Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 635 Bitten by a Mad Dog (1)
Consort Hua glared fiercely at her maid lying on the ground, then lifted her eyes to Feng Xuxu with a cold snort, "When did this palace become unaware that another noble lady had been added to its ranks?"
"Hmph, would my mistress be someone whom the likes of you could know of? Today, she merely strayed into your esteemed territory, only to be accosted like a mad dog clamping onto a trouser leg—it’s utterly disgusting," Mei Lenglei glowered at the person on the ground, wishing he could kill her with one stroke of his sword. Looking contemptuously at Consort Hua, he could barely contain the sickness caused by the carriage ride, the sorrow of separation, and the long journey to survey the foreign soil for their country. And yet, immediately upon arrival, this girl had the audacity to point at his nose and insult him as a dog—uncles could endure, but aunts should not.
"It’s truly laughable. As the Empress holds the Phoenix Seal, managing both the Western and Eastern Six Palaces, all matters of the harem are under my control. Even if you were a newly conferred noble lady, you should’ve visited ’Yiyun Palace’ to kowtow and pay your respect to me the next day. Only after I have tasted the tea you serve will I acknowledge you as one of the concubines. Without these courtesies, you rashly claim to be a noble lady? That is a crime of deceiving the emperor, and you should be sentenced to death. Since I hold the Phoenix Seal, I cannot let you wreak havoc," she narrowed her eyes, her gaze becoming vicious, and she clenched her teeth as if to crush silver.
Feng Xuxu couldn’t help but laugh rather than become angry, looking at Xiao Jiazhen beside her, "Did you see that, Zhenzhen? This is the nature of the harem; it devours people without spitting out bones."
Xiao Jiazhen’s pale face fell as she cast her gaze downwards despondently. If she were to stay in this harem, she would not survive long—these people would devour her entirely, leaving nothing behind.
Consort Hua turned her eyes to the young beauty on the side, noting her still in maiden attire and not paying her much attention. Instead, her focus shifted back to Feng Xuxu. Faced with her beauty, which she herself could not surpass and considering her own figure, she felt utterly inferior in comparison, deeply wounded at heart. Her eyes transitioned from venomous to murderous, and her expression plainly betrayed her intent to kill.
"Where are the guards? Seize her and bring her to me. Should she dare to evade, execute her on the spot," she ordered angrily, pointing at Feng Xuxu, as she saw the guards from her palace gather around her, her face revealing an even thicker sneer of contempt.
"I would advise you to obediently follow the guards. Otherwise, if those who know not how to cherish beauty ruin your delicate looks, it would be a real pity indeed," she said with feigned concern.
Feng Xuxu watched her act with feigned affection, despising Lou Qianyu’s taste in her heart. What sort of women were being brought into the palace? It was a true waste of talent. Feng Xuxu scanned her from head to toe like a scanner. While her face was nothing to write home about, her figure... She turned to look at Jiazhen beside her. Well, compared to her, Jiazhen truly was not in the same league. Alright, there was barely one thing to pass muster. Since this woman could act on behalf of the Phoenix Seal, controlling the twelve palaces of east and west, it was evident she was no ordinary character. If Jiazhen were to live in this harem in the future, they must get rid of this thorn. Otherwise, Jiazhen would never have good days ahead. Actually, Xuxu was really annoyed deep down—how dare she accuse her of having the gall of a dog? Eh, she’d never seen such a thing. But that wasn’t the key issue—the key was that she insulted her, and that was unforgivable.
Seeing her scrutinizing herself, Consort Hua’s cheeks inadvertently flushed pink. If the emperor were to look at her this way, she’d feel proud, but now, she felt odd being observed by someone with a better figure. Since they remained silent, she flung her voluminous sleeves and harshly commanded, "Execute them on the spot."
"Yes," replied the uniform Imperial Guards, now surrounding the group of four tightly.
"Hold on," said a charming young woman, who, judging by her appearance, must be one of the concubines, as she slowly approached with a coy smile.
Pulling Jiazhen back, Feng Xuxu whispered in her ear, "Now the real show begins."
