After listening to Xia Jingyun's narration, Concubine De nodded slightly and said directly without making any reservations: "It is indeed a loss for a talent like you to be unable to follow the correct path of the imperial examination. I agree to this matter!"
Xia Jingyun let out a long sigh of relief, as if a huge boulder had been lifted from his heart.
Although he knew that the matter was certain after becoming Master Yun's disciple, there were still variables before the matter was finally settled.
At this moment, with Concubine De's personal consent, the matter was finally completed.
Only those who can take the imperial examination can embark on a noble and righteous path in this empire, and only then can there be all kinds of changes in the future.
"Thank you very much for your grace. I have also prepared a gift for you. Because it is inconvenient to carry, I couldn't bring it here. I will present it to you in the evening. I hope you like it."
Concubine De waved her hand indifferently, "There is no need to be too polite. Redressing grievances is my duty on this trip. And I am already very satisfied with you. I accept the gifts and everything."
For a first-class imperial concubine like her, she has seen so many rare treasures, so what new gifts can she give.
Xia Jingyun said: "The common people have been preparing this gift for many days. Please take a look at it when the time comes."
Seeing his persistence, Concubine De didn't know what to say, "In that case, I will give you another gift. Let Feng Xiuyun come in."
Soon, Feng Xiuyun, wearing a long palace dress, walked in. Her face was still beautiful, but a little more haggard.
When he saw Xia Jingyun, he didn't dare to look any further and saluted Concubine De respectfully.
"Xiuyun, yesterday, I punished you. You fought hard to return to the palace and lost all your future. Yet you dared to tell me that Mr. Xia was innocent and asked me not to blame him. When I saw you today, I did. It has changed. Therefore, now I take back my previous words and give you a choice, whether to let you leave the palace or stay. If you stay, Yuejiao's position will be yours now."
Concubine De's words shocked both Xia Jingyun and Feng Xiuyun at the same time.
Xia Jingyun didn't expect that Feng Xiuyun was willing to do this for her. In his observation, Feng Xiuyun should be a person with the style of a strong woman, with a strong ambition. Is she so attractive?
What shocked Feng Xiuyun was that Xia Jingyun could even conquer Concubine De?
She thought everything was over, but now things have turned upside down, leaving her with worries about happiness.
Seeing her pondering, Concubine De also wanted to fulfill her wish, "It doesn't matter, this is a big deal. Go down and think about it carefully, and I will return to my palace tomorrow."
Feng Xiuyun blushed and agreed.
"Okay, having said so much, I am tired. See you at the dinner."
Xia Jingyun and Feng Xiuyun stepped back in understanding.
After both of them left, Concubine De walked to the desk and looked at the ink words on the white rice paper.
"The clouds are like the clothes, the flowers are like the face, the spring breeze is blowing on the threshold, and the dew is rich. Haha, Aunt Yuan, you said that after returning to the palace, Concubine Shu will be so angry that she throws things in the Splendid Palace again?"
When there were no outsiders, Concubine De finally had some of the agility and vitality of a woman, laughing.
The old aunt said softly: "This young master is indeed rare."
Concubine De raised her eyebrows, "There are not many people who can be praised like you, grandma."
The old grandma said calmly: "Intellect and character are both the best choices. But if you want to rely on him for help, the matter is too big and he still lacks some domineering ruthlessness."
Concubine De understood the words without beginning and end, nodded slowly and thoughtfully, and said softly: "There is no hurry, Your Majesty is in the prime of his life."
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Xia Jingyun and Feng Xiuyun walked out side by side.
After what happened just now, both of them felt a little weird and didn't know how to speak.
But Xia Jingyun was an old man after all, and he knew that he couldn't pretend to be an ostrich at this time, so he changed his mind and wanted to speak.
Unexpectedly, a sarcastic voice suddenly sounded from the side, "Hey, isn't this Mr. Feng? You are really a talented man and a beautiful woman!"
Xia Jingyun turned around and saw that the female official who had been standing next to Concubine De was walking slowly, "Young Master Xia is really a talented person. No wonder Lord Feng is so thoughtful and wants to marry him!"
She looked at Xia Jingyun and said, "Mr. Being around Mr. Xia, I think it must be because of Mr. Xia’s talent, right?”
"Fan Yuejiao, don't slander anyone here!"
Feng Xiuyun was filled with embarrassment and anger. Although she had never mentioned this matter, she had indeed had such thoughts in her mind. In her desperation, she only wanted to prevent Xia Jingyun from misunderstanding, and she forgot to refute such an obvious statement. question.
Fan Yuejiao planted a thorn in Xia Jingyun's heart and was satisfied that she had ruined Feng Xiuyun's good deeds. She didn't bother to argue at all and took a step to leave.
