The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 300 - Coldhearted

The next day, in Fengxi Palace.

The Empress smiled as she sat in the main seat, receiving the respectful greetings of the concubines.

"Everyone, please take a seat. Over the past couple of days, the situation at the border has eased somewhat. The Emperor rarely has time to stroll through the harem, so we sisters can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

"Yes, indeed. While our brother fights on the battlefield, it's different. The Emperor finally came to the harem yesterday, but he went straight to Zhao Chun Pavilion. I heard that Huo Cairen's brother is also at Beiling Pass, yet they won a victory there, but the Emperor didn't visit Changxin Pavilion?"

Shu Fei wore a mocking expression, pinching her handkerchief to cover her lips, looking at Consort Huo with ill intent.

"Your Highness, your words seem to suggest that only the Huo family is in Lingzhou. I recall your father and brother also took troops from Yuzhou to Qingqiang Pass to support General Xian."

Huo Cairen glanced at her coldly and chuckled lightly.

"Why don't we see the Emperor visiting Changchun Palace then?"

"The fact that I am old and losing my looks means it's normal for the Emperor not to come, but Huo Cairen, you're still in your prime. Have you already fallen out of favor?" Shu Fei coldly snorted.

These two were well-known throughout the palace for their animosity, and now they had reached a point where they would harm themselves to hurt each other.

Logically speaking, Shu Fei, being in a high position, could easily bully an unpopular Huo Cairen.

However, Huo Cairen had a tough temper, somewhat similar to Ye Yun's.

Years ago, when Shu Fei had someone beat Huiyue, Ye Yun had clung to the matter, eventually forcing the Emperor to send her back to the palace. Having learned this lesson, she no longer dared to act recklessly.

For now, it was just a verbal battle.

Over the past year, Huo Cairen had also figured out her methods and simply chose not to respond this time.

It was also difficult to respond to this kind of provocation.

Whether one had fallen out of favor or not depended on the Emperor's intentions; what did it matter for the concubines to discuss?

Seeing that Huo Cairen had not replied, Shu Fei raised her chin triumphantly, as if she had won.

The other concubines were too lazy to get involved in this quarrel.

After all, it was unwise to offend Ye Yun at this moment; there was no point in just bullying Huo Cairen.

Although Huo Cairen didn't say anything on the surface, she felt somewhat uncomfortable inside.

Beiling Pass was being defended by Ye Zhe and Huo Pingbei together, and whenever news came back, it always felt like the Ye family was taking the credit.

If it weren't for her brother leading the troops to support them, would they have been so successful?

But she could only comfort herself, thinking it was because Ming Xiuyi had given birth, and the Emperor was more concerned.

However, how long could such an illusory self-comfort last? That was uncertain.

"Alright, we are all sisters here; why are we still bickering at this time?" The Empress finally spoke up. "Ming Xiuyi's brother was just seriously injured, and the Fourth Prince is still young. It's natural for the Emperor to worry a bit."