Donggong Zhangjiao

When He Lingyi appeared in front of everyone again, it was already half a month later, during the canonization ceremony of Fang Yun's imperial concubine.

In the past half month, she has been recuperating in Yong'an Palace and said to the public that she is gradually getting better.

Fang Yun kept asking people to keep an eye on her, but he found no trace of Lin Chan's contact with her again, so he didn't check her further now.

When we saw him at the canonization ceremony today, it made people feel that He Lingyi seemed to be more charming than before.

Her skin is moist, her almond-shaped eyes and red lips give her a sense of charm that radiates from the inside out, making people want to take a second look.

He Lingyi's appearance is indeed top-notch, flamboyant and charming, but her temperament is domineering and overbearing, and she has not been favored over the years. Day and night, she has worn it down, and no trace of her former perversity and cuteness is left, only meanness and acrimony.

This look today vaguely reminded Fang Yun of the first time he saw He Lingyi when he first entered the East Palace.

At that moment, He Lingyi was being favored. She was very cute and perverse, and she also relied on being pampered in front of Pei Yao. She had this confident and charming feeling about her.

No, the feeling of charm today is still different from the one before. The feeling before was completely natural, and now He Lingyi has this temperament.
I can’t put my finger on it, but I think it’s attractive but unnatural.

"What are you looking at?" Concubine Song, wearing auspicious clothes, came over and whispered.

Fang Yun looked away and smiled, "It's nothing, let's go."

Concubine Song nodded, bowed respectfully, one step behind Fang Yun, entered the room together, and stepped forward to listen to the seal.

When the process is over, there will be a banquet.

Today is the canonization ceremony of two high-ranking concubines, so it is naturally very lively.

In addition to the harem people, the royal family members also came to participate.

"Today is the canonization ceremony of Imperial Concubine Zhao and Concubine Song. It is an auspicious day. I would like to propose a toast to you two. I hope you two will continue to serve the Emperor well and raise children."

On the main seat, the queen who was sitting with Pei Yao stood up first.

Fang Yun immediately stood up with Song Concubine and raised his glass to salute the queen.

"I, my concubine, will remember your Majesty's teachings!"

After they had finished drinking the cup, Pei Yao spoke.

"Concubine Zhao has been diligent and diligent in raising children over the years. Both I and the queen have seen it. The canonization ceremony is completed today. In the future, you must respect the concubine and serve the queen diligently and not let me worry like the concubine."

When all the concubines heard this, they all responded in unison.

Then, Pei Yao complimented Song Bin, and the banquet was about to begin.

At this moment, Wan Lingyi spoke up.

"It is the joy of the canonization of the Imperial Concubine and the Concubine of the Song Dynasty. Although I am stupid and crude, I still want to entertain the two empresses at their banquet, so I specially prepared a song to dedicate it to the two empresses."

Fang Yun looked at her and saw that Wan Lingyi was carefully dressed.

Today, she was dressed in a lotus-colored palace dress, with a thin layer of powder applied on her face, making her face look like hibiscus.

It seems that this song is not for her and Song Concubine, but for the emperor.

However, in front of outsiders, Fang Yun would not do the kind of thing that does not allow lower-ranking concubines to compete for favor.

He smiled and turned to Concubine Song.

"Wan Lingyi has worked hard to prepare, but I and you are going to be blessed."

"Isn't that right? Wan Lingyi has always been very clever."

Concubine Song also said something in response.

It's just that I won't tell whether the word "quick mind" is a compliment or a sarcasm.

Wan Lingyi pinched the handkerchief in her hand, then raised her chin higher as usual and bowed towards the two of them.

"Then the concubine will show her shame."

There is no shame in competing for favor.

Telling herself this in her heart, Wan Lingyi straightened her back again.

It is indeed a well-prepared program. This pipa piece is so heart-warming, coupled with Wan Lingyi's melodious singing voice, it really makes people feel relaxed.

It was just a song. When Wan Lingyi stood up to salute, she looked at Pei Yao with eyes that made her cry.