This is a trick she has used over the years and is very effective.
"Wait a moment."
Xia Jingyun suddenly called out to her, "I heard that she was slapped twice yesterday, but did you do it?"
Fan Yuejiao smiled disdainfully, "It's me, why, you still..."
Snapped!
Xia Jingyun strode forward and slapped her loudly on the face.
"I don't hit women, but I can't help it. Who asked you to hit my woman?"
Fan Yuejiao covered her face with a look of disbelief on her face, her eyes filled with hatred, "You dare to hit me?"
Xia Jingyun turned to look at Feng Xiuyun, "Would you like to try it? Slap it, it feels great!"
Feng Xiuyun also had a stunned expression on her face. She couldn't believe that Xia Jingyun really slapped Empress De Fei's maid in the face.
But immediately I felt deeply moved, he was doing it all for her!
It was obvious that Fan Yuejiao didn't provoke him, so he could stay out of it.
He was just trying to help her out!
As soon as she thought about it, her heart was filled with excitement. As if she was willing to risk everything, she stepped forward, gathered all her strength, and slapped the other half of Fan Yuejiao's face, which was stunned.
The crunching sound of force broke away the frustration and depression of the past few years, and also eliminated all the depression of being cautious and low-key over the past few years.
"Does it feel good?"
"Cool!"
Listening to the conversation between this couple, Fan Yuejiao was completely stunned. It was only then that she realized what she was doing. She gritted her teeth and said with resentment, "You are dead! Just wait!"
After saying that, he turned around and ran towards the main hall.
The pleasure was so intense that Feng Xiuyun's whole face turned red, and she looked increasingly bright and attractive.
That slap seemed to shatter her worries.
So, she looked at Xia Jingyun and took the initiative to raise the topic, "What do you think?"
Xia Jingyun smiled and said: "You are very beautiful, and you are also my type. Naturally, I will not refuse, but it is impossible to say how deep my feelings for you are. But according to the habits of my hometown, as long as We are together, and I will do my best to be good to you."
Feng Xiuyun's eyes were blurry, and Xia Jingyun turned around and said, "Actually, I didn't expect that we would be able to talk about this one day. It's a bit sudden for you, so it's okay, think about it, and we'll talk about it tomorrow."
Feng Xiuyun suddenly said: "No need, I've thought about it."
Xia Jingyun turned to look at her.
Feng Xiuyun's cheeks were slightly red, and her usually cold and arrogant eyes were as gentle as autumn water. "Although the palace has its advantages, I have a better place to go."
Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "No more waiting? For example, waiting for Empress Dowager De's attitude, such as waiting for the results after the dinner. You know, I am still a sinner now."
Feng Xiuyun also smiled and said: "It only makes sense to choose now."
Xia Jingyun grabbed her waist.
So thin and soft.
Her waist, as soft as a willow branch, relaxed after a moment of stiffness, and her head rested lightly on his shoulder.
After living alone for more than ten years, I finally found someone to rely on.
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"Empress! You have to make the decision for me!"
Fan Yuejiao cried loudly and knelt down, "Xia Jingyun relied on his literary talents and embarrassed the slave because of what happened yesterday. When the slave stated that it was the empress's opinion, he slapped the slave directly. He also asked Feng Xiuyun to return the slave. A slap in the face.”
"My Majesty, it's not a big deal for this slave to be humiliated, but these two people openly humiliated this slave, but in fact they don't take your Majesty seriously! They are obviously deeply resentful of what happened to your Majesty yesterday. If they indulge me, it will definitely become a trouble in the future during the holiday. !”
Concubine De and Nanny Yuan looked at each other, with a bit of surprise in their eyes.
"The two of them beat you. You must be so humiliated that you hate them so much that you have become sworn in with them, right?"
Fan Yuejiao cried and howled: "Please make the decision for me!"
Concubine De said: "Now that the dinner is approaching, it is inconvenient to take any action. Just wait, I will give you an answer myself."
"Thank you, empress."
Fan Yuejiao's eyes flashed with deep resentment.
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After a while, the old nanny walked out slowly, looked at the two people clinging to each other, and said expressionlessly: "This will never happen again."
"Thank you for your kindness."
The old nanny looked at Feng Xiuyun again and said, "Fan Yuejiao's face is injured. You will temporarily take over his duties tonight and make meritorious deeds."
Feng Xiuyun had no choice but to agree.
Xia Jingyun looked at Feng Xiuyun, "I'm going to find the master. See you in the evening."
Feng Xiuyun blushed slightly and hummed.
As things here come to an end, time slowly approaches the dinner time.
The matter of Concubine De's marriage proposal finally reached its most exciting climax.
