Chapter 37: The Position of Empress, First Come First Served

  Having said that, the man turned around and silently went out. In a few leaps, he arrived at the top of the Baifa Lou tower. There was a figure kneeling there.

  That person was trembling slightly in the wind, his lips tightly closed, and a hint of fear in his eyes.

  The man walked up to the person, his wide sleeves blown open and fluttering wildly, a head of black hair also leaving his shoulders. The icy gaze emanating from his eyes pierced through the dark night and reached the other side. He said coldly, "Qilin is my person, you can't move even half a step."

  That person was slightly stunned, didn't dare to be presumptuous, pursed his lips, and slowly said yes.

  But the man didn't just verbally blame him, instead he quickly took out a pill from his sleeve and threw it into that person's mouth, which dissolved instantly.

  "Don't be too smart for your own good!" After saying that, the man turned around and left.

  That figure, however, weakly fell to the ground. Almost fell down. The abdomen was like a burning fire pain. She was just a moment of heartache. Threw Qilin on Feng Changqing's must-pass road. Originally wanted to borrow Feng Changqing's hand to kill Qilin. But didn't expect Feng Changqing not only didn't do so, but also became more interested in Qilin. Even let the young master take action against himself. It's really infuriating

  In the darkness, a figure painfully arched their back, fine sweat trickling down their face, shivering in the wind.

  The next day, Qilin was pulled out of bed by Lüzhú and a group of maids early in the morning. After bathing and changing clothes, she spent two hours on her hair and makeup.

  She looked at herself, took off the white elegant dress she had worn before, and put on a light yellow long dress with wide sleeves and a narrow waist. She paired it with a light blue thin gauze, her black hair hanging down to her waist. I don't know what trick Green Bamboo used, but with just a few strands of yellow silk ribbon, he styled her hair exactly like Little Dragon Maiden's. The only difference was the small braid that slanted across her forehead.

  No matter how you look at it, they're all beauties

  Just as he was about to make his move, a shrill eunuch's voice came from outside the door.

  "Imperial Decree Arrived"

  It turns out it was for this. But thinking about it, it's also something that should have come. Led the crowd to kneel down neatly in the hall.

  For the first time receiving an imperial edict, Qilin was dazed by the elaborate words. Simply put, it was to let them go to the Baifang Pavilion for a gathering, but it made her kneel until her legs were numb, and her knees felt like they had been bitten by small insects.

  Give some silver to get rid of her father-in-law? Throw the imperial edict casually on the bed? Qilin led the crowd to the Hundred Flowers Building.

  Today the sky is clear. It's also a good weather. When I arrived at the Baifang Pavilion, however, I saw that others had already arrived, and the only thing missing was a peony.

  The first thing I saw was still Bu Yao, although she wasn't a noble lady, but her red dress was extremely eye-catching. The rest of the people were all dressed in luxurious clothes, with golden hairpins adorning Bu Yao's head, and it was also a gathering of famous ladies.

  She seems more subdued now

  "How can you dress like this? Haven't you ever attended a high-society party or even seen one? Stephy smiled disdainfully, but had to admit that Qilin looked more lively in this outfit, showcasing her advantages without reserve. Without any embellishments on her head, she still exuded an air of elegance."

  In the crowd full of Chinese clothes, Qi Lin stood out even more.

  "The flowers are competing in beauty, but it's not what I want. It's good this way." She swayed her body casually, and the long hem of her skirt moved with her, stirring up the fallen leaves on the ground. She raised her eyes to look at Qiao'er standing beside Bu Yuxiang, who was also dressed up neatly today. The green dress wasn't bad either. She smiled slightly and said, "Good luck."

  Just as he was about to leave, he heard Bu Ya say "I will definitely trample you underfoot"

  "Eagerly awaiting?" A slight smile played on his lips. Not a single tremble was seen as he continued, "I won't go easy on you either."

  Bai Yao just wanted to refute, but was interrupted by a shout of "The Emperor has arrived".

  Everyone bowed down on their knees "Long live Your Majesty! May Your Majesty live forever and ever!"

  Feng Changqing's eyes quickly swept over the crowd, and the first thing he noticed was Bu Yao's fiery red dress. Next, he saw Qi Lin's elegant white attire. Indeed, they were two extraordinary women.

  "The voice was not loud, yet it had a majesty that belonged only to an emperor."

  "Thank you, Your Majesty."

  "Indeed a beauty!" He said with unreserved praise, and could also see the blush on the woman's face. But there were exceptions - Bu Yao's proud demeanor, Qi Lin's calm expression, Feng Changqing smiled slightly and continued, "Then please do."

