g into Feng Ling Xi's cold eyes. He was afraid that if the Yao Clan truly refused to lend grain, Feng Ling Xi would find other ways to transport their grain out. At that point, the situation would be...Feng Lingxi had already said so much, and even Empress Cen couldn't find a way to reprimand her. Yesterday, she had also sent imperial physicians to examine the composition of Feng Lingxi's medicine. Although it was somewhat nauseating, it did have remarkable effects. Even if she was dissatisfied, she could only endure it. Otherwise, those red marks on her face wouldn't disappear.

"Apply the speed potion."

Feng Lingxi responded and, after cleansing Empress Cen's face of medicine, applied a fresh layer. Sniffing the pungent odor, she forced down the nausea in her stomach. Thinking about their later meeting at Yuyuan Garden, a calculating glint flashed in her eyes.

"Empress Dowager, it's alright."

Then Empress Cen stood up, “Let's go. In a while, Consort Long and Lady Xi will be here as well.”

Since the Empress and Yun Gui Fei are gone, this palace has become much calmer. The remaining Long Gui Fei and Xi Jie Yu, mindful of Feng Ling Xi's current status and power, have become much more subdued.

Feng Lingxi heard that both of them would be coming, and she was calculating in her heart how Wind and Rain Xi would look when she saw her later.

"Fourth Princess Consort, besides those two today, several daughters of ministers also came to vie for a position. Later, you can help this Empress look and see if there are any suitable candidates. This Empress wants to add some more concubines to the Emperor's harem. The Emperor has no sons yet, and this Empress is very anxious about it."

Choosing a concubine also find her

Feng Lingxi listened to Cen Taishou's tone as she chatted, and one would think their relationship was great. Only Feng Lingxi knew that Cen Taishou did this precisely to let Feng Yuxi and Feng Linglong know that all the women in the palace were her chosen ones for Dugu Yan, making them resent her even more.

"I obey your command."

Wind Ling Xi followed Cen Tai Lai to the imperial garden, watching the flower viewing banquet prepared in the imperial garden. Dozens of official family daughters were there, flattering Feng Ling Long and Feng Yu Xi. Seeing Cen Tai Lai arrive, everyone hurriedly paid their respects.

As the rain fell, she looked up and saw Feng Lingxi beside Empress Cen. Looking at her current status, she was filled with hatred, but could only endure it.

The message her father sent was to have her endure, wait for an opportunity, and return to the position of Noble Consort.

Feng Lingxi also naturally saw the hatred in Feng Yuxi's eyes directed at her. Her beautiful eyes swept over her, landing on Feng Linglong. Dressed in fine silks and adorned with jewels, she outshone all the other young ladies present.

This time, the young ladies who came from official families were all carefully dressed up, each one a rare beauty.

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager."

Feng Linglong stepped forward, courteous and respectful. "The concubine greets the Empress Dowager."

Empress Dowager Cen nodded, looking at Feng Linglong's eyes with great satisfaction. Feng Yu Xi seeing this, hurried forward, "Your servant greets the Empress Dowager."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Feng Yu Xi immediately smelled a foul odor in the air. His brows furrowed slightly, and he instinctively glanced around, but found nothing out of place.

"Where is that smell coming from It's awful!"

An unknown voice rang out from the crowd. Queen Cen's eyes swept over the officials' daughters, a smile gradually widening on her lips as she scrutinized them closely.

"Your Highness, take a look at these daughters of the ministers. How do they look"

Wind Ling Xi seriously glanced at everyone present, and smiled, "You look like a fairy from heaven, knowledgeable and well-mannered."

As soon as the words left her lips, the minister's daughter immediately shut her mouth, unsure of what the Empress Dowager meant. Her heart was pounding with fear. They had heard that the purpose of their visit to the palace today was to select a bride for the emperor, but they weren't sure if it was true. Now, looking at the Fourth Princess by the Empress Dowager's side, they all sensed that it was very likely to be true.

"That's quite the eloquent speech you gave."

Then Empress Cen sat down and beckoned Feng Lingxi to sit beside her. Feng Linglong and Feng Yuxi glared at Feng Lingxi's current position, consumed by jealousy, but they dared not act out, fearing punishment.

