Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

After reading the oral order, Wang Xifeng was no longer bothered to argue with Concubine Zhen. She slowly wished her a safe journey, then walked away gracefully.

Concubine Zhen was so angry that she covered her chest for a long time before she fell back on the bed and ordered, "Call me for dinner! I won't see anyone!"

The little palace maid hesitated, dared not say more, and retreated.

Before she even walked around the corridor, she was stopped by Jing Quan, who politely introduced himself and then asked about the concubine's daily routine and likes and dislikes.

The young maid wanted to refuse, but since the questions were all normal, she had no choice but to tell Jing Quan half-heartedly:

"When the Concubine Dowager was in the capital, the Zhen family had many relatives and old friends, so many friends came to visit this time...

"The concubine is gentle, so most of them are embarrassed to refuse to see...

"The concubine was very disciplined in her waking and sleeping habits. She would close the door and go to sleep at the appointed time, and get up and wash at the crowing of the cock.

“It’s just that the concubine is prone to headaches, so when she sleeps at night, no one is allowed to be inside or outside the room.

"Everyone in this courtyard also abides by the Dowager Concubine's rules. Usually, I am the only one serving here after dark. There are only two night maids at the door, and everyone else goes back to their own place in the mansion..."

Jing Quan confirmed his guess in his heart. His shoulders tensed for a moment, then he quickly relaxed and said with a smile:

"In that case, I'll talk to the two women. I see there's a small room under the porch. I'll stay there tonight."

The little palace maid panicked for a moment. She opened her mouth, tried to think, and said with a stiff smile, "It's cold in there. I'm afraid that Eunuch Quan will catch a cold..."

"Don't be afraid." Jing Quan smiled, "I just met the housekeeper of the Nan Mansion, and he insisted on taking me out to have three drinks in the evening.

"After drinking, I am most afraid of heat. I will take advantage of the alcohol to have a good sleep.

"We estimate that we should get up at four o'clock tomorrow morning to prepare for departure. There is no need to be so particular!"

Want to drink...

The young palace maid relaxed and said with a smile, "It's as it should be. It's not easy for Eunuch Quan to come out.

"After this mission, I have gained credit in front of His Majesty, the Concubine Dowager and the Emperor. I will definitely rise to a high position in the future.

"If the steward of the Nan Mansion doesn't try to curry favor with him now, he won't have the vision to do so. He won't have to be the steward anymore!"

Jing Quan waved his hands hastily, saying he was not worthy of the honor, and then asked in a low voice, "I want to invite the young lady to the banquet, but I'm afraid the Concubine Dowager will not let us go..."

The little maid was also greedy, her eyes rolled a few times, and she whispered: "I have to thank you for thinking of me...

"That's not a problem. After the Concubine Dowager goes to bed, I'll go with Eunuch Quan."

Jing Quan agreed readily.

After returning to the house, the young palace maid quietly told Concubine Zhen: "The man sent by the Emperor, Jing Quan, said he would sleep in our corridor and keep watch for you."

Concubine Zhen's expression changed: "Didn't you think of a way to get rid of him?"

"I thought about it! I saw that the man was quite greedy for money, so I asked him to ask the steward of Nan Mansion for a good meal.

"He really agreed!" The little palace maid deliberately said that she was the one who did it.

Concubine Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned and said, "But drinking can be fast or slow. What if the Nan Mansion's housekeeper fools him and sends him back in half an hour?"

The little maid deliberately hesitated for a moment before saying, "How about I say that I am also greedy and go with him?

"We can delay the time by then. If we can't delay it, we can give timely warning on the way back."

Concubine Zhen laughed sincerely: "Good girl! Let's do it!"

The little palace maid came out happily, raised her eyebrows and winked at Jingquan, indicating success!

Jing Quan smiled, bowed, and left.

——The last line of defense around Concubine Zhen was lured away.

Let’s talk about Wang Xifeng.

The King of the North, the King of Xiaoyao and Madam Hou all received a notice from Concubine Zhen that they would return to the other palaces as soon as the city gates were opened tomorrow.

Hou Shi hurriedly brought the young prince Huo Bosheng to see Wang Xifeng off, and she wanted to kneel down and kowtow to her sincerely: "If it weren't for the imperial concubine's careful explanation, I don't know what the turmoil in my humble abode would have turned out to be."

Wang Xifeng hurriedly lifted her up and said, "Don't kneel, don't kneel!"

Then he smiled and told Yan, "Hurry up and help your mother-in-law!"

Then he looked at Huo Bosheng and smiled kindly, "Little Prince, eat and sleep well, study hard and learn etiquette, so that you can continue the Huo family's incense in the future and be filial to your grandmother and stepmother!"

Although Hobsons was still timid, he understood that the lady's advice was the most sincere and honest, and he nodded vigorously:

"Yes! I will listen to the Imperial Concubine! Eat well, sleep well, study hard, and be filial to my grandmother and stepmother!"

Wang Xifeng smiled with satisfaction, left Hou and Yan behind, bent down, and pulled his little hand:

"There is a princess in the palace, who is my daughter, and a prince, who is the son of the queen.

"They are not much older than you. When you are done with mourning, let your grandmother and stepmother take you to the palace, and let your brothers and sisters play with you, okay?"

Huo Bosheng was a child after all. When he heard that there were people of the same age playing together, he immediately grinned and said, "Great!"

Wang Xifeng smiled and patted his little face: "How good and clever!"

Then he said goodbye to Hou and Yan in a serious manner, not allowing them to go out any further, and went out of the second door and got into the sedan chair.

At this time, Wang Zifu came over from nowhere, walked quickly to the side of her sedan chair, and walked a few steps away before whispering:

"The eunuch beside the concubine?"

"From the Jing generation. Father, please look at Jing Li. That Jing Quan should be Jing Li's senior brother."

Wang Xifeng hinted, "If we leave early tomorrow morning, they may only be able to sleep three or one shift tonight.

"Father, since you have been assigned the task of the Nan Mansion, you should be more careful."

Wang Zifu's face became serious, and he agreed in a low voice: "Okay. I'll remember that. Your Majesty, please report this to the Emperor in detail when you return, so that the Nan Mansion will not be misunderstood."

"Don't worry! I know exactly what to say and what not to say." Wang Xifeng lifted the curtain of the sedan chair slightly and took another look at Wang Zifu.

It’s better to be busy.

Wang Zifu looked even more energetic than when he first arrived in Beijing.

"Father asked mother to send me a letter when she has time to invite me to see you. Bring my younger sister along. I haven't seen them for a while and I miss them a lot."

Wang Xifeng said softly.

Wang Zifu raised an eyebrow and tilted his head to look at his daughter.

But he saw his daughter staring at him with bright eyes, as if this could ease her longing for her father.

My heart softened, and I became much more talkative immediately: "Okay."

"Daddy should avoid Jing Quan when doing things. People of the Jing generation are all very smart." Wang Xifeng's voice suddenly became very low.

Prince Fu nodded subconsciously: "Okay!"

Suddenly she realized what was happening and couldn't help but glare at her daughter: "What are you doing? What are you doing? And you have to avoid people?

"No more random thoughts!"

Wang Xifeng covered her mouth with her handkerchief and giggled.

In mid-air, two shrikes chased each other - staying close to Master Phoenix, just to obey his orders.