Xian Mei Works Shen Du Kuang Hou Shen Du Kuang Hou Shen Du Kuang Hou Volume 4 ◆ Feng Lin Yu Kong VS Qian Long Fei Yuan ◆ 066 Qi Yun Tai Hou ◆ Wan Geng

  In the Jinluan Hall, officials whispered to each other, their faces showing different expressions. Among them, the military officers led by General Feng Tiaoyue supported Emperor Tian Ce, while the civil officials led by Chancellor Bai held an opposing attitude, and the old ministers of the Ye Taifu faction remained neutral and observant.

  "You say Tian Ce Emperor is in power, can he bear the weight of the world?"

  "What can a foolish child accomplish? The Empress Dowager is really muddled this time!"

  "If it weren't for the Duke of Moon's assistance, the political situation would be worrying!"

  "Since Empress Dowager insists on this, as her subjects, we can only obey. But for a fool like me, it's probably impossible to enter the grand hall!"

  "Our entire Tianyao Empire will probably be laughed at by all because of that foolish Emperor!"

  “……”

  Led by Bai Chengxiang, the opposition party, you and I started discussing, filled with sarcastic and ironic meanings.

  "White Chancellor, this is a great disrespect to the Empress Dowager and Emperor Tiance! Are you trying to rebel?"

  The General's voice, as stern and unyielding as a moonlit night, descended with anger.

  "How dare you be disrespectful to the Empress Dowager! I'll be the first to strangle you to death!"

  The generals on the side were all indignant, waving their fists and showing no good face to these literary officials who were hiding knives in their smiles.

  The Empress Dowager is advanced in age, but she has extremely high prestige, having assisted three generations of monarchs, with great virtue and respect. How could these petty people who have eaten their fill and have nothing better to do, always thinking about sinister plots and schemes, dare to slander and gossip about her!

  "General Feng, you are talking nonsense! My loyalty is as clear as the sky and earth can testify to it. How dare a mere martial artist like you insult me!"

  The white grand marshal sneered and said, with a sinister smile on his face. These empty strongmen without brains also want to fight him? They're still too tender!

  "You know what you're thinking in your heart!"

  The General stared at Prime Minister Bai with an unyielding gaze, his anger evident. Everyone knew about the ambitious desires of the Bai family, who had the support of the Empress Dowager from behind the scenes and controlled many important government positions, making them unscrupulous.

  "What General Feng should be worried about is your master. If he makes a fool of himself later, it won't be good!"

  Bai Chengxiang said with disdain, his face full of flesh and a smug expression. He had always thought highly of Yue Wangye's Mo Changge and planned to marry off his beloved daughter Bai Yulan to him, so that when the time came, they could climb up the high branch of the Yue family and their own power would become even more solid!

  He has paid a heavy price for this!

  As for that useless fool of an emperor, he won't be able to cling to the throne for much longer!

  Among the four great families, the Bai and Ye families have many people serving as officials in the imperial court. The Feng and Zhan families do not participate in politics. The Feng family is renowned for its wealth and controls the economic lifeline of the Tianyao Empire. The Zhan family is a clan that specializes in crafting weapons and possesses the most elite arms.

  "The Moon King has arrived!"

  "The City Master has arrived!"

  "The Emperor has arrived tonight!"

  “……”

  As the princes arrived, the Golden Hall suddenly became quiet. The officials hurriedly paid their respects to the princes, with a hint of reverence on their faces.

  "Long live the king!"

  All the princes should have returned to their own fiefs after the imperial concubine selection ceremony. However, due to the chaos of the imperial concubine selection ceremony, several princes did not choose a satisfactory concubine. Soon it will be the Fenghua Conference where the talented women of the three countries gather, and this Fenghua Conference is held in Ziqiao City. The princes want to take this opportunity to choose their concubines.

  Moreover, they have always taken pleasure in ridiculing and humiliating the Emperor, so why would they want to miss out on such a good show today?

  Especially on the face of Yue Wang Ye Mo Shu Cheng, there was a hint of sinister smile, wanting to see Tian Ce Emperor's helpless and tearful appearance.

  Unexpectedly, the Grand Empress Dowager did not come this time. It is said that the Grand Empress Dowager's body has been getting worse and worse, it seems that this news is true. Otherwise, with the Grand Empress Dowager's temperament, how could she be at ease to let her precious son attend the court alone?

  Without the protection of the Empress Dowager, everyone in the White Prime Minister's faction revealed a triumphant smile.

  "The Emperor of Heavenly Strategy has arrived"

  "The Snow Queen Arrives"

  As the eunuch Xiao Shunzi's voice echoed through the Jinluan Hall, everyone's eyes turned to the direction of the dragon chair in the Jinluan Hall.