"Today, I invited you all to the palace to enjoy the flowers with me. Have you prepared any programs"

"Subject, Li Tingting, wishes to step forward and offer her humble performance."

Li Tingting, the eldest daughter of Shang Shu, was sixteen years old. She had an elegant appearance and graceful demeanor, befitting a noble lady. Empress Cen nodded in satisfaction and ordered the music to begin. Li Tingting gracefully danced, her every move captivating with its beauty and elegance.

"Fourth Princess Consort, daughter of the Minister, what do you think"

Feng Lingxi looked at Feng Linglong, who was silent on the side, and smiled, "Empress Dowager, now that the Empress is not here, it's better to let Longhui Noble Consort decide this matter."

Wind Linglong hurriedly accompanied with a smile, "Empress Dowager, I think this Minister's daughter has a dignified appearance and would be suitable for the inner palace."

"The Empress is asking about the Fourth Royal Consort."

Queen Cen's words made Feng Linglong's smile on her face freeze, awkwardly laughing, "This servant spoke too much, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Feng Lingxi glanced at Feng Yuxi, who was grinning mischievously, a calculating glint flashing in her eyes, though she kept it well hidden.

"The Empress Dowager, and Noble Consort Long all say it's acceptable, and I also think it's good. Why don't we take her into the palace"

Feng Lingxi's words caused Empress Cen to raise her eyebrows slightly, but she still had the eunuch beside her record it according to her meaning.

"Your Majesty, this concubine feels that the Minister's daughter is far too alluring. If she enters the palace, I fear the Emperor will be beguiled by her, and in time, neglect his duties to the state..."

"How did Xi Jieyu realize that the daughter of the Minister was too seductive"

Feng Lingxi interrupted Feng Yu Xi's words, looking at Feng Lingxi refuting her. The fire in Feng Yu Xi's heart surged, but she forced a smile and said, "Just look at her dancing posture, it's obvious that she has a seductive figure. Which man wouldn't like her"

"Is Lady Xi Jie envious of the dancing skills of the Minister's daughter I think her dance is graceful and elegant, noble and dignified. Even in front of everyone, she never shows any seductive air, it is truly pleasing to the eye."

"To say that's not seductive, you're blind! That dance is pure temptation..."

"That's enough!"

Empress Dowager Cen roared in anger, frightening Feng Yu Xi to shut her mouth. Looking at Feng Ling Xi's smug expression, she clenched her fists in rage. She didn't know what means Feng Ling Xi had used to be so favored by the Empress Dowager, she absolutely couldn't let her get away with it.

"This is a conversation between the empress and the fourth princess. When would it be your turn, a mere junior concubine, to speak"

Feng Yu Xi was scolded, her face flushed with anger and shame. Even though she was a Jieyu, she had descended from the position of Guifei. The Empress Dowager speaking to her like this was no different than slapping her in the face. Tears welled up in her eyes, but Feng Yu Xi clenched her jaw, forcing back the tears. She apologized, her fists tightly clenched, the hatred in her eyes towards Feng Ling Xi growing stronger and more intense.

"Your Majesty, even Imperial Concubine Xi was just expressing her opinion. Please don't be angry, Your Majesty, it wouldn't do for you to harm your health."

Feng Lingxi looked at Yu Xi, the wind and rain reflecting her hatred in his eyes. Thinking about Yu Xi's current forbearance, he probably learned it from her father who must have taught her well.

Since she can endure this so well, why not just bear with it

"The Fourth Princess said, "It's important for the Empress Dowager to take care of her health."

Long貴妃 agreed, she was very cooperative with Feng Lingxi's words now, standing on the same front line as her. Whether or not she could sit on the throne of Empress, Feng Lingxi was crucial. She didn't need to offend Feng Lingxi for Feng Yu Xi now, on the contrary, if she could join forces with Feng Lingxi to get rid of Feng Yu Xi, wouldn't the position of Empress be secureresolved, it's unavoidable."Even if we kill her in the midst of this wind and rain, it won't be enough. Another storm will come after this one, and keeping her alive might lead us to something."Feng L...