Loyang Jin

"My concubine, Ling Sun, has met the Queen and wishes the Queen good health and continued blessings." Mrs. Sun knelt down respectfully to greet her.

Ling Jingyan and Ling Jingshu also knelt down along with Sun.

In full view of the public, the three of them behaved quite appropriately.

Queen Xu, who was sitting at the top, flashed her eyes and smiled slowly, "Without courtesy, please get down."

The three of them thanked each other and stood up.

Empress Xu looked at Sun and her daughter casually, then smiled casually and said: "There are a lot of people coming to the palace today, so I've kept you waiting for a long time."

Mrs. Sun responded hurriedly and respectfully: "I am fortunate enough to enter the palace today and see the Queen's true face. It is already the Queen's grace. Waiting for a while is nothing."

This answer cannot be said to be outstanding, but it is quite satisfactory and cannot be faulted.

Queen Xu looked at Ling Jingyan again: "What is your maiden name? How old are you this year?"

When Empress Xu asked this question, almost everyone looked over. Ling Jingyan's mind suddenly went blank, her lips moved, but she didn't know what to say.

For a young girl who has never been in the palace, it is reasonable to be so helpless, nervous and confused.

In the eyes of those around, there was sympathy and consideration, and of course there was no shortage of people who were watching the show.

Ling Jingyan knew that she was wrong, so she forced herself to speak: "Min, Min's daughter's maiden name is Jingyan, she is ten or fifteen this year."

As soon as he finished speaking, a few chuckles reached his ears.

Ling Jingyan didn't dare to look up, but her face was burning behind her ears.

How could she be so embarrassed on such an occasion?

Ling Jingshu entered the palace alone that day and faced Empress Xu and the concubines. Didn't she handle it well? In the end, it was all her uselessness...

Thinking that after today, her disgrace in the Jiaofang Palace would spread and become a joke on everyone's lips, and the Ling family would be embarrassed as well, Ling Jingyan felt like crying.

Queen Xu clearly saw Ling Jingyan's embarrassment, but refused to let her go: "Ling Jingyan, why are you so embarrassed? Did I scare you?"

Wei Jieyu, who was sitting aside, felt her heart sink slightly.

Such a tricky question is a bit tricky for even shrewd and tactful concubines to deal with, let alone a boudoir girl. If you answer yes, you are blaming Queen Xu. If you answer no, you must have a suitable reason to explain the nervousness just now.

This poor girl is already nervous enough, and if she is pressed by Empress Xu again, it will only be a breach of etiquette...

Wei Jieyu was about to open her mouth to smooth things over when she saw Ling Jingshu step forward and say: "The Queen empress is so majestic and majestic to the world. Cousin Yan entered the palace for the first time and was impressed by the Queen Empress's appearance and demeanor. It’s a disgrace. The empress has a broad heart and I will never mind. My cousin Yan thanked the empress.”

After saying that, he bowed his head.

Ling Jingyan came to her senses at this time and also stepped forward and bowed: "A commoner's daughter lost her composure in front of the Queen. I hope the Queen will forgive me."

The two of them sang in harmony and were respectful. If Queen Xu continues to push her, she will appear aggressive.

Wei Jieyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This level has been passed.

Sure enough, Queen Xu laughed: "That's all, it's just a trivial matter. I can still argue with a young girl."

Queen Xu's smile made the slightly tense atmosphere in the main hall relax.

Wei Jieyu opened her mouth with a smile and said: "The empress has a heavenly appearance. We concubines often see her, and it is inevitable that we will be shocked by her appearance and demeanor. It is inevitable that Miss Ling will behave like this when she enters the palace for the first time."

These flattering words came from Wei Jieyu's mouth, which made people feel particularly comfortable.

The other concubines also spoke in agreement, each more flattering than the other. Queen Xu was praised unparalleled in the world. For a time, the main hall became lively.

Empress Xu showed a smile and said: "You guys, please stop talking. We usually talk behind closed doors to make me happy, so I accept it shamelessly. Today, so many wives are here, and if they work together to praise me, It’s hard for everyone to refute, so their ears are suffering in vain.”

Queen Xu stood out among the concubines and became the queen, and she controlled the harem for many years. Needless to say, her methods were powerful. As far as words are concerned, no one can match him.

As soon as these words came out, the British princess immediately said with a smile: "What the ladies just said is exactly what I was thinking. It's a pity that I was a step slow in reacting and didn't have time to open my mouth, so the queen misunderstood."

"Yes! My concubine is also a clumsy person, not as articulate as my ladies." Mrs. Pingguo also said with a smile.

Next, the ladies of each imperial court made flattering remarks one after another. Now that she has come to Jiaofang Palace, the most important thing is to make Queen Xu happy. Don't laugh at anyone!

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Queen Xu was praised by everyone and felt quite happy.

However, she had no intention of letting Ling Jingshu go.

Queen Xu's phoenix eyes swept over and fell on Ling Jingshu again: "Speaking of which, when Miss Ling Jiu met me for the first time, she advanced and retreated without any confusion, which really impressed me."

Everyone's eyes followed Empress Xu.

Being watched by so many people and having every move exposed in front of everyone, it was impossible not to be nervous.

Ling Jingshu was mentally prepared, smiled slightly, and responded calmly: "Thank you, the Empress, for your preference. In fact, the civilian daughter was also very nervous at the time. She just hid it a little better and hid it from the Empress."

Queen Xu narrowed her phoenix eyes and raised the corners of her lips: "Girl, you are so articulate. No wonder Wei Jieyu likes you. Even I like you very much when I see you."

Ling Jingshu smiled and replied: "Being favored by the Queen must be a blessing that a common girl has cultivated over several lifetimes."

Queen Xu looked at Ling Jingshu with a smile on her face and said, "After the New Year, you are already fifteen, right?"

"Yes, the Queen has such a good memory that she actually remembers the age of the common girl." Ling Jingshu responded with a smile: "The common girl is fifteen years old during the Chinese New Year."

"Fifteen years old is the age when people love you like a flower." Empress Xu smiled pointedly and said: "If you have a husband of your choice in the future, I will definitely be your matchmaker."

Ling Jingshu showed the shyness of a girl waiting to be married at the right time: "The queen is full of kindness, and the daughter of the people is flattered. However, the daughter of the people has no intention of getting married early, for fear that she will disappoint the queen."

Queen Xu smiled meaningfully: "When a girl's family grows up, she will always get married. You don't have to feel embarrassed."

The majestic queen was concerned about a young girl's life-long affairs in public, and even wanted to protect her matchmaker.

what does that mean?

Could it be that Queen Xu fell in love with Ling Jingshu and wanted her to marry King Yan as a concubine?

The eyes everyone looked at Ling Jingshu became more and more subtle.