Chapter 005: Humiliation, the Seller Seeks Glory

Is there any news from the side of Lord Luo? What does the Emperor say about this matter?

Even though the Imperial Guards knew that severe punishment awaited Feng Qingchen, they did not dare to act against her lightly, as this matter was closely related to the dignity of the royal family

In the queen's chamber, the queen dismissed the visiting noblewomen and asked aloud to the palace maid beside her, "Is she still kneeling there?"

The queen seemed to have forgotten her, leaving her here to be observed back and forth by those noblewomen and palace maids, allowing her to kneel before the palace like a dog

Until a steady and powerful sound of footsteps reached her ears, Feng Qingchen was taken aback. The sound of these footsteps was neither as light as that of a woman nor as soft as that of a eunuch. Why was a man here at this time? What did Her Majesty the Empress mean by this?

The palace maid's anxiety slightly improved the queen's mood, but just the thought of having left Feng Qingchen to dry for an entire morning made her irritable, especially since Feng Qingchen had not even thought of seeking death. She spoke in a rather unkind tone:

Hehe ... ...

Your Majesty, are you not trying to force me to death in this manner? I, Feng Qingchen, will never allow you to have your way

What did you say? The queen raised an eyebrow, not expecting that a young lady could possess such stamina, managing to endure kneeling for an entire morning.

At that moment, a palace servant entered the outer hall and knelt, saying: "Your Highness, Prince Luo has arrived..."

Although Feng Qingchen lost her mother at a young age and her father has been away at war for many years, she has not lacked any of the upbringing befitting a lady of a prominent family

A drop of tear fell from the corner of the eye

If it were not for the fact that Feng Qingchen was too rule-abiding, weak, and incompetent before, how could she have died

The imperial family is indeed the most heartless; it is no surprise that even the royal members are indifferent to their own kin, let alone to outsiders

Time quietly passed, and Feng Qingchen calculated in her heart that she had probably been kneeling for more than two hours

A group of women who are extremely hypocritical

A heart full of resentment forced Feng Qingchen to endure, her limbs stiffening, yet she remained motionless on her knees, still maintaining her clarity of mind

Over the years, there have been numerous hints, yet Feng Qingchen seems to have not understood at all, as she is unwilling to take the initiative to cancel the engagement, which is truly excessive

At this moment, Feng Qingchen was kneeling in front of the Empress's chamber, awaiting the Empress's decree

She adheres to the rules of this era while also maintaining her own principles

"Is she in a trance? Hmph... Even if she is, I will make her wake up. It is not that I do not remember the life-saving grace of the Feng family, but rather that the Feng family is like a useless piece of mud that cannot support a wall." The Empress slammed the table heavily.

Feng Qingchen was not mistaken; this matter indeed alarmed the Emperor. However, the visitor was not the Emperor himself, as she was not yet qualified to be granted an audience with him

At this moment, Feng Qingchen from https://www.hetushu.com absolutely will not seek death; no matter how bitter or difficult it may be, she will continue to live. In Feng Qingchen's eyes, nothing is more important than life.

Just kneeling quietly, with eyes closed, silently counting in my heart, the two hundred and seventh, the two hundred and eighth...

A group of ungrateful individuals, the Phoenix Mother risked her life to save you, yet how have you treated her daughter

Feng Qingchen did not raise her head, yet she was aware of the disdainful and contemptuous gazes of the palace maids coming in and out as they looked at her

In the blink of an eye, it is now noon. The sky remains overcast and gray, yet the rain refuses to fall down...

A child without parents to care for them is just like this, lacking any sense of shame. In such a situation, if it were me, I would have long since thrown myself to my death

After experiencing so much today, she did not cry, but now she feels so wronged that she wants to cry

The daughter of the Feng family, what a disgrace. If she were my daughter, I would have long since given her three feet of white silk to end her life, better to die than to live in shame

This is truly insane

But she is not someone else, she is Feng Qingchen

Yes, Your Highness

Every person's life is unique and singular; she would never sell her life to please others or conform to societal norms and family rules

... ...

Feng Qingchen did not know whether it was her own or this body from https://wwwhetushu.com.

