Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

Chapter 471: One for Another

Wang Xifeng was delighted.

Jing Quan lowered his head slightly, ignoring Emperor Chongzhao's gaze, and said with a smile:

"Chang Ying said that the Imperial Concubine, Princess Heke, Princess Zhai, and Sister Lin all love to write.

“Swords are given to heroes, flowers are given to beauties.

"This screen is gathering dust in the library, it is better to give it to the imperial concubine, it is worse than letting the pearl be covered in dust.

"Prince Duan, who was standing nearby, also spoke up, saying: Only good things like this can make up for the fact that the Concubine had not celebrated her four birthdays since she entered the East Palace.

"Prince Duan also asked me to convey his congratulations. The box at the back contains the birthday gift that Prince Duan specially asked me to send to the Imperial Concubine."

The young eunuch opened a large box.

“A red sandalwood openwork lotus leaf pillow.

"His Royal Highness Prince Duan said that the Imperial Concubine has been working hard to help the Empress take care of the affairs of the six palaces. He hopes that you can get more sleep and stay healthy."

Speaking of Prince Duan, everyone present couldn't help but smile a little more lovingly.

Wang Xifeng even stood up and listened to Jingquan's retelling. She was deeply moved and said with red eyes:

"Our Tao brother is so sensible."

Jing Quan smiled and pointed to the box at the back: "When the Empress heard about it, she also said that the Imperial Concubine had worked hard, so she specially gave her a rhino horn carved peacock pitcher and a rhino horn carved hibiscus cup."

Wang Xifeng listened respectfully and said with a smile, "It's just right. At dinner time, I will go to Penglai Palace to thank the Empress and Prince Duan, and serve the dishes."

Emperor Chongzhao raised his eyebrows.

Jing Quan smiled and shook his head: "The Queen said that today is your birthday, so you should just relax in your own palace.

"If you want to express your gratitude or something, go tomorrow."

Wang Xifeng immediately turned to look at Emperor Chongzhao: "I really want to thank the Empress for her consideration!"

Emperor Chongzhao breathed a sigh of relief and nodded with a smile: "The Empress has made a lot of progress since you were away."

Then he pointed to the last box and said, "There is also a jar of pearls, a box of various colored gems, a set of red gold head ornaments, and ten pieces of brocade. You can use them as you wish."

That's it.

Wang Xifeng smiled as brightly as a spring flower, bowed down and thanked Emperor Chongzhao in a serious manner.

Emperor Chong Zhao was still feeling sorry for his screen, and he had no intention of staying any longer, so he said he had something else to do, and stood up and left:

"Just take your time to clean up and be happy. Just don't go out and show off or forget your sense of propriety."

The concubines who were found to be pregnant were not even rewarded with a gold leaf.

Even if she celebrates her birthday and rewards her achievements, it is easy to cause jealousy.

Wang Xifeng happily saw Emperor Chongzhao off: "I'm sorry, thank you for your love and care, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Chongzhao was too lazy to pay attention to her and got into the sedan chair directly.

Wang Xifeng laughed so hard that her shoulders began to shake. She took two steps forward, grabbed Emperor Chongzhao's sleeve, leaned over to his ear, and whispered:

"Han Xizai's Night Banquet, change the screen, do you want to change it?"

Emperor Chongzhao hesitated, but still kept a straight face: "When you die, everything will be mine."

"I am only eighteen years old. I have practiced martial arts since I was young and have a lot of experience in maintaining my health. I am far from death."

Wang Xifeng didn't think that the birthday boy's talk about life and death was taboo at all. She just smiled slyly and held Emperor Chongzhao tightly, and asked in a low voice,

"Really, Your Majesty, do you want to change Li Bai's balcony sticker?"

"Zhan Ziqian's Spring Outing." Emperor Chongzhao finally remembered to bargain.

Wang Xifeng shook her head: "No. The Procession of Emperor Taizong to the Buddhist Monk Xuanzong."