  The next moment, the Dragon Robe-clad Tian Ce Emperor and the First-Rank Imperial Consort-dressed Xue Fei, exuded an aura of majesty and overbearingness. The two walked side by side, and that unparalleled demeanor left the civil and military officials stunned into speechlessness.

  "See the Emperor!"

  "See Snow Queen!"

  Everyone did not expect that Empress Dowager Cixi would not come today, but Snow Consort actually came!

  But just a little yellow-haired kid, what can he do, even if he comes it's useless.

  The ministers and sons all knelt on one knee, kneeling in unison, whether they were willing or not, they had to pay their respects to the emperor and empress.

  "A Xue, look at them, they didn't kneel!"

  Tian Ce Emperor gently tugged at the hem of Feng Mei Xue's clothes, his round eyes staring at several princes who thought themselves superior, and said weakly.

  His voice was not loud, but in the quiet Golden Hall, it was enough for every minister to hear clearly.

  "Do they want to fight with us for seats?"

  As soon as these words fell, the faces of the various kings turned several shades darker, their mouths twitching a few times before they reluctantly knelt down and paid their respects.

  The same feeling of resentment, looking at the innocent eyes of Tian Ce Emperor, made her teeth "click" with anger. Her knees felt like they were pressed under a thousand-pound boulder as she knelt down in the direction of Feng Mei Xue and Mo Yan Hua, her heart filled with unspoken frustration and blood boiling with rage!

  A face so ugly it's reached an extreme, like a piece of cloth pulled out from a dye vat, with an exceptionally vivid expression.

  "How dare we! The position of the imperial brother, King Wang would never covet!"

  "Second Brother Wu, why does your face look like a dead fish with its eyes turned up in a lake?"

  Tian Ce Emperor held a bowl of medicine brought by Yun Gu and drank the steaming hot medicinal soup, curiously asking.

  His body was not good, and he had hardly eaten anything yesterday. This morning, the Empress Dowager ordered Yungu to prepare a nourishing soup for him, lest his body could not hold up.

  Everyone heard the words and cast strange glances at Mo Chang Ge's face, which had bulging veins, wanting to laugh but not daring to make a sound, holding back until their stomachs hurt.

  "Hmph!"

  Phoenix's smile is crisp and clear, but without the worries of the ministers, she laughs freely, living a carefree and joyful life.

  That one smile is enchanting and captivating, like a peony in full bloom, beautiful to the extreme!

  "Stop joking around, or even if Fifth Brother is magnanimous, he'll still get angry!"

  Feng Mei Xue said lightly, "Let's not forget that Mo Chang Ge has a reputation for being magnanimous and virtuous. If he wants to get angry, he'll have to consider his own reputation first. Otherwise, wouldn't it be like arguing with a fool, losing face and dignity? It would be embarrassing if word got out!"

  "This woman has a sharp tongue!"

  A long song in his heart, secretly thinking, with no place to vent, can only be suppressed in his heart, making him almost want to go crazy.

  "Rise, all of you!"

  Feng Mei Xue sat high on the dragon chair, her clear voice ringing out, filled with calmness and composure, without a hint of nervousness.

  Behind them was Yun Gu, a palace maid who had been by the side of Empress Dowager Cixi.

  "The Empress Dowager decreed: 'The Snowy Consort is intelligent and wise, with talents and virtues combined. She is specially granted the privilege of accompanying the Emperor to court meetings and participating in policy discussions, and is awarded the Imperial Seal!'"

  Yun Gu conveyed the imperial edict of the Empress Dowager, and everyone was stunned. They all speculated that the Empress Dowager must have gotten old and her mind wasn't clear anymore. Letting Emperor Tian Ce take over the throne was one thing, but letting a concubine who was known for being foolish discuss state affairs!

  Huang Ji Yin is the seal of Empress Dowager Cixi, seeing the seal is like seeing Empress Dowager Cixi herself, she must have trusted this Snow Concubine very much!

  "My ministers, if you have business to discuss, speak up; otherwise, dismiss the court!"

  Feng Mei Xue glanced at the ministers with a faint gaze, her voice still calm as usual.

  The Tianyao Empire has an open and inclusive culture, where women's status is not low. The presence of the Empress Dowager as a role model for women makes the women of the Tianyao Empire proud. Although they are not more respected than the women of the Lianwu Empire, they are much better off than the men-dominated Cloud Dream Empire.

  Everyone heard this tone, and their underestimation of Feng Miao Xue, a gentlewoman, weakened a bit. Looking at Emperor Tian Ce sitting quietly on one side, he had no opinion on Feng Miao Xue's proxy governance.