In the palace, the only one capable of handling this matter is the mother of the Seventh Prince, Her Majesty the Empress

When Wan Yin's attempts to please her new master proved fruitless and she faced humiliation instead, Feng Qingchen was taken into the imperial palace by the Imperial Guards

Dongling Royal Family, take a look, how much do you owe the Feng family?

The red gauze on her body had long been torn beyond the point of concealment, her skin exposed to the outside, large areas of bruises visible before the crowd, most people dared not look directly, only stealing glances from the corners of their eyes.

Seeing the exposed skin of Feng Qingchen, several young palace maids shyly covered their faces and turned away

Who is the person coming? Could it be that this matter has alarmed the Emperor?

She, Feng Qingchen, will never seek death as the Empress wishes!

Feng Qingchen had long grown accustomed to such scrutinizing gazes and was completely indifferent to them

Insulting her is one thing, but what gives you the right to insult her father and mother

The palace maids filed out in succession, and as they passed by Feng Qingchen, they occasionally cast a scrutinizing or sympathetic glance her way

Feng Qingchen looked at the sheer fabric that could not cover her body, secretly pondering whether the Empress would be able to provide her with a garment when she left the palace

The sky is ominously overcast, and a dampness pervades the air, suggesting that it may rain soon

Feng Qingchen originally thought that this matter would at most result in a broken engagement, but it seems that there are those who do not want her to live.

The women in the palace do not merely wait for the emperor's favor like courtesans; they seek power, attach themselves to eunuchs, and engage with men deemed "useless".

If you think I am dirty, how much cleaner are you compared to me

Feng Qingchen lightly pressed her lips together, concealing the bitter smile at the corner of her mouth

She remembered that she had asked several people to borrow clothes before, only to be met with their indifferent laughter

In this world where a woman's chastity is more important than her life, even a woman with a slight sense of shame cannot survive

Regardless of how much the Feng family has fallen, before the royal family speaks, Feng Qingchen is still the fiancée of the Seventh Prince

No, the maid observed Miss Feng, who seemed to be entranced. The maid could not comprehend how Feng Qingshen could expose her skin like this and engage in a fight with a man outside.

The queen had breakfast and also enjoyed some snacks. From time to time, noble ladies came and went, and as they passed by her, they did not forget to murmur a few words

The Feng family has been blinded. Feng's father died on the battlefield protecting this country, Feng's mother died saving you, the Empress, and Feng Qingchen died because of your cruel and heartless son

Anything, regardless of size, can be significant or trivial as long as it pertains to "royal"

That gaze was as if she were something filthy, unworthy of even a second glance, yet one could not help but scrutinize her.

Um ... ...

How could her royal son possibly marry a woman without any support, as depicted in the illustrations and writings

"In response to the Empress's words, yes!" The palace maid stepped forward and knelt at the Empress's feet

The cold white jade stone made contact with her skin, sending a chill straight into her body. Feng Qingchen's lips turned purple from the cold, her teeth chattered uncontrollably, yet she dared not make a sound, nor did she dare to move even slightly, for fear that someone might find an excuse to use this as a reason to deal with her

Old witch, stinky old witch, if it weren't for Feng Qingchen's mother sacrificing her life to save you back then, would you have the status of empress today

What the Empress said was true. Immediately, all the eunuchs and palace maids in the entire palace prostrated themselves before the Empress, each face marked with caution and respect

Do not say that she has lost her innocence; even if she has lost it, so what? Why should she pay with her life for the mistakes of others

The Empress joyfully said: "Go, inform the Imperial Kitchen to prepare the dishes that Prince Luo loves to eat"

Compared to you, I, Feng Qingchen, am much more "clean".

"In response to Her Majesty's words, His Highness the Prince of Luo has sent a message, stating that he will accompany you for lunch." A young eunuch hurriedly stepped forward.

If it were not for the concern over the reputation of the royal family, and the fact that too many people knew about Lady Feng saving my life, which would lead to gossip if the royal family were to call off the engagement, this marriage would have been annulled long ago

Various unpleasant words entered her ears, and Feng Qingchen suppressed her urge to kill.

There is no way; Feng Qingchen's identity is too special.