  Suddenly hearing this sentence, everyone was slightly surprised. Only Qi Lin remained calm. Until the big door behind her creaked open, a strong gust of wind blew out from inside, lifting up her skirt and also making everyone shiver.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, please..." The eunuch made a inviting gesture and continued "The Emperor has decreed that all the ladies are requested to move to the top floor..."

  The rooftop? This makes people even more puzzled. Although surprised, they also have good manners and don't discuss it half a sentence. They just listen obediently.

  Arrived at the highest point. The wind is getting stronger. It's as if it wants to blow the whole person away. From here, almost the entire Fenghuangguo can be seen.

  Qī Lín quietly looked in the direction of White Tiger Mountain... previously when coming here it was always at night, almost nothing could be seen. Today seeing White Tiger Mountain, unexpectedly felt a strong sense of nostalgia.

  I don't know if Xiaobai is doing well or not

  "Ouch"

  The side doors behind were closed one by one. I wonder if the ones below are also like that? Only leaving the door they came in from open.

  Why is this

  It feels like a slaughter scene

  "What is the imperial edict?" A eunuch in a crimson uniform stood at the door and continued, "Since I ascended to the throne, there have been countless beauties in the harem, but no empress has taken charge. Therefore, I promise that whichever jade maiden arrives before me first will become my empress."

  "Empress?!" The crowd was shocked, clearly not expecting this.

  Zi Lin never thought that it would turn out to be a fierce competition for the second place.

  Not really? Look at those women who are eager to move... This is a battle for the throne.

  Waiting for the eunuch to leave, everyone looked at each other. Xiao Ran was the first to rush out, followed by others. Some rushed to the door and bumped into each other, completely disregarding their elegant image as they began to fight and grab onto each other. Seizing the opportunity, they rushed out one after another. In an instant, only Qi Lin and Bu Yao were left behind.

  "What? You're not going?" Seeing Qilin's calm demeanor, Baiyao sneered coldly "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, isn't it?"

  "Aren't you going either?"

  "Hmph? A group of lunatics? Will only become lunatics? Lunatics can't become empresses?" Yu Yao looked at the door with disdain, listening to the chaotic footsteps getting farther and farther away. Only then did she walk towards the door, saying softly "I will definitely become the empress..."

  Jian Bu Yao looked so confident? Qi Lin smiled slightly and said "Good luck!"

  Leng Leng let out a cold hum. Bu Yao no longer paid attention to Qi Lin and walked alone towards the door.

  Finally, only she was left alone. Qilin walked to the periphery and looked at the dark crowd below. From here, the most eye-catching one was still Feng Changqing. His black long gown fluttered in the wind, his slender figure perfect and flawless.

  Beautiful woman! No matter how you look at it, she's a beautiful woman.

  Qilin raised her eyes to gaze at the azure sky, and also at the distant White Tiger Mountain. That person must be here somewhere. He always came and went without a trace, but she could feel it - his gaze had never left hers.

  "Your Majesty?"

  Feng Changqing slightly tilted his head, only to see Long Ye's cheeks slightly flushed, with a hint of shyness flickering in his eyes. This side of Long Ye was rarely seen.

  "What? You also want to be my empress?" Can't help but tease a bit. Feng Changqing slightly raised the corner of his mouth and said, "If you speak up, perhaps I will agree. Absolutely won't disappoint the imperial brother's good intentions."

  Zi Yun, who was standing beside him, couldn't help but laugh and say, "Long Yan, aren't you going to thank him?"

  "Brother Emperor, you're saying this to me too?" Long Ye's face turned bright red as he lowered his head in embarrassment, and was about to kneel down when Feng Changqing quickly helped him up.

  "What you want to say, I understand. I promise you is...?" A refreshing smile, rarely seen Long Yan's face turned red. Feng Changqing originally wanted to continue teasing, but if he continued, perhaps Long Yan's face would drip with water.

  In the midst of laughter, I suddenly glanced up at the rooftop. That yellowish figure had shrunk to only a glimpse of a fluttering garment standing at the edge. The wind was strong there, and if one wasn't careful, they could fall off.

  Her long hair was flying wildly in the wind. She tucked the strand that obstructed her view behind her ear. Qilin stretched out her arms, took a deep breath, and finally stepped forward with her eyes closed.

  The teacher once said that a dancer must have no distractions in their heart.

  What else can she read at this time?

  This is the only way to survive

  So she had to jump

  "Prince?" Mei Dong looked at Qi Lin in surprise, no longer worried that she would fall off, but now surprised by her dancing skills. "Ah Xue, what..."