  But in their eyes, he was a fool anyway, how could he have an opinion?

  In their view, this is normal, and if Tian Ce Emperor can really take care of the government personally, it would be suspicious.

  "I have something to report!"

  The White Chancellor had long been prepared to make things difficult for Emperor Tian Ce, and as soon as Feng Miao Xue's words fell, he walked out.

  "Bring up the memorial!"

  Feng Mei Xue learned through Mo Yan Hua's whisper that the White family was a faction of the Moon King, and this White Chancellor had always been against him, being a thorough old fox.

  Xiao Shunzi presented the memorial, Feng Mianxue took it and scanned it for a few moments before putting it aside. The memorial also came with a topographic map that marked the river's conditions.

  "Summer has arrived, and the imperial northern hanging river is in flood season. The downstream areas have burst their banks in dozens of places, affecting dozens of small cities and towns, with over 400,000 people affected by the disaster and more than 20,000 dead. I wonder if Your Majesty and the Empress have a good strategy for controlling the Hanging River?"

  The moment the Grand Duke spoke, the faces of all the ministers showed a different color. The Hanging River had always been a major problem for generations, and no one could solve the flood problem. However, the land in the Hanging River area was fertile and was a rare place to survive, with many original residents.

  Every time it's a flood season, the disaster is very severe. This clearly shows that Bai Chengxiang is having a hard time serving Emperor Tian and Snow Empress.

  "Prime Minister Bai, this hanging river problem is not something that can be solved overnight, but a problem that has puzzled people for thousands of years! Are you trying to make things difficult for His Majesty?"

  General Shangjun Fengtiao was a rough martial artist, but he had also heard of the great disaster of Xuanhe River. Every year, many people were displaced and countless lives were lost due to the flooding. However, Xuanhe River seemed like a punishment from heaven for the empire, as it would burst its banks every summer, causing disasters in places that were impossible to defend due to changes in the river's course.

  "General Feng, you're wrong! Maybe our emperor and empress have the extraordinary talent to solve this problem for the empire! Can't you bear to see thousands of families broken and people dying? Even if there's only a one in a thousand chance, we should still try!"

  The white prime minister said in a grand and majestic tone, his voice full of pain and indignation. However, those with discerning eyes knew that he was just making an excuse, where was the noble sentiment for the country and the people?

  "You——"

  The General was no match for the cunning and clever White Grand Chancellor, who immediately left him speechless. He was a military man, accustomed to surrounding the enemy on the battlefield, but not skilled at playing word games with politicians.

  Mang Chang Ge saw Feng Xiao Xue fall into deep thought, and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. He himself couldn't think of any way to solve the problem of the Hanging River, so it would be strange if she, a woman who never left her house, could come up with something.

  The Golden Hall suddenly fell silent, and the ministers were all guessing that Emperor Tian Ce and Empress Xue would also be at a loss. They didn't speak up, so everyone could only wait on the side.

  Mo Yan's face under the mask also showed a solemn expression, and he had been thinking about the problem of Xuanhe for a long time. This white prime minister was indeed cunning, raising questions that were both sharp and urgent, making it impossible to avoid.

  "Judging from the topographic map, it can be seen that the terrain of the hanging river is higher in the north and lower in the south. Due to the accumulation of silt over time, the riverbed is higher than the surrounding land surface, so during the seasons with heavy rainfall in mid-summer and early autumn, it is extremely easy to trigger floods. Prime Minister Bai, can what this palace says be wrong?"

  Feng Mei Xue spoke up after a moment of contemplation, her voice falling softly like a calm lake, but stirring up a stormy wave in the depths of everyone's heart.

  Especially Ye Tai Fu, who had studied the Hanging River in depth, was even more astonished and opened his eyes wide. The turbid old eyes immediately sparkled with clarity.

  He looked at Feng Xue in disbelief, who was calm and composed. He had studied for a long time, compiled various materials, and inspected several times before understanding the crux of the suspended river's flood. Yet she had only glanced at the topographic map and could say something like that, making him immediately admire her with utmost respect.

  "Snow Queen's wisdom is like a sharp sword! Your conclusion coincides with the results of my many years of investigation, what a wonderful coincidence!"

  Ye Taifu's hands were trembling with excitement as he stood up, his voice filled with surprise and excitement. If there really was a way to completely solve the problem of Xuanhe, it would bring blessings to countless people!

  "Whoosh——"

  Upon hearing such high praise from Ye Lao Tai Fu, the most authoritative and prestigious among the ministers, everyone's gaze towards Feng Mian Xue changed instantly.