"Dream on!" Emperor Chongzhao glared at her.

Wang Xifeng immediately said, "Then let's go to the balcony. Otherwise, forget it!"

Emperor Chongzhao gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay!"

Wang Xifeng smiled happily: "Then I will enjoy the screen for a few days. After Lady Zhai and Sister Lin have had a look at it, I will pretend to be greedy and give it back to you in exchange for the "Shangyangtai Tie"!"

Emperor Chong Zhao pulled back his sleeves and poked her between the eyebrows with his hand: "She is a real money-grubber!"

He ordered the sedan chair to be lifted.

Wang Xifeng got what she wanted. She hummed a tune, lifted her skirt and skipped back to the palace. She loudly ordered people to go to Princess Yongning's mansion:

"Go and fetch Lady Zhai, He Ke, and Sister Lin! Have them eat noodles with me tonight!"

Because Wang Xifeng started to manage affairs, Princess He Ke went to Princess Yongning's mansion to study, and agreed to come back in the evening.

There was laughter and joy in Yinyu Hall.

The people in the palace suddenly realized that today was Concubine Wang’s birthday.

At dusk, all the palaces brought gifts.

Geng Simiao even came over to apologize in person with an embarrassed look on his face, and presented the longevity noodles he had rolled himself:

"Your Highness must eat what I made tonight, only then will you truly forgive me."

Wang Xifeng was not offended at all, and she laughed and teased her in a low voice: "What? You know you are faking your pregnancy, but you are not afraid anymore. You dare to knead and roll dough?"

Geng Simiao sighed and told the truth: "After spending so many years in the palace, who wouldn't want to have a child?

“I was not favored in the first place, and I could not learn to compete for favor.

“The previous days were so difficult, but we lived well.

“But once you see a glimmer of hope, the fire in your heart starts burning and it’s hard to extinguish.

"To be honest, Madam Queen, when I returned to the palace, I even wanted to look through my own medicinal food booklet to see which kind of food could help with pregnancy..."

Wang Xifeng smiled: "It's human nature."

"I will feel relieved if your majesty forgives me. You and your daughter will be reunited in the evening, so I won't disturb you."

Geng Simiao came and went in a hurry.

Wang Xifeng did not take it seriously and sent her away. Then, when Lady Zhai and the other two entered the palace, she happily let them admire the treasures.

He also asked Lady Zhai to explain the screen to He Ke.

Seeing an opportunity, he called Lin Daiyu to the side and asked softly, "The head of the Ning Mansion of the Jia family is gone. Did anyone ask you to kowtow?"

Lin Daiyu nodded: "Yes. My grandmother sent someone to pick me up.

“It’s just that my grandmother’s people have arrived, and the people sent by my mother have also arrived.

"As my mother said, I am still young and I am afraid I cannot go to such a place.

"Let me kowtow three times in my own home towards the direction of the East Palace, and that will be considered as the fulfillment of our family relationship.

"Although my grandmother's people were unhappy, they had no choice but to leave in anger because my mother's people were standing nearby waiting for her to leave together."

Wang Xifeng chanted "Amitabha" and then explained to Lin Daiyu softly:

"I brought you into the palace with the intention of letting you view and appreciate the original copy of the Lanting Pavilion.

"But what's more important is that you stay in the palace for a period of time.

"If something happens outside, the two governments will probably be in chaos. If they try desperate measures, they might target you and your father.

"You can stay here for now and feel at ease. Come back home when you are done."

Lin Daiyu couldn't help but get nervous after hearing this, and subconsciously grabbed Wang Xifeng's hand:

"My Lady Concubine, what about my mother? Will the affairs of the two mansions affect her?"

"...When the nest is overturned, how can the eggs remain intact? But don't worry, I will find a way, and your father will not sit idly by."

Wang Xifeng sighed and patted her head, "Fortunately, she is a woman and has practiced hard, so she can pick it out."