Volume 3 ◆ Smoke Locks Palace Heart VS Ascending to the Top with a Clear Conscience ◆ 051 The Grand Ceremony of Selecting the Imperial Concubine

  Seeing Feng Mei Xue's figure disappear into the distance, a hint of gloom flashed across Feng Yun Han's eyes, and his fist clenched tightly under his sleeve. He had an ominous premonition in his heart, as if this time he drove her away, it would be an irreparable regret that could never be made up for.

  However, with his personality, once he says something, he will never take it back.

  The outside world is so dangerous, and the two of them are not even in need of Feng Fu's protection, he just waits for the day when Feng Miao Xue will kneel down and beg him to take back his promise.

  "Good heavens! This little girl is getting out of hand! How dare she speak to me with such an attitude!"

  The second aunt saw Feng Yunhan's unpredictable expression and sneered with a sarcastic tone, her face full of sharpness and malice.

  "She really thinks she has some skills? Let's see how she survives once she leaves this Phoenix Manor?"

  The fifth aunt waved her handkerchief and spoke with venomous words, wishing Phoenix Snow would starve to death outside.

  "That cheap woman, really has no shame, in the future we'll be better off without her, our Feng Manor won't have to lose face because of her!"

  Miss Feng said with a smug expression, her face full of self-satisfaction. In her heart, as long as Feng Xue was driven out, she would definitely not have any good days to live!

  When she thought of the time when the two of them had nowhere to live, nothing to eat, and were wandering the streets in tattered clothes, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. It was as if the pent-up frustration that had been bottled up in her chest for years suddenly dissipated.

  Third Miss Feng Tianxiang was about to make a joke when she heard Feng Yunhao's angry roar.

  "Shut up, all of you!"

  Feng Yun Han watched as one person fell into trouble, and the remaining sisters were busy laughing at a few people, with a knot in her heart.

  No one looked good after exchanging a few glances, and one of them took the lead and walked out first.

  Several ladies-in-waiting, seeing the situation, could only follow with a heavy heart, not daring to say anything. The atmosphere suddenly became depressed. However, thinking of the upcoming imperial concubine selection ceremony, their faces all showed expectant expressions.

  Especially the second young lady, Feng Qianjiao, who wanted to make a good impression in front of her heart's desire, and had tidied up her appearance several times along the way. This made the other few ladies feel envious and jealous, secretly harboring resentment in their hearts.

  Several young ladies from Fengfu dressed up carefully and boarded the luxurious carriage of Fengfu, heading in the direction of the imperial palace.

  With the arrival of the imperial concubine selection ceremony, the entire Imperial City was bustling. The resplendent sunlight fell on the crimson walls and yellow glazed tiles, illuminating a scene of grandeur and prosperity.

  In the Imperial City, there are four major families: the Feng family in North Castle, the Bai family in South Castle, the Ye family in West Castle, and the Zhan family in East Castle. The young ladies from these influential families, who normally stay indoors, dressed up and set off towards the Imperial Palace in their carriages. Other cities with fiefs also sent women from noble families to participate in the imperial concubine selection ceremony in the Imperial City.

  All the women with a bit of talent, beauty and charm in aristocratic families are thinking about flying high and becoming phoenixes one day, marrying a powerful and influential prince, and from then on, they will be glorious and resplendent, bringing honor to their family.

  One city is prosperous and the other half is smoky, how many people are drunk in a fairyland. On the wide streets, cars and horses are coming and going, from time to time, you can see several luxurious carriages rushing by.

  Innumerable people are discussing the same topic, the queen's position in the imperial harem, who will be the one to get it?

  Feng Mei Xue left the Feng manor, this time she didn't climb over the wall to get out, but instead walked out through the main gate with her head held high, holding her dignity tightly in her hand, no longer giving others the opportunity to trample on it.

  "The day I return will be the day of your doom!"

  In this world, she can only rely on herself. She will definitely return to the Feng Manor, but by the time she returns, everything will have changed!

  All the humiliation, all the hatred, she will return them personally!