  Even Mo Yanhua was stunned, and didn't expect Feng Meixue to be so knowledgeable and talented, her heart couldn't help but feel some anticipation.

  The General's face also lit up with joy, seeing Feng Yuxue say such words calmly, he thought she was a remarkable woman not inferior to men!

  Looking at the crowd, everyone's face turned ugly, and their jaws dropped in shock. Who is Ye Taifu? They were all too clear about that. He had always been a neutral party, never participating in any disputes, devoting himself to studying the Hanging River, for the country and the people, laboring his whole life.

  "Snow Queen, is there a good plan to save the people from the midst of water and fire?"

  "The palace thinks that the governance of the hanging river should be divided into four steps. The first step is to carry out soil and water conservation in the upper and middle reaches, planting trees, conserving water and protecting the soil, which is the fundamental method; the second step is to build reservoirs to control floods, store water and block mud, reduce the siltation of the river channel; the third step is to greatly raise and reinforce the large dikes in the lower reaches, improve the river course and perfect the flood diversion measures. The last step should be to dig out a passage into the sea and divert the flow into the sea."

  Feng Mei Xue's face was calm and serene as she said, looking at the suspension river, she thought of the mother river of the Huaxia Empire, the Yellow River. Countless generations of ancestors tried every means to control this important river, only to summarize the fundamental method of governance.

  "I have never personally inspected the Hanging River, so my understanding is inevitably biased. You can discuss it among yourselves!"

  Feng Mei Xue's four-step method was said in an orderly manner, shocking everyone to the point where they lost their ability to speak, staring blankly at the woman on the dragon chair, all of them were shocked.

  It was just a matter of time for her to think of such a detailed plan, and they couldn't help but be amazed.

  "The old minister thinks that Snow Princess's four strategies for controlling water are absolutely wonderful! They can definitely thoroughly manage the Hanging River!"

  His eyes sparkled with extraordinary colors, he was so excited that his whole body was trembling, and after taking a few deep breaths, he finally said this sentence that petrified all the ministers and princes.

  "This old minister also finds it quite feasible!"

  "This humble subject agrees with Princess Snow's words!"

  "This is absolutely a wonderful strategy for all eternity!"

  “……”

  All officials were thoroughly stirred up, and one by one they engaged in heated discussions, the scene was exceptionally lively.

  Tian Ce Emperor heard Feng Mei Xue's Four Steps to Control Water, and his eyes also revealed an uncontrollable excitement.

  "Damn it!"

  Mo Chang Ge couldn't help but curse, his face ashen and despairing, his eyes fixed on Feng Miao Xue's stunningly beautiful face, only then did he understand what he had lost.

  If she is a mediocre person, then all other so-called talented women can just die!

  "My lords, is there anything else to report?"

  Feng Mei Xue lifted her long sleeves, and a confident smile flashed across her absolutely beautiful face, making people unable to help but believe in her.

  "I have something to report!"

  "Your humble servant..."

  “……”

  On the Jinluan Grand Hall, a group of officials presented their memorials one after another. As Feng Xue'er handled each case with pearls of wisdom, all the officials no longer dared to underestimate her!

  Of course, there were also some political affairs that Feng Xue was not clear about, but with the subtle transmission of the mysterious smoke, she handled them in an orderly manner, disappointing those who wanted to watch the show.

  "Retire from court—"

  When the news of Feng Zhiyu's awe-inspiring feat that made all officials and people admire her sincerely reached the Yunshang Palace, the aged face of Empress Dowager immediately broke into a relieved smile, and she repeatedly said "Good!" several times.

  In the evening, Empress Dowager heard this news and was so angry that she smashed the teacup in her hand, scalding her hand with boiling water. Especially when she heard that the Grand Empress Dowager had bestowed the Imperial Seal on Feng Mianxue, she became jealous to the point of madness!

  That was the ancestral seal passed down, holding the Huangji Seal would have had great power in the harem and could also assist the Emperor in participating in court politics. She had begged for a long time, but the Empress Dowager refused to hand over the Huangji Seal to her.

  Now she's actually given it to a blonde girl, how infuriating!

  "Xiao Wanzi, you won't be smug for long!"

  Duan Ming Gongzhu's face turned pale with rage, her facial muscles twisted in a frightening manner. Ever since Feng Mian Xue saved Tian Ce Huangzi from drowning when he was young, ruining her good fortune, she had harbored hatred towards Feng Mian Xue.

  Especially Feng Yuxue is still so beautiful, how can this person who attaches great importance to appearance bear it?

