The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 213 - Lower Your Head First

Yao Xiang put on a generous demeanor, while the Eldest Princess looked at her with round, bright eyes.

In the end, Ning Chen indeed agreed.

However, he still felt it was unfair to Yao Xiang, so he ordered several gifts to be sent to her courtyard.

"Jieyu, the Emperor really went to Xiaoxiang Garden."

Nan Zhi entered the room holding a plate of lotus seed pastries, a smile on her face.

"Since the daughter intercepted him personally, how could he refuse?" Ye Yun smiled.

"However, doesn't this just benefit Shu Fei for nothing?" Nanzhi said.

She harbored resentment towards how Shu Fei had humiliated Hui Yue back then.

Ye Yun lowered her eyes, a hint of coldness appearing on her face. "Do you think the Eldest Princess, being so young, would take the initiative to say such things to the Emperor? The Emperor isn't foolish; vying for favor with children won't make him like them."

Moreover, Shu Fei had fallen out of favor for many years. If it weren't for her daughter, she probably wouldn't even see the Emperor. Now that her daughter was competing for favor on her behalf, it would only make Ning Chen more disgusted with her.

Going to dine today and undermining Fang Xiuyuan's face was for the sake of the child, not wanting to make her sad; it wasn't for Shu Fei.

"Jieyu has her own plans; we don't need to worry."

Hui Yue sat on the footrest, peeling lotus seeds for Ye Yun, and said softly.

Ye Yun put down her round fan and took her hand.

"Don't worry, I'm eager to avenge you. When I find the opportunity, I will definitely repay it."

Hui Yue felt a warmth in her heart and nodded with reddened eyes.

In fact, back when her mistress had such a low status and unstable favor, she was deeply moved when her master forced Shu Fei to be sent back to the palace, even at the risk of displeasing the Emperor.

She hadn't expected her mistress to still remember these things for her.

As Ye Yun had predicted, when Ning Chen arrived at Xiaoxiang Garden, he hardly gave Shu Fei a good expression and only focused on pampering his daughter.

Once the Eldest Princess was full, he had the wet nurse take her away.

Shu Fei intended to pour wine for Ning Chen but was stopped.

"I know I've neglected you for a long time, but I wouldn't completely ignore you. The Eldest Princess is sensible; whatever she is taught, she will say. If you can't teach her well, you can send her to Ruyi Pavilion to be raised. She's five years old now and no longer needs her birth mother so much."

"Your servant... I don't understand what the Emperor is saying. Did Yu'er say something wrong that displeased you?"

Shu Fei's heart trembled, but she still held her ground.

Ning Chen looked at her indifferently, feeling even more disappointed.

"I've said what I needed to; you should be clear in your heart. It's getting late, you should rest. I'm going back."

"Your servant respectfully sends the Emperor off," Shu Fei hurriedly knelt.

She didn't even dare to say a word to keep him.

In the past, she had used the child to vie for favor, especially during the time when the Eldest Princess was the Emperor's only child.

Later, after being reprimanded, she didn't dare to do so again.