Just when Fang Yun was very interested and wanted to see Pei Yao's response, suddenly there was an exclamation from the concubine's table at the back.

"Lingyi, Lingyi, what's wrong with you?!"

Everyone looked around and saw He Lingyi covering his heart with one hand and supporting the chair with the other. His face was white and his brows were frowning.

"what happened?"

The queen asked in a deep voice.

Ban Xia hurriedly knelt down and shook her head, "I don't know, I don't know. He Lingyi complained of chest tightness just now. He wanted to wait for Wan Lingyi's performance to end and go out for some fresh air. How could he..." Listening to her words, everyone's eyes focused again. When he came to He Lingyi, he saw that the charming person looked weak and was suffering from illness, but he was quite flattered by Xizi.

It makes people feel pity and concern.

Lin Chan, who was sitting closest to He Lingyi, frowned.

"Is it possible that he was ill some time ago and hasn't recovered yet? Call an imperial doctor to come and take a look."

Looking at He Lingyi's appearance, it really didn't look like he was pretending.

Pei Yao frowned and spoke at the right time.

"Come here, help He Lingyi go to the side hall to rest, and ask the imperial doctor to come and take a look."

"Yes."

Hong Zheng responded and immediately brought two young eunuchs to help He Lingyi go down.

Fang Yun was completely silent.

Mainly because I didn't see what He Lingyi was doing here.

Really sick?It was fine just now.

But the timing was a coincidence. Who still remembers Wan Lingyi's wonderful pipa song just now?

Thinking of this, Fang Yun glanced at Wan Lingyi, and sure enough, he saw that Wan Lingyi's face was a little stiff, obviously unhappy.

Yes, who would be happy if they were robbed of the limelight.

However, Fang Yun ignored her thoughts. She always had a vague feeling that something was wrong today.

Even if there was nothing wrong on the surface, what Lin Chan said just now for He Lingyi was still there.

If you want to show your gentleness and kindness in front of Pei Yao, then a smooth gossip is obviously not enough.

But when did her relationship with He Lingyi get so good that she could just care about her?

Especially Fang Yun felt that there was something strange about He Lingyi's illness just now.

Thinking about it in his mind, Fang Yun silently looked at Lin Chan and saw that she was very quiet now and was eating vegetables with her head down.

He acted as if everything on the field was none of his business.

Fang Yun looked back, already having a guess in his mind.

The banquet ended successfully.

Neither Wan Lingyi's performance nor He Lingyi's illness affected the entire process.

Probably because Pei Yao didn't care too much about these two people.

Anyway, after the banquet, Pei Yao went to Yuzhang Palace without mentioning those two at all.

This was expected by Fang Yun.

If Pei Yao goes elsewhere on the day of her canonization ceremony, how will she get around in the future?
As for Song Concubine who was also hosting the canonization ceremony, everyone knew what her concubine position was about, so they all acquiesced that today was Concubine Zhao's home court.

The canonization ceremony was held in the morning and ended at noon, so the banquet was from noon to afternoon.

By the time it ended, it was already evening.

When she returned to Yuzhang Palace, Fang Yun immediately ordered Qingrong and Yanwei to take off these heavy headdresses and clothes for her and change into light casual clothes.

"Are you tired now?" Pei Yao looked at her with a smile in his eyes.

Fang Yun looked helpless, "After working for a whole day, I feel like I'm turning into a clothes hanger, and my back is stiff from exhaustion."

She acted coquettishly, and Pei Yao came over and gently pressed her shoulders. He deliberately looked sorry and said softly.

"Hey, I'm tired now. I'm afraid I won't be able to deliver the gift I prepared alone."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yun immediately became energetic.

Turn around and look up at him.

"What kind of gift? Your Majesty, please tell me, don't show off!"

Seeing her childish look begging for candy, the curve of Pei Yao's lips became more intense.

He raised his hand and lightly scratched the tip of the woman's nose, and said with a smile.

"Get out of the palace."

"Out of the palace?!"