  "Go and invite Princess Xue to come to the Yuzhao Palace for lunch!"

  "Yes, Your Majesty!"

  The palace maid hastened to the Ao Xue Palace, looking at the expressions of Empress Dowager and Princess Duan Ming, it seemed that Snow Consort was in trouble.

  But this was not something a small palace maid could ask about. All she did was follow the master's orders, pretending not to see anything, in order to keep her life safe.

  After Feng Mi Xue and Mo Yan Hua descended from the morning court, they returned to the Ao Xue Palace. The four Qiong sisters personally took charge of the kitchen, and the imperial chefs did not dare to slack off. When the two returned to the Ao Xue Palace, there was already a sumptuous feast prepared for them.

  "Girl, you've had a hard day today! You didn't even have time to eat in the morning, are you starving?"

  She dismissed the attendants and sat down beside Feng Mian Xue, picking up a piece of crispy golden chicken and placing it in her bowl with great affection.

  "You have some too! Eat more and nourish your body!"

  Feng Mei Xue ate a few mouthfuls of rice, filled her stomach, picked up a piece of braised pork with chopsticks and put it in his bowl.

  "Thank you, wife!"

  Moyan Hua looked at the big chunks of braised pork in the bowl, her face flushed red, and her eyes lit up immediately.

  The two of them sat together like this, simply eating their meal, occasionally discussing politics, and the atmosphere was also harmonious.

  After dinner, Feng Mianxue leaned against the pavilion by the lake in the Ao Xue Palace, watching the blooming lotus flowers scattered across the ink-like lake water. The entire sky and earth seemed to become clear and transparent under the sunlight, with a gentle breeze that made people feel intoxicated.

  Summer breeze blows gently, rippling the lake surface. The large lotus leaves stand upright and stretch out happily, with sparkling water droplets rolling down, while golden fish swim freely in the lake.

  The phoenix-like woman wore a sky-blue jade bangle on her wrist, shining brightly and radiating an increasingly resplendent color that soothed her tightly wound heart as it flowed gently with the golden lake water. A fluttering butterfly danced around her, and she scattered fish food, causing a large group of golden fish to gather in front of her in a flurry of excitement.

  Looking down from the pavilion, you can see a large expanse of golden light filling the lake water, which is exceptionally beautiful.

  The lake breeze lifted Feng Yuxue's hair, the magnificent palace attire, worn on her body, even more set off her temperament.

  Moyan Hua sat not far away, her slender fingers plucking the strings, a melancholic melody wafting up. The surroundings were shrouded in a barrier, and others couldn't see anything inside the pavilion, nor were they fortunate enough to witness this breathtakingly beautiful scene.

  "Your Highness, someone is coming!"

  The sound of the wind fell, and Mo Yanhua's long sleeve waved, the Phantom Sound Lute disappeared without a trace. Her slender body lazily lay on the long chair in the pavilion, as if she had fallen asleep. The seals around her also quietly disappeared.

  Feng Mei Xue was enchanted by the melodious sound of the guqin, but her reverie was disrupted, causing her to furrow her delicate eyebrows in displeasure. Her bright eyes gazed out towards the pavilion's exterior, where she spotted a palace maid hurrying over.

  "You have been summoned by Her Majesty the Empress Dowager to dine at the Xiuzhao Palace after meeting with Princess Xue!"

  The palace maid knew that Feng Mianxue's methods were ruthless and respectfully curtsied before stating her purpose.

  "Oh? So it's the Dowager Empress's Hongmen Banquet!"

  Phoenix's lips curled up, revealing a cold smile. She had long known that after entering the palace, the Empress Dowager and Princess Duanming would not let her have an easy time, but she did not expect them to lose their patience so quickly. Well, then she would play along with them, and see who would end up playing the other to death?

  "Snow Queen, please!"

  Although the palace maid did not understand her words, she felt that Feng Mian Xue was not ordinary. Ordinary women would have been frightened and lost their composure upon being summoned by the Empress Dowager, but she remained calm and even smiled radiantly.

  "Let's go!"

  Feng Mei Xue elegantly stood up, gestured to Mo Yan Hua that she was fine on her own, then took Snow Ling and Qing Wei with her onto the Phoenix Carriage, heading towards Xi Zhao Palace.

  Xiuzhao Palace wasn't their first visit, but it was the first time they came openly. As Feng Yuxue walked into Xiuzhao Palace, she saw the Empress Dowager with a fake smile and Princess Duanning Menglan sitting high on her seat, with an arrogant expression and a hint of provocation.

  Inside the magnificent evening palace, there were antique vases, precious crystal screens, and all sorts of luxurious decorations.

