Rebirth of the High Family's Beloved

The early winter sky was beginning to feel chilly, and the withering of flowers and plants lent a touch of solemnity to the imperial palace.

Although many red decorations have been arranged for the prince's wedding, the palace is so large that only Chonghua Palace has the festive atmosphere of the wedding, while the rest of the place still seems a bit solemn.

Yan Ci and Yan Tonglin separated after entering the palace.

Yan Tonglin was going to enter the Longchang Palace to congratulate the prince with all the officials, but she could only stay on the viewing path outside the Longchang Palace.

There were also families of other officials watching the ceremony, as well as concubines from the harem.

Yan Ci took a quick look and didn't know anyone, so he found an inconspicuous place to stay.

I'll find an opportunity to leave here later and take a look outside Chonghua Palace.

Qiu Fuqiu came here with Concubine Qiu and Shen Furong, and saw Yan Ci standing alone from a distance.

Regardless of how many people were around, Qiu Fuqiu raised her hand and shouted at Yan Ci, "Ah Ci!"

The loud shout attracted the attention of the officials and their wives around, and everyone looked towards Qiu Fuqiu.

When I looked up, I saw Qiu Wenzhu and Shen Furong coming towards me.

Everyone's expression was startled, and they quickly bowed their heads and saluted, "Your Highness greets the Imperial Concubine and the Princess."

Qiu Wenzhu raised her hand and said, "Everyone, get up."

Yan Ci stood up after finishing his ceremony, standing behind the crowd. He saw Qiu Fuqiu who kept winking at him, as well as Qiu Wenzhu and Shen Furong who looked curious and inquisitive.

Compared with Qiu Yuzhu's enchanting and charming style, Qiu Wenzhu, as a royal concubine, appears much more dignified.

She was wearing a crimson purple palace dress without complicated patterns, except for large crabapple flowers embroidered in gold thread on the cuffs and collar.

Her hair was tied up high, and a whole set of head jewelry shone with golden brilliance. A seven-tail phoenix pearl hairpin at the end of her bun highlighted her noble status, and the tassels hanging to her shoulders swayed slightly as she walked slowly.

The corners of her lips were slightly raised, as if she was smiling, but the tenderness in her eyes did not reach her.

Concubine Qiu walked past the crowd and stopped in front of Yan Ci.

Yan Ci quickly lowered his head, not daring to look directly at the imperial concubine's face.

Concubine Qiu said in a gentle tone: "Are you Yan Ci?"

Yan Ci replied calmly: "It is you, my lady."

"Don't be nervous. I just came to see you. I heard that you helped Furong a few days ago. Even Furong has been talking about you to me these days. I finally got to see you today. You are a very likable girl."

Yan Ci naturally did not dare to take credit for it. It was just an unintentional act of hers. It was enough for her to get the reward from the princess. If she was also favored by the imperial concubine, someone would probably come to harm her out of jealousy soon.

She didn't want to make enemies for no reason.

Yan Ci lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind."

The smile in Concubine Qiu's eyes deepened. Just as she was about to speak again, a chuckle came from the side.

As everyone bowed again, Queen Xiao Ling, dressed in a bright yellow palace dress, walked out from the crowd.

Her pair of almond-shaped eyes were filled with an overbearing look, and her graceful demeanor was even stronger than that of Concubine Qiu.

As he walked over, his gaze lingered on Concubine Qiu for only a moment, and then fell on Yan Ci who was lowering his head.

There was endless ridicule in her tone, "Oh, isn't this the newly appointed lady-in-waiting of His Majesty? How come she is so scared when she sees the Imperial Concubine? Then wouldn't she bury her head in the ground when she sees the Emperor?"

The officials and their wives around laughed softly upon hearing this. Some of those who had just envied Yan Ci for being favored by the imperial concubine immediately felt fortunate.

The Queen and the Imperial Concubine have never gotten along. Anyone who can gain the Imperial Concubine's favor will definitely be disliked by the Queen.

Yan Ci lowered his head, his face stiff.

Originally, because of Shen Zhaoyan, Yan Ci was disgusted with Empress Xiao. Now, hearing Empress Xiao say such sarcastic words, his eyes were immediately filled with coldness.

She slowly raised her head and immediately met Xiao Ling's gaze. "Your Majesty, you are wrong. I am lowering my head not because I am timid, but because I cannot raise my head under your overwhelming aura."

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Ling's arrogant look collapsed visibly, and was replaced by Xiao Ling's hidden anger.

Xiao Ling didn't expect Yan Ci to talk back in front of so many people. For a moment, he couldn't think of any words to refute him. He just said something that was a compliment but actually a criticism: "What a sharp tongue you have!"

The look he gave Yan Ci was as cold as a knife, as if he wished he could skin Yan Ci alive with his knife.

This was the first time she was ridiculed so mercilessly by a little girl. If there weren't so many people present today, she would have definitely taught Yan Ci a lesson.

She was just an ignorant little maid. When she entered the palace, she had plenty of ways to deal with her.

Concubine Qiu looked at Yan Ci, who refused to suffer any loss, and nodded in appreciation.

Just now, seeing her being so timid and silent, I thought she was a soft persimmon that could be bullied at will, but I didn't expect her to show her sharp claws in the blink of an eye.

This look is more like the clever, bold and careful person that Furong described to her.

In order to prevent the Queen from further embarrassing Yan Ci, Concubine Qiu came out to help, saying, "Your Majesty, there is no need to bother with a little girl. This girl has just arrived and must have been frightened. That's why she said something she shouldn't have. I hope Your Majesty will forgive her."

Xiao Ling glanced at Qiu Wenzhu coldly. She couldn't stand the fact that Qiu Wenzhu would always come out to act like a good person at this time.

Every time she was about to punish someone, she would jump out as a pleader and ask her to forgive others.

What have you been doing? You have been waiting for an opportunity to do favors for others. She has become a bad person, and all the good things and good things become hers.

Xiao Ling glared at Qiu Wenzhu with great dissatisfaction, knowing that if he continued talking at this point, she would be completely bad. He snorted coldly and walked away with his men.

The early winter sky was beginning to feel chilly, and the withering of flowers and plants lent a touch of solemnity to the imperial palace.

Although many red decorations have been arranged for the prince's wedding, the palace is so large that only Chonghua Palace has the festive atmosphere of the wedding, while the rest of the place still seems a bit solemn.

Yan Ci and Yan Tonglin separated after entering the palace.

Yan Tonglin was going to enter the Longchang Palace to congratulate the prince with all the officials, but she could only stay on the viewing path outside the Longchang Palace.

There were also families of other officials watching the ceremony, as well as concubines from the harem.

Yan Ci took a quick look and didn't know anyone, so he found an inconspicuous place to stay.

I'll find an opportunity to leave here later and take a look outside Chonghua Palace.

Qiu Fuqiu came here with Concubine Qiu and Shen Furong, and saw Yan Ci standing alone from a distance.

Regardless of how many people were around, Qiu Fuqiu raised her hand and shouted at Yan Ci, "Ah Ci!"

The loud shout attracted the attention of the officials and their wives around, and everyone's eyes turned to Qiu Fuqiu.