Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 611: The Fallen Emperor Visits (1)

"Mother fell ill; it was only yesterday that she began to improve, allowing me to come to the palace to pay my respects." Recalling the days when her mother was sick, she felt utterly exhausted, unable to do anything but anxiously watch by her side.

Feng Xuxu frowned slightly, her thoughts shifting briefly, "Yingsu."

Yingsu, who was waiting behind the bead curtain, stepped forward swiftly and bowed, "What does Your Highness command?"

"Go to the Imperial Medical Bureau, convey my imperial order, and inform the chief to send someone to the Prime Minister Residence to take the Prime Minister’s wife’s pulse. Henceforth, arrange for an Imperial Physician to regularly check the well-being pulses of the Prime Minister and his wife."

"As you command, Your Highness," Yingsu glanced at Xiao Jiazhen, who was visibly excited, and turned to convey the decree.

"This servant thanks Your Highness for your gracious concern," she said, rising to kneel before Feng Xuxu, her eyes brimming with tears as she expressed her gratitude.

Feng Xuxu reached out to help her up, "Have you forgotten again? You should call me ’cousin sister-in-law’."

"Yes, yes, thank you, cousin sister-in-law." She stood and performed the ritual once more.

"Rest assured, with the Imperial Physician taking care, Auntie will recover very quickly."

"With cousin sister-in-law’s concern, Mother’s illness will surely heal swiftly," Xiao Jiazhen dabbed at her tears, her lips curving into a faint smile.

Feng Xuxu fell silent for a moment; Xiao Jiazhen saw that her cousin seemed to have something difficult to say, and after waiting a while without hearing anything, she reached out and took Feng Xuxu’s hand, asking with concern, "Cousin sister-in-law, do you have something you wish to tell me?"

Feng Xuxu looked up at her, truly a heart of exquisite sensitivity, and smiled, "It’s not really a matter, just that you’re of age to be married off, and I was wondering if you had someone in mind."

Xiao Jiazhen’s face immediately turned a delicate pink, murmuring softly, "Cousin sister-in-law, you’re always teasing Zhenzhen."

"Hehe, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. You and Huihui are both my cousins; it’s only right that I care for you. I just hope that you both find someone you like," Feng Xuxu sincerely wished they could find someone they truly adored, considering it was a commitment for a lifetime.

After listening to her, Xiao Jiazhen felt incredibly touched, her heart warming, and she clasped her cousin’s hand in return, "Thank you, cousin sister-in-law. Father also hopes that I can find someone I like, but..."

"But as a sheltered young lady, inquiring casually about news of those young masters outside could lead to gossip, and wouldn’t you then find yourself in a difficult position?"

"Cousin sister-in-law!"

"Alright, leave this matter to your cousin sister-in-law; when the time comes, you just need to observe and choose," Feng Xuxu said with a twinkle in her eyes.

Xiao Jiazhen’s cheeks reddened even more as she coyly turned away, "Cousin sister-in-law, you’re so naughty."

"Hahaha, alright, I’ll stop teasing you," she said, shaking her head with a chuckle.

As they chatted, Zhu Lengqing hurried over, bowing to whisper in Feng Xuxu’s ear, "Your Highness, Eunuch Wei has arrived!"

Feng Xuxu’s eyebrows quirked up, and she raised her chin slightly, a signal which Zhu Lengqing understood and nodded before departing. Xiao Jiazhen, without changing her expression, rose and bowed, "Cousin sister-in-law, I shall take my leave now; I’m somewhat worried about Mother, and will visit with her to pay respects to Your Highness in the future."

"That’s good; when you return, convey my regards to Auntie." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"I will certainly deliver cousin sister-in-law’s message," Xiao Jiazhen promised.

"Summon someone to escort Miss Xiao home," Yingsu called out from outside.

As Feng Xuxu watched her leave, Eunuch Wei finally entered, "Your Highness, the new Emperor of Sunset Kingdom, Lou Qianyu, has arrived."

"He has? When did he arrive?" She wondered how she had heard nothing of it.

"Last night, Your Highness. He only entered the palace this morning."

Feng Xuxu simply nodded and rose to leave the Warm Pavilion. Outside, a sedan was prepared, but she declined and chose to walk over instead.

Soon, she reached Yingfeng Pavilion, removed her cloak upon entering, and walked to her seat with composure.