Chu Lian had just returned to the Blazing Smoke Pavilion when she saw that the seat on the left side of the main hall, which had always been empty, was now occupied by someone. He was leaning back in his chair with his legs crossed, listlessly twirling a small knife in his hand. This person was none other than her nominal husband, Wang Feng.

  Although the King of Feathers is said to be a cut sleeve, he also has a good appearance. Speaking of the five princes of the previous emperor, except for the eldest prince who died early, each has its own merits. The second prince is elegant and refined, with a white and clean bookish look. The third prince, who is now the emperor, is introverted and cold, but handsome and noble, with an exterior and interior that are equally cold-blooded. The fourth prince is ordinary, while the fifth prince in front of her has clear features, with a handsome appearance and a hint of evil charm.

  She had met the King of Yu several times when she was the princess of Yue, but after becoming the empress, she never saw any external ministers. In a flash of a few years, the impression of the young man in her mind suddenly became a king of a state.

  Chu Lian stepped forward and gave him a bow, "Your humble servant has seen King Fei."

  The dagger stopped in his hand, and Feng Wang's eyes turned over, sizing up this new concubine, raising his chin slightly, his voice casual, "You're Chu Lianruo?"

  The king didn't call out, so Chu Lian had no choice but to keep her legs bent. "Your concubine is here," she said. As soon as the words left her lips, she saw the king approach, his black boots with auspicious cloud patterns stopping half a step away. Her chin was lifted by an icy dagger, meeting a pair of slightly inquiring eyes. "I didn't expect that my side consort would be such a delicate beauty, contrary to what Li An said."

  Li An, isn't that Li Guan Shi? She remained calm and composed, "Your Highness, may I get up to speak?"

  Wing Wang retracted the dagger, nodded twice to signal her to get up. Chu Lianruo just wanted to stand straight, but didn't expect her legs to go soft and almost fall down. Fortunately, she was caught by a strong hand. Chu Lianruo said "thank you, Your Highness" and took a few steps back. Wing Wang retracted his hand and chuckled, "Hurry up and sit down, lest you faint later and I'll have to carry you."

  Chu Lian furrowed her brow, this Prince Fei was not quite as she had heard. She knew it was because of Li An's accusations that the prince had come over, but he hadn't made things difficult for him or questioned him, which left her at a loss for what to do next. So she sat down and tentatively asked, "Your Highness has arrived, I haven't prepared anything, please forgive me for my lack of courtesy."

  "No big deal, according to Li An, the new consort of this king taught a lesson to the servants on her first day in the palace, and that servant cried so pitifully, I almost thought I had married a shrew." The Crown Prince spoke with a rather playful tone.

  "Your Majesty, it is indeed true."

  "Oh?"

  "Your Majesty, when I first entered the palace as a concubine, there was no hot water for bathing that night. The next morning's breakfast was just plain steamed buns. At the time, I thought something terrible had happened in the palace and it had become a poor household, where even meals were scarce."

  Chu Lian's words were quite impolite, and Wang's tea almost got stuck in his throat. He put the teacup back on the table with a bit of force, causing the maid Si Wei to kneel down beside him, explaining: "Your Highness, please calm your anger. The Consort had previously sent a servant to invite Li to come and understand the situation within the manor. However, Li gave the servant a hard time on the spot. The Consort was unable to do anything about it, so she invited Lady Feng from Li's household, only to find out that things were not as the Consort had thought. Afterwards, Li only sent some unrefined servants to placate the Consort, and they spoke out of turn, which is why the Consort lost her temper. I hope Your Highness will see clearly."

  Si Yu hastily echoed, "Please, Your Highness, be wise."