  "You didn't even pay respects to Her Majesty the Empress Dowager and Her Highness the Princess? How utterly lacking in propriety!"

  The imperial concubine beside the empress dowager, Duan Yuerong, had a face full of wrinkles and looked very fierce. She shouted in a loud and rough voice, completely disregarding Feng Mianxue, this little yellow-haired girl who had just entered the palace and had no power at all.

  "You insolent dog! How dare you! You actually asked Snow Princess to pay respects to you? Our Snow Princess doesn't even need to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, do you think you are more noble than the Empress Dowager? Or perhaps, you simply don't put the Empress Dowager's words in your eyes?"

  Qingwei took a step forward, her icy voice filled with momentum, not one bit weaker than anyone else. Anyone who dared to be disrespectful to Feng Mianxue would not receive any courtesy from them.

  Even if she were an empress dowager, what of it? Qingyi is not afraid!

  "Oh! Mother, listen to this, is this still human language? Even a maidservant dares to be so arrogant, it's easy to imagine what kind of moral character the master has!"

  Duan Ming Gongzhu's expression changed as she heard Qing Wei's words, and she immediately spoke sharply, her voice laced with sarcasm and disdain.

  "Miss Feng, you've just entered the palace and yet you don't know how to distinguish between superior and inferior? When meeting your elders, you don't even know to kneel down and perform three bows and nine kowtows!"

  Princess Duanming was determined to make things difficult for Fengxue, and her words were stern and pressing.

  "Mei Xue knows, it's Mei Xue who didn't discipline strictly enough, please forgive me!"

  Feng Mei Xue seemed to be afraid of them, and stammered, trembling with fear, under the disbelieving gaze of Qing Ying and Xue Jin, she walked forward as if to pay her respects.

  Just as she was about to curtsy, her body swayed and she accidentally knocked over the precious crystal screen beside her. The shelf behind the screen, which was filled with antique vases and various carvings, also crashed to the ground amidst the shocked gazes of Empress Dowager and Princess Duanmin.

  "Rumble!"

  One by one, the precious ornaments were reduced to dust, crushed by the heavy crystal screen without a single intact piece. Similarly, the hearts of the Empress Dowager and Princess Duanming were also pulverized.

  They specially brought out their beloved treasures, just to give Feng Mian Xue a taste of the luxury of Xi Zhao Palace, and let her be intimidated by it. However, they never expected that their treasures would shatter into dust in an instant!

  "Oh no! I've twisted my ankle, I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the ceremony today. How embarrassing! The Empress Dowager certainly wouldn't mind about such a small trinket!"

  Feng Mei Xue said innocently, with a hint of panic on her face.

  "Miss, didn't you get hurt?"

  Xue Qing and Qing Yu saw this scene, their shoulders trembling slightly, they hurried over with anxious faces, supporting Feng Miao Xue's weak body.

  "It's a good thing there was that screen, otherwise I would have fallen to the ground!"

  Feng Mei Xue patted her chest and said with a relieved tone.

  The empress's face turned black with rage, her anger gathering in her chest and surging to her brain like a destructive storm, almost making her lose her mind.

  Cursing in her heart: Why didn't she just die!

  "How dare you say that!"

  Duan Ming Gongzhu was almost driven mad, her favorite amber vase had shattered into several pieces, and the sight of it made her heart ache.

  "Isn't it you who should pay respects to me?"

  Feng Mei Xue looked at Duan Ming Gong Zhu with a flustered expression, resembling a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

  "Why don't you just give up? You're going to sprain your ankle anyway?"

  Duan Ming Gongzhu said with an unyielding tone, "I won't swallow this breath until I see Feng Xue'er kneel down."

  "Alright then!"

  Feng Mei Xue said softly and weakly, her absolutely beautiful face looking quite pitiful.

  She walked up to the table, released Xue Que and Qing Lian's hands, and made a gesture to pay respects. However, her body swayed, and she directly overturned the dinner table filled with delicious food. A red-braised fish flew onto the Empress Dowager's face. A pot of boiling water-boiled fish soup even splashed onto Mo Manjing's face, drenching her from head to toe.

  Phoenix - Enchanting - Snow!

  Duan Ming Gongzhu's face turned red with rage, her eyes bulging out like chili peppers, and she felt a burning pain. Losing all reason, she charged towards Feng Miao Xue, but slipped on the floor and crashed into an antique flower stand on the other side.

  "Whoosh!"

  A crisp cracking sound, like the Empress Dowager Bai Xiuyan's heart-shattering voice, so heart-wrenching, so bone-chilling!

  "Oh no! The princess is really careless, she trips and falls just walking down the road!"

