A Mistaken Marriage Match: Mysteries in the Imperial Harem

Chapter 26: Wait And Observe The Changes

The night got later and the noise from outside faded away. Qing Feng send the people beside her away to rest while she alone stood in the dark courtyard, with her hands wrapped around her. Her head was filled with the impact of the Princess attempted suicide in the Imperial Palace, what is the Empress Dowager's and Yan Hong Tian's reaction, what will the next unfavourable plight will they, three sisters, face. The more Qing Feng thought, the more alarmed she got. In the late summer night, the stuffy air made it hard for her to breathe.

The doors of the hall lightly sounded and Qing Feng looked up. Fu Ling's lean figure quickly entered the hall sideways and shut the doors lightly. Qing Feng jogged up to her and asked urgently, "How is the Princess?"

The voice suddenly sounded behind Fu Ling's back and she jumped up in shock. She could not see Qing Feng's expression in the depth of the night but in that soft hoarse voice was anxious which mean that during the time when she was inquiring, Qing Feng's heart was languishing. Fu Ling soft voice said the news that she heard, "Mistress do not need to worry. After the Imperial Doctors treatments, the Princess is out of danger."

That's all? Fu Ling is discreet and attentive, how could she only enquire about these? Knowing that she was anxiously waiting, if she only enquire about those news why would she only come back at such a time? Qing Feng's heart jumped faster as she asked, "Is it that there are more things that happened?"

Her health just got better and she was thinking of letting her rest well tonight and elaborate tomorrow, but it would seems that it cannot be concealed as she was so keen about it. Fu Ling sighed, "The night is late, its better to speak in the house."

Once the two of them entered the inner chambers, Qing Feng immediately grabbed Fu Ling's hands and anxiously spoke, "Quickly say what exactly happened."

Qing Feng slender fingers were a little cold when Fu Ling supported her to the bed to sit and replied, "After the Imperial Physicians have determined that the Princess is not in danger, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor summoned Prime Minister Lou to enter the Palace at night."

Summon Lou Xi Yan to the Palace at this hour? Qing Feng's face darken and a cold voice scoffed, "They want to force a marriage?"

Qing Feng's hand which was holding hers tightened making Fu Ling slightly lowering her head as she kept quiet and not answer. She started to pull the thin quilts to cover Qing Feng feet.

Taking a deep breath, Qing Feng asked, "Lou Xi Yan... Agreed?"

Seeing Qing Feng anxious eyes and pretending to be calm, Fu Ling shook her head and replied, "This servant only heard that the Princess will recuperate at the Prime Minister Mansion tomorrow morning."

"Enter the Lou family house?" Qing Feng lightly laughed, that atmosphere that she exceeded made Fu Ling's brow furrowed and she could not help but whisper an advise, "Mistress, there are some things that cannot be rushed."

Some things cannot be rushed. Qing Feng gave a self-deprecating smile, ever since she knew that her sisters were still alive, she was like a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow. Just a little wind or movement by the grass will make her panic-stricken. After dying once, she did not care for this life of hers one bit but especially cherished her sisters' lives. For them to be still alive, heavens have given her a chance. Even though she know that its useless to panic, Qing Feng still could not control the jittery feeling in her heart. Seeing that the skies outside the window has turned from pale grey dur to the morning light, Qing Feng tiredly said, "It is almost dawn, you can go and rest."

"Yes." Saying more will not be beneficial thus Fu Ling quietly backed out.

The doors were gently closed and there was only the sound of her light breathing that could be heard. Qing Feng felt a chill coming and pulled up the thin quilts to wrap herself tightly. Her eyes unconsciously stayed on the ink-black umbrella and for a long time it did not stray.