Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

Jia Min?

So, she actually wanted to win over Lin Ruhai!

Moreover, maybe today he will ask me to see Lin Daiyu - what a nice thought!

Wang Xifeng sneered, "She's dreaming! If she snatches Sister Lin away from me, I'll write my name Wang Xifeng backwards!"

Yan sighed softly, "She is the imperial concubine after all, and she is one step above you in terms of seniority. How can you possibly be more stubborn than her?"

"Do I need to be more stubborn than her? I just need to be more stubborn than the Queen Mother." Wang Xifeng snorted, "She is nothing!?"

"My dear imperial concubine, you are so brave, really..." Yan was startled and looked around hurriedly, but she couldn't help but gave her a thumbs up!

The two of them talked and laughed in low voices as they entered the second gate, got on the sedan together, and went to the courtyard specially prepared for Concubine Zhen.

In the main room, Concubine Zhen held the hand of Princess Nan'an Hou and they sat on the kang and talked affectionately.

Hou's expression seemed somewhat reluctant.

According to the rules, even if she didn't go to the second gate to greet him, she should have waited for the imperial concubine at the gate of the courtyard. But now she stayed in the room without saying anything, and even sat on the upper kang!

But Concubine Zhen held her hand tightly and refused to let go.

The servants lifted the door curtain, and Wang Xifeng walked in with a smile. She greeted Concubine Zhen and knelt politely: "I am Wang, your concubine, and I pay my respects to the Concubine."

Concubine Zhen wanted to continue chatting with Hou and to show Wang Xifeng her expression.

Unexpectedly, Wang Xifeng then said to Hou: "Oh! I thought the princess was out, but it turns out she is at home!"

Hou Shi was embarrassed and struggled to break free from Concubine Zhen's hand. She stood up quickly, walked to the lower seat, and saluted Wang Xifeng seriously: "I pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine. I hope the Imperial Concubine will forgive me for not coming to greet you!"

"That's all. The Concubine cherishes the time she spends with the Princess and is unwilling to leave for even a moment. I can understand that."

Wang Xifeng smiled brightly.

Hou felt particularly uncomfortable when she heard this.

Ever since Concubine Zhen arrived at the Nan Mansion, starting from the next morning, nobles, girls, and even couples from all over the capital came to pay their respects to her.

Zhen didn't refuse any of them and chatted with countless people.

As a newly widowed woman, she should have been in mourning in the funeral hall. Moreover, she was old and did not have the energy to accompany Zhen to the meeting.

Therefore, the time that Concubine Zhen, her former best friend and the person she trusted and loved the most in these years, who had returned to the capital for her and even moved directly into her house, spent with her, excluding meal times, for less than two hours in these seven days.

So, who is cherishing and who is taking advantage of this friendship and the time we can spend together?

Hou smiled awkwardly, not even looking at Concubine Zhen, and stepped aside: "Please take a seat, Concubine."

Wang Xifeng sat down with a smile and looked at Concubine Zhen: "I heard that the Concubine has been busy these days, her voice has become hoarse, her lips are chapped, and she has become thin and tired.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, these ladies from outside the capital are so ignorant!

“The funeral of the Nan Mansion has become a shortcut for them to curry favor with the Concubine Dowager.

“But Toffee…what can you do to help them?

“If you say that you have a say in front of the Supreme Lord, then how could the most wise and powerful Supreme Lord interfere with his son’s administration just because of a few words from his concubines?

"If you want to influence His Majesty's rewards and punishments through the Concubine Dowager, isn't that wishful thinking?"

Concubine Zhen glanced at her coldly, "Wang, you are even more chattering than us elderly people.

"Just shut up!"

"Oh, that won't do!" Wang Xifeng would not let her talk in vain, so she smiled and said directly to her face.

“His Majesty asked me to discuss your itinerary arrangements for returning to the other palace with the Concubine Dowager.

"But now, I see your behavior, Concubine Dowager. You seem to be enjoying being surrounded and flattered by everyone, and you don't plan to go back!

"Then I have to go back and report to His Majesty that you want to stay for a while longer!

"However, three people have passed away in the Nan Mansion, and they need to hold a funeral. It is not appropriate for you to use their home as a stage to entertain guests and send them off, right? Otherwise, you can return to the palace to live..."

Zhangtai...

Hou and Yan's expressions changed at the same time!

The dignified Nan'an Palace was actually described as a brothel!!!

"Wang! How bold! How insolent!" Concubine Zhen was furious. She raised her hand and was about to throw the tea bowl she had just held in her hand towards Wang Xifeng!

Wang Xifeng grabbed her wrist and squeezed it gently, and the whole bowl of tea poured over her.

"My Lady Dowager, Zhanghua Terrace was built in the sixth year of King Ling of Chu. It is a place for banquets and entertainments, and was specially used by King Ling of Chu to entertain envoys from various vassal states!

"What do you want to become? Zhangtai in Chang'an during the Han Dynasty, the famous gathering place for brothels?!

"Hahaha!

"Oh my, everyone says that Concubine Zhen is the most talented woman in the world! You don't even know about Zhang Huatai, do you? Or have you always had such dirty thoughts in your heart?"

Wang Xifeng exerted a little force and pushed her arm back.

Concubine Zhen fell weakly on the couch, her face flushed, she bit her lips fiercely, took a deep breath for a while, then sat up straight, gritted her teeth and whispered:

"It was my misunderstanding, please don't be offended, Imperial Concubine."

"Don't blame me! I don't blame you, and you don't blame me either! Go change your clothes first, look how wet they are!"

Wang Xifeng glanced at her with contempt, without showing any fear at all.

Concubine Zhen gritted her teeth, stood up and went out.

The little palace maid who followed her lowered her head deeply and dared not say a word.

When the figures of the master and servant disappeared behind the curtain, Wang Xifeng looked at Hou and asked her with a smile:

"It's hot, and the princess has to stay by the spirit's side every day. Can you hold on?"

Hou's face was already extremely ugly, and she paused when she heard this.

"I have also experienced a funeral. My grandfather died right in front of me." Wang Xifeng raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a trace of sadness and nostalgia.

"At that time, relatives and friends in the family were very cautious when they came to visit. If they had something to say to my father and uncle, they would go to the study to talk briefly and then leave with a sigh.

“Some important relatives and close family friends come every day, but they just accompany me and help entertain guests.

"I remember it very clearly. When I looked up, everyone had tears in their eyes and red eyes..."

Hou fell silent.

There was no friendship between her and the deceased Concubine Nan'an and Prince Nan'an anymore, so she was not that sad.

But most of the people who came to the Nan Mansion these days came under the guise of condolences, but actually went into Zhen's yard to chat and laugh...

These people did not treat their family as a funeral, and Concubine Zhen did not treat her dignity as dignity...

"Your Highness has come early today. Would you like to take a walk around the mansion before the sun gets too hot?" Yan suddenly spoke.

Wang Xifeng glanced at her and said, "Okay!"

"Someone, go and invite the young prince to the back garden." Yan stood up and gently invited Hou, "Mother, come along too.

"There are officials from the Ministry of Rites in the mourning hall outside. There is no need to rush over."

Wang Xifeng blinked and said, "Did Prince Xiaoyao say he would come today?"

"Huh?" Yan was stunned.

Hou sighed softly, "I've already said that you can come after the court is dismissed.

"The Concubine just told me that she wanted to burn incense in front of the spirit."

Wang Xifeng's smile grew wider: "It's okay. When they leave, I will follow them and burn a stick of incense for the old concubine and the young prince Nan."