  She bit her teeth and gazed deeply at the golden plaque hanging high above the Phoenix Mansion, then strode towards the vast sky.

  Golden sunlight shines on her body, casting a dazzling crystal luster on her shadow.

  A fiery red figure stood tall on the wall of Feng Fu, gazing far away at the stubborn figure of Feng Mei Xue leaving alone, with a deep sense of pity in his eyes.

  "You will never be without a home as long as I am here!"

  A soft sigh escaped from his beautiful lips, carrying a hint of weakness and unwavering determination.

  "Cough! Cough! Cough!"

  A sudden cough, accompanied by a thread of blood, flowed from his lips, like the bewitching red peony blooming on the banks of the Yellow Springs Road, eerily beautiful in the bright sunlight.

  "Your Highness, it's getting late, let's head back to the palace quickly!"

  A figure emerged from beside him, a voice full of concern and worry, with deep heartache.

  "Return to the palace!"

  The man in red nodded slightly, wiped the bloodstain from his lip corner, put on a thin mask as white as snow, turned around indifferently, and spoke with an icy voice.

  Hearing his response, the man beside him finally let out a sigh of relief.

  Phoenix Snow left the Phoenix Mansion not long after, and soon saw a figure hurrying towards her direction. Wearing a blue skirt, Xue Piao's gentle and quiet face showed a few hints of anxiety.

  When she saw Feng Mianxue approaching her, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on her small face.

  "Miss, miss! Luckily I ran into you!"

  Xue Qing quickly ran to Feng Mei Xue's side, panting slightly, her face red and flushed like a ripe red apple.

  "What's wrong with Xue Qing?"

  Feng Mei Xue saw Su Lai Chen's usual calm demeanor and couldn't help but ask.

  "Miss, Nalan Gongzi asked me to pass a message to you!"

  Xue Qing glanced around and saw no one, then pulled Feng Mianxue to the corner of the alley and whispered in her ear.

  "I heard that a few days ago, someone sent a pot of sea lavender to Empress Dowager!"

  "Could it be that Mother is in the Imperial Palace?"

  Feng Mei Xue's slender eyebrows furrowed slightly, her eyelashes drooping gently, and her eyes held too many emotions.

  Whether the queen mother is in the palace or not, the Sea of Flowers is an important clue.

  She reached out and touched the sky-blue cuff on her wrist, and a wisp of smoke danced and transformed into a butterfly, as if it had a soul, extremely vivid.

  Mother once said that as long as there is still a wisp of smoke in the jade bangle, it means she is still alive.

  She didn't know at the time that the green smoke inside the jade bangle actually had a soul imprint of Qingqing. However, she remembered that every time her mother's illness worsened, the color of the jade bangle would fade, so she deeply believed in her mother's words.

  Although the color of the jade bangle has faded a bit now, the green smoke inside is still clearly visible, so she knows that hope is still there!

  She grasped the sky-blue jade bangle in her hand, her lips moved slightly, and a clear voice fell.

  "We're ready to enter the palace!"

  "Alright, before you enter the palace, Miss, go to Weaving Brocade Building first! Xue Zhang will help Miss get dressed and made up!"

  Xue Qing looked at Feng Mei Xue who hadn't eaten or dressed up all morning and said with concern.

  "Hmm!"

  Feng Mei Xue nodded, before finding her mother, she couldn't collapse first.

  After entering the palace, she will have to fight more than one battle!

  Digression

  Thank you Snowy for sending 3 flowers! Thank you Hei Shou Dang's big sister for sending 2 flowers! O (∩ _ ∩) o

  Recommend a good friend Weisi's novel "The Emperor's Favorite Concubine"

  Her identity is shrouded in mystery, her origins unknown. She was forgotten, abandoned, adopted, and then unexpectedly favored by the emperor to become his concubine, thus receiving boundless love and adoration.

  He is the unfathomable evil emperor, with a wave of his hand bringing either stormy weather or gentle rain. He is revered throughout the land, yet fate has destined him to be alone. Yet, he lavishes her with an unprecedented amount of affection.