  Feng Mei Xue said with a worried face, but her expression was so fake that it looked more real than true, making Qing Hui and Xue Jin almost laugh out loud, and they had to struggle hard to hold back their laughter.

  "In fact, I came here to tell the Empress Dowager that Mei Xue has already had lunch, and just now Nai Nai has sent Yun Gu to wait outside the palace, so Mei Xue won't disturb you anymore!"

  "Hmmph!"

  The Empress Dowager Bai Xiuyan heard her words and saw her walking out of the Evening Shine Palace with the support of two maids, without a speck of dust on her, and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

  "Empress Dowager! Empress Dowager! What's wrong?"

  "The Empress Dowager has fainted, someone come and summon the imperial physician——"

  Seeing Feng Mi Xue's terrifying destructive power, from top to bottom in the Xi Zhao Palace, not a single person dared to block her path.

  The rear Yuzhao Palace was in a state of chaos, with a scene of devastation, as if it had just experienced a violent storm.

  When the imperial physician arrived, he was also shocked.

  "Long time no see!"

  Feng Mei Xue walked out of the Evening Shine Palace, immediately lively and energetic, without a hint of injury or limping. She smiled kindly at Yun Gu, who was waiting outside.

  "Come with me, young mistress!"

  Yun Gu nodded her head, she really liked this clever girl. It seemed that even if she didn't come over, Feng Mian Xue would be able to handle that mother-daughter pair on her own!

  Just as Feng Meixue had just left, Tian Ce Emperor arrived at the Cloud Palace and ordered Yun Gu to escort Feng Meixue.

  After all, Yun Gu represents the Empress Dowager, and in the palace, even the empress has to give her some face.

  A group of people walked through the lush path and entered the vast imperial garden. The sunlight filtered through, like a gentle rain falling down. The summer imperial garden was particularly vibrant, with beautiful trees, stunning flowers, and delicate pavilions and kiosks amidst wisteria and green bamboo, while rugged artificial hills and strange rocks rose above the clear streams and small brooks.

  Yun Gu led them through a forest of strange rocks, where there were many roads and it was difficult to distinguish. But Feng Xue still felt that there was something mysterious in this stone forest.

  "Aunt Cloud, there's no road!"

  Xue Qing looked at the front and saw that it was the end of the stone forest, with no roads around, and couldn't help but remind.

  "The road is right in front of you, it's just that you can't see it!"

  Yun Gu smiled slightly, seeing that no one was following, and then led Feng Mian Xue and several others to pass through the stone wall in front of them. The stone wall, which originally seemed to have no road, turned into layered ripples, allowing everyone to pass through easily.

  Passing through the Stone Forest, the scenery in front of me changed, as if I had entered a quiet little village.

  The air is filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, and the cool rocks are covered in moss. As I walk deeper into the garden, it becomes increasingly serene, as if I have left behind the hustle and bustle, and my heart has also calmed down.

  When a small bamboo house entered the eyes of Feng Mei Xue and others, they saw an old man sitting in the courtyard in front of the bamboo house. He was reclining comfortably on a rocking chair, enjoying the warm sunshine.

  The Empress Dowager Tai Huang removed her elaborate attire and changed into ordinary clothes, standing aside to pick fresh melons.

  "Yatou is here, sit down quickly and try some of the melons and fruits that Grandpa planted with his own hands!"

  The Empress Dowager Tai Huang smiled benevolently and beckoned to Feng Mian Xue, inviting her to sit in a bamboo chair beside her.

  "Great grandfather?"

  Feng Mei Xue cast a curious glance at the old man who was smiling warmly at her, and asked uncertainly.

  "Hehe, good granddaughter-in-law! Take a seat!"

  The Taishang Huang's distant and gentle voice, filled with dense joy, fell down.

  Everyone thought that the Taishang Emperor had long since ascended to heaven, but who would have known that in the depths of the Imperial Garden, there was still such a peaceful and serene land, where an old gentleman lived out his days in quiet contentment.

  "Girl, this time I brought you here is to hand over our precious grandson to you personally! Grandma is old, from now on it's the world of you young people!"

  The Empress Dowager, Feng Qiulian, held Phoenix Snow's hand and said with a heavy heart, her eyes filled with trust. She believed in her grandson's vision and also believed that this girl was a good girl who could hold up the Jiangshan.

  "Grandma, Grandpa, don't worry! I can do it!"

  Feng Mei Xue understood her intention and nodded solemnly. She couldn't refuse the entrustment of the two elderly people in their twilight years.

  "Go ahead and eat! Later on, when you and Zhai'er are tired of this kind of life, just hand over the burden to others and live a peaceful life!"

