Volume 3 ◆ Smoke Locks Palace Heart VS Rising Straight Up To The Sky ◆ 043 Eve Of The Grand Ceremony

  Time flies by unnoticed, and the business of Drunken Delight Pavilion is booming. People all know that there is a goddess of gambling in the pavilion, but no one has ever seen her appearance.

  The more mysterious something is, the more attention it attracts.

  After the gamblers from other cities failed one after another, the owner of Zuihuan Building became famous. The mystery and strength of the owner made Zuihuan Building a focus for a time.

  At the same time, it was also on the eve of the imperial harem selection ceremony. The various aristocratic families originally wanted to thoroughly investigate the new owner of the Drunken Delight Pavilion, but their attention was diverted by the imperial harem selection ceremony.

  The two young ladies of the Feng Mansion were also released from the Cold Fragrance Garden a few days ago. The second madam of the Feng Mansion was originally supposed to return to her natal family for a visit, but she delayed and did not come back. It wasn't until Feng Yunhan sent someone to investigate her whereabouts that they finally found the second madam in the Heavenly Prison within the Imperial Palace, where she had been mistreated for many days.

  Duan Ming Gongzhu was wary of Feng Fu's power, although she wanted to kill Feng Fu's second lady, but after careful consideration, she spared her life. Instead, the other guards in Feng Fu were killed and the maid Xia He was tortured beyond recognition, and Duan Ming Gongzhu felt a few points of resentment towards the second lady.

  Feng Yun Han learned of the whole affair, and it turned out that it was all because of a piece of satin, causing both sides to be like fire and water, suddenly getting angry enough to spit fire, directly ordering the second lady of Feng Mansion to be locked up in Leng Xiang Yuan.

  The four major families all wanted to make their unmarried women shine at the imperial concubine selection ceremony, so they all started making preparations. Weaving Tower and Linglong Workshop took this opportunity to launch new jewelry and clothing designed by Feng Mi Xue, each piece unique and extremely expensive.

  However, the high price not only failed to deter the ladies but also triggered a buying frenzy. For a long time, there was a saying circulating among the aristocratic families that being able to buy unique ornaments from Linglongfang and Weijinlou was a symbol of a woman's status and wealth.

  Outside the city, waves surged and foamed, but Meiyin Tower was still quiet and isolated from the world. The plum forest had lush branches and leaves, full of vitality.

  The warm sunlight shines down, filling the ground with a golden yellow hue.

  A figure as light as the wind stood in front of the window, and the summer breeze lifted his wide long sleeves, releasing a faint medicinal fragrance that calmed Feng Mian Xue's anxious heart slightly.

  "Tomorrow before sunset is the deadline! Only a mature Spring Spirit Fruit can restore her body to its original state!"

  Nalan's gentle and elegant voice carried a few strands of solemnity, with a pair of sparkling eyes, like black agate, gazing at the vastly different Feng Mian Xue.

  The first time I saw her, she was still in a very sorry state. I didn't expect that when we met again, she had shed her disheveled appearance and exuded an air of uncommon elegance from the inside out.

  He was just slightly surprised for a moment, and then felt that she should be so dazzling!

  Her face was still shrouded in a thin veil, making it impossible to discern her features. Yet, just by looking at her figure, one could tell that she must be quite attractive.

  "I'll get the Spring Spirit Fruit before dawn tomorrow!"

  Feng Mei Xue calculated the time, and tonight was the moment when the Spring Spirit Fruit would be fully ripe. To save her mother, she must obtain the Spring Spirit Fruit!

  "Waiting for your good news!"

  Nalan Fengyin nodded lightly as he listened to her firm words, his rich and melodious voice filled with encouragement. His fair and handsome face was even more radiant and clean under the sunlight. The beautiful pale pink lips curved upwards, revealing a warm and gentle smile.

  "Hmm!"

  Feng Mei Xue clenched her delicate fist and gazed in the direction of the imperial palace.

  A face with a mask appeared in her mind, and suddenly, the snow-white plum blossoms on the tree burst into bloom in her heart. The falling flowers floated with a faint scent of cold plum, lingering around her nose.

  That flash of red clothes like a fire, pitifully leaning on the plum blossom tree, just like a lost little fox.

  She shook her head, waving away the scenes in her mind, and the chill at the bottom of her eyes gradually dissipated. In her heart, she secretly thought: I wonder if I'll ever see Ze'er again?

