year?" Concubine Dong's eyes were charming and her voice was soft. After she finished speaking, she did not forget to raise her hand and put the peeled grapes to the emperor's mouth.
"My beloved concubine said yesterday that she hoped I could be with you every day." Emperor Murong Zheng glanced at Concubine Dong and said.
"I am also considering the emperor. The emperor is in his prime, and I..." After saying this, Concubine Dong lowered her head and smiled shyly.
Murong Zheng did not look at her, but moved his gaze in the direction of the Bei'an envoy. Princess Jinxiu, who was praised by Concubine Dong, was now sitting upright in her seat, looking at her secretly with a bit of shyness. The admiration in her eyes was like the tender white fingers of a girl, gently plucking the strings in her heart.
(End of this chapter)