  The last time she danced on flat ground, I was already captivated by her agile figure. Spinning in place for less than twenty circles was already a miracle. Now the situation is simply like dancing in mid-air.

  Elm wood still smiled faintly ?? Although he couldn't see it, he still looked up in Qilin's direction.

  Her silk dress flew in the wind, and with the strong gusts, she looked as if she was dancing on the wind.

  Finally, Qilin started spinning in place with her left foot as the pivot point, her arms outstretched like a butterfly flapping its wings.

  Through the thin veil, Qilin could see the astonished people below. Good.

  Feng Changqing stared at Qi Lin without blinking, this method was used for the first time. However, judging from the sound, others should have arrived soon. Even if the dance was beautiful, it would be in vain if she couldn't reach her own side first.

  But Feng Changqing was startled by his own thoughts.

  He was actually worried about replacing Celine? Not worried about her life and death? But worried that she couldn't be the first to arrive.

  Quickly covering up this trace of worry, she saw Qilin's dancing body leaning outward, and then falling straight down.

  "My goodness!"

  It was unclear who let out a cry of surprise, but everyone else's heart also leapt into their throat because of it.

  Rustling sound

  The wind quickly flew by her ears. Qilin still had her arms open, facing the sky, like a fallen butterfly, saying goodbye to the flowers.

  Qilin smiled with relief

  If it goes on like this... I'll die, won't I?

  If no one picks up their own words

  But... If I don't jump, I'll die... If I jump, I'll still die... Since I'm going to die anyway... might as well die more decisively.

  Suddenly felt a tightness in her waist, her body quickly spinning around, scaring Qi Lin to hurriedly close her eyes, her hands tightly hooked around the person's neck.

  Feng Changqing held Qi Lin and did several flips, finally slowly falling to the ground. However, the person who had been jumping recklessly in his arms earlier was now hugging his neck tightly, with eyes closed and a deathly pale face.

  "If you're afraid, why do it?"

  The sound of Feng Changqing's calm voice echoed in her ears. Qi Lin knew she was saved. She slowly opened her eyes and raised her gaze to meet Feng Changqing's deep, dark pupils. His breath landed on her forehead one by one, making it itch.

  Qilin calmed down and smiled, "Are you afraid? Is it because I might die? I jumped because I knew you would save me."

  Feng Changqing was slightly stunned. Just as he wanted to say something, the door of the Baifang Pavilion opened and a strong gust of wind blew out from inside, lifting up the long hem of their clothes.

  "Why should I believe you?" After saying that, Feng Changqing was slightly stunned. Qi Lin's words actually caused a small ripple in his heart, which had remained unchanged for a hundred years, and then floated into his eyes.

  Qilin smiled faintly and leaned in close to Feng Changqing's ear, whispering "I believe it's the White Phoenix..."

  After finishing speaking, her head heavily hung down on Feng Changqing's neck, and her hands also weakly fell down.

  Even in an instant, Zi Yun still found a hint of unprecedented gentleness in Feng Changqing's eyes. With a pleased smile, he raised the corner of his mouth and walked forward. "Your Majesty, this woman is quite bold... do you want to..."?

  "Brother, why don't you care about the next person?" he said without lifting his head.

  Zi Yun was taken aback, turned around to look at the crowd of women who were still in a state of astonishment. After some twists and turns, most of them had disheveled hair, flushed cheeks, and were slightly panting. However, it was Bu Xiu, who was standing at the back of the crowd, calmly holding a painting scroll, that seemed to be unaware of what was happening.

  "The result is clear at a glance today... I'm a bit tired..." He said, not intending to put down Qilin, preparing to leave.

  "Your Majesty!" Bu Yao hastened through the crowd and quickly walked to Feng Changqing's front, kneeling down under his icy gaze. "Today, I, Bu Yao, was the first to arrive."

  Not just Feng Changqing, but also Long Ye and Zi Yu were all bewildered.

  Bai Yao slowly took out the painting and opened it, revealing a beautiful portrait of Feng Changqing, as vivid as if he were alive.

  "So it was." responded faintly. Feng Changqing glanced at Long Yan without a change in expression, then left.

  Long Yan carefully helped Bu Yu up and looked at the painting in her hand, his eyes slightly dim.

  "Has the Emperor issued a decree?" Before anyone could start discussing, Zi Yun sternly said: "Hong Xue is clever and talented in dance... Bai Yao is intelligent and beautiful like a celestial being... The two of them are granted to be the official consorts of Prince Xiangyang. As for the rest of the jade maidens, they will be assigned on a later date."