  "Miss, Feng Wu requests an audience!"

  Qingwei walked out of the door, and a cold voice with respect fell down.

  "Have him wait in the front hall!"

  Phoenix dances with sleeves fluttering, a moving voice, quietly and calmly overflowing from her lips.

  Feng Wu is Feng Yun Han's personal bodyguard. What could she possibly have to do here? But judging from her expression, it definitely wouldn't be anything good!

  "Yes, miss!"

  A crisp and clear reply, her figure quickly disappeared outside the door.

  "I'm leaving first!"

  Nalan Fengyin's melodious voice floated gently downwards, her gaze also looking in the direction of the imperial palace.

  "Uh-huh! See you later! And thank you too!"

  Feng Mei Xue said faintly, her tone filled with sincerity. After bidding him farewell, she walked towards the front hall. She didn't use his presence as an excuse to spend time with him.

  Nalan Fengyin was taken aback by her carefree departure. The women he usually met were all reluctant to part with him, but she was different. In her eyes, he was no different from the ordinary people, and no matter when he left, she would not ask about it.

  He even thought that if he wasn't exceptionally skilled in medicine, she probably wouldn't have given him a second glance!

  These days he has been busy looking through medical books to find a prescription to stabilize Leng Qinghuan's condition, and getting a word of thanks from her doesn't seem bad either.

  "Hah, what an unfeeling woman!"

  He couldn't help but sigh with a mixture of laughter and tears, then flew out towards the outside of Mei Yin Lou.

  Feng Mei Xue arrived at the front hall and saw Feng Yun Han's personal bodyguard, Feng Wu, already waiting there with a hint of impatience on his face. Behind Feng Wu were several elderly doctors, each carrying a medical box on their back.

  "Fourth Miss, the master has asked his subordinates to invite several doctors to examine Madame!"

  Feng Wu put on a self-satisfied expression and said in a loud and clear voice, with a hint of condescension.

  In the Phoenix Manor, he was a respected captain of the guard, and no one dared to slight him. Let alone this Fourth Miss of the Phoenix Manor who had fallen out of favor, she didn't even enter his line of sight.

  If it weren't for the master of the house thinking of Big Madam when he asked a doctor to come and see Second Aunt and Fifth Aunt, probably no one would have remembered them at all!

  "Never mind!"

  Feng Mei Xue trailed her long skirt behind her, sitting down in the chair with an air of dominance. Her soft voice was laced with the dignity of a superior, leaving Feng Wu stunned for a moment, unable to react.

  She coldly swept a glance at Feng Wu, her smile carrying a few hints of mockery. That so-called father of hers did remember to invite a doctor for his mother, only, by the time he invited the doctor, his mother had already been unable to hold on.

  The medical skills of the Carefree Saint are unmatched, even the legendary doctor Mo Yanhua has nothing to say in comparison.

  Even he is at his wit's end, let alone others?

  "Miss, don't act impulsively, lest you harm Madame!"

  Feng Wu heard her words and a hint of disdain appeared on his face.

  He thought Feng Mi Xue would definitely not be able to afford a doctor, but he insisted on putting on an air of not accepting charity. If he knew it was the carefree saintly doctor treating Leng Qing Huan, he would certainly be scared stiff with his eyes wide open.

  "If you have nothing better to say than this nonsense, then leave!"

  Under the thick and dense eyelashes of Feng Mei Xue, her cold eyes swept over Feng Wu, causing him to shiver.

  "The master of the house stated that on the day after tomorrow's selection ceremony for the imperial concubine, the fourth young lady must attend. Those who are absent will be removed from the family register of the Feng Mansion."

  Feng Wu was intimidated by Feng Mei Xue's gaze, causing his legs to tremble with fear, but he still managed to convey the message.

  Feng Mei Xue heard this and a hint of chill flashed across the bottom of her eyes. She didn't even need to think about it, she knew whose scheme this was - weren't they just after the position of the Di daughter of the Feng manor?

  As long as she and her mother were driven out of Feng Mansion, wouldn't that be a bargain for those women?

  Before she has taken back everything that is rightfully hers, they want to kick her out of the Feng manor and see if she's willing or not!

  Digression

  Thank you Sherry for sending me diamonds!

  Thank you for the 5 diamonds I didn't intend to give! Mwah! O (∩_∩) o