  The Empress Dowager Tai Huang was pleased to see the clean and shiny fruits in Feng Mian Xue's hands, and she truly liked this girl. Her own days were numbered, but seeing them able to stand on their own made her feel at ease.

  "Does Yanhua know this place?"

  Feng Mei Xue held the melon in her hand and looked at the peaceful atmosphere here, a faint smile also floated on her face.

  "Hehe, Zhai'er is cooking in the kitchen! Today is your great-grandfather's 100th birthday, so let's just celebrate among ourselves! You two little girls don't be shy, sit down!"

  The Empress Dowager Taohu ordered Xueqian and Qingyu to sit down as well, her face gentle and warm, without the usual sternness and majesty, just like an ordinary old lady.

  "I'll go take a look!"

  Feng Mei Xue heard Mo Yan Hua in the kitchen and couldn't help but feel a few points of interest, her footsteps light, walking towards the kitchen.

  As soon as I walked into the kitchen, I saw Mo Yanhua standing by the stove with a grey and dusty face covered in flour. Her usually spotless and beautiful face was also stained with a bit of white flour, making her look particularly interesting.

  Su Feng was burning a fire on the side, with that zombie-like face, comparable to Qing Ying. The two of them in the organization were notorious for being the frozen-faced duo, wherever they went, coldness followed!

  "Yan Hua! What are you doing? Let me help you!"

  Feng Mei Xue saw him in a flurry, couldn't help but smile, washed her hands on the side, walked to his side and slowly said.

  "I plan to make dumplings tonight, but I've never tried making them myself before, so I don't know how they'll turn out!"

  When Mo Yanhua saw Feng Mi Xue return, a bright smile appeared on her face. She used her sleeve to wipe the sweat from her forehead, but didn't realize that her sleeve had gotten flour on it, and the more she wiped, the whiter it became.

  "Hehe, you look just like a little kitten!"

  Feng Mei Xue couldn't help but laugh at his face covered in flour, and she took out a handkerchief from her bosom to wipe it clean for him.

  When he saw her movements, he was stunned, stiffened his body like a wooden chicken, and a wave of happiness surged up in his heart, making him almost unable to breathe.

  Sunlight spilled in from the window, thread by thread, strip by strip, illuminating the dust motes swirling inside the house like a dappled and fragmented dream. As she wiped his forehead, her body leaned in just a little closer to him.

  The delicate and charming white jade face suddenly enlarged before his eyes, the long curled eyelashes seemed to sweep across his cheek.

  Rosy lips, slightly pursed, breathing like orchids, involuntarily sprayed gently on his face, making him feel a sudden tightening in his lower abdomen, his nose hot, and once again beautifully bleeding.

  "Sir, is there any news about your son?"

  As he saw this scene with the wind, he chopped firewood with his fingers on one side and muttered on the other.

  "This thing called 'outstanding talent' seems to be nonexistent when a young master meets a young lady!"

  Qingwei and Xueqiang also came in to help, when they saw Mo Yanhua, they suddenly realized why every time they saw Emperor Tian Ce, they would have a strong sense of familiarity!

  It turned out they were actually the same person!

  "Yanhua, why are you bleeding again?"

  Feng Mei Xue saw the blood on his nose, her expression changed involuntarily, and she anxiously approached him to see if he was injured anywhere.

  "It's nothing! It doesn't matter!"

  Moyan Hua felt a strong surge of emotions, took two steps back, and suddenly felt her body heat up, hastily fleeing in disarray, provoking a burst of stifled laughter from Su Feng.

  "What's wrong with your young master?"

  Feng Mei Xue stared blankly at the figure of Mo Yan Hua rushing out, and asked in confusion: "Xiang Feng".

  "He must be dissatisfied with his desires and went to solve it himself!"

  He spoke extremely viciously and unscrupulously, if Mo Yanhua heard his words, he would definitely come back to strangle him to death!

  "Hmm...I see!"

  Feng Mei Xue nodded in understanding! A pure and innocent young man, after all, always has a bit of need!

  Everyone present was shocked and fell to the ground!

  Digression

  Thank you Qian Ke Yun Li for sending 2 bouquets of flowers!

  Thank you Qīn Lán Měi Yuè for sending 2 bouquets of flowers!

  Thanks for the 2 flowers blown by the gentle breeze of time!

  Thank you for the diamond sent by j414479600!

  Thank you for the 3 flowers sent by Pinuo Yan Benben No.1!

  My tooth ached badly today, went out for a trip, fortunately finally finished writing it! Presenting 10,000 more words! Made everyone wait for a long time!