Chapter 1186: Chapter 1180: A Woman’s Jealousy

What a harmonious scene, Xin Lin’s eyes narrowed slightly as she bowed her head and waited at the side, concealing the worry in her eyes.

"Isn’t that the Princess?"

Empress Feng lifted her beautiful eyes and saw Xin Lin.

She seemed to be in a good mood, waved her hand, and beckoned Xin Lin forward.

Xin Lin had no choice but to muster her courage and step forward.

"Greetings to the Empress and Lady Shifei."

Lady Shifei’s face was full of smiles upon seeing Xin Lin.

Empress Feng’s smile, however, was insincere.

"I heard that the Princess has been quite busy lately, yet you found time to come to the palace. You and Lady Shifei are truly like mother and daughter, which I find quite enviable."

"Your Majesty jests, the Princess and I simply have a connection. It is the Empress with the Crown Prince and the Third Prince who truly has something to be envied."

Lady Shifei covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"They’re just two rambunctious kids. As they grow, they hold no place for me in their hearts. If I could, I too would wish to have a daughter. The Emperor and the Crown Prince are fond of Xin Lin; the Crown Prince even praised the Princess to me earlier. It shows how truly likable the Princess is."

Empress Feng hinted.

The Emperor’s special regard for Xin Lin was due to Chu Beiqing, but even Long Qingxuan, who had just returned to the palace, praised Xin Lin, making Empress Feng quite jealous.

Indeed, a woman’s jealousy can be terrifying.

Xin Lin internally lamented, and quickly spoke obediently.

"His Highness the Crown Prince visited the School Clinic recently, and he has keen insights and cares for the people like his own children. He is very good to the students of Qingtian Academy and other academies."

Empress Feng sneered coldly, uninterested in listening to Xin Lin’s flattering words.

She didn’t know what kind of charm this little vixen possessed to have successfully captivated the two men she valued most.

Thankfully, she was just a little vixen, reportedly with a hidden ailment, and despite being fourteen, she still looked like this.

In the past half a year, even Long Xinzhuo had grown taller, but this little vixen remained with a childish face and petite figure. With this appearance, no man would truly take to her.

Empress Feng remained clear-headed and after exchanging some pleasantries with Lady Shifei, she took her leave with her entourage.

"Lady Shifei, why do you still mingle with Empress Feng? Didn’t I ask Little Xinzhuo to remind you to be cautious of that woman? She’s much more formidable than Consort Zhao."

Seeing everyone leave, Xin Lin quickly stepped forward to support Lady Shifei.

Lady Shifei is only a couple of months pregnant, not yet showing, but having endured hardships among the populace earlier in life, her health was poor, and pregnancy had made her more fatigued.

"Good child, I know you care for me, but the Empress has been quite alright lately. She came this time with some medicine prescribed by the Imperial Physicians for stabilizing pregnancy. I’ve had someone test it, and there’s no problem. She even shared some tips on having a second child, without any other unusual actions."

In fact, Lady Shifei was quite overwhelmed by the attention.

But she was inherently kind, and she would quickly forget others’ animosity towards her.

With the Empress visiting with good intentions, as a concubine, it was hard for her to refuse.

The two of them spoke as they entered Shanyu Palace together.

Xin Lin took Lady Shifei’s pulse, seeing that it was stable, though her vitality was somewhat weak. She then handed over some prepared ingredients and tonics, along with some Jade Pure Spring Water and some Golden Beauty Ointment.

"Silly child, visiting me in the palace is more than enough; you always bring things for me. The Empress Dowager and the Emperor are very kind to me."

Lady Shifei smiled warmly, chatting with Xin Lin about the recent happenings in the palace.

Xin Lin also took the opportunity to inquire about the palace; aside from the Crown Prince Long Qingxuan’